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
 

Bar Calico is a neighborhood cocktail bar in Gramercy inspired by the American Southwest and Georgia O'Keeffe's iconic desert art. Located at the Freehand Hotel in Flatiron, we craft bold, inventive cocktails featuring sotol, mezcal, and tequila sourced from the desert regions that shaped O'Keeffe's vision.

Discover artisanal spirits and intimate cocktails designed to transport you to the stark beauty of New Mexico.

23 Lexington Avenue

Second Floor
Freehand Hotel
New York, NY

By Authentic Hospitality

Other People’s Words (about us)

Esquire

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Food & Wine

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Forbes

Bar Calico Celebrates Georgia O'Keeffe With Masterful Cocktails, Spirited Sotol Tasting Flights

Esquire

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Hotels Above Par

Spend an Evening at the Freehand Hotel in New York City’s Georgia O’Keeffe-Inspired Cocktail Bar

The New York Times

Bartenders Are Giving Blue Cocktails the Green Light

Wine & Spirits

New York: Bar Calico

Time Out New York

This NYC bar serves a beautiful Georgia O'Keeffe-inspired cocktail

Follow @barcaliconyc for upcoming events

This week’s lineup!🪩 Playing world lounge music you can adult chill to plus happy hour from 9pm - 11pm! Thursday: @oaklandvin Friday: @kaseycortez Saturday: @matthewlawofficial
Yes the city is obsessed and so are we We will be showing the Knicks tonight and Wednesday, with SOUND! 📣💫🏀
Actress Margarita Levieva photographed at Bar Calico while opening up to Bare Magazine about her role in Daredevil: Born Again. Photos/Makeup: @tina_turnbow Styling: Karen Schijman at @honeyartists Hair: Wesley O’meara at @honeyartists Pro
Tomorrow night we kick off our new DJ residency Throwing Darts with Dart Collective - featuring an incredible lineup of DJs including Julian, Ashley & Sam Every first Thursday of the month from 9pm - 1am, plus happy hour from 9pm - 11pm! Cool b
Haute Off The Press | LO’AMMI Magazine, Issue #23 Another incredible Bar Calico shoot, captured through the lens of @moriah.sawtelle Photographer/Creative Director: @moriah.sawtelle Stylist: @sionanstyle Stylist Assistant: @whatevernelly
They said yes…then we threw a party! Congrats to the happy couple! @emma_brazeau & @codyclarson Film & Digitals by @haleymilnes
Gather around... By The Campfire is a palo santo-smoked old fashioned made with @casalotos sotol, old forester 1920, flor del desierto cascabel and walnut bitters. An homage to the key role that sotol played during the Prohibition era.
"Red Hills with Flowers," Georgia O’Keeffe This piece is a vivid and symbolic painting that reflects O’Keeffe's strong emotional and spiritual connection to the landscape of New Mexico. The red hills with flowers is a balance b
Even the most creative minds need a reset. Artist Retreat is a bold, spirit-forward cocktail blending @aguamagicamezcal, @hennessyus X.O., Peated Scotch, @nixtalicor, and kola nut syrup – crafted to quiet the noise and stir fresh inspiration.
We know a thing or two about hosting events and parties. Get in touch if you have something in mind – our team will make it happen! Flashback to @oh_anthonio's birthday bash from earlier this year.
Our space draws inspiration from two of Georgia O’Keeffe’s most iconic muses: the rugged beauty of New Mexico and the urban energy of New York City. We’ve aimed to capture a distinctly Southern sensibility while honoring the buildin

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