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Celler Bar @ Bryant Park Hotel

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* Pic from Bryant Park Hotel site

Celler Bar (Bryant Park Hotel)
40 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 896-0100
M's Survey: ★★★☆☆

One of my coworkers farewell party was taken place at Celler Bar. I believe the venue was selected coz our company is located at midtown and we are reluctant to go outside the neighborhood.

Anyway, you are required to check in your coat in front (and they expect you to leave tips, of course), which is a bit annoying. I was about to join the crowd with my coat on and a bouncer who is probably over 200 pounds with a scary face approached me with attitude. I obviously got disturbed and said “whaddya looking at!” with a disgusted face. After that, he suddenly changed the way he treats me. Obviously, the guy was not expected to see an Asian girl to be so vocal. Yup, we have to fight back as we need and of course I kindly checked in my coat, hahaha.

Sorry for being cheap, but it was a farewell party and I presumed I can get free food and drinks. However, disappointingly, I was told that the place does not offer any food (although I just found out that they do carry appetizers and snacks!) and I had to drink, well I did not have to, but you know…, with an empty stomach.

On positive notes, the décor was pretty nice, a vaulted gray brick ceiling, medieval chandeliers, leather couches, etc. There were a variety of wine to choose from. Also, the place played great music, lots of 90s songs, which made me feel a bit nostalgic.

It would probably be a good choice if you go there before/after dinner. Chic with a good vibe and music.

by moondiva | 2008-01-30 00:00 | 食べるの大好き