Lexington Bar and Books
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 717-3902
- Cross Street:
- 73rd Street
- Directions:
- 6 at 77th Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 5pm-3am, Thu-Sat 5pm-4am
Editorial Review for Lexington Bar and Books – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
In the spirit of a men's club, this just-below-ground Upper East Sider is furnished with leather chairs, a checkered tile floor, bookcases of leather-bound volumes, and shelves stocked with scotches and whiskeys. Waitresses in red cocktail dresses and pearls shuttle between the casual tables by the entrance and the bar area in back, where cigar smokers puff away.
The Draw
Jacketed regulars come for the selection of Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan stogies, presented with full accoutrements, while well-dressed friends and dates stop by for a little smoke-friendly refinement set to a jazzy soundtrack. A nicely mixed scotch sour and wonderful Negroni, holding a crisp balance of bitter and sweet and garnished with an orange twist, are just a couple of the cocktails that live up to the bar's promise. Peckish guests can match their drinks with finger sandwiches, cheeses, caviar and other snacks.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoGuests must be let in at the door. The bar requires tucked, collared shirts on men year-round, and a jacket in the fall and winter. No torn jeans or flip-flops are allowed, and guests must be 25 or older.
When to GoOn Monday nights, the bar offers a complimentary cigar for the ladies.
The ExtrasThrow a private party in the roped-off back room, reserved for soirees of up to 35 people.
User Reviews for Lexington Bar and Books
10/06/2008 Posted by lexintonbarnbooks
i went there for a first time and tell you what i had a nightmarish time over there. i was badly received by the waitresses..they don't even smile...they gave me a smirk and even if there was free tables i was let alone standing there for half and hour..so i would give waitress a 1 out of 10 for the waitresses service..bartender and bus boys are good..but there is one manager lady..she was full of shiit and got very bad attitude...some one told me that she is a girlfriend of the owner..so she act as if like she is a owner of reputed chain of international hotels..and about the old owner..he is always drunk and he act erratically to every body in the bar..so..i would recommend not to visit this bar..there are far good bar than this one..if you want to have a terrible time then you can visit it at your own discretion.
Pros: good drinks
Cons: bad service and ambience
06/29/2008 Posted by ann10023
I enjoy a good cigar from time to time. As Club Macanudo is not open on Sundays, I thought I would give this place a try. At $35 for a Cohiba, one would expect to be treated to a fresh, smooth cigar that Cohiba is known for. Instead, I was treated to an old cigar that did not burn evenly. From how terrible and dry the cigar was, I can only assume that Lexington Bar and Books does not own, let alone use, any type of humidor or system for preserving the freshness of its cigars. I personally will never return to this establishment; however, the drinks were great and the food was edible. If you are desperate to smoke a cigar on a Sunday, you might want to check this place out -- but be forewarned bring your own cigars or be prepared to be VERY disappointed.
Pros: Great drinks
Cons: Everything else, really bad cigars
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