The Carnegie Club

The Scene – With cozy sofas, art-deco wallpaper and top-notch performances, the Carnegie Club offers the charm and sophistication of old New York without seeming kitschy or retro. Waitresses in cocktail dresses and pearls look like they've stepped out of an Audrey Hepburn movie, and bookshelves are as well-stocked as the bar. Sip a Moscow Mule, Aviation Cocktail or Carnegie Confetti--champagne sweetened with honey liqueur, pineapple juice and fresh fruit. – – The Draw – Old-time jazz is piped in on weeknights, but weekends boast grand live performances. Finish up your…

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Save Money:: Avoid $20-$30 covers and drink minimums at the Sunday open jazz jam, and be sure to let your server know which drink is your last. You don't have to order a fresh one to keep the high-priced cocktails coming.
Look Good:: For Friday and Saturday shows, reserve a spot several days ahead and show up early for the best seats.
The Extras:: Notice that ashtrays abound? This comfortable club doubles as a smoking lounge, so feel free to light up your cigar.

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ambiance	95.0% positive	“The space is nice, comfortable, well laid out and maintained and the staff is friendly and easy-going; aside from the smell of stale cigar smoke, it's an ideal destination especially after work for a cigar and a drink.” “The band and singing was great and the atmosphere was relaxed, entertaining and engaging.” “The band and singer were fabulous, the atmosphere was great, and the staff was very friendly.” “Cool atmosphere, neat little couches and chairs and nooks to sit.” “Plenty of seating on the soft couches and chairs, wonderful ambience and the scene excellent!”
drinks	96.42999649047852% positive	“The space is nice, comfortable, well laid out and maintained and the staff is friendly and easy-going; aside from the smell of stale cigar smoke, it's an ideal destination especially after work for a cigar and a drink.” “The variety of the drinks was great as was their size.” “The service was great and we did not feel pressured to buy drinks beyond the minimum.” “Good laughts, great music, excellent drinks brought to you by beautiful and attentive young ladies; I could go on and on.” “Carnegie Club is a great place for anyone, whether for a quite drink or a stop on a night out with friends!” “It's a bit pricey, and they should have deleted that $10 fee, but otherwise, we'll go back and we'll enjoy our cigars and drinks there again without hesitation.,” “One advice for the real manager:next time you hiring staff for this amazing cigar bar make sure that they are not farmers{waitress with the glasses and younger bartender who pretend to be a manager}and that they at least have some manners.”
food quality	100.0% positive	“Bartender was friendly and efficient and the food was good as well, I will return on my next trip to New York”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The variety of the drinks was great as was their size.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Carnegie Club is a great place for anyone, whether for a quite drink or a stop on a night out with friends!” “Besides that I love Carnegie Club,it's one of my favorite places,and I always recommended to the customers in my restaurant!” “Great job, great place, great shows.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“It's a bit pricey, and they should have deleted that $10 fee, but otherwise, we'll go back and we'll enjoy our cigars and drinks there again without hesitation.,” “Bartender was friendly and efficient and the food was good as well, I will return on my next trip to New York”
service	77.5600004196167% positive	“regularly visit and have found the staff extremely pleasant, professional and warm.” “The trio can be found every Sunday evening from 8:30-12:00am entertaining the crowd at this friendly and plush lounge.” “have not encountered a more charming, gracious and helpful waitress ever.” “One advice for the real manager:next time you hiring staff for this amazing cigar bar make sure that they are not farmers{waitress with the glasses and younger bartender who pretend to be a manager}and that they at least have some manners.” “It was an eclectic group from young, sexy people to older, more sophisticated types - the Friday night band was a awesome and we all had a tremendous time!” “The service was great and we did not feel pressured to buy drinks beyond the minimum.” “The space is nice, comfortable, well laid out and maintained and the staff is friendly and easy-going; aside from the smell of stale cigar smoke, it's an ideal destination especially after work for a cigar and a drink.” “Worst staff ever!” “Good laughts, great music, excellent drinks brought to you by beautiful and attentive young ladies; I could go on and on.” “All in all I have to say the staff was very friendly and the service was impeccable!” “Bartender was friendly and efficient and the food was good as well, I will return on my next trip to New York” “Last night as usual I went to Carnegie Club to enjoy nice relaxing evening with my girl,but instead I receive a rude service and an attitude from a waitress and a bartender who pretend to be a manager.” “The band and singer were fabulous, the atmosphere was great, and the staff was very friendly.”
value	66.66999816894531% positive	“would recommend this place if the band had played more than an hour, but with a set that short, it was not worth all of that money.” “It's a bit pricey, and they should have deleted that $10 fee, but otherwise, we'll go back and we'll enjoy our cigars and drinks there again without hesitation.,” “Way too expensive”

01/08/11

headquarters

by milescoltrane at Citysearch

great spot for a drink, a smoke and a conversation

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11/26/10

Attended friendly and pleasant social event there.

by David777777 at Citysearch

Attended a Baby Mason Cigar Black-Tie Social. Very nice. Check out story on Newsblaze: “Putting on the Ritz” with James Reichman

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08/11/10

My favorite place

by Ali H Mirza at Citysearch

I've been coming here for a little over a year now. Actually, I've made The Carnegie Club my second home these past few months. I love this place. Anyone and everyone I introduce to the Club has had nothing but the best things to say about it. My sister, for example, is a non-smoker who found herself so comfortable and at ease here that she now frequents the place herself.

I take offense to the negative comments written about the wait staff here. They have been nothing but wonderful, gracious and welcoming.

My only qualm is that the cigar selection is very limited. While there is a cigar for whatever mood you may be in, there is simply only one cigar. HOWEVER, this is not a problem if you go to the cigar shop on 6th ave b/w 56th & 57th prior to entering the Club (but on the same day), as the Club will waive cutting charges for such cigars. They acknowledge the issue and provide a remedy. What more could you ask for?

Love it. Will keep going back.

Ali

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01/24/10

Good after-work stopover...

by boogie_jdate at Citysearch

Friends and I met at Carnegie a couple weeks ago after work, and one, who was wearing jeans with athletic shoes, was advised he wasn't welcome unless he was wearing proper shoes and a collared shirt. We ended up having to leave and go elsewhere, and were charged a $10 tobacco consumption fee. Not a big deal, but it wound up costing up far too much as a result for two drinks and a pack of Marlboro Lights for another friend of mine.

The space is nice, comfortable, well laid out and maintained and the staff is friendly and easy-going; aside from the smell of stale cigar smoke, it's an ideal destination especially after work for a cigar and a drink. It's a bit pricey, and they should have deleted that $10 fee, but otherwise, we'll go back and we'll enjoy our cigars and drinks there again without hesitation.,

Pros: Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, friendly, attentive staff
Cons: Pricey

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03/09/09

Response to Worst Staff Ever

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch

I am quite surprised to discover such a negative review and personal attack of the staff at the Carnegie Club. I regularly visit and have found the staff extremely pleasant, professional and warm. I find the citicism of the "farmer" waitress with the glasses to be particularly unfounded and distorted. I have not encountered a more charming, gracious and helpful waitress ever. I suspect the complainant has other issues other than the demeanor of the staff. I laud them.

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01/08/11

headquarters

by milescoltrane at Citysearch

11/26/10

Attended friendly and pleasant social event there.

by David777777 at Citysearch

08/11/10

My favorite place

by Ali H Mirza at Citysearch

01/24/10

Good after-work stopover...

by boogie_jdate at Citysearch

03/09/09

Response to Worst Staff Ever

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch

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