Solas Reviews
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- awful experience
Read More On Citysearch by fno135 at nymag.com 9/12/2010 - rude bar staff, horrible service
Read More On Citysearch by hnestle i at Insider Pages 9/12/2010 - Good Venue for Private Parties
Read More On Citysearch Athena Chang 8/1/2010 - The Go-To Spot in the Hood
Read More On Citysearch a Tooch 4/25/2010 - RUDE RUDE MANAGEMENT!
Read More On Citysearch by tamaranna at nymag.com 8/11/2009 - Would never have an event here!
Read More On Citysearch by shargem69 at nymag.com 8/11/2009 - Great place to bring a party
One of those reviews you don't really want to write because you don't want a different crowd showing up at a place you really liked. I brought a group of about 10 people here last Saturday and had an awesome time. I had called well in advance and the manager was cool and reserved a table for us. Everyone was very comfortable -- the music was good, the bartenders were busy but very nice and worked...
Read More On Citysearch colorful1 4/9/2009 - Good Pint o GuinnessThey pour a good pint here, and the decor and feel is a bit different from a standard Irish pub. Solas sets itself apart. The upstairs space is cozy, with texture and small tables. Downstairs is the full bar. The service is pretty friendly, and the vibe is a bit younger than some other Irish bars in the hood.
Read More On Citysearch NinthStreetNYCdotcom 3/7/2009 - Great Birthday spotI wanted to have a bunch of my friends go out for my birthday, and I know I usually have fun at Solas. I spoke to the managers at Solas, and they really took care of us. They kept our tables like they said they would and they kept coming back to make sure we all had enough drinks. It's great that they have different areas with different stuff going on within the bar. The place started emptying ou...
Read More On Citysearch eml12345 2/2/2009 - left hand doesnt know what the right hand is doing
Read More On Citysearch by solas_bolux at nymag.com 8/16/2008 - Really Bad Policy
Read More On Citysearch by Zoe_vinyl at nymag.com 8/10/2008 - spacious and fun Though it gets crowded on weekends it's a big place and the bartenders are all pretty awesome dudes. Wish there were more ladies working there...saw a gorgeous brunette once when I went in but she either just started or was learning there...and haven't seen her since. too bad...she was nice too!
They always play great music and will even take a request if you're nice. The only thing ...
Read More On Citysearch MickLaz2 8/7/2008 - Great Music, Great Staff, Great Venue for a PartyCelebrated a birthday here in the upstairs lounge. It was spacious and worked out great. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Drinks were reasonably priced. The DJ was spinning some good music - very eclectic - a little bit of everything.
I would definitely have a party here again or just go to hang out and have a drink while listening to some great music.
Read More On Citysearch cali_bwoy 6/24/2008 - Bring earplugs
Read More On Citysearch by MH6 at nymag.com 6/22/2008 - Great serviceWe used the private room upstairs - great for a group or a private party. The staff were really helpful and we'd definitely go back. A good experience, overall!
Read More On Citysearch dre2008 3/18/2008 - Thanks Solas!I just had my party here Saturday night and it went off without a hitch. The manager, Kevin, was so nice and helped me thru the whole planning process. When I got there, the staff was very accomodating and they hooked me up with my own section for my guests. The music was bumpin' and everybody had a good time. After previous years of bad bday party experiences, Solas was able to give me a gre...
Read More On Citysearch citychic06 12/3/2007 - Must go Fridays and Saturdays!I've found this place to be a friendly environment, good service and awesome staff. Especially the nice and handsome bouncer (Julio) at the front, he is so dreamy, I love going just to see him and have pleasant conversations with him. Me and friends are in competiton with him, we make plans every week just to see who can get his number, I dont understand why they have that ugly big nose bouncer (...
Read More On Citysearch maddypatty 10/12/2007 - Rude staff kills the buzzI was with a group of 12 friends last night and they wanted to go to a fun bar. I said, "let's go to Solas," having had a good time there before.
Well, we turned out to be half of their customers on a Friday night and despite our increasing their business, they were continually rude to us. We wanted to go into the bar, and the doormen kept wanting us to go into the dancing room. It was a total...
Read More On Citysearch glactic 9/22/2007 - Best Birthday PartyMy friend and I had our 30th bday party there. We had a blast. They were so accomodating! Melvin and Julio (the bouncers) were great. They were so friendly. I would recommended this place to anyone that wants to have a party/ They reserved a room for us with no charge. I had a blast! Thank you Solas!
Read More On Citysearch khari29 6/10/2007 - Great party venue!I had a wonderful experience at Solas this past weekend; I threw a surprise party in the Red Room at Solas, and everyone had a great time. From the very beginning of my planning processes right up until we all went home, everyone was extremely friendly, helpful, and professional. The Red Room is also a great location - cozy and comfortable, and it's right next to the bar! I want to extend my hear...
Read More On Citysearch hmagee 4/29/2007 - Classy lounge perfect for Bday partiesI had my birthday party at Solas last month and I was completely satisfied with their service. Nobody had a problem at the door, the bartenders were friendly and were very generous with the alcohol. The private room on the side where I had my party was very classy, clean, intimate, yet with enough room for dancing. I highly recommend this place.
Read More On Citysearch whiterabbit18 4/11/2007 - Ladies, this is guy centralLiterally about 10% girls and guys everywhere else - my friends and I had a great time, spacious, decent music, cheap drinks, cute guys. Definitely worth a try.
Read More On Citysearch lms10 11/11/2006 - satisfying for anyoneI went to Solas last weekend to celebrate my birthday with a full range of friends (richer/poorer, uptight/laid back, girls/guys). It seemed like each of them had a good time, as at least one of Solas' four or so rooms had something to offer each person. The drinks were good and moderately priced and the service was fairly quick. The bar was full of people but not overly crowded. As a single ...
Read More On Citysearch jmunyc 5/4/2006 - Fun place for a party!
Read More On Citysearch by Kristen K. at Judy's Book 3/27/2006 - Great StaffI had my birthday party here this past weekend. It was so crowded that a line was created outside of this small bar, because they literally couldn't fit any more people inside. Despite the crowd, however, the drinks are reasonably priced and Kevin, the manager, is really nice and accomidating. The bartenders are also really nice. I recommend this place to hang out.. just not for a large party (un...
Read More On Citysearch lcowdrick 1/31/2006 - WORST PLACE EVERWE BOOKED A PARTY FOR A SATURDAY NIGHT HERE. WE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE WEEK TO CONFIRM AND MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF OUR FRIENDS WOULD BE ABLE TO GET IN AND NOT HAVE A PROBLEM AT THE DOOR - WE WERE ASSURED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEMS. WHEN WE ARRIVED, THERE WERE 2 OTHER PARTIES BOOKED. OUR FRIENDS COULD NOT GET IN BECAUSE APPARENTLY THE DOOR MEN HAVE MISTAKEN THIS LOWER EAST SIDE BAR FOR...
Read More On Citysearch bdaygirls 11/13/2005 - great placesolas is a great place to chill out with friends, or even to meet new people. the staff is absolutely amable and the service is great. the dj changes up from time to time,but overall the music there is great. ranges from alternative to hip-hop: depends on the night and where you are in the place. the decor's pretty chill, as well. sola's the type of place you know you'll visit again.
Read More On Citysearch vallou 7/28/2005 - Awesome, must seeI only went here for like 30 minutes on Saturday after 2:30 but it was enough to see that I need to come back. The atmosphere was really cool, very east village. The crowd was very laid back but still had some potential for random hook ups. Great place!
Read More On Citysearch leschukm 10/18/2004 - Solas (n. pro: "sull-us".)Solas is quite simply the best bar in New York. Successfully straddling weeknight coziness and weekend hipness, Solas appeal lies is in its incredibly warm staff and management who bring good vibes, great service, terrific music and,
for us ex-pats, a place to visit home when particularly homesick. Although an Irish-owned pub, don't expect shamrocks and shennanigans, just the craic, warmth and ...
Read More On Citysearch felixlumbago 9/21/2004 - The Best Secret in The Lower East SidePerfect combination they have working in this Lower East Side bar/lounge. Staff, atmosphere, music, space, blah blah blah.
Come check it out for yourself!! I travel across/downtown to visit the friendly staff, chic(minus the pretentiousness) clientele, and great DJ.
Ask for Willy in the front bar, or Ryan in the back.....two of the best b-tenders this city has to offer.
BUT KEEP IT ...
Read More On Citysearch lph 6/2/2004 - Looks niceThis place is alright. In the summer they open up all the front part of the place which is nice and the downstairs gets jammed at times. If that's the case when you go, head upstairs, usually there is NOBODY up there.....kinda weird it's like people don't know it exists. I've been there a number of times and it's hit or miss in terms of people, women, and good music. Not much in the drinks, s...
Read More On Citysearch jackryan 5/18/2004 - Sweet ....I had my girlfriend's Surprise B'day party in Solas which was off the hook. I would attribute it to the cool staff .... u were awesome Juillete.The staff was quite helpful: they kept the cake in their deep freeze. Everyone is still raving about the place and and the crowd. The drink portions were BIG .... and they were quite reasonable. Though I have one complaint: The Coal Room was madd hot, ...
Read More On Citysearch kushboy 7/28/2003 - so gonna be there.my friend has had her bday party here twice. and they both rocked! I dont know if we were lucky or if some of the other reviewers were unlucky, but we got the private room and it was kept private. the music at first was not all that great, but then picked up after about 10pm or so. i really like the RED private room so much that i am planning on having my bday there. also, you get your own privat...
Read More On Citysearch dirtyboots 6/1/2003 - This place is charming and funkyI don't know why one of the raters had a problem with the crowd. Perhaps she's the one with a complex. This is not the kind of place where you'll find a certain type of person going.
The bartenders are very cute & the bar staff is generally friendly.
David Holmes DJs there on occasion. Aside from that the music is great. (No they don't only play U2)
There is a cool red room upstairs. D...
Read More On Citysearch newyorkchick 4/15/2003 - irish charmagree with the last review. there at the weedend too (first time) and had a brilliant night. was upstairs on comfy couches, had nice drinks and got served by a cute irish waiter. i'll definitely be back and bringing fiends
Read More On Citysearch sarah24 10/17/2002 - never heard of itafter a very,very wet weekend its nice to see some bars in the city still have the power to get you out as the weather gets bad. great music, nice crowd and had a laugh with the bar staff. definitely worth a visit, sat in this cool little red, lowly lit room upstairs. check it out
Read More On Citysearch flojo 10/16/2002 - Maybe I went on an off night . . .Went on a Thursday and this place was a complete joke. Seemed to be a local bar. Decent music. I suppose you could score here - if there were hot girls. Plus: Sort of hot bartender who has nice lips. She's into karate, so be careful. I guess it could have potential.
Read More On Citysearch ThatCoolGuy 9/20/2002 - Solas - Drink & Be Merry!!I had my 28th birthday party there and got to choose any where in the place that I wanted, and it was excellent. We had our on waitress and were treated well. Sammy, the owner is just the best along with the staff!! Everyone enjoyed it and since then other people are now having parties there. I just would only want to add a small appetizer menu especially coming from work.
Read More On Citysearch obsessions1 9/4/2002 - Up and ComingBeen there lotsa times now out of a group of 20 not 1 dislike it, function room to right very slick for an irish bar resembles actually the new age irish bars of Dublin. Cool party nights and great drunken fun at the bar plenty of floors and space to find a spot that suits you! Getting busier by the day will be a very popular spot within a month or two. I'm happy there.
Read More On Citysearch seagullici 7/31/2002 - Ick, ick, and, oh yeah, ickyMy friends and I went to the newish room at Solas tonight (with its separate entrance just to the right of the main door). We had been there quite a few times recently, but tonight, after our server had brought our second round of drinks, another server, who was shorter with long dark curly hair, came over and demanded we leave our table (hi - how many other empty tables were there?). Apparentl...
Read More On Citysearch mrlittlesociopath 6/29/2002
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