The Campbell

"A wonderful place to grab a reservation for a drink and a bite in Grand Central with a dark, romantic, old school vibe. The menu prices reflect the location. I really enjoyed the Picante Conde. We asked for the cheese plate to be meat free and got a cheese plate with a huge amount of one type of cheese. Overall, it's a fun spot to check out but mostly for the location."

"The Campbell is the quintessential speak-easy bar tucked away in a quiet corner of Grand Central Station. In fact, I have walked by the entrance countless times without realizing it was there. This is a place you go for the atmosphere over all other considerations. It is genuinely unique and interesting. The drinks are solid, but I did take a point off for their very expensive prices. The food choices are very basic and the menu is, honestly, a bit strange…. From olives to mini lobster rolls to chocolate chip cookies… huh? It is a small place, and it can get crowded, so best to make a reservation. It’s not an ‘everyday’ bar, but it’s worth checking out for the history."

"More than perfect, describes it best! Our expectations for the former Speak-Easy Bar were more than exceeded! The Campbell Bar combines elegance, charm, history, and excellent service at the highest level. Our deepest gratitude goes to bartender Justin, who could anticipate our every desire and visibly delighted us on each of the four evenings we were there! He is the one who defines the excellent service! Fred embodies the elegant charm and welcoming atmosphere as a person! What impressed us the most, besides the amazing cocktails, was that Fred and Justin genuinely took care of us. On the first night, when one of the guests seemed suspicious, Fred and Justin pointed it out to us, making us, as young ladies in an initially unfamiliar bar, feel truly secure! First stop as soon as we're back in town! Thank you so much for everything!"

"You would think that the highlights in New York should be the sights... During our stay, it was the Campbell Bar. Apart from the incredible cocktails, the bartender Justin was simply the best in the whole bar! Someone who must also be mentioned is Fred, he has contributed significantly to our well-being! Thank you for everything! Everyone was so welcoming, we got surprise cocktails & on top of that local tips for restaurants to visit! We were in New York for 7 days, 4 of which we spent our evenings at the Campbell, once we were even there twice! (As you can see, we were thrilled) A big thank you to the whole team for giving us an unforgettable stay! We will definitely see you next year!"

"The Campbell is a fancy cocktail bar located in Grand Central Station. The entrance is a little hard to find - in Vanderbilt Ave, look for the sign pretty much opposite 1 Vanderbilt. Once inside the building, you walk up the stairs to check in and get escorted to your table. It‘s the former office of a 1920s mogul, with high ceilings and ornate 1920s decor. While the venue is beautiful, we were a little disappointed by the bar itself. On a busy night, it is packed with people and so loud that having a conversation is almost impossible. Also, we found the drinks to be nothing special, just your usual standard cocktails. Service was a pleasant surprise to us - we had booked a table for Wednesday, but were told upon arrival that due to a private event taking longer than expected, we were unable to get inside. We were offered to rebook our reservation, which we did. When we arrived way ahead of our reservation time, staff went out of their way to get us a table without any waiting time, which was greatly appreciated. Even more so, when we asked for the bill, we were told that we should consider ourselves invited as an apology for having messed up our original reservation. Kudos to the service team!"