Jazz Age cocktails, music and atmosphere provide a calm before the station.
(347) 537-3471
15 Vanderbilt Ave
(Between 42nd Street and 43rd Street)
New York,
NY
10017
40.7528
-73.9781
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
The Campbell Apartment
Last updated 4.30.09
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…
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…
10/28/09
20s speak easy in Grand Central
by Hels79
Intimate, low lit place with the best 20s atmosphere - staff, music and drinks fit the bill too.... and that was on a Tuesday night!
- Pros: Great atmosphere, service, decor
- Cons: Little pricey but worth it
07/10/09
Really unique
by kimsans
Went there there on a thursday with friends and was amazed at how beautiful the room was. The place was packed but it really does feel like a secret in grand central.
The hostess's were lovely and professional and after a drink at the bar we were seated near the front of the room.The only problem was are server who was wearing a suit instead of a cocktail dress like everyone else. she was very cold and abrubt and wouldn't smile at all. but who knows everyone has a bad day right? that aside I am looking forward to coming back for another drink. (and hopefully another waitress)
- Pros: lovely ambiance, great drinks
- Cons: Pricey, bad waitress
03/11/09
Is the owner reading these posts?
by catsanddogs
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!
- Pros: Lovely space
- Cons: Trashy staff
The Details on The Campbell Apartment
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.
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