I went to the swanky NYC bar that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited, and it wasn't the super exclusive spot I thought it would be

Anneta KonstantinidesOct 5, 2021, 23:35 IST

I recently went to Bemelmans, the bar that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited on their NYC trip.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I went to Bemelmans, the bar that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited during their NYC trip.
I tried multiple cocktails, as well as the delicious sliders and pigs in a blanket appetizers.
The bar transported me to a completely different era. It's a great spot for locals and tourists.

I recently went to Bemelmans, the swanky Manhattan bar where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seen during their NYC trip.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their recent NYC trip. Gotham/Contributor/Getty Images

You'll find Bemelmans at the legendary Carlyle Hotel, where Markle and Harry stayed during their whirlwind trip in the Big Apple.

The Carlyle Hotel. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

After an hour-long subway journey that involved three different trains, I finally walked up to the Carlyle on a beautiful New York City day.

I could see the gold doors as I walked up to the Carlyle. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

After the doorman greeted us, we stepped into the Carlyle's posh black-and-white lobby.

The Carlyle's lobby has hosted Met Gala after-parties. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

As we headed to the bar, I noticed a huge picture of a bunny wearing a suit and smoking a cigar.

Ludwig Bemelmans' painting in the Carlyle lobby. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Before entering the main bar, we passed through a room filled with throw pillows, scarlet chairs, and flower paintings everywhere.

The second room of Bemelmans Bar. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The main room of Bemelmans had a very different vibe, but it still felt like old-school New York.

Bemelmans bar has a gold ceiling that matches the walls. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Each table already had a tray of snacks waiting for us.

Each table is already set with snacks. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

There was also a small lamp on every table, which I immediately recognized from Markle and Harry's paparazzi photos.

A Bemelmans illustration was also on our table's lampshade. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

It was time to order some drinks, although our plan to find out what Markle and Harry had sipped on didn't exactly come to fruition.

Two of our cocktails at Bemelmans. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The waiter then asked me what my favorite liquor was, and said I should get an off-menu drink called the Old Cuban.

The Old Cuban from Bemelmans Bar. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Next up was the JFK Daiquiri, which looked pretty similar to my Old Cuban.

The JFK Daiquiri from Bemelmans Bar. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

And, of course, we had to get a martini like Markle and Prince Harry.

A martini with a lemon twist at Bemelmans. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

After three cocktails, we were more than ready for some food. First, we tried the sliders, which Prince Harry had ordered.

The sliders at Bemelmans. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The burgers arrived on a tray, accompanied by an overflowing bucket of fries.

The sliders featured an onion marmalade and raclette cheese. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I knew these sliders were definitely fit for royalty after just one bite.

I thought the sliders were absolutely delicious. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

We also tried the homemade pigs in a blanket, which I was surprised to find on the menu.

The $19 pigs in a blanket at Bemelmans. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

As we nibbled on the delicious food, a man got behind the piano around 5:30 p.m.

The pianist at Bemelmans. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

We had some time to kill before our actual dinner, so I decided to give the cocktails one more chance.

The Gillespie cocktail at Bemelmans. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

As we finished the last sips of our drinks, I realized Bemelmans was completely different from what I had expected.

I think Bemelmans is definitely worth a visit - whether you're a local or a tourist. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

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