The Campbell Apartment
Jazz Age cocktails, music and atmosphere provide a calm before the station.
(347) 537-3471
15 Vanderbilt Ave
(at Between 42nd Street and 43rd Street)
New York,
NY
10017
40.7528
-73.9781
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
What People Are Saying About The Campbell Apartment
The Owner
The Campbell Apartment
Owner
The Campbell Apartment in Grand Central Terminal is truly a spectacular one-of-a-kind space (within a one-of-a-kind space). Formerly the luxurious office and salon of '20's mogul John W. Campbell, this fully refurbished space revives the lifestyle of that storied era. The breathtaking interior features intricate architectural details and craftsmanship including extensive woodwork, a balcony, a decorative beamed ceiling, an immense leaded glass exterior window, and a massive stone fireplace.
Conveniently located in Grand Central Terminal, The Campbell Apartment is ideal for weddings, bachelor parties, bridal showers, engagement parties and, of course, corporate events. The space can accommodate up to 125 guests for a cocktail reception and 75 guests for a seated dinner.
The Editor
Karen Hudes
Citysearch
Popular as it's become, this vast lounge inside a corner of Grand Central Terminal always feels like a secret. The 25-foot-high room, which in the 1920s housed the office and reception hall of John W. Campbell, recreates the connoisseur owner's decor with wall-to-wall, Florentine-inspired rugs, tapestry sofas and the original, colorfully painted wooden ceiling. Subtle lighting and jazz and swing tunes stir a carefree, after-work mood. Most disarming of all are the house cocktails, like "A Flapper's Delight," made with champagne, papaya juice and amaretto; it's a cookie of a drink, served in a flute with a stylish twirl of orange peel. For something more traditional, the bar also serves a perfect Manhattan.
User Reviews
catsanddogs
March 11, 2009
Although the space is great and very convenient, the hideous door staff are a real turn off - to the extent that I have stopped coming here and have steered my friends away. I have seen these gum chewing trogoldytes give perfectly acceptable trying-hard tourists the rudest up-and-down. Even if the place is misguidedly trying to create some kind of club vibe (ridiculous given the location and demographic), no responsible and/or decent owner would allow doorpeople to behave like that. I even saw a too-cool-for-midtown woman with a broken foot get turned away because she was wearing... ONE SNEAKER on her broken foot. Can the owner of this beautiful bar please deal with the door issue!
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barnard80
December 31, 2008
Tried to get a drink after work during the holidays. We were not permitted to sit down because we were not waiting for dinner. We will not return despite the beautiful surroundings.
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lillyplover
November 20, 2008
The Campbell Apartment is the PERFECT, most UNIQUE, ROMANTIC space in midtown and the entire city. I came the other night with my husband and the sweet hostess explained they were finishing up with a private event and would be opening shortly and if we liked we could start with a glass of wine at the Parlor bar and move inside once the bar was clean. She held a table for us and came and got us right away when the bar was setup. We had a comfy seat in front of the fireplace with a great view of the room. I definitely reccommend their new Apisco Sour cocktail. I've never had anything like it before. Working in the hospitality business myself, I really appreciated the staff's ATTENTION to us while they were very busy. We loved the Campbell Apartment and will definitely be back soon
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What to Drink:
The bar mixes up basics with fantastic results. Try the sweet-sour Gimlet.
When to Go:
For something special, a live jazz trio plays on Saturday nights from 9pm to midnight.
Where to Sit:
For a quieter setting and a view of the room, try the small balcony area that holds a pool table and can be reserved for parties.
Look Good:
The bar tactfully but firmly enforces a dress code, so jeans and sneakers are a no-go.
What to Drink:
Try the sweet-sour Gimlet, or for heartier types, there's Prohibition Punch--Appleton Estate VX rum, passion fruit juice and Grand Marnier, topped off at the table with champagne--which holds the knockout power of about three drinks.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, General Contractors, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Special Features:
Message from The Campbell Apartment
- Top Ten Lounges in the World
- Cocktails from another era
- Live Entertainment Saturdays
The Campbell Apartment in Grand Central Terminal is truly a spectacular one-of-a-kind space (within a one-of-a-kind space). Formerly the luxurious office and salon of '20's mogul John W. Campbell, this fully refurbished space revives the lifestyle of that storied era. The breathtaking interior features intricate architectural details and craftsmanship including extensive woodwork, a balcony, a decorative beamed ceiling, an immense leaded glass exterior window, and a massive stone fireplace.
Conveniently located in Grand Central Terminal, The Campbell Apartment is ideal for weddings, bachelor parties, bridal showers, engagement parties and, of course, corporate events. The space can accommodate up to 125 guests for a cocktail reception and 75 guests for a seated dinner.
