Bar Calico
An intimate hotel bar serving Southwest-inspired cocktails highlighting desert spirits like mezcal and sotol.
- Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1)
- $6.00 – $15.00
- 23 Lexington Avenue, Second Floor, Freehand Hotel
- 4.4 (84 reviews)
People
Authentic HospitalityOperator
Matt KliegmanOwner
Carlos QuirarteOwner
Matthew CharlesOwner
Alex DominguezOther
Brittany BarrazaOther
Description
Tucked inside the Freehand Hotel, this space draws its aesthetic from Georgia O'Keeffe's desert art. The menu features inventive recipes like "The Shelton"—a mix of gin, watercress-apple soda, and Mexican sake—alongside smoky sotol pours. The room is small and cozy, offering a relaxed alternative to typical hotel lounges that is often quiet early on Friday evenings. While many find the service friendly, some visitors have reported encountering unwelcoming staff.
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Inside Freehand HotelSmall space