With masterpiece murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the classic Madeline children’s books, Bemelmans Bar draws socialites, politicians, movie stars, and moguls with its extensive drink menu and live entertainment.

Bemelmans Bar is a cocktail lounge and piano bar in the Carlyle Hotel, on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York City. The bar opened in the 1940s, serving wealthy Upper East Siders and numerous celebrities. Bemelmans has distinctive Art Deco decor, including murals of Madeline painted by Ludwig Bemelmans, author and

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Named in honor of Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the classic Madeline children’s books, Bemelmans Bar is a timeless location that continues to attract socialites, politicians, movie stars and moguls with its extensive cocktail menu and nightly live entertainment.

Named in honor of Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the classic Madeline children’s books, Bemelmans Bar is a timeless location that continues to attract socialites, politicians, movie stars and moguls with its extensive cocktail menu and nightly live entertainment.

Originally opened in 1947, some of New York City’s greatest jazz pianists have graced the piano at Bemelmans Bar over its seventy-two-year history. The iconic bar features live music seven days a week by favorite performers such as Earl Rose, Rob Mosci, David Budway, Jim Caruso, Billy Stritch and Bryan Eng.