Madame George

Madame George, New York City is a subterranean cocktail lounge. Opened in October 2022, it occupies 4,400 square feet and offers cocktails built around New York spirits, modern techniques, and traditional practices.

Drinks and menu details

The drinks highlight New York spirits while emphasizing simplicity and uniqueness. One listed drink is a tribute to a 1915 cocktail that was disguised as fruit juice for women’s indulgence; its ingredients are aged and Caribbean rum blend, lemon, maraschino liqueur, and club soda.

Another named cocktail is the Knickerbocker, identified as a Jerry Thomas creation named after Dutch settlers’ rolled-up knickers. It is made with rum, cognac, lime, lemon, and raspberry. The offering also includes quality cocktails and sharable bites.

Interior and atmosphere

The main room is described through layered decorative detail: modern geometric patterned tile floors, hand-loomed Afghan rugs, parrot-green crushed-velvet ceiling panels, and walls covered in rich silk damask. The room also includes vintage statues, swagged garlands of ivy, Victorian dried flowers, and an eclectic collection of framed artworks.

Seating is built around bespoke banquettes and cozy armchairs in jewel-toned velvet. The interior is softly lit and glowing, with a soundtrack of classic hip-hop and R&B. These details place the bar in a lounge setting where the visual scheme, seating, music, cocktails, and sharable bites are all part of the experience.