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Bemelmans Bar
Under Ludwig Bemelmans’ murals
About Bemelmans Bar
Bemelmans Bar is famous for its whimsical Central Park murals, painted by the bar’s namesake, Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the Madeline books (NYC Tourism). Live music plays most evenings, and the Carlyle lists the performers on its website.
Why it's on our list
- Bemelmans murals
- Live piano
- Classic cocktails
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bemelmans Bar before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Bemelmans Bar are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Met0.3 miWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Central Park0.7 miWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Rockefeller Center1.4 miWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Times Square1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Grand Central1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Empire State Building2.2 miWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
- The High Line3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Brooklyn Bridge5.1 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 31 min
- 9/11 Memorial5.1 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 31 min
- Statue of Liberty ferries5.6 miCycle 36 minCar or taxi 34 min