Blue Bar

Two friends and I went to the Blue Bar because we'd wanted to check out the famous Algonquin and area.

Waiters were rude - we sat down and continued our conversation. Perhaps we'd been talking for 5 minutes when we were pointed out to the menu on out table "that's the menu" (ie-order a drink now)....fair enough - we are not lingerers, but the place was hardly busy and we'd just sat down.

Average Pinot Grigio - why is it the "special wine of the month" when it is acutely unremarkable?

Waiter also gave us the bill before we asked for it and just after we drained our drinks.

History is cool and all, but there's better places in the city to buy 3 drinks for $50.

Typical overpriced Manhattan bar. The decor is cool. The drinks and food are fine. Just don't expect to be overly impressed. Useful of you're staying at one of the nearby hotels. Not to go out of your way for.

Comfortable bar with fun blue light.  Drinks are expensive though.