Alphabet Lounge Reviews
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- Seriously.. wtf Alphabet lounge.. hire better people!
Read More On Citysearch by juslapoint at Citysearch 11/15/2010 - this place will make you feel guilty for being white.
Read More On Citysearch kingstonspud 10/8/2010 - Drinking & Dancing in Alphabet CityAlphabet Lounge definitely works to recreate a a lively environment for a above average night out.
It always seems like there are a few birthday or bachelorette parties using this as their prime spot for the night.
The DJ's play mostly 80's, hiphop, and late at night clubby music.
Your bar tab can add up pretty quickly, but I find myself receiving complimentary drinks from the bartenders after...
Read More On Citysearch ahcurtis 2/10/2010 - Boring!This place was hyped up on citysearch to be a place to go for a great time out. But it's not--it's full of hipsters with no soul: no one was dancing except a couple that should have been a private room, not the dance floor. And the music consisted of one painfully overplayed 80s song after another. Yawn.
Read More On Citysearch AZ1122 1/25/2010 - Awesome Dancing and Music!
I went there as part of a bachelorette night with about fifteen girls! The place was awesome! The service was amazing and we even got a free round of shots and bottle of champagne for the bachelorette!! All in all, the atmosphere and dance music made for a great place to party!
Read More On Citysearch kerinjean 11/29/2009 - Great 80's barIf you are looking for a fun time in a relaxed atmosphere Alphabet Lounge is a great place to go. On the weekends they have 80's night with some 90's music...if my friends & I want to ensure a good time we always go to Alphabet. I recently celebrated a b-day there in Oct. and the staff & owner were very welcoming and made sure everyone was having a good time. Thanks Babu!
Read More On Citysearch tortuga10 11/28/2009 - Charlatans - STAY AWAYHave been there twice now and both times there have been discrepancies with my bil (over charging). The first time they corrected the amount before I signed the tab, but the last time this happened they refused to do give me my credit card and id before I signed the bill. Luckily I was able to resolve the matter with my bank and they were able to credit the over charged amount back.
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Read More On Citysearch d1rtysanchez 6/17/2009 - Always a good time!Any time my friends and I are out and not having a good time, we will go to Alphabet Lounge since we know we will have fun there.
Read More On Citysearch sms 5/27/2009 - Really fun bachelorette!I hosted a bachelorette party here in May and it was perfect. We had a cute table for four which was really inexpensive. Drinks were reasonable and we had a free bottle of champagne and two shots free with the table. The music was 80s and 90s - really fun to dance to. I was worried because I had read some of the negative reviews but the night was perfect and we had a great time! I highly recommen...
Read More On Citysearch Tigrlili44 5/24/2009 - Great Place, Great Location!It's in the heart of Alphabet City. Ave C is what is and will develop for the future. Loisaida Ave. is what will bring the economy up. People are expressing their social and personal lives there. This location is creating a future for many in a away. You meet and make friends, that's all. It's a positive cycle that you are creating. You spend a buck, someone makes a buck. Then it comes back to y...
Read More On Citysearch robinmahfuz666 4/28/2009 - terribleThis hole in the wall has the nerve to charge cover, smell like a toilet and have rude staff. I wouldn't recommend it for anything. Unless you enjoy sweaty people jumping all over you.....
Read More On Citysearch lovelove87 3/10/2009 - Great Ambiancewonderful ambiance and cocktails to enjoy. Classy not not pretentious. good meeting place for friends.
Read More On Citysearch panski 3/5/2009 - Very Good!Alphabet Lounge plays excellent music and has a good staff. Even with a crowd, I was able to get my drink in a timely fashion. Met some fun people there and basically had a great night. Would definitely return.
Read More On Citysearch Gr8uv 1/30/2009 - So DISAPPOINTING..........I went to alphabet lounge last nite. My friends drove all the way from California to perform live. They were suppose to go on at 9 pm. I showed up with 10 people paid a $7 dollar cover each, waited for the previous band to finish as they were running late. Finally my friends go on "LATE". They had the freak'n nerve to cut their set to literally 20 mins. So they could put some awful dj on wh...
Read More On Citysearch nikkipoo 12/7/2008 - Rude bartenders and 80s music.
Read More On Citysearch by adomur1 at nymag.com 11/24/2008 - My favorite bar ever!My girlfriends and I love this bar! We go at least twice a month if not more and we drive nearly an hour to get there. The staff is great, the music is always fun and the drinks are priced well. The crowd tends to be pretty diverse - after all, it is NYC - but everyone seems to always be having a great time. I held a party here and the service was exceptional. They honored everything they sa...
Read More On Citysearch sjkeehn 11/20/2008 - LOVE Alphabet LoungeI've been to Alphabet Lounge a couple times and each time was a blast. Great music to listen and dance to. The staff members were really cool and the bartenders did a great job getting us our drinks. I'd definitely go back again.
Read More On Citysearch Wally87 11/14/2008 - Gotta Pee--Gotta WaitDo NOT go to this place despite all of the great things your friends say. I went for a friend's birthday, but they scheduled it on the wrong day, so they wanted us to pay the $5 cover charge. I also remembered the night we were there was college night where they are supposed to give free admission with a college ID until 12 am as advertised on their website. They refused to accept my college ...
Read More On Citysearch MJCKNY 10/25/2008 - Fun!Went with a bunch of friends(guys and girls). It was crowded that night but not to the point where we couldn't get to the bar when we wanted a drink. Heard some really good music and basically had a really fun night. Recommended!
Read More On Citysearch CarlMM 10/23/2008 - Too small, bad service, horrible tables.I went through a lot of trouble to plan a birthday party at Alphabet Longe. We had reserved a table which we were assured could fit at least 10 people and arrived just after 10 pm. We were charged a cover even though we'd been told we wouldn't and the place was super crowded and far too small for the 25-30 friends I had coming. (They had about 3 other birthdays and a bachelorette party!). At ...
Read More On Citysearch lauren86 10/16/2008 - Alphabet Lounge!!I found Alphabet Lounge while perusing Citysearch so my friend and I decided to give it a try. We went on a weekend night and had a great time. Good music, good vibe, met some really nice people and the service was excellent. All in all a great time at Alphabet Lounge!
Read More On Citysearch Guy45 6/13/2008 - Great music, Be prepared to dance to 80s hits!I live in Boston, but I visit NYC a lot but haven't found a bar I truely dug before. When I came to visit the city last weekend, my friends brought me to Alaphabe L. We had a great time! We danced the whole time, and the crowd was very friendly (I made a few friends on the dance floor and out front). The crowd is in their 20s, and the music on the Saturday we went was 80s and 90s. The one fa...
Read More On Citysearch way2tall6 4/3/2008 - Great birthday partyI had my birthday party here in December and Babu was great with helping me put it together. He hooked us up with one of the best-tasting bottles of champagne and some great shots. My friends and I had a blast dancing the night away to 80s and 90s music. Friendly service - from the coatroom lady to the bartenders. My friend liked it so much he ended up throwing his birthday party here a month lat...
Read More On Citysearch mwcheng 3/17/2008 - Dj is terrible
I've been to Alphabet L. a few times and the djs especially the females who's always there plays the saaaame songs every time. Look, it's a neat little watering hole but the music sounds as though it's coming from an I-pod, fading to the end of each song. They get the crowd in, the drinks are flowing, the music just has to be mixed as if this were a lounge or club in NYC. Aside from that it's a n...
Read More On Citysearch bullerboy 3/9/2008 - Run of the MillOk, so I live around here and went here for a friends birthday. The evening ran from completely ridiculous to actually having a good time. First of all, even though I think some of the reviews have been put here by staff members, Babu really is as nice as everyone says. I walked in and it was so crowded that there was no room to move. My friend had a 'table' which really doesn't mean much here. F...
Read More On Citysearch sersim25 3/5/2008 - WOW!!!Always a fan of 80's. Alphabet lounge is just perfect. Excellent DJ. A bit crowded, but I don't mind. Definitely be back.
Read More On Citysearch Sharabi 1/30/2008 - Aweful Friday nightThis might possibly have been the worst lounge I've been to. It first started with the nerve of the place to charge a $10 cover (they only charge females $5). I walked in and immediately thought I was going to be stuck in one place the whole night. It was nearly impossible to move and get to the bar. I kept having to ask my friends to switch spots with me in order to make any progress. Even t...
Read More On Citysearch expertdrinker 1/28/2008 - One of the best Lounges in the City!!This upscale, posh East Village lounge was one of the best nights ever. My friends celebrated their birthday not too long ago and highly recommended this place. I was impressed with the swanky ambiance as soon as I walked in over to the beautiful bar. Owner Babu didn't make us wait for our drinks even though it was extremely crowded but in a good way and there was a private event which he didn't ...
Read More On Citysearch ruma99 11/30/2007 - Excellent Friday Night!!
Read More On Citysearch by Roma at nymag.com 11/29/2007 - Way above average...!!!Great place to come with friends and have a good time! I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in. We were greeted by the owner himself (Mr. Tanvir) who could not have been nicer, but maybe it was because I was with five beautiful girls. The place is a perfect mix of casual and classy. kool atmosphere, reasonable price (drinks), clean, energetic crowd, perfect sound system!!! Enjoyed every momen...
Read More On Citysearch biplob 11/6/2007 - Ladies Beware!Ladies be careful! I was at Alphabet Lounge this week and someone slipped a roofie into my drink. Luckily, my friends took me out of the bar and I was fine. However, I blacked out for the entire night after having only 1 drink. This is very dangerous and women should be aware and watch their drinks when they are at this bar!
Read More On Citysearch nycgirl2000 11/2/2007 - Shady shady shady business practicesI was a huge fan of Alphabet Lounge for the first hour I was there. The bartenders didn't play favorites, they serve you quickly, and it was stacked with girls. Good looking girls, at that.
But then things got kind of messy.
The line to the bathroom was ridiculously long. It actually cut in front of two tables full of girls, which made it uncomfortable to stand there and pretend that I w...
Read More On Citysearch johntbusco 10/10/2007 - AWESOME PLACE!!!This bar is great. I went here on Friday night for my friends birthday after having a horrible experience at avalon. The bouncers were great, the people were great, the bartenders were awesome, it was an all around good time. This is an excellent place to go, especially if it's your birthday. we sent an email ahead of time and got a free bottle of champagne, reserved tables, and a shot for the b...
Read More On Citysearch themoagain 8/12/2007 - BEST PLACE AROUND!Great place to dance! Music was awesome and the DJ was nice and took requests. Service was Unbelievable! Babu and cute MIke were very attentive. We never had to wait for drinks, and we tried an excellent selection of shots! Crowd was a good mixture of people. Not your usual pretentious NY club, more European and relaxed. For snogging: go to cupboard. For queasiness, wait outside the bathro...
Read More On Citysearch navywife 6/12/2007 - Very nice owner, beware of hidden costs...Great place, we did a bachlorette party there. The music was exactly what we were looking for. The drinks were ok but some friends got charged more than others. We were promised a free bottle of champagne but then we were charged a $20 service fee! How is that free? Other than that the place was fantastic and I think we will be back.
Read More On Citysearch jlgold 6/6/2007 - Friday night was da bombI was there Friday night and it was great. The crowd was hot, Babu and the staff were fun and attentive, Kelly, the DJ, was cool and kept the place rocking. She took requests all night long.
All around a great spot. Extreamly highly recommended. I will be back!!
Read More On Citysearch jaydog876 4/15/2007 - Great place, excellent staffI celebrated my 27th birthday there last night and had a wonderful time! Babu and his staff were extremely attentive. Thank you, Babu! I had 10+ friends there until 4 AM! We'll definitely be back. The only complaint I have is the DJ on that particular night, who had a bit of an attitude and a limited music selection for 80s night.
Read More On Citysearch dlk33080 3/31/2007 - Great time on a triple b-dayWe had a triple birthday bash which was arranged at the very last minute courtesy of Babu. We had a complimentary champagne and a nice table. The crowd is very LES and chilled. We had very nice time with a lot of 80s and 90s music (Madonna and George Michael were the dj's favorites that night). Everyone was extremely polite. The only drawback was the limited cocktail selection.
Read More On Citysearch ananaj 3/29/2007 - Great music and service!!Had the best time for my b-day there. The staff is wonderful and the music is awesome! Will definitly be back there soon!
Read More On Citysearch aliza310 3/12/2007 - So much FUN!!This place is great! My roommate and I decided to celebrate our birthdays at Alphabet Lounge and we had a blast! We love Babu and all the bartenders - everyone was so nice and the music was FANTASTIC!! I HIGHLY recommend this place! Lots of FUN!!
Read More On Citysearch nygirl0275 3/11/2007 - 80s night is great!Always a great place to stop by on Saturday night! 80s music, fun people, low key, low stress.
Definitely a great spot
Read More On Citysearch joey57 3/8/2007 - Best spot for 80's music and dancingMy friend and I hosted a birthday party for 120 people here - it could not have been better! Babu and his staff were incredibly helpful and a ton of fun, the DJ rocked, and all of our friends had a fabulous time. I hightly recommend the Alphabet Lounge to everyone who might not be into the club scene, but appreciates 80's music, and wants to drink, dance, and have fun.
Read More On Citysearch lw320 3/4/2007 - Cool place in East VillageMy friends and I happened upon Alphabet Lounge as we were bar-hopping one night in the East Village. We were drawn in by the sounds of music playing so we gave it a shot. The band we caught that night was really good and set the tone for the evening. We only stayed for about an hour but the crowd was cool as was the staff. We'd go back again.
Read More On Citysearch chrisstouf 1/2/2007 - ABC: Attitude, Bars, CrampedNot my kind of lounge unless we're about subpar service. I learned early that the bartenders and various wait staff would not be all that forgiving for my spilled drinks or wannabe stiff drinks. There are other numerous complaints I could have about this place but CS will probably reject my review (yet again).
Read More On Citysearch b00pi3flak3s 12/30/2006 - This place is greatFriday night I met some friends at Alohabet Lounge. I hadn't been before, but I was shockd how great a place it was. The bar was crowded- in a good way- The bar staff was solid- The guy bartender was awesome. The music is what I will go back for- a girl DJ- cute too- was playing the best 80s. I made a request and she was happy to comply.
Great crowd, good looking, fun and energetic. I wil...
Read More On Citysearch jmorris1010101 12/10/2006 - All-around best LES hangout for ANYONE!I walked into this place on Ave. C one night with my friend and ended up staying all night long. The music was so on point: classics, mixed with hip hop, top 40, dance, everything you want to hear. The crowd was filled with all sorts of people, and very cute boys (yes, the girls were hot, too). I cozied up on a barstool and chatted with the nice, generous bartenders and danced the night away. It'...
Read More On Citysearch amesplace 10/25/2006 - Just a Good PartyI have been here a couple times. Both to see live music and to the late night party. Boy talk about two differnt venues in one night. First time I went was to see a friends band. Mellow joint. Next time I went in at about midnight on a Saturday and the place was packed! Lots of groups of parties which made it fun BUT do not plan on sitting down unless you have a managed to claim a section. ...
Read More On Citysearch gjeffs 10/17/2006 - Eeeew!!!! I need a shower!OK, the fact that there is a new owner explains a lot about how a decent place can become so TACKY and UNCOOL in just a year... At least there is a place for the Bridge and Tunnel, big-hairs and rubber-boobed to go so that the real cool places can stay that way. And by reading those reviews from happy tourists, I don't even feel bad warehousing them there.
Read More On Citysearch bongoboy 10/6/2006 - Such a great time!This place was so fun- a little out of the way though. It was crowded, but that just made it better. The DJ was this HOT blonde girl- never seen that before. She was great too. She steared clear of the super cheesy 80s and just played a great mix of punk, glam rock and the standards. Babu the bartender was awesome. No complaints! I will be back.
Read More On Citysearch jdaniels10000000 9/26/2006 - AVOID AT ALL COSTSDon't know who this frediedanza is, but he/she sounds like the manager of the place. If you have to write you own reviews, well then you know where this review is headed.
The stage is an unconverted dinning area that sits one foot higher the the rest of the place. It has a railing with ugly fencing on it that blocks the view of the band, and no sound manager. That's right, bands have to set...
Read More On Citysearch avard 9/21/2006 - HMMMMM..... NICE!!!I went for a friends party. A little bit crowed. Music was superb and right vibe. Had great time!!! Free champagne bottle and shots were promised and offered. NICE!!!
Read More On Citysearch nicole_d_78 9/21/2006 - Fantastic Friday NightIve heard about this place, never been there. Friday night I gave it a shot, wow!!! Should have done it a long time ago. Music was great, service was good. I had an unreal time. Cool crowd, good looking girls, my type of place.
Read More On Citysearch frediedanza 9/17/2006 - Not for real music loversThey claim to be a venue for emerging talent - BS! It's the worse venue I've been in the city. The talent was great and they prevailed even with the horrible acoustics (and, no, I'm not associated with any of the bands.) I was shocked at the lack of a real sound system or even a sound guy. Heck, sports bars even have sounds guys. This place is misleading when they claim to be a music venue. Don't...
Read More On Citysearch djandjerry 9/16/2006 - Good dance sceneI was there on a date. It was cool and the music was good. Not a typical date spot but still worth checking out.
Read More On Citysearch lisadeloretto 9/8/2006 - Babu treats you right!Stumbled into this joint after a couple mis-hits at other bars around there. Not a huge space, but room enough. Fairly simple design, but it does the job. Bottom line is this: The door chick is F'ing smoking hot, the chick DJ played every 80's/90's jam that you pretend you don't want to sing along with, but 20 seconds later find yourself belting out "taaaaake meeeeee ooooooon, take on me!" an...
Read More On Citysearch kreemy 7/20/2006 - Tightest birthday hang ever!Ok, so I decided to have my 30th birthday festivites at Alphabet Lounge last week: turned out to be the tightest decision ever. This place has got a cool location, awesome music, great drinks - but best of all are the owners who know how to hook up a birthday party. They were both pounding shots with me all night, on the house, until I couldn't drink anymore. I would do it again there in a heartb...
Read More On Citysearch edgnyc 6/4/2006 - Awesome Friday NightsThis place is great for Friday nights. The DJs play an amazing mix of 80 and 90s and a bunch of stuff I had forgotten about but remembered that I loved. The dancing is unmatched. Cheap good drinks, a lot of good looking people just having a great time. There is no cover and all the sudden it was 4am and we didn't know where the time had gone!
Read More On Citysearch danimalsmith 5/22/2006 - Still the best 80's & 90's MusicI have been to the Alphabet Lounge for a friend's birthday party recently (I haven't been there for 4-5 months). Let me tell you this, I've had an amazing time. DJ played all the great songs I wanted to hear from 80's and 90's. With new decoration the place looks great!!! Service was excellent. And the price of the drinks still the same (what i used to pay). Hot girls and crowd!! You gotta check ...
Read More On Citysearch joe_brutus 4/26/2006 - WAS cool...not with the new ownerthis place used to have character. it was dark, there was great artwork from the 80's, a punk collage and mosaic tiles on the walls.
NOW it is stark, faceless and looks like every bar in midtown. Something has been lost.
The bartender was missing 1/2 of the time and they had a really bad selection of beer.
don't bother going, the new owner doesn't know cool when he sees it.
Read More On Citysearch luslau 3/3/2006 - Excellent Place to ChillI have been to Alphabet Lounge couple of times. It's been an outstanding experience. Friday and Saturday DJ's are awesome. With 80's and 90's music this place rocks. Early in the evening it has live bands and its a great experience. Overall services are above expectation. Drink prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend to go and meet the beautiful bartender (blonde!) and the crowd. One thing...
Read More On Citysearch jallad 1/15/2006
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