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Cellar Bar

40 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 642-2260
Fax: (212) 642-2285
Cellar Bar
Cross Street:
Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
Directions:
B, D, F; Q at 42nd St-Bryant Pk; 7 at 5th Ave-Bryant Pk
Best of Citysearch:
Hotel Bar 2006
Hours:
Mon 5pm-12am, Tue-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5pm-4am, Sun 5pm-2am

Editorial Review for Cellar Bar – by Karen Hudes

The Scene
Romantic nightspots sometimes scorch the eye with an abundance of reds and velvets. Cellar Bar, decorated with white-tiled, vaulted ceilings and tapioca loveseats, is cooler than that. The cavernous, descending bar is a warm-weather beauty.

The Draw
Fashionable couples and sly singles--see the excellent sight lines--throw back lawn drinks like the Citrus Cooler and Cellar Sling (served with a candied black cherry garnish) from smart-looking highballs. Lobster spring rolls and a voluptuous take on knishes, among other luxuriant snacks, lead into bravura desserts such as the lemon mousse and poppy seed tart.

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Know Before You Go

Be prepared for a pricey visit; most cocktails are $14 and appetizers are in the teens.

User Reviews for Cellar Bar

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/02/2008 Posted by dreamygirl2604

Went there on a Saturday night to celebrate a friends B-Day and let me just say that his place is HOTTTT ! I read the reviews and was expecting a not so exciting night. I was told it was very very very trendy and that sometimes the bouncers would give you a hard time at the door... SOOO NOT THE CASE !! I arrived around 11pm, there was a small line but the bouncer let us walk right in, the music was HOTTTT a nice mix of everything (I usually go to latin spots so I was alilttle hesitant) the service was GREATTTT, they kept on checking on us and were very polite. GREAT atmosphere, nice place... will defenitely go there again !! BUTTTT I do agree it was alittle pricey but its worth it since there is no cover !!

Pros: GREAT MUSIC, GREAT ATMOSPHERE, GREAT SERVICE

Cons: ALITTLE PRICEY

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/05/2008 Posted by kdmac

Went the other night with a colleague from the office. If you arrive early (5:30pm on a weeknight), you easily can get a table or seat at the bar, which is perfect for people watching when the place starts to fill around 7. Server was pleasant, great music and cool atmosphere. Specialty cocktail menu was just OK (too many sweet/fruity options) but they have all the standards. I'll be back.

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Editor's Review

One of the loveliest boites in midtown.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Be prepared for a pricey visit; most cocktails are $14 and appetizers are in the teens.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Wine Bar
  • Romantic
  • Hotel Bars
  • DJ
  • Bars

Hours

  • Mon 5pm-12am
  • Tue-Thu 5pm-2am
  • Fri-Sat 5pm-4am
  • Sun 5pm-2am

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Recognition for Cellar Bar

2006 Editorial Winner - Hotel Bar

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