Slow service . Decent drinks. Only chicken tenders were available even tho a full bar menu is…read morepresented online .

Illmatic Harlem sweetspot with some of the most talented karaoke singers you'll ever encounter…read more You'll feel like you just walked into a show at the Apollo Theater, seriously.

Did somebody say steak au poivre? All I can say is, I was blown away by the food, the drinks, the…read moreentertainment, the friendly staff, the cool decor, the Harlem experience.. what a great venue!

I came to the Shrine World Music Venue with a few friends after a Friday evening at a cigar lounge…read more I had no expectations and had walked by the Shrine several times not knowing what was there along Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. Unless you know about it, you can easily walk by, given it blends into the general Harlem cityscape, especially during the day. Then at night, especially during the afterhours when I was there, the scene flips and this place becomes turnt up! People were lined up trying to get inside at 0130. The bouncers were searching and patting people down, nothing absurd or overly intrusive. There is a cover charge and they take credit cards for the cover. As you walk inside, the bar in on your right. Keep going and the dancefloor awaits you. It's not that large, but people are generally very courteous. There are a few places to sit, especially in the back in the left corner. That is also where the steps lead you downstairs, presumably to the restroom, which I did not have to use. The vibe is poppin' inside and it is fed by the DJ on a stage in the back, playing Worldbeats, Afropop, Afrobeats, Reggae, Dance Hall, and Soca. They are setup for live bands here. The volume is high, but not uncomfortably or earsplittingly high. The people here are drawn to this vibe and energy. You can dance here all night and the air conditioning and ventilation are of the capacity to keep you and everyone else comfortable. Stick around until closing time at 0400 when everyone starts walking out and the AC nearly turns the Shrine into a refrigerator. For an unassuming place on the outside, it is clear this is a place you can come to with friends or a date if this is your vibe and it's hard to imagine anyone not enjoying this. Prices are reasonable too at the bar. They have a good selection of draught and bottled beer. Guinness on tap was $9 for a pint. They serve up the cocktails too. Four fun and returnworthy stars!

This place has changed so much over the last four years--and while a lot can change in that time,…read moreit was still disappointing to see. I stopped by on a weekday around 3:00-4:00 p.m., right as happy hour was starting. According to their website, happy hour runs from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The main reason I came was for their frozen rosé, which I remembered being one of the best. It's definitely more of a sweet, refreshing drink than a strong one, but it still gives you a nice buzz. I was even willing to pay full price for it. I literally paid for an Uber just because I was craving that frozen drink. The first thing I noticed was that, despite it being broad daylight, there was a security guard at the door checking IDs and searching bags. That's their policy, and that's fine, but what really stood out was the condition of the entrance. The front door was cracked and held together with duct tape. It seemed odd to be so focused on security while basic maintenance appeared to be neglected. When I walked in, I was only the second customer in the entire bar besides the bartender. Unfortunately, I found out the frozen drink machines have been broken for months, so there were no frozen drinks available at all. The bartender mentioned that she has repeatedly told management the machines need to be repaired, but nothing has been done. Since that was the only reason I came, and nothing else on the menu really caught my interest, I decided not to stay. This place has changed dramatically since the COVID era. The atmosphere feels completely different. One of the things I used to enjoy was their hookah happy hour, which was around $25 with refills for about $10-$15, and they had a great selection of flavors. From what I've heard, they no longer offer hookah, and it sounds like they may not have had the proper license back then, which is concerning if true. Another thing I miss is the outdoor seating area they had during COVID. The indoor space is pretty small, but the outdoor setup made the bar feel much larger and created a much better atmosphere. It's disappointing that they didn't keep it because I think it really added to the experience and probably helped attract more customers. Sorry I didn't take any photos, but honestly, there wasn't much worth photographing. The interior hasn't really changed, so the existing photos online are still an accurate representation of what it looks like still.

I came here for a game night with a Meet Up group. The spot is cute, a bit divey, but they have a…read moregood assortment of alcohol and enough space to host group events. They have a happy hour until 9pm. Dwanna (bartender) makes a great rum punch (I had two) and was able to recommend a vegan/vegetarian friendly meal. The service was great from start to finish.

I've been here many times for my work holiday party and it's always great! Very clean and beautiful…read morespace. They have valet parking and coat check. They decorate it nicely for Christmas. We've had some parties where they serve us seated and other times buffet. The buffet style is my fave as there is way more food offered and an extra bar near the food. The restrooms are beautiful and clean and the women that work there are always friendly. Def enjoy this place!

First time at Villa Barone Manor. VBM is an elegant reception hall located in The Bronx. This venue…read moreis elegant and classy. Upon arrival there was staff welcoming and directing the guests to their respective rooms. VBM offers Valet Parking. The menu at my event was predominantly Hispanic, delicious. Thumbs up to Villa Barone Manor, wouldn't mind returning to another event.

2 weeks ago we had a vending affair there.There were about 8 vendors the place is small and once…read moreit's decorated it comes alive. The problem was when we got there to set up we were stuck outside because the worker who was supposed to let us in to set up one hour before the show didn't come for almost 2 hours. Bad business. No one wants to be standing outside a venue for a show outside the doors when the doors were supposed to be open and ready for us to enter.

I came here on a Tuesday for an afterwork event. The place was really cool it was a nice vibe with…read morea good group of people. The venue was featuring a new vodka called 'Rocket Blast Armstrong Extreme Vodka'. I'm really not a vodka drinker but this vodka was good. It had a nice smooth taste. They also served some delicious food, but I forgot to get the name of the Chef. The Host for this event was Will and KP. They did an outstanding job putting this afterwork event together. The DJ was awesome he mixed it up and played all of the hot hits from back in the day to current. This venue can be rented out for special occasions. I had a marvelous time and I will be back.

Amazing from start to finish!! Chris and Co. were the best ever and went above and beyond to insure…read moreour Grad party was the talk of the town. They answered every question, email and call immediately and effortlessly guided us along to way to a successful party. The space is beautiful -even includes a gorgeous lounge on the mezzanine-and ambiance is so cool and stylish! Party platters of food were so good they had party goes coming back for more! We could not have had a better experience with this great venue and incredible staff! The DJ was also one of the best-had everyone dancing and having a blast! Would go back in a heartbeat-the whole experience was stress free and excellent :)

Ok so this is the old Taj II lounge. It looks like they pressure washed it and reopened it. I'm not…read moresure who the new owners are but I hope they realize the phrase is Out of the ordinary. Needless to say the specifics were the same ol' same ol'.....brunch is $55 for a meal and 2 hours of unlimited mimosas and Bellini's. The one thing that was abhorrent is $60 for hookah. I don't smoke it, but my brothers said that is highway robbery. They opted out. The tip is automatic and there is some trash ass 5% administrative fee. I'm still waiting for them to tell me what that is for. The DJ was amazing. He has the spot jumping. Amazing ambiance.

Great place to dance and unwind. The drinks are descent and modernly priced. Unlike Stage 48, the…read moredrinks here are consistently priced. However, parking around this place is next to non-existence and the reason why they only get 3 stars, sadly.

Came here for a costume party on a Saturday night. 97% of people came in costume. The music was…read moreGOOD! The rum punches came in a very cute pitcher for $30 and they definitely packed a Punch! Aside from people lounging around mostly and not dancing with one another much (new school behavior) it was good vibes. I would recommend the place. It's small but very cute. Didn't try any food but if and when I return I will definitely give it a try.