Overview
This soulful lounge on the edge of Chelsea and the Flatiron district is designed to evoke the feel of a Harlem in the 1970's. Prints of jazz musicians, waitresses in short black dresses, and Sugar Hill on tap fill the bill, but the real appeal here is a warm and welcoming lounge space where a group of friends can take over a giant leather U-shaped banquette and lose themselves in conversation. For those more interested in making new friends, the front bar has the makings of a single's scene if only as a natural product of the compact space and a drinking crowd.
Why You Should Go
- A friendly vibe here makes for a welcome respite from the pretenses of so many less attractive lounges in the neighborhood.
- A great space for sitting with friends conversing, people watching, and conversing about people watching.
- Where else in Chelsea can you find Sugar Hill on tap?
What You Should Know
- Get there early and you might be able to take over an elevated section with couches and its own fireplace.
- With a menu of mostly sandwiches (albeit scrumptious ones) food is meant to play backup to the booze.
- Monday is open mic night. Be warned.
Outside Reviews
New York Magazine
The anonymous double doors and waitresses in cigarette-girl getup speak Harlem juke joint; the menu and roaring fireplace says otherwise.
