a neighborhood cocktail bar inspired by the American southwest

Flatiron's favorite new cocktail bar is Bar Calico. Tucked away on the second floor of Freehand Hotel, the entrance is hidden from the street
 

In 1931, Georgia O'Keeffe created a painting called Cow’s Skull with Calico Roses. It represented the stark elegance of life as she experienced it through her years in the New Mexican alpine desert.

Bar Calico takes its name from this painting, and its flavors from the bold and arid landscapes she was immersed in.

23 Lexington Avenue

Second Floor
Freehand Hotel
New York, NY

Hours of Operation

Monday – Wednesday
5pm – 12am

Thursday
5pm – 1am (DJ 9pm - close)

Friday – Saturday
5pm – 2am

Other People’s Words (about us)

Follow @barcaliconyc for upcoming events

Dedicated to the craft. Share a drink with us tonight. We’re open 5PM til late. 📸: @westonkloefkorn
What a night. The coolest @brujasmex mixed up some cosmic cocktails at Bar Calico last week, bringing the best of Mexico City to NYC. We loved having @fer.hudlet and @pibacantina behind the bar. Thank you to everyone who joined us with curiosity to
Día de los Muertos Celebrating our connection with spirit. Honoring and remembering those who have passed. Reflecting on unity and the celebration of life.
Looking back at our American Southwestern roots. Continuously inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s devotion to handmade crafts. Georgia O’Keeffe and Orville Cox, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona (1937) Photographed by Ansel A
Last week we celebrated the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month with a beautiful Peruvian-inspired dinner accompanied by these amazing industry friends and hosted by @dine_with_dez! It was an honor to bring together such a special group of folks that
Swing by for the veg tacos, stay for the drink. We’re open 5PM til late. 📸: @westonkloefkorn
A look back at @limantourmx’s pop up at Bar Calico last month. Visiting us from Mexico City, Licoreria Limantour, North America’s #7 Best Bar hosted a Masterclass followed by a night of cocktail excellence and beats by DJ @loly.roots.
See you at BCB @barconventbrooklyn! Our head bartender Alex Dominguez will be serving his incredible “Calico Under Moonlight” cocktail at Rosaluna’s booth Tuesday 6/11. Alex says about the drink: “Clarified with a panna cott
A masterclass on the sustainable ecosystem of a drink - from kitchen to bar - by @selvaoaxaca and @idohaveasister. 📸 by @vandicla

About Us

Authentic Hospitality is a collective of New Yorkers who are dedicated to crafting consistently unforgettable moments. It is comprised of the dynamic trio of Matt Kliegman, Carlos Quirarte and Matthew Charles. Together they oversee six New York City venues, opening Bar Calico at Freehand New York in November 2021.

 
 
 
Eastern Poppie Bar Calico Cocktail Alex Dominguez