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.
Our Bemelmans Bar Martini Gift Boxes are back by popular demand. The perfect way to bring Bemelmans Bar home to you is by recreating our famous Classic Martini. The box includes: • Two Martini glasses • Mixing glass • Stirrer • Strainer • Jigger • Cocktail picks • Jar of olives • Recipe card • Bemelmans cocktail napkins
The Carlyle is an integral part of New York history. As the city’s premier luxury residential hotel, it was a famous gathering place for socialites, world leaders and celebrities when Ludwig Bemelmans began to create his masterpiece murals at the hotel bar. Bemelmans was a successful artist for The New Yorker, Vogue and Town and Country and had achieved enormous success with the Madeline children’s books series. Using his distinct style of art, he transformed the bar with whimsical scenes of Central Park that included picnicking rabbits and ice skating elephants. Rather than be paid for his art, Bemelmans exchanged his work for a year and a half of accommodations at The Carlyle for himself and his family.
35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021, United States
1 212-744-1600