Blue Bar

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 59 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, United States

Phone: +1 212-840-6800

Rating: 4.1

Services

  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Toilets
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Bar

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2023-09-18 - Rating: 4)

    This is the small bar inside the Algonquin hotel. Its a beautiful space, with marble throughout. The actual bar is quite tiny - I would not recommend a large group visit at the same time. The drinks we had were quite good, but pricey. Definitely worth a stop if youre staying in the Algonquin as well.

  • Review 2 (2024-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Having dinner and theres some kind of operatic recital happening in the corner. Gotta love NYC...

  • Review 3 (2024-09-14 - Rating: 4)

    We had great cocktails here and there was a great atmosphere- just wish we had gotten to see the cat Hamlet, maybe he was sleeping! I had the French 75, loved that cocktail.

  • Review 4 (2024-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    Old-school feel in every way! Highly recommended especially if you covet a fine scotch 🍹

  • Review 5 (2023-12-27 - Rating: 4)

    We had no reservations and three other places had closed for private events, so we were happy to find Blue Bar open and we were lucky to find a table without waiting -- it was filling up fast on an afternoon in early December 😀 the drinks were good and the atmosphere was great -- vibrant yet not loud! Too bad it wasnt quite blue 🔵 I guess it only would turn blue later at night. (Only had drinks, so, Im not rating food -- is that correct 😅)

  • Review 6 (2019-12-03 - Rating: 4)

    I have been here twice, and have never gotten food, but its a fun place to hang out. Very expensive drinks, but its a fun environment with ambient blue lighting and a jazz lounge feel to it. Staff are very professional. Definitely an older crowd, and you might feel slightly underdressed If youre wearing jeans

  • Review 7 (2019-06-26 - Rating: 4)

    Pretty good cocktails in a cool room with blue lights. Ive only been on a weekdays in the afternoon and its been slow but I would go again.

  • Review 8 (2018-10-20 - Rating: 5)

    If blue is your favorite color, look no further! More importantly is a casual, luxury setting with very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff. High end without high snobbery. Simply the best Old Fashion you will have and for a lighter drink, a pomegranate martini. Small plates are elegant and delicious. Connected to The Algonquin Hotel - a great lobby to walk through. Have a drink and ask about the famous and the regulars who have passed through.

  • Review 9 (2018-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great location in the middles of commercial midtown. Surrounded by offices, so a good haunt for office goers. A little pricey, not surprising, as it is catered towards executives.Good drinks and friendly staff. Good food too. A great, cosy place to go with your colleagues and have some classy fun and conversation. In a very blue environment 😊

  • Review 10 (2019-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    Very cozy with a live band playing Jazz in the other room while I was staying at the bar. They really dont call that Blue Bar for no reason, I am still seeing blue after I got back to the hotel lol. Friendly service here as well.

  • Review 11 (2019-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Stumbled upon this place after our original destination didnt work out. This place was amazing. Bar staff was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Very interactive and happy to dish out recommendations for sights to see around the city. Looking forward to visiting again.

  • Review 12 (2024-07-27 - Rating: 5)

    The bartender MATT 😍 is the best bartender ever. Thank you for the best Espresso Martini

  • Review 13 (2016-12-10 - Rating: 4)

    Great lounge with some good bar tenders. Tell them what youd like and theyll make you something special.Very relaxed place, good classical music. Great spot to get off your feet and unwind. Not a tourist bar at all

  • Review 14 (2021-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    Our group has been there for our annual trip to NYC and we arrive via charter bus...first stop...THE BLUE BAR.. our mixologist is ready and waiting for us...the perfect way to start our day in the BIG APPLE 🍎..we will be there again soon. 🍷🍾🍸🍹🍺🍻🥂

  • Review 15 (2023-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Stopped before a show to enjoy a pair of perfectly crafted cocktails in this legendary bar were some of the early 20th century’s most respected writers and creatives used to gather. Classic experience and perfect service.

  • Review 16 (2023-01-14 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy friendly great vibe good drinks

  • Review 17 (2023-12-14 - Rating: 4)

    Not as memorable an atmosphere as before the renovation, but the food and service are fine.

  • Review 18 (2023-10-20 - Rating: 5)

    Spent a fair amount of time at this bar a few years ago with some friends. Asked for the most expensive tequila on the menu and had a great bruschetta. Atmosphere was super delicious and staff were also very delish. Thanks for the memories. This location, and NYC will always feel like a safe haven for me.Xo

  • Review 19 (2017-03-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great cocktails and great bartenders! The crab cakes are delicious and my dirty martini was spot on. Unique, relaxing atmosphere.

  • Review 20 (2022-07-23 - Rating: 4)

    The Blue Bar isnt as blue as it was. They have moved it into the lobby and limited the blue...

  • Review 21 (2019-12-14 - Rating: 5)

    I was looking for a bar to get cocktails in the city and I found this bar which is in the Algonquin hotel. The bartenders are excellent and knowledgeable. There is a blue lightning in the whole area that creates a nice ambiance and they have many chairs and booths if you do not want to sit at the bar.

  • Review 22 (2018-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Place is awesome very blue and very enjoyable. The bartenders Rocky, John and Christian are awesome people made me feel at home. If your in the big City definitely come here.

  • Review 23 (2023-12-11 - Rating: 4)

    Went to iconic Blue Bar at the Algonquin last Thurs. evening after seeing Some Like It Hot at the Shubert. The Bar was decorated for the holidays. We were able to get a table at 10:00, just as the kitchen closed. Had to wrangle some service as it was very busy. My wife loved her old fashioned. Historic setting to have cocktails with old friends.co.fortable seating.

  • Review 24 (2019-04-18 - Rating: 4)

    Very relaxing. Great staff. Bartender created a surprise martini that I loved

  • Review 25 (2015-12-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great, quiet bar. Perfect for business meetings or a quick drink before a show. Fair prices.

  • Review 26 (2019-04-08 - Rating: 5)

    Funky little bar we found while walking around Manhattan. The blue bar was very blue as expected.

  • Review 27 (2019-01-26 - Rating: 4)

    Cool classic bar, solid cocktails

  • Review 28 (2018-02-15 - Rating: 4)

    Fun place for a drink or two before your dinner, many tourists have found this place, so be forewarned.

  • Review 29 (2020-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite bar in NYC. Thanks Rodney.

  • Review 30 (2018-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    We stay at the Gonk every time we come to NYC. Great hotel bar.

  • Review 31 (2020-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Old school elegance, very expensive drinks. Worth every penny!

  • Review 32 (2018-05-31 - Rating: 5)

    More of like a classic look ambience...nice place to visit for a relaxed drink..

  • Review 33 (2023-03-08 - Rating: 5)

    Came in for the food and drinks but the star of the show really is hamlet the resident feline. New Asian salad is refreshing as it is delicious. A not so strong drink was the hamlet! A fun atmosphere all around!

  • Review 34 (2019-11-29 - Rating: 4)

    I love love this placeLove the decorThe intimacy...Its a great place for a follow up date

  • Review 35 (2023-03-31 - Rating: 5)

    Always enjoy going in the Algonquin, miss the old Blue Bar...but...we managed to have a wonderful time, paid homage to the Round Table and the resident cat was napping..so we were unable to meet and greet....next time..

  • Review 36 (2023-04-24 - Rating: 5)

    Very good food and excellent service.

  • Review 37 (2019-03-30 - Rating: 5)

    Very friendly bartenders low key bar in midtown

  • Review 38 (2019-02-25 - Rating: 5)

    For a bite of history and a fun night be sure to go to the Blue Bar.The bar itself is beautiful. The seating is elegant and the atmosphere is old world.The bartenders are super friendly and professional. The drinks are delicious and inventive. If you like gin try the Dorothy Parker cocktail.I had the french onion soup and it was delicious.

  • Review 39 (2019-02-07 - Rating: 5)

    A pretty unique bar with tons of blue lights and a blue ambiance. Very quick on making drinks, the staff is super friendly and love to chat it up. They have a lot of interesting drinks, and you can ask the bartender for something new and they will make up some crazy concoction. Grab a snack or two while you are here, but try to finish them quickly if you can since the tables can get crowded fast. This is a cool place to start your night off before going out on the town.

  • Review 40 (2019-04-08 - Rating: 5)

    Ive always loved this lounge. The ambience is classy, perfect for a business or social conversation. There are windows facing 6th street for people watching or tables in the back for intimate conversations. Small bites are served. Patrons tend to be fans of the bar, passers-by and hotel guests staying at the Algonquin. The staff have all been here for decades and are attentive and happy to recommend a cocktail for every taste. So friendly too. I look forward to seeing them again soon!

  • Review 41 (2018-12-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great drinks, good customer service!

  • Review 42 (2019-03-30 - Rating: 5)

    Out first encounter was almost 8 years ago with Blue Bar. Now its a must visit place everytime we come to NYC. If Christian is behind the bar, youre in good hands. Enjoy the ride..

  • Review 43 (2018-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing ambience with the blue lights and Christian is an excellent bartender. Get the Jokers Wild and let him make you something, it wont disappoint.

  • Review 44 (2018-10-23 - Rating: 5)

    BLUE!!!! Very blue! Comfortable and has that throwback feel to it. Bartenders are very nice and professional. Enjoyed my time there very much!!!

  • Review 45 (2017-08-12 - Rating: 5)

    Unique ambiance, all lit with blue light & q cool illuminated bar top. This place is obviously going to be expensive, you should know that just looking into the window & based on it being in Midtown & part of the Algonquin. With that said, the most impressive thing to me - and I work in the industry - is the friendliness of the staff. Really impressive, they make you feel like regulars on your first time and all the staff Ive interacted with on my two visits have seemed so genuinely happy to be serving me. Again, I work in the industry so Ive been to lots of places and their hospitality really stands out to me.Other than that, the cocktails are high quality & pretty exciting even if they mostly arent to my taste (the Rye Manhattan I had was amazing though). My date and I usually get a couple rounds and the pita spread with hummus & Olive tapenade and we love it.It cant be a regular spot for me because my bill is always $100+ but between the unique atmosphere and stellar service I had to come here to talk it up!

  • Review 46 (2015-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for after dinner drinks. The design of the place is amazing and very unique. Id especially recommend it for business purposes.

  • Review 47 (2016-07-01 - Rating: 4)

    Has decent food, and usually not super packed.

  • Review 48 (2023-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Great drinks and service.

  • Review 49 (2018-11-13 - Rating: 5)

    An historic bar with classic cocktails. Snug but not cramped.

  • Review 50 (2020-02-12 - Rating: 5)

    It is an unfortunately rare pleasure to experience a bar where the bartenders are seasoned professionals. L

  • Review 51 (2018-06-29 - Rating: 4)

    I made a return trip the other night to the Blue Bar at the Algonquin Hotel (on W. 44th St.), with two business colleagues. The Algonquin is a great slice of old NY.

  • Review 52 (2018-06-17 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful atmosphere, great time with friends!!

  • Review 53 (2018-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful setting and a wonderful, personable bartender. Drinks were delicious!

  • Review 54 (2020-02-15 - Rating: 4)

    Good window seating for people watching, and good bar food to accompany good drinks.

  • Review 55 (2017-02-26 - Rating: 4)

    Great service. Nice atmosphere. Good crab cakes

  • Review 56 (2019-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful place, very good food and service. A little tight with the seating, but worth it.

  • Review 57 (2019-05-11 - Rating: 5)

    Cristian is the best bartender, multilingual, fascinating, offering great tips and information on NYC.Loving the Blue Bar

  • Review 58 (2019-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    The best cocktails i have tried.

  • Review 59 (2019-04-05 - Rating: 4)

    Visited twice over the Christmas period. Great atmosphere,but drinks a little pricey.

  • Review 60 (2019-10-29 - Rating: 5)

    Cool place, high priced drinks.

  • Review 61 (2019-10-18 - Rating: 4)

    Pricey. Cocktails are crafted well and the steamed clams are served with a delicious sauce.

  • Review 62 (2020-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    Such History. Talked to a Bartender that has worked there for along long Time. Beautiful Place.

  • Review 63 (2019-01-23 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect place for pre theatre drinks

  • Review 64 (2018-12-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great cocktails and service!

  • Review 65 (2017-12-04 - Rating: 4)

    Nice Bar, great cocktails

  • Review 66 (2019-01-08 - Rating: 4)

    Good cocktails. Slow service.

  • Review 67 (2023-05-21 - Rating: 5)

    Always a special place

  • Review 68 (2018-11-30 - Rating: 5)

    Really nice ambience and good service

  • Review 69 (2019-10-12 - Rating: 4)

    Swanky cool bar with great cocktails

  • Review 70 (2019-02-03 - Rating: 4)

    Decent hotel bar.

  • Review 71 (2016-05-12 - Rating: 4)

    Nice atmosphere...had a couple cocktails here

  • Review 72 (2019-01-03 - Rating: 4)

    Nice drinks and good service

  • Review 73 (2016-10-29 - Rating: 4)

    Pricey but there is no place like it!

  • Review 74 (2018-10-21 - Rating: 4)

    Ginger ale expensive

  • Review 75 (2018-12-02 - Rating: 4)

    Can confirm blue bar is blue

  • Review 76 (2018-11-11 - Rating: 5)

    It was very blue.

  • Review 77 (2019-12-26 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar in NYC

  • Review 78 (2019-05-12 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent cocktail and service

  • Review 79 (2019-07-13 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place for a beer!

  • Review 80 (2020-01-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great Place to Dine and unwind

  • Review 81 (2019-03-11 - Rating: 4)

    Great place to drink & great

  • Review 82 (2019-01-18 - Rating: 5)

    A classic everyone should visit

  • Review 83 (2023-04-15 - Rating: 4)

    Top

  • Review 84 (2019-02-26 - Rating: 5)

    Friendly, humorous staff!

  • Review 85 (2019-12-27 - Rating: 5)

    Rodney rocks the world

  • Review 86 (2022-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful.

  • Review 87 (2020-01-15 - Rating: 4)

    Classic

  • Review 88 (2022-02-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great place

  • Review 89 (2018-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Fun, fun, fun...

  • Review 90 (2023-10-30 - Rating: 4)

    Push for Service was really a blast. I think this idea is so good. Print once and someone comes by because a light comes on. Like Café Keese used to be in Hamburg. The quality of the burger was delicious. The service is TOP. The whole hotel is great. Old New Yorkers meet here from 3 p.m. to have a chat. I thought it was great. I always eat there when Im in NY. The hotel only if the price is right. And a tip, please leave the cat alone.

  • Review 91 (2019-04-03 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy and very friendly place. Cocktail bar, with very friendly service. THANKS.

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