Campbell Apartment

I have been to The Campbell Apartment on many occasions, business and personal and in the past have always had an enjoyable time. Drinks were always great, staff very friendly. But the last two times I have visited in the past 2 months, I feel like the whole dynamic of the place has changed. No longer are there friendly faces to greet me at the door, or happy, friendly faces to serve me my drinks. In the past I have always raved about the service and how friendly everyone working there was and recommended it to many people , but now I have to vehemently disagree. I don't know what is going on with the place but the poor service that I received the last two times I was there, will strongly make me think twice about revisiting ever again. Sure, the place is beautiful, but the draw to me was the over exuberant greetings and service (and tasty drinks) that made me come back. But no more. Someone should do something about that. In a city that houses thousands of bars, one that concentrates on customer service is a must. I thought this was one of them, unfortunately I was wrong. Definitely go to see the room, but go elsewhere for a drink. Pros: Beautiful historic space Cons: Terrible, unfriendly staff more

I was concerned that the place would loose some of it's allure when they closed to remodel. I was not disappointed the place is one of our (go to) places when showing guest around the city. We enjoy it most in the Winter months, the drinks along with the friendly staff will warm your spirit. more

This place is classy and has it's history. Very expensive and fills up quickly. You have to reserve tables. Cons: Strict Dress Code more

I went to the Campbell Apartment with friends on a warm summer Friday after work. I did dress appropriately (as there is a dress code which they do enforce). The service was very attentive and the drinks were great, but VERY expensive. Also, there was NO air conditioning. The bar is very attractive, but very old and small. You also need a reservation for a table, even for two people. I would not go back, as there are many other nicer/more modern/more reasonably priced bars in NYC. Pros: Great service/drinks Cons: VERY expensive and no AC more

After many previous visits with out of town guests as a last stop of their evening before seeing them off to their train, I was appalled at what transpired on Saturday April 28th. Pros: Past now. Cons: Diverisity is NOT permitted. more

You've got to love the story behind this place almost as much as the place itself: how could part of Grand Central simply have gotten lost? more

Was forced to sign up and write a review when I read the negative review below this one! This lounge is one of my favorites in the city. Beers are $7 (not $12) and the drinks are worth every penny. The specialty cocktails are wonderful and the service truly is exceptional. It is so nice to find a lounge with great drinks that is nice and relaxing without being overly trendy. Go and enjoy! Pros: great service, amazing drinks Cons: very crowded after work more

Couldn't leave this place quickly enough. Crowded, rip-off prices, snooty. And the interior is way over-rated. Just because you can afford to pay $12 for a beer doesn't mean you're willing to get robbed, especially when you can get the same thing for $4 across the street (or 10 other places within short walking distance). I really don't understand the fascination with this place, especially considering that there's so much else too choose from both in and around Grand Central. Cons: High Price, Snooty, Boring, Crowded more

This is such a classy fun bar, dress a little nice with your friends and have a night your grandmother would be ashamed of. The drinks are stiff and the crowd is fun, and the little bowls of snack mix are delightful! I keep trying to find a reason to have a party here. Pros: cocktails, atmosphere, location Cons: pricey more

Make sure you can keep up with a very crowded bar and you're set! Went here with coworkers during the summer and wouldn't recommend you do the same, unless they are your immediate peers...it just gets very very busy! The atmosphere was great, and it has an air of exclusivity since it is semi-hidden from the rest of Grand Central! Pros: ambience, location Cons: very busy during happy hour more

In the summer the outside area is a madhouse with all the singles covertly eyeing each other. There's live jazz in the evening but getting a drink at the one man bar is tough. Inside its intimate, classy and stately. Definitly old world feel about it but it can be jammed with commuters waiting for their trains. A big con is that even if half the tables are empty the hostess will not seat you until ur party arrives. One thing if you have a large group but i was one of TWO.. so there i was in heels waiting for my date to arrive not a seat to be had at the bar ... but half the tables are empty!! Pros: atmosphere, convienence, sophisticated Cons: hostesses don't give a damn more

This was my first time going to the campbell apartment, i have heard great things from other people. Not only was the staff absolutely stunning in their expensive uniforms, but the were welcoming, gracious, and friendly. The drinks on their menu aren't too expensive, basically same as most places. But they sure are delicious. The waitress was quick to help me pick out a delicious concoction to suit my tastes and she was right. I had a wonderful time, i couldn't ask for better service, drinks, ambience, everything. Such an enjoyabel experience. Pros: beautiful room, great friendly servic, delicious drinks more

It's like drinking in one of the period rooms in the Metropolitan Museum. A truly magnificent space with lots of centuries old handcrafted woodwork (esp. that ceiling!) and well designed lighting. Sure, you'll get a lot of Metro North commuters sprinting out to get their trains, but when it's not too crowded you can enjoy that transcendent feeling of being in the grand hall of an Italian renaissance estate as you sip your martini and look up and around... Pros: Luxurious setting, Classy, Dress Code Cons: Commuters, Crowds, Expensive more

The location makes it a good place to rendezvous with friends, but then it is best to move on to another place. It is very crowed, the drink prices are through the roof, and most people seem to be there for one quick one and then jump on the next Metro North train home. The owners would probably like to see it develop as a ""velvet rope"" place, the patrons would rather see it as an inviting place to relax with a drink after work. Perhaps someday they'll be on the same page. Pros: Good for commuters, interesting space Cons: , expensive, snooty/cold staff more

There are a lot of really nice bars in New York City. There are a good number of bars that will make good tasting classic cocktails. There are many bars that have some sort of dress code. But almost all high-end bars that have a dress code will: a) Know the difference between nice, casual shoes and sneakers. b) If they really feel that you have violated the dress code, find a way to let you know without making you feel like an ass. b) Serve you anyway regardless of your dress, as long as your behavior is appropriate, and your money is good. The drinks are decent, but they are certainly not the best place to get drinks in the city. They certainly don't merit the kind of pretension that this bar exudes. Pros: decent drinks, nice location more

I don't know why anyone possible gave a bad review to this place. First of all the drinks are excellent and unique. The staff is responsive and nice, and the bar is extremely well managed overall. Sure, it may be a little pricey, but if you want a $2 plastic cup of beer, go back to college and have a frat party. This is the coolest, nicest, most well run bar in Manhattan, hands down. more

One of my smoker friends took me to C.A. last night. As we were entering, we passed a 'proper attire' sign. 2 of us were wearing jeans, scruffy boots and track tops; the hostess definitely looked us up and down disaprovingly, but did not say anything and let us in. It wasn't very busy, so I guess they did not want to pass up some sales. The space is fascinating, but dry and overly refurbished, in a tacky sort of way. The servers looked so pretentious in their black dresses and pearls and were very slow at paying us attention. Cigar and cigarette smoke was everywhere, it seemed like everyone felt obliged to chain smoke, since this is one of the last places where smoking is still somehow permitted. It's worth a look, but I'll be drinking elsewhere. Pros: Curious Space, Smoking Permitted Cons: , Very Expensive more

Some friends and I happened upon Campbell Apartment recently and loved it. The decor is beautiful, the vibe low key and romantic, and the drinks good. It's definitely not cheap, so be warned. Pros: everything but price Cons: price more

What happened to the new smoking laws? This place is absolutely gorgeous but it is ruined by the chain smokers that have sought this place as thier smoking den. The drinks are ridiculously expensive-$5 for a coke? $7 for an Amstel? $15 for scotch? The prices, smoke, bad bar snacks and limited space made this a very unenjoyable experience.... Cons: smoke, prices more

The decor is nice...it reminds you of a speakeasy...there are no windows to the outside, but the high ceilings and loft at least don't make you feel you're in a closet...The drinks are extremely expensive...my girlfriend ordered a glass of house red merlot and it was $13.00...We almost had a cow right there...the hostess/waitstaff definitely have an attitude problem...and you have to make a reservation to sit at one of the tables... more