Obivia Bar & Lounge Reviews
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- Excellent After Work Happy Hour
Read More On Citysearch marisa 17 8/4/2010 - Excellent Party Venue
Read More On Citysearch nycgal48 6/27/2010 - nice find
Read More On Citysearch babygirlg27 6/20/2010 - Bar 4 drink with friends or date
Read More On Citysearch HeatherPazini 5/27/2010 - birthday party
Read More On Citysearch wallkill 5/1/2010 - Believe the Reviews....
Read More On Citysearch taglanville 4/24/2010 - Great Happy Hour and Great Service!!!!I went there with some friends on a Monday for Happy Hour and realized it went all night long!!! Our service was great and the prices unbeatable!!! I wouldn't go anywhere else for Happy Hour!!!! Try the little burgers...they are so cute!!! and yummy!!!
Read More On Citysearch CityGirl1984 10/12/2009 - PERFECT BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOUR PARTY!I just had my Birthday Party at Obivia this past thursday, 5/28/09. I called 2 days before the event to reserve a section & Mike called me back to confirm the reservations & he said he would send us shots on the house since its my birthday. He reserved a section for us by entrance.
We had the whole sofa & group of chairs that wrapped around the candle lit table all for my party. There was a buc...
Read More On Citysearch SFerrer 5/30/2009 - Had an excellent timeI called Claire at Obivia to make reservations for a table to celebrate my husband's birthday on a Friday night. She offered to waive the table service fee and also when she heard that it was his birthday she promised to have a bucket of shots waiting to greet us. The ambience was really warm and friendly. Claire came over with a welcome shot to do with me and my husband which was a nice personal...
Read More On Citysearch ShreyaD 5/11/2009 - Best Eclectic Bar in the SoHo AreaObivia may be the coolest place in SoHo! Clare is always personable and the entire staff are willing to make you feel at home.
Enjoy the huge bar selection, or perhaps an incredible menu. They make the very best Grilled Cheese Sandwich you will ever get in your life....but they took it off the menu, if you are nice to Clare, she might just get it for you. Trust me on this, it is to die for!...
Read More On Citysearch bluesciti 4/16/2009 - Bad experience! But good recovery!
Last weekend I wrote a review of the bar that was not flattering. Myself along with my guests had had a bad experience with the bar. We had arrived late and where notified that they were on "last call". We ordered and to make a long story short were rushed along to finish our drinks.
While the manner in which we were treated was certainly not "customer focused." I am impressed with the manner...
Read More On Citysearch rayjr 2/9/2009 - GREAT place to have a birthday party!!!!I just had my 27th birthday party at Obivia and it was AWESOME!! I?ve been having birthday parties in NY for some time and they?ve always followed the same format: get a table, tell your guests, have a waitress and hope for the best. I followed that same format at Obivia and it far surpassed my expectations! Our server was so very attentive and neither my guests nor I ever had to wait for a drink...
Read More On Citysearch lawkid27 2/1/2009 - Amazing service and great place to hold a private event!About a month ago I hosted a baby shower for a friend at Obivia. Even though it was not my first choice it worked out perfectly- the lounge in the back is beautifully decorated with plush chairs, low antique tables and soft pink curtains. Perfect for a small intimate gathering of about 18 ladies and a few small children and enough space to move around and open gifts. Clare and Michael were so ...
Read More On Citysearch fabulix 1/17/2009 - Great place for a birthdayI went out with a group of friends over the weekend to celebrate my birthday, and we ended up at Obivia. I have to say, this is a great place to go for your birthday. My friends told them it was my birthday, and they gave me a free bottle of Champagne! I don't remember my server's name, but she definitely took extra special care of me, my glass was never empty all night. If you or your friends ar...
Read More On Citysearch mcol0207 1/5/2009 - Great Place for Scotch and AppsA group of us went in to get a drink and some apps before dinner and the place was awesome. They have a surprisingly good list of Single Malt Scotch and the small plates made us want to skip dinner. You should definitely check this place out.
Read More On Citysearch rfc2013 1/5/2009 - AMAZING Happy Hour!!I went to Obivia last Monday after work for happy hour and had a blast! I intended to only stay an hour or so, but I found out their happy hour specials go all night long on Monday, and the next thing I knew it was after 11:00. You certainly can't beat $3 bottles of Miller Lit and $5 specialty cocktails all night! Their food specials were great, too. I highly recommend their basket of loaded stea...
Read More On Citysearch KMC1324 12/19/2008 - Underwhelmed
I only give this place 2 stars because our server was really good (otherwise it would?ve been 1). She was attentive & incredibly nice.
Unfortunately, if you?re looking for a good cocktail ? this is NOT the place to go. The average price of a martini (special or not) is about $18 ? so we were hoping for an ?experience?! It never happened. The drinks we?re served professionally & looked nice ?...
Read More On Citysearch shotzjc 11/3/2008 - Great SceneA few months back I was looking for a new spot to throw a birthday party for my friends 30th and decided on Obivia. What a great choice! Management and staff were great! We reserved the lounge area. With about 50 people throughout the evening, the spot was perfect. Although they were short one bartender and one waitress, they were on the ball with everything. We had drinks waiting when we arrived...
Read More On Citysearch saraheec 10/19/2008 - Great place for a partyJust had a going away party here and it was perfect. Granted it was a Monday nite (never been before!) and Clare and Julie were wonderful to work with, serving us great drinks and munchies (quite tasty!) It's an ideal place for a party, i had about 20 peeps and we had an amazing time, wasn't too loud and the ambience was perfect, fun vibe. Clare kept the back room free for my guests & even extend...
Read More On Citysearch lasikchic2020 9/16/2008 - Amazing birthday!I had my birthday party there last night and every interaction with the Obivia staff before and during the party was exceptional. Clare did a fantastic job and everyone at my party had an amazing time! Thank you so much!
Read More On Citysearch chisa 8/2/2008 - LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE ITI had an event on Thursday on July 3rd promoting my wedding planning business. I had approximately 20 guests. The staff at Obivia was so attentive, passing out hors d'oeuvres, asking everyone what they wanted to drink and making sure my guests were taken care of. When I walked in, they had, already prepared champagne glasses and the champagne was chilling. That was impressive. The ambiance, th...
Read More On Citysearch pascalemd 7/5/2008 - Amazing Staff!I celebrated my 31st birthday here on Saturday and I am so very happy that I did. Upon entering Obivia you are greeted by the nicest and most pleasant hostesses. I had a table with a champagne bottle waiting for me. The waitress was very nice and so patient with everyone. She really made it a pleasure to be there. I was also greeted by Clare who helped me book a table for the party. Not only was ...
Read More On Citysearch Roxygirl77 3/31/2008 - Great Staff!I celebrated my 31st birthday here on Saturday and I am so very happy that I did. Upon entering Obivia you are greeted by the nicest and most pleasant hostesses. I had a table with a champagne bottle waiting for me. The waitress was very nice and so patient with everyone. She really made it a pleasure to be there. I was also greeted by Clare who helped me book a table for the party. Not only was ...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/31/2008 - Creative drinksWhat I really like about this place is that they have a great liquor list and some very creative drinks. The food is good and the atmosphere is great. There was a DJ who kept things moving. But what I really liked were all the different types of drinks available. I don't like wine or beer, I like something that doesn't taste like alcohol--but not really sweet. The bartender was able to find me se...
Read More On Citysearch Hcran 3/14/2008 - IncredibleI LOVE THIS PLACE! Possibly the best Martinis in NYC. The staff is incredibly friendly, the sceond time I went back everyone knew my name. Get involved, Enjoy yourself!
Read More On Citysearch Tig3e 3/14/2008 - Great timeGreat atmosphere and great drinks. I went there last night, and I may have stumbled upon some sort of convention, but I have never seen so many good looking people. It was like they were serving good looking potion and everyone was drinking it. So, I joined in and had a great night. Highly recommended!
Read More On Citysearch bfc90 3/14/2008 - NYC visitI was in NYC for a week on business and found this to be a great place. Staff was great here. I didn't have to wait long to get a drink, even though the place was packed. Nice atmosphere and great place to chill and grab a couple of drinks. Next time I'm in NYC, I'll be back.
Read More On Citysearch Burban0717 3/14/2008 - A hot spot I happened uponI happened upon Obivia last night and was completely blown away! It was a beautiful space, a beautiful place, and the drinks were amazing! It was a high class and swanky bar, and my experience echoed that.
The people where so nice and kind and I will definitely be going back and hitting Obivia up again. It was way to much fun not too.
Read More On Citysearch Brendino 3/14/2008 - Wow wow wow...So my friends & I went to a Obivia over the weekend and I had such a blast! I go to a lot of trendy clubs & bars and I'm pretty picky but I must say, this place met every need! I love the variety of drinks and appetizers. The mood and setting was just sultry & hot, yet it was also sophisticated. The music was great and it was socially diverse which gives you a lot of choices ladies ;)! Don't worr...
Read More On Citysearch alfiyoman 3/14/2008 - .I love Obivia. It's a great place for me to meet all types of guys. Also, I don't have to worry about people judging me when I get BOOZED up there because everyone is so friendly
Read More On Citysearch anzela 3/14/2008 - All around good timeWas in NYC for the weekend at the beginning of March and went to this place on a recommendation from a friend. We really had fun! The atmosphere was very conducive to hanging out - warm lighting, good music loud enough get you moving but not too loud to talk, great drinks (loved the spicy Bloody Mary and the drink in the pink cup that glows!!!) Tried some of the tapas - the date-bacon appetize...
Read More On Citysearch suncri 3/14/2008 - Great place to have a great timeMy friends and I wanted to find some place new, and happened to stumble across Obivia. We're glad that we found this place! Excellent specials with very friendly and entertaining employees that helped the drinks keep flowing. A fabulous atmosphere made it exciting to show off our ridiculous dance moves. After stumbling out of the place feeling amazing, we knew we had found a place to come bac...
Read More On Citysearch Pooch30 3/14/2008 - helluva of cocktailafter two martinis i thought i was brad pitt, it usually takes me at least 5 to feel like that atother places. Go there, order martinis, follow it up with a "X-rated mojito", feel phenomenal. thank me later.
Read More On Citysearch jagerbombsandheinkens 3/13/2008 - Amazing DrinksThe drinks are amazing, and they have a lot of free tastings. I was there on a Saturday night and the crowd was very New York, very hip. It's a great place to hang with friends.
Read More On Citysearch dlfrakes 3/13/2008 - awesome birthday party!I never write reviews on here, but I really have to this time. I threw my boyfriend a birthday party on Saturday night and it was fantastic. Obivia has the nicest, most accomodating staff. The place has a cool look, didn't get super crowded, played good music (and not so loud that you can't talk to ppl) and drink prices were reasonable. Everyone had a great time. We will definitely be back (and t...
Read More On Citysearch ljmillstein 2/25/2008 - Amazing flavored martinis, friendly service, cool atmosphereWe went here on a Thursday night, (also happened to be Valentine's day, not sure if this contributed to the bar being pretty empty) and the atmosphere was really cool - great decor, a little dark, the 70's softcore on tv was pretty amusing.
The drinks were a definite highlight - a tiny bit pricey ($13-$16 or so, but hey this is NYC!), but worth every penny! Delicious! The pizza of the day was ex...
Read More On Citysearch aboshkin 2/15/2008 - Here's why I'd never go back to this raunchy, unclassy bar...
I'm meet a friend at this bar that looked nice when I passed by it one day and when I walk in, the decor is nice and there is a great ambiance and crowd. We get drinks at the bar and then sit at one of the couch/tables. A waitress comes by and mentions the tables are for waitress service only, but since so many tables were empty, she said we could sit and we would order the next round from her....
Read More On Citysearch ghinny 1/11/2008 - Great customer Service!!I recently held my birthday there. Michael, the manager, was fantastic. He made sure all my guests were taken care of and nobody got hassled at the door. The drinks were great--I especially loved the chocolate flavored cocktail. The food was delicious. Great chill ambiance. The only negative comment was that I wasn't too impressed with the music selection--I love dancing so this would not be my f...
Read More On Citysearch nali 12/23/2007 - Great ambiance, comfy couchesMy group of ten and I got there soon after happy hour and the place had plenty of room in the front section with couches and footstools available that were nice and plushy. Our waitress was on top of her game and even gave us a happy hour priced drink a few minutes after it ended.
The decor reminds me of parts of Asia specifically India.
The food is okay and the portions are pretty small f...
Read More On Citysearch jennjbn 11/26/2007 - great loungethis is a great lounge with a great vibe. the happy hour drinks and snacks were tasty. i was regretting ordering a cosmopolitan what with the drink specials, when it turned out to be one of the best i've had. the music selection was groovy and still allowed us to chat without shouting. service was so so, but i chalked that up to happy hour.
Read More On Citysearch shanghailili 4/21/2007 - Good Bar, nice space
Interesting Space. They had "soft 40's p*rn" on the bar screen. ;-))) Nice touch. Good liquor selection and cozy seating.
Read More On Citysearch kashmindersingh 2/16/2007 - Cool Vibe, Great Food, Superior ServiceAfter being dissed by newcomers around the block, we happened upon Obivia. We were frantically trying to find a spot for our office party. Clare checked with Craig and quickly provided menus with alternatives and a ton of choices for party food. When we arrived the next day (yes the next day, we were really lucky because there was another party in the back space the same night) the staff could ...
Read More On Citysearch ny64 12/16/2006 - best mini burgers EVEROblivia is sooo convenient to the neighborhood. It's kind of a hidden spot but once you get inside- it is beautiful! It's very gothic and kind of industrial inside. It really is homey but only good for a few friends, not large groups. The food is great and exotic drinks are spectacular. I highly highly recommend this place for couples. This is one of the best lounges in manhattan!!! I would retur...
Read More On Citysearch lonelydreams27 11/15/2006 - Great atmosphere, friendly and accommodating managerHosted my friends' birthday party here, which was fantastic. When I first came to check out the place and talk to the manager, he was extremely friendly and happy to host us, unexpectedly gave us a pitcher of sangria which was fabulous. Arranged special happy hour prices since we had a lot of guests, and they reserved the back area of the lounge for just our party at no extra cost. Not much da...
Read More On Citysearch antanvon 10/22/2006 - One word, HOT!wandered in with some girlfriends on a random wed nite. had no idea what this place was about. Let me tell you, its friggin HOT!! from the 70's and 80's porn playing on the flat screens to the candlelit, buddha, zen, loungy atmoshere, this place is a hidden gem! The drinks were awesome and the bartender comped us some great app's. The music was eclectic from the 80's - 90's and current, and they'...
Read More On Citysearch shellbelly 3/22/2006 - OblivousWent here for a friends party, an all-u-can-drink deal. Read the good reviews, I was pumped to go. Instead of letting us walk through the bar to the back room, the doorman had us walk around the block, and use the back entrance. STRIKE ONE. The second we were in, he ran up to us, and rudely demanded the $ for the special like we were trying to sneak in or something, STRIKE TWO. One friend ca...
Read More On Citysearch maltesefalcon2005 2/6/2006 - Relaxed, convenient, and upbeat.Visited Obvia during the past holidays and found it very friendly, chic, and relaxed if one can be this all at once. Other patrons were dressed in casual attire as well as nightware lending to a mixed social atmosphere of warm congeniality.
Loved it!!!
5 stars*****
Richard from Denver
Read More On Citysearch richardlmurray 1/23/2006 - The new weekend hotspot!Come early for the quiet type or after 10 for a little more action! Obivia's crowd is as ecclectic as it's decor, and with 20 or more specialty cocktails on the drink menu, you'll be feeling adventurous. Sip on wine with orders of cheese plate tapas and chocolate fondue, or try one of the other appetizers (foie gras, for example) on the list. Great for first dates...the interesting movie selectio...
Read More On Citysearch sibi99 1/20/2006 - Not so goodake no mistake--this lounge is as delicious as eye candy as its specialty cocktails are as liver candy, but at $12 a pop on average, theyre a bit ahead of the competency level of which theyre served. (Word of advice: compare your check to the prices on the menu, specify which wine you want because otherwise they'll bring you the most expensive kind, and bring something to read while you wait for ...
Read More On Citysearch matto6 1/13/2006 - Trendy, cute peopleMy friends and I loved Obivia this weekend - the vibe is very chill and loungey - and the crowd is trendy and fun! The best part is there is NO ATTITUDE! It's a hot downtown lounge....great drinks - tapas are delish - and the people are hot.
Read More On Citysearch ldenton 12/11/2005 - where I want to go tonightI just discovered this perfect place to start the night off downtown. not so packed that you can't find a cozy spot, not so "uncrowded" that you feel uncool.
The drinks are great - fresh juices & ingredients and the small bites menu is perfect to coat your stomach so you don't get drunk too fast. the beast part is the ambiance and the lighting. very "beautiful people"
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