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Drinks Midtown East, New York City

The Campbell

A place for a drink in Midtown East, New York City, pricey ($$$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Evening.

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The Campbell in Midtown East, New York City
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Why go

Restored 1920s office of a tycoon, now a cocktail bar inside Grand Central.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in New York City, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Grand Central Terminal and Top of the Rock.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Price
$$$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond New York City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Grand Central Terminal

    Beaux-Arts station with the celestial ceiling; Hudson Line trains to Beacon leave here.

    Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Top of the Rock

    Open-air decks atop Rockefeller Center with a clear view of the Empire State Building and Central Park.

    Sight · Manhattan · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Keens Steakhouse

    Steakhouse open since 1885, known for its mutton chop and ceilings lined with thousands of old clay pipes.

    Food · Midtown Manhattan · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Joe's Pizza

    Classic thin New York slice, served fast since 1975.

    Food · Manhattan · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Times Square Ball Drop

    The ball atop One Times Square drops at 11:59 p.m., followed by confetti and fireworks over a crowd of about a million.

    Sight · Midtown Manhattan · 0.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Times Square

    The billboards and Broadway theaters are at their best after dark.

    Sight · Manhattan · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Campbell is a stop on our Hudson Valley by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in New York City

The Campbell is our only drinks pick in New York City; here is what else we recommend there. See the full New York City guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in New York City run from 38°F in January to 79°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For The Campbell itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for New York City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full New York City weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for The Campbell, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
15 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
Coordinates
40.75261, -73.97782
Destination
New York City

The Campbell: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Campbell?

Plan on about an hour at The Campbell. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Campbell?

Our pick: Evening.

Where is The Campbell?

The Campbell is at 15 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA, in Midtown East. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Campbell?

The Campbell appears on Hudson Valley by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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