Let me start off by saying I am a very fair reviewer and always try to give the benefit of the…read moredoubt. Rockstar can respond and color up what I say here, but I will be honest like I am with all of my posts. I post a lot of reviews. I chose this experience for my birthday. I was very excited to bring a big group over to Rockstar from Virginia and celebrate our only night in NYC with them, especially given the amazing reviews. I have done similar crawls before, so I understand how these things go. We got to the Irish Pub (no cover if you came without Rockstar) at 8:45pm, 15mins late. It was pretty empty, but I know this is just the first place where you warm up for the rest of the night. No problem. We were passed over to Eric, who checked us in and gave us bands. We grabbed a table and started getting our drinks. Yes, they were house wells, crappy, and that is expected. No problem there either, the crawl gives a fair option to upgrade to more premium options. After 45mins, I realized we never got welcome shots. First strike in my opinion. I had people in my group who were expecting a way livelier experience. I kept apologizing to them all night, even though it was my birthday. I went to Eric and had to remind him about the shots. Also, our guide, Jimena, was still not there. Eric said she was running late. I took the shots from the bar and walked to the back to our table myself, serving the group. Jimena finally came an hour late and introduced herself. She spent the rest of the time at the pub talking to Eric and texting a lot on her phone. We left the pub promptly at 11pm. I was so pumped because we were supposed to go to Monarch, a cool rooftop bar with a view of the Empire State building. I talked it up a lot to the group. As we walked to Monarch, Jimena said we were not going to go there because they had a special event for the night. Yes, the website does say this can happen, I understand that. But why wouldn't they know ahead of time? If it happened the day of, I would tell my customers so they know what to expect and give an option to cancel. I tried to stay positive. It turns out we walked five blocks and two half long blocks, losing our buzz, to a bar called Celon (free cover even without rockstar), which Jimena said she has never been to. We walk in and we were the only people there! A group came later but wow, it was dead and very dark and disappointing. Literally any other bar would have been better. To make matters worse, Jimena was isolated and texted the entire 1.5hrs we were there. She spent 0 seconds attempting to entertain us. We tried to make the best out of it by bothering the DJ to play better music and tried to dance some. We left that disappointment to get in the limo. I had two girls in my group who were so hyped up for the limo, as they had never been on one before. We got in and there was no AC for 90% of the ride. Also, Jimena couldn't figure out how to play music in the limo. The lights were also off, so we sat in the dark and used our cell phones as a flashlight. Some guy ended up figuring out the music and Jimena rolled down the windows for air. It started raining and those of us by the windows were getting wet! To top it off, the limo driver began to cuss us out when we reasonably asked him to turn up the air and turn on the lights. When we were waiting for umbrellas to get out and go in to Hudson Terrace, he yelled at us to GET THE F*** OUT!! Happy birthday to me right? Jimena reasonably felt bad, so they arranged for my party to have bottle service. The gesture wasn't unnoticed, but the bottle was undrinkable and random people wouldn't even drink free drinks without taking a sip. We were also asked to tip $30 for the service, which we didn't ask for in the first place. We decided to leave within 45mins at Hudson Terrace. The owner also threw the bottle service gesture in my face the next day via text when I complained and added "Your welcome" to close out his point. Wow. To save my night, my friends decided to walk over to the Press Lounge at Ink48 nearby. That was the only nice part of the night. In the future, I recommend people to avoid this place. Go to playwright pub yourself for free, go to Celon for free, and go to the Press Lounge (next to Hudson Terrace) for free. For the Option B $45, all you are paying for is a welcome shot (which you have to ask for, not very "welcoming") and a poor limo ride to Hudson Terrace. You could get much more for $45 a person in NYC. If you don't believe me, send me a message and I will be more than happy to plan a trip for you and save you a poor night.

This was my first time doing the crawl. My friends and I came up from Philly! Our party ninja was…read moreRoni. She did an amazing job. Everything was great. The bars, the drinks, the limo ride, and even the meeting of our new friends we met from Argentina was amazing. I would def do it again and with the same crew and of course RONI.

Honestly an awful experience. The worst I've had. Bartender was unfriendly. The vibe of the place…read morewas dark (not in a good way) and drinks were mid. We paid $98 for two Malibu Pineapples and two "$10 shots" on their menu. Server handed us our check as soon as we got our drinks. Very empty and uninviting.

Stopped in to get a drink and kill time before our hotel check in. Ended up staying a while because…read morethe bartender was so nice, the drinks were good, and the vibe was chill.

We had the best experience with NYC Party Bus Pros for a trip from Westchester into the city. They…read morewere very responsive and easy to deal with regarding booking. They confirmed the day before. Bus arrived exactly on time (we ran a little late). The 14 seater we booked was as described and in great condition (looked new). Our driver, Hazim, was awesome (!!) - friendly, professional and safe. All in we highly recommend NYC Party Bus Pros. Thank you Vito and team!

Great party bus! Clean bus perfectly on time. Would definitely recommend. Bus had zero issues and…read moredriver was great and professional.

Le Bain is one of the few NYC spots that still carries real name recognition--even outside the…read morecity. If you know, you know. Getting in isn't guaranteed. Dress well, the door is up to the doorman. The crowd can feel a little "here for the outfit," but with the right group it's still a good time. Drinks are expensive (cucumber lemonade is solid), and on weeknights the crepe spot upstairs is pretty much your only food option. Tables are available but come with a minimum. The hot tub is the main thing. People say don't get in...do what you want. Once one person's in, more follow. Paradisco on Sundays--get there early and eat before, bar service can be hit or miss. Tuesdays (On Top) is more late night, club kids/celebs, and doesn't really get going till around midnight.

Amazing spot with amazing views. The interior and 360 view did not disappoint. The vibes and music…read morewere great. My only complaint is that I ordered two vodka redbulls for me and my boyfriend and paid $80 plus tip. Now I know the city is pricey, but this seems to be getting out of hand. I thought for sure the bartender was just trying to overcharge me but the breakdown fully showed everything. Regardless, we had a great time and enjoyed our drinks.

HOBOKEN: The Shannon is well-known for being a dog friendly bar and popular with locals, so we…read moreknew we had to visit after receiving recommendations from a bunch of people. If you had any question that this place is an Irish pub, you will receive the answer with a big Irish and Jameson flag draped proudly as you enter the bar. In addition to their Irish heritage, The Shannon is also a great sports bar and dance club. We love that leashed and friendly dogs are allowed, but only before the night life begins, so get there when they open to enjoy a drink from their full bar, play pool, watch the game, bring your own food, and meet some super cool people. There is a space up front with one bar and a back room with another bar, so plenty of space to enjoy some dog friendly fun! We love that there were a few other dogs enjoying New Years celebrations and it makes us happy that they all met at a local dog park. The staff is great and always checking-in. We heard Sundays are great to bring your dog as it is like an impromptu Yappy Hour! Everything is more fun with fido!

Solid party with lots of fees. On weekends, The Shannon is one of the few bars in Hoboken that…read moreplays Hip-Hop all night. They charge a cover for entry of $10, which isn't common in Hoboken. When you get inside, it has a bar in the front and huge dancefloor in the back with a live DJ performing. The bartenders serve pretty quickly, but that may be due to people not buying drinks frequently or a result of the young crowd that is typically here. They started tacking on a fee for credit card payments also. So, you might want to go with cash. Overall, the Shannon is a good party option if you like Hip Hop and are cool with the young and hood crowd. However, since they charge a bunch of fees that other bars in Hoboken don't it loses stars - after all, it's just a dive bar. If you are willing to pay a big cover, then you may as well go to Birch - the only club in the area - and enjoy a nicer ambiance. Learn more on my blog at www.alwaysthevip.com/blog/

I used to go to the original Coyote Ugly down the street before the pandemic, so I was really happy…read morewhen this one opened up not too far away in the East Village. It's easily one of my favorite spots in NYC. The girls there are a fun time -- they'll take shots with you, hype you up to take over the jukebox, and actually know how to make a good drink. And just like the movie, they're up on the bar doing performances. The vibe is very much "you get what you give." It's kinda like a concert or a Broadway show -- the more energy you bring, the better your experience is gonna be. If you go in a little shy or reserved, you can still have fun, but you're not really getting the full experience. There were a lot of tourists when I went, and you could tell some of them were a little hesitant, but still enjoying themselves. My advice: don't overthink it. Go ready to have a good time, step out of your comfort zone a little, and show love to the badass women running the show.

Shots, performances and decor…read more. dive bar check Vibe check Music check What else is there to think about. Great staff, quick turn around and it has the. Vibe..

Jennnifer was a great host. She did her best to show us around and made sure that everyone had fun…read more She even give us some tips about places and history. Thanks a lot :)

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