Went to Slate on a weekday in December for a networking/social event, where we had full access to the games and happy hour pricing. It is a large space with tons of games, a decent-sized bar, scattered tables, and plenty of TVs. I went with a friend and we spent most of the night bouncing between games while meeting others from the event. We played giant Jenga, pool, darts, and foosball. There were a few other games we did not get to, and I would have loved to see knock hockey to really channel some childhood nostalgia, though not sure if they have it. We both ordered cocktails. I had the watermelon margarita, which in hindsight was not the best choice for December. It was fine, clearly made with mix, and about $12 with happy hour pricing. We also ordered food. I got the chicken fingers with a side of fries, and both portions were generous and came out hot and fresh from the fryer. I would recommend Slate for a group hang or organized event. It is especially fun when the games are in full swing, and it seems like a good option if friends are visiting for the weekend. I believe they also have a DJ on some weekend nights, which could add to the vibe. read more

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Do you want to pay for expensive drinks and wait 20 mins for one and get upset when you don't tip? Come here! Do you want a rude fedora wearing security guard who doesn't do his job properly? Come here! Do you wanna wait 45 mins for a game because people are too drunk to let other people play? Come here! Do you wanna stand and do nothing because there's no games available? Come here! This place is so trash, manhattan prices, generic ass boring house music, gross bathrooms, long wait times for games and rude security guards. You're better off going to an ACTUAL ARCADE. I only came here cause my friend wanted to. If I could ask for my $20 back. I would. read more

Loved this place! They have a lot of games such as pool, darts, skee ball, ping pong, etc. Only downside is that you have to pay for each game. Though most are only a couple bucks, some of them are rather expensive such as $20 for an hour of darts. But the place had a super fun vibe and great drinks. A couple of the games broke when we were playing and the workers were really nice and gave us extra playing time. At night it turns into a nightclub which was pretty fun read more

Slate NY - Pool & drinks - Dance Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

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Usually at these places, the food is questionable. The wings here were actually delicious . I asked for lemon pepper , for some reason I think I got the sweet and sour . Either way, I liked it enough to not even question it or ask for something different . The drink was strong and really good. I got a spot at the bar, watches a bit of the game and then went over to the other side for a game night. I've been here a few times for events , first time getting food and I would order again and see what else is good read more

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Any other fellow native New Yorkers used to hang out at Slate back in the day? Well now you can again! I stopped by Slate to check out their new game / Sports Simulators! These simulators have about 30 games, including baseball, hockey, soccer, football, and dodgeball. I had a blast playing virtual soccer, it was kinda hard to get goals especially with a few glasses of wine in. It felt so real, like I was actually on the field! On top of the awesome gaming, the food was on point. I liked the spicy tuna bites, sliders, and their guacamole are definitely a must try. Slate has turned into the perfect hang with a group of friends when you don't want to do the same ole thing of just going out and having a few drinks. read more

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A friend recommended this place, so I finally checked it out on Saturday -- and I'm glad I did! Got there a little early to catch some of the games, which was a great call. The vibe was chill at first, perfect for easing into the night. We had a few drinks (all solid), plus some apps to keep us going -- nothing fancy, but definitely hit the spot. This place is a great pick whether you're on a date or just out for a low-key night with friends. Things really started to heat up after midnight. The dance floor got busy, and by 1 AM, it was *packed*. The energy was high, the music was on point, and the crowd was having a blast. Overall, had a great time and would 100% go back. Come for the chill vibes, stay for the party. read more

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I had a great time having my birthday event at Slate. Thank you to sam and the entire Slate family on October 16th, 2025. read more

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I came here on a Monday night to hang out with my girlfriends and had such a fun time! I didn't eat anything, we just stuck to playing games, and we didn't stop until they shut the music off and politely asked us to leave lol. When you first enter, you can either take the stairs down to the fun or you can slide there. We opted for the slide to satisfy our inner children. When you get down there, there are couches, bar stools, and a few different pockets for game play. There was bowling in one corner, arcade games in another, and in between there are lots of table games like giant uno and jenga. The arcade games and bowling did cost money. I believe there's a minimum of $5 you have to spend. It was fun time! The music was cool, not too loud either. The bouncer at the front was helpful and nice. I would definitely come back! read more

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I came here for an unofficial Bravo watch party, for Below Deck. It was pretty cool. The vibe of the venue is fun. Of course, I went down the slide at least once. The food was good and drinks were great. The staff was attentive. We had a dedicated space and watch am episode of the show, took pics with some of the Bravolebs, and had a little Q&A sesh. It was super fun. Afterwards, I stayed back and played some games. It was a great night. I would definitely be back. Note: Definitely watch the parking signs, as they are confusing, and your car will get towed! read more

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Typical college bar, young crowd, good music, large space. Games available - arcade, jenga, connect 4, UNO. Bar food, large portions, good prices. Nachos & wings were good, fry sampler is huge. Empanadas were soaked in oil. Terrible drinks, waitstaff is clueless. Specialty cocktails were super sweet, more ice than drink. No cakes allowed, $75 to purchase a cake from them, $50 for bday sign. read more

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I visited Slate on a Wednesday evening around 6 PM as part of a work conference outing. When I arrived, the greeter wasn't particularly welcoming, though not rude, just a bit neutral. On the bright side, the event space was on the lower floor, and they had a fun slide to get down there, which my colleague loved! They provided a nice spread with burgers, chicken tenders, chicken skewers, and delicious macaroni cups, which were definitely the highlight for me. Drinks were about $12 each, and there were plenty of games like Jenga, Dominoes, Connect Four, plus unlimited access to Pac-Man and basketball games, which I absolutely loved! The only downside was that the bathroom could have been cleaner. Overall, though, I had a great time and would definitely consider visiting again. read more

Now that I know I'm Yelp Elite, updating my review with a pic of their best, my fave, dish! The Korean cauliflower is so bomb dot com. One of the hostesses was terrible - I've always had no issues with the staff & experience here. She was a first. I appreciate how the other staff treated me afterwards. Keep the cauliflower on the menu! :) Go, enjoy - the slide is back in use! read more

Slate NY - Korean Crispy Cauliflower BOMB - Dance Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

This was my second time at Slate, and I find it to be a generally fun place to be in; as a "barcade" kind of establishment, it is meant to blend a few concepts together: good drinks, good games, and a nice "club-like" experience rolled into one. In my experience here, it is solid at one, good at another, and could use some work on another still. Game-wise, I have no complaints (well, perhaps one: I couldn't find the air hockey table I played at last time); they have a pretty good selection that can be played solo or with/against others, making for a potentially great group experience. The "club-like" experience is--at the right times--what you get sometimes on the top level and sometimes at the bottom one. Pretty solid overall on this front--nothing to write home about. The drinks, however, are where they fall short. Being there as a group of five, we got multiple drinks and tequila shots to have with each other, but found them to be generally lackluster. The shots specifically felt like drinking thimbles of water, which I don't even really expect of lower quality tequila; this, in my mind, points to them watering the drinks down--definitely different from my experience the first time. Overall, it was a fun experience like the previous one (if it was out of ten, I would say seven), but it seemed like a few things were missing on the grounds of quality, especially for a place for which you need to buy an entry ticket. read more

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I have only been to Slate for private events on the main floor, but it is always a good time. There is a bar and a large open dance floor with couches that are spaced throughout. We paid a ticket price at the door which allowed access to the event. We ordered appetizers and mixed drinks through our server but could also be ordered at the bar. The crispy chicken and biscuits were absolutely delicious. I questioned if I was just extremely hungry but quickly decided that it was indeed the food. It had a sweet tasting coleslaw topping that I oddly embraced since I am usually not a fan of coleslaw. The pickles and honey butter were a perfect add on. We also ordered the beef short rib birria tacos -served with much needed consommé. The house-made tortillas complimented the short ribs well. I look forward to returning to experience what the downstairs environment has to offer. read more

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Okay, hear me out... This is a nightlife spot gearing more towards 21-25 year olds. For sure. But you know what? Regardless of your age, sometimes you just wanna have fun and let loose... So we decided to check out Slate around 1AM on a weekend. There are a lot of negative reviews here regarding the security and dress codes. Thankfully, we didn't have any problems. There wasn't a long line. I showed them my ID and they did a quick bag check. Just for reference, I was wearing flare pants, a tank top, and Nike Air Force sneakers. Not necessarily "club attire", but they didn't have a problem with it. They were respectful and prompt. However, it's kinda ridiculous that they have a $20 cover charge. Slate has two levels with a slide connecting the two floors. There's a full bar serving food and cocktails, arcade-style games, a bowling alley, pool tables, lounge seating, a dance floor, and a stage. We only came for music and dancing, so we passed on the games. We ordered two margaritas at $18 each and they were good as hell. Cheers to a heavy handed bartender. The DJ held it down! He played a mix of dancehall, afro beats, hip-hop, pop, etc. A variety of popular music today and some throwbacks from the 90's and early 2000's. The crowd was loving it and so was I. The energy was great! It was a bit crowded on the dance floor, but not to the point where I couldn't comfortably dance. Overall, this is a fun spot for a girls night out or a date. They have bottle service and can host private events as well. Good vibes, good music, good entertainment, good drinks. read more

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Cute spot I like the concept. There's a little bit for everyone. It happened to be there a night the Knick's were playing so the game was blasting. Afterwards it was music. Music is louddddd I could barely hear anyone trying to tell me anything. There's space if people want to dance. The slide is a cute touch in my opinion. I like that coat check was electronic and free. Safety wise I felt safe. Bouncers and securities were paying attention and attentive. I didn't try the food so I can't comment on that. I tried their version of a Piña colada I unfortunately forgot the name of it. It was good. It wasn't strong I had 2. read more

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A fun place to go to just hang out or celebrate an bday! I went in just for a few drinks and noticed they have games set up at every table which was fun. They also have two ways to go down, a slide or the stairs lol. It's fun watching people go down the slide as well! Food wise, it's pretty much all American bar food which is good but you wouldn't go here just for the food! read more

I'm not too sure how I feel about this place. The first drink was spilled, but I had to pay for it. I'm not the one who spilled it. The $14 fries, tots, and waffle fries were a nice touch. Do not get that one drink called chilling with my hombres it tastes like a campfire. It's definitely not worth the spilled $14 drink. The vibes I was getting from this spot were pretty chill. Something was going on downstairs, but I was too underdressed to want to check it out. The bouncers weren't d-bags, so that was a plus. Definitely get that waterman Margherita it's really worth the money. ::Bathroom Alert:: Short people like me felt comfortable in the bathroom. I'm not sure how others would feel. The bathroom was clean. There are lots of paper towels and soap. I probably will not come back here because that spilled drink should have been free. Gosh, was it gross. I also came in sneakers and regular jeans on a Tuesday before 10pm if that helps. read more

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Such a fun time and so much to do here! Upstairs is a huge dance floor and downstairs have all the games. A great spot to for a group of friends. Drinks were good and strong. Music depends on what night you go, when I went there, it was more hip hop. read more

Decent club , vibes depend on the night and who is dj for that night also , need to come for the foods another day

I really enjoyed this place. My friend and I went in randomly when it turned out our first intended cocktail locale of the day didn't open until 10pm. It was a Wednesday. We got there a little after 5pm and it was virtually empty (I loved that). It's a cute little fun land for adults. There's a slide you can take on your way down to the bar/game area. They have giant connect four, pool, foosball, and giant jenga at your disposal. Keep in mind of course that we had our pick of any spot because there was barely anyone there. The drinks were fairly priced for the area (happy hour) and were mixed well. I would definitely go back! read more

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Since my last review, I've gone here two more times! The first time was for fourth of july 2023. The downstairs was closed, but the dance floor was packed and high energy. Awesome DJs, charmy, los anngles (?) and DreamDriver. They gave out foam lightsticks and played a nice mix of kpop, 2010s and top hits! Secondly was this past weekend. A group of five booked the early bird special that included a free drink voucher. I appreciate a thorough security screening because I want to know i'm safe. We started the night downstairs (slide is fast but scary). There are so many fun games. my group enjoyed well loved jenga and giant uno. If was supposed to be country night, but it wasn't (thankfully). Fun mix of throwbacks, trendy music and Spanish songs. I am so sorry I don't know the correct term for them but we loved every the dj played. Then the lights came on and we moved upstairs. i think it was a different dj- same great songs. Really fun time when you go with people who make it fun read more

Are the drinks great? No. Is the food great? Also no. Is it a lot of fun with really nice staff, absolutely. The slide at the entrance to go downstairs is so unique and very fun. Reminded me of when I was a kid and I wanted a spiral slide in my house instead of stairs. Such a fun and creative place. read more

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Been here for social events. Tried to book a private one but the management team is pretty tough to reach and gives inconsistent information. Tough to rely on for larger events. read more

The place is fun the food and drinks are good, they're has free games and they're not over priced. But, someone stole my face mask (petty) smh. read more

I am not exactly sure why some of these reviews are so low. I came here with a group of friends on a Sunday night and we loved it. We probably enjoyed it more because it was not as crowded as others were mentioning. As soon as you enter, you have to go down a flight of stairs. I recommend instead to go down the slide! Once downstairs, we were treated to a very large space with a bar and countless games. There are many sofas and tables to chill at too. This place easily has one of the best game selections I've ever seen: a basketball game, skeeball tables, multiple ping pong tables, pool tables, arcade machines, and even a mini bowling alley. They also have Connect 4 and Jenga upon request from the staff. The hours here flew by with so much fun at our fingertips. The games are all reasonably priced too with some of the machines only being $2.00 a game. I would not come specifically just for drinks though. Though they are average priced, they are kind of small. This is more of a place to come with a group of friends or a date and enjoy lots of games. read more

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Sigh. There's a $20 cover charge for everyone that enters. That's not necessarily a deterrent, but beware, - you aren't getting $20 worth of service. Coat check was pretty smooth sailing. You drop your stuff, enter your number which gives you a digital ticket. It limits loosing your ticket and litter. Staff there were nice and efficient, and the only reason why I'm giving this place 2 stars They've got a slide that takes you to the lower level, which is novel. On this particular evening, the upper level had not opened. Staff told us it would open in 15 minutes and ushered us to the lower level. Perhaps I'm getting old but music on this particular evening was extremely loud, and it was difficult to hear my friends speak. We waited the allotted 15 minutes and went back upstairs, but a different staff member yelled at us and told us to go back downstairs and "don't make me repeat myself." Noted. We left shortly after. Drinks were passable. Also thought I'd drop this on behalf of my friend who stayed much later than I did, and was not allowed to come back in because she was associated with "a rowdy group of friends." She finally was allowed in, but when it was time to leave, someone yelled at her for rightfully standing in the coat check line. Needless to say, I and my friends will never set foot in this establishment again . read more

Note, we had free fast track entry which really elevated the experience. Arrived at the fast track line at around 12:30am and got in instantly. I was really pleasantly surprised to learn that there was FREE coat check(!!! and it was super efficient!) since I've always had to pay for it. The inside is pretty spaceous but of course with all the people inside it is still pretty crowded (not as bad as some other places we've been to though). Music was to our liking when we went, pretty loud in normal nyc club fashion. We thought that the performers were a nice touch and made the experience worth it as well. There's a slide and stairs that lead to a basement floor but they told us it was they weren't letting any more people downstairs. read more

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This on the Friday I went was everything 2 floors of grown up fun n clubbing Drinks are watered down only flaw get why take a stars when I had so much fun read more

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They have so many games to play from pool to bowling to basketball. The music was great too as well as the drinks. If you're coming for good music and a good Dj then you'll have a good time. The lighting, the crowd was also great!. I also liked how they have other things you can do. For example, theres a Slide that takes you down from 2nd to 1st floor which was pretty cool. They also have an area where you can play board games with people. However, the security was bad. People were getting harassed here and there and no one did a thing. The prices for the drinks were way overpriced. Some of the staff were super rude and the drinks are to not waste money on. I asked for redbull and Henny and they literally charge u for the whole can of redbull just to put a splash of it in your drink and then keep the rest? I'm not sure why that makes sense. Definitely felt ripped off at the Bar. read more

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SLATE. Really did it up for NYE 2023. Highly suggest making reservations for a table with bottle service. It's the only way to go. We got a private section right by the dance floor, three full bottles of alcohol, two full bottles of champagne, open bar, open buffet with girls bringing us appetizers, and unlimited water/oj/lemonade. Honestly for mass produced food the variety was great and the quality/flavor of it was surprisingly really tasty. All of the staff were helpful and welcoming and knew how to throw a f**king party. I preferred downstairs compared to upstairs solely for the vibe. The game room is SICK. The bartenders were QUICK and knew how to make a drink. Loved the security at the bathrooms helping keep things safe and organized. 10/10 experience. read more

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i wish i could give ZERO stars thanks to Moriah. Before going checked out review but still wanted to give a it a fair chance. 100+ reviews highlight the same issue racist and highly unprofessional bouncers. This is by far the most disrespectful and poorly managed security staff I've encountered at any club. If you're a person of color, be aware: these bouncers make their own biased rules and treat you unfairly. Save your money and spend your night at a better club where you're treated with respect.FOOD & drinks mid.... they advertise a $30 suvionar cup. when i asked for that moriah left and said " we havnt had thast sh**T for 3 months so why is it on menu . she made me feel stupid read more

Hanna was GREAT! I appreciate her and the rest of the staff. I don't remember the Host name who walked around with the Mic yet they were GREAT also. read more

Went here on a Friday night It was soo much fun - the performers were great. There is so much to do and I loved the slide. Drinks were normal nyc club prices It was pretty loud but it's also a club so that's expected. Bring some earplugs read more

This is a fun arcade bar that is unfortunately ruined by nickle and diming (more like racking up an expensive night of $2-5 games, multiplied by the number of people that want to play). They have a wide variety of games from pong, basketball, skeeball, bowling, ping pong, connect four, to name a few. They also have a bar that lacks a drink menu, which is weird as all the bars I've been always have some sort of menu no matter how basic, so my friend just got rum with coke and that's already $16, no prices shown, highway robbery. There's also barely any alcohol in it that would encourage you to buy more drinks. It would've been a great place to socialize and hangout, but the experience is limited with how expensive it can get really quickly. read more

Slate NY - Dance Clubs Near Me - New York, New York

Came here with my husband on a Friday night.. they had different type of games you can play. We played jinga, and connect 4 drinks were about 20$ each. In NYC that's average. We were here for about 3 hours. I had a great time... music was awesome they played a mix of everything within my 3 hours. Will be returning soon read more

I came here with my friend for his bday for some July 3rd event and I'm ngl I shoulda just kept some AirPods on and blasted lil baby or something cuz gooooollly this was a rough night Like it started ok at first but then in 20 seconds 3 different dudes pulled up doing violin accordion and beatboxing and awhile later the packed venue emptied out quick. Dudes here were creepy as hell too and ima dude so that's saying sumn fr read more

So we were only coming to this bar for the slide and unfortunately it was closed... HOWEVER, this place did not disappoint! We did not know this place was like an arcade/club! We had a blast!! We went downstairs and they were playing throwback hip hop jams. They had bowling, basketball, Pac-Man, jenga, connect 4, etc. After a couple of games we went back up stairs and it was a rager lol the lasers and music were so lit! Definitely RECOMMEND!! read more

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First time coming here. If you're coming for good music and a good Dj then you'll have a good time. The lighting, the crowd was also great!. I also liked how they have other things you can do. For example, theres a Slide that takes you down from 2nd to 1st floor which was pretty cool. They also have an area where you can play board games with people. However, the security was bad. People were getting harassed here and there and no one did a thing. The prices for the drinks were way overpriced. Staffs were nicer than most clubs out there! read more

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It is not a place that I would come to if I wanted to go out for nighttime fun, but I would definitely use it to host conventional events. ------------------------------------- In More Details: ------------------------------------- I hope you get the general basis of what I'm trying to relay. At first glance, the place looks admirable. Still, once you go in it and experience the complete ambiance, you soon realize it's as good as an overpriced Dave & Busters with fewer games and less maintenance (In terms of just barely keeping the few things they have "functioning"; as I use that word heavily). The dancefloor was small, and the drinks were mediocre at best. This is why this place is only practically good for running conventional events (e.g., Meet-Ups, Guess Speakers Conventions, etc.). I would not come here if I was trying to have an overtly good time (more like a pre-session before actually going out). This is a conflicting scenario, as the place's setting would have you believe that this is where you'll get the "climax of your night." Only to be stuck in a mirage, paying a cover fee to get in, drinking mid-drinks at best, and enjoying mid-quality tunes. The place is not worth your money, and I promise you that you'll find better places around it to give you a better buck for the money you put in. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pro: ----------- The only time that this place fits the shoes that they established for themselves is during America's Holidays. Other than that, any primary day within the week (of their operating hours) is a typical run-down place for which I would consider breaking more bread (money) for. Hope this helps. read more