The Campbell Apartment
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 953-0409
- Cross Street:
- Between 42nd Street and 43rd Street
- Directions:
- 4, 5, 6; 7; S at 42nd St-Grand Central Terminal
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 3pm-1am , Sun 3pm-11pm
Message from The Campbell Apartment
Cocktails from Another Era!
- Top Ten Lounges in the World
- Cocktails from another era
- Live Entertainment Saturdays
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Editorial Review for The Campbell Apartment – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
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.
The Draw
Most disarming of all are the house cocktails. A Flapper's Delight, with champagne, papaya juice and amaretto, is a cookie of a drink, served in a flute with a stylish twirl of orange peel. For heartier types, there's the enormous brandy glass of Prohibition Punch--Appleton Rum Estate VX, passion fruit juice and Grand Marnier, topped off at the table with champagne--which holds the knockout power of about three drinks. Whimsy aside, the bar also serves a perfect Manhattan.
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Insider Tips
When to GoFor something special, a live jazz trio plays on Saturday nights from 9pm to midnight.
Where to SitFor 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.
What to DrinkThe bar mixes up basics with fantastic results. Try the sweet-sour Gimlet.
Look GoodThe bar tactfully but firmly enforces a dress code, so jeans and sneakers are a no-go.
User Reviews for The Campbell Apartment
06/23/2008 Posted by oceansails
I am a regular at the Campbell apts and for the last four years I can say that 99% of the time my experience there has been very positive. The drinks are well made, the waitresses are cute and the bartenders are nice..and cute as well. They have a strict dress code so dress to impress and no sneakers or sandals for men. The wine is decent and the drink concoctions are to be applauded. The maitre'd/host/ bouncer (whatever he is) is extremely stuffy and would do better in his native England. He needs to smile more (or should I say once). Well,k maybe he's missing teeth. Who knows! Its a shame the guy who worked before him is no longer there. He was very pleasant. This is an excellent place when you need to impress a date or a client from out of town. One more thing: The drinks are pricey but worth it!
Pros: Stunning atmosphere, no riff raff, old world romance, attractive staff, awesome drinks
Cons: Snooty uptight maitre'd, no sandals allowed, expensive
05/28/2008 Posted by JMWK
Noisy, crowded to the point of not being able to actually appreciate the surroundings and too expensive to be treated rudely and not be able to hear the people you are sitting with. Subtle discrimination against anyone over 40 and those without the right 'look'--a certain crowd is welcomed there and others are not. There are many places in NYC with much better atmosphere, service and inclusiveness. Skip this place without regret.
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