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 …

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 …

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 …

Aug 7, 2015 · Bemelmans Bar in The Carlyle Hotel is a well-preserved gem of the 1940s. The decor, ambiance, and drinks are extravagant and emblematic of Old New York.

Heralded by some as the most famous bar in New York City, Bemelmens at The Carlyle hotel is a stately 1940s-era lounge known for its gloriously strong martinis and enchanting wall murals …

Feb 2, 2016 · Bemelmans Bar, ensconced within the stately Carlyle Hotel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is one such curio. Or so it may seem at first glance. Taking stock of the warm, …

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Mar 26, 2014 · Author, illustrator and misfit, Ludwig Bemelmans is rarely discussed in the context of his namesake bar at The Carlyle Hotel. Regan Hofmann profiles the enigmatic icon who …