
The Blue Bar
4.1 (251)bar
$10,000 Martini
This tiny, blue-lit Algonquin Hotel bar has served classic cocktails under Al Hirschfeld’s drawings since 1933.
Description



Inside the hotel, the intimate lounge is finished in marble, offering a small bar counter alongside a handful of booths and chairs. The walls pay tribute to the Broadway figures who once drank here, celebrating the space's theatrical history. Experienced bartenders mix drinks like the French 75, though visitors note the cocktails are on the pricier side. Because of the limited seating capacity, the venue is poorly suited for large groups. If you keep an eye out, you might also spot the resident hotel cat, Hamlet, roaming the premises.
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Inside the hotelBooths available
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