Bar Calico
Gramercy, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Bar Calico is a practical Gramercy pick for an easy upstairs drink, especially when the plan needs flexibility more than a documented cocktail specialty. Go earlier for conversation, use Friday or Saturday for a later finish, cross-shop Stone & Soil if a more defined cocktail point of view matters.
About Bar Calico
Bar Calico is a New York City venue with evening hours Tuesday through Saturday and a smart casual dress code. The schedule makes it a practical option to consider when planning an evening stop, especially on nights when later hours matter.
A New York City venue for evening planning
Plan around timing. Bar Calico is closed on Monday and Sunday, opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday, stays open later toward the end of the week. Choose it based on its New York City location, evening schedule, smart casual dress code.
For first-timers, the clearest planning signal is the weekly rhythm: Tuesday and Wednesday run from 5 PM to 12 AM, Thursday runs from 5 PM to 1 AM, Friday and Saturday run from 5 PM to 2 AM. If your night depends on a specific menu, a particular beverage specialty, outdoor seating, or a large-group setup, confirm those details directly before making plans.
Who should pick it over a bigger New York City night out
Pick Bar Calico when you want a New York City evening option with late-week hours and a smart casual dress code. Tuesday through Thursday are the earlier nights, while Friday and Saturday are the best fit if the plan needs a later finish.
If the decision hinges on a chef, tasting menu, outdoor setup, or published price range, confirm those details directly before anchoring the night here. For a fuller dining-led plan, use Our full New York City restaurants guide; for a hotel-adjacent night, use Our full New York City hotels guide. Drinking plans can be widened through Our full New York City bars guide, while broader trip planning sits in Our full New York City experiences guide and Our full New York City wineries guide.
Compared with other options, Bar Calico is best treated as a schedule-led choice. If a fuller dining plan is the priority, SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa, La Tête d'Or by Daniel, Clemente Bar, or Dhaba Indian Cuisine may be worth comparing before treating Bar Calico as the anchor of the night. Stone & Soil is another option to compare when the group is weighing different plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 23 Lexington Ave 2nd floor, New York, NY 10010
- Website
- barcaliconyc.com
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit and candlelit with a warm, intimate lounge feel, Bar Calico pairs Southwestern-influenced decor with a refined yet relaxed hotel-bar atmosphere that feels like a cozy retreat above the city.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Dj Driven Lounge and Electronic Sets on Select Nights
Planning details
Location
23 Lexington Ave 2nd floor, New York, NY 10010 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Try Stone & Soil if the group wants a more specific cocktail identity rather than a general-purpose upstairs bar. Pick SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa if the real need is a food-first plan with drinks around it.
Bar context
How Bar Calico compares in New York City
Bar Calico is the easiest choice in this set when the brief is a simple Manhattan drink with low planning friction. Stone & Soil is stronger for readers who want a defined cocktail identity, since its Japanese-leaning drinks and omotenashi angle give it clearer purpose. Bar Calico is better for a casual first stop; Stone & Soil is better when the bar itself needs to carry the night.
La Tête d'Or by Daniel, Clemente Bar, Dhaba Indian Cuisine, SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa make more sense when food is central to the booking decision. Choose Bar Calico when the night needs an upstairs bar near Gramercy, not a restaurant-led plan.
For ambiance, Bar Calico's second-floor address is its clearest differentiator: more than a street-level stop, less view-driven than a rooftop, easier to fit into a flexible evening than a full meal reservation.
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Compare Bar Calico
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Calico | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| La Tête d'Or by Daniel | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Clemente Bar | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Dhaba Indian Cuisine | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Stone & Soil | New York City | Japanese-leaning cocktails; sustainability/omotenashi | No published awards |
| SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa | New York City | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bar Calico have outdoor seating?
For outdoor seating, check directly with Bar Calico before going. The reliable planning information is its New York City location, smart casual dress code, Tuesday through Saturday evening hours.
Is Bar Calico good for groups?
What's the best time to go to Bar Calico?
Go based on the hours. Bar Calico opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday, stays open until 12 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday, until 1 AM on Thursday, until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Do I need a reservation at Bar Calico?
What's the crowd like at Bar Calico?
Plan around the core facts: Bar Calico is in New York City, has a smart casual dress code, operates Tuesday through Saturday evenings.
Is Bar Calico open late?
Yes. Bar Calico stays open until 12 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 AM on Thursday, 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.
