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    Taboo Lounge

    3.2 (125 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    TABOO LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Quin S.

    The vibes here fit the area. We stopped in for a sips while browsin' around town. Because of the location, it's hit or miss in terms of crowd type and # of people. The bartenders are friendly and great hosts. Music is mainly today's sounds. My take is short and sweet since we only had drinks, that were made well BTW. I'd consider this place a stop- in spot if you are out and about.

    Usually come on my lunch break, and every time I come it's great vibes & Lola has been the best bartender
    Keith G.

    I usually stop by for lunch, Lola is always so nice and a great bartender! Would recommend the sliders & Power drink

    I LOVE IT HERE :)

    Every time I come here it's nothing but good vibes and professionalism. The vibes are always spot on and the service is always TOP TIER!!!!

    Chicken and fries
    Treasure O.

    Lemon pepper wings & fries for ten bucks, a steal! Margarita for 5 bucks, yum My friend is enjoying her hookah Music selection is good The bartender is sweet and makes good drinks. Shout out to Linda

    Good drinks fresh fruits this was Berry Patron and a sex on the beach
    Tisha C.

    It is a cute spot for a sexy crowd or feeling casual is good too....be ready to spend some money but it's good to sit on the patio in our server is a pretty young lady and was so kind to care about us and our safety the security checked on us as well great atmosphere good music and very classy....I will be back again

    Salmon bites
    Shaasia L.

    The setting is very small but the music is good ! It's a nice vibe inside. I can see how it can could feel over crowded. I was downstairs apparently there is another area As well. It's a good place to vibe quickly . They have hookah, the food is okay and the servers are attentive.

    BLESS UP.

    oh i need more drink variants..very good service the food and drinks good.i enjoy the music.the environment was pleasantly laid out for the entire event.thanks.

    Some drink with ciroc
    Joannie B.

    Came here on a Saturday and sat in the back, very cute decor. The waitress is nice and attentive and the music is good. My date ordered a hookah which was like $60 with tax and tip but no free refills and refill is $31 crazy. He wanted Henny but they don't serve it so he instead opted out for some effen' cognac by 50cent, apparently the place is owned by him so that's what they have. Mind you I've been getting flyers for different events and after work things for this place but never had the chance to come. Anywho I saw some people order a drink ,so I asked for it and it was ok (see pic). I also had a margarita with "casa, " that was ok. My date also had chicken fingers with fries which, he said was good. I will def. Come back and see what else is good on the menu and to just enjoy the vibes. We did get there around maybe 6 and it started picking up around 8 ish.

    The service was very trash & inattentive. Our waitress was behind the bar taking pictures & videos & verbatim said that she forgot about us.

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    Small place cozy place with drinks on point , hookah and bar food to die for can play your music in jutbox

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    Super chill in the daytime. Perfect to pass some time and chill. First time here and i will be coming back for sure!!

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    I used to come here all the time when I was in college. A great place to go after a stressful day in classes or after midterms and finals

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    They didn't tell us it was fake hookah. Tried to pass it along as the real thing. The service was slow. Creepy patrons.

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    Paradise Lost - Beautiful interior

    Paradise Lost

    4.4(172 reviews)
    1.6 miEast Village

    Thank goodness we FOUND paradise LOST. You ring the doorbell, and are buzzed in to be put on the…read morelist. For my group of 2, it was approximately a 25 minute wait on a Saturday at 7. We jumped over to the bar right beside and drank some girly drinks before getting the notification our table was ready. As with nearly every establishment in NYC, it is very close quarters in paradise lost. We stood at a table while waiting for seats at the bar to become available. Which, we didn't mind. I could see how this might be a little harder to get a seat for a bigger group if you aren't there before 6. It seemed that once a group got a big table, they camped out. The drinks were strong and creative. Friendly bartenders, good music, and yummy options for bar snacks. Also, the bathroom is a nice touch. Given the hell theming for the bar, the bathroom is a 180 and while using the Lou, you can listen to the bible being recited. Theres also a spooky surprise if you press the button in the bathroom. Speaking of the bathroom, it is at the bottom of some decently narrow stairs. So, try and stay sober enough for stairs or you may fall. Go to this bar. You will have fun.

    The vibe is cute, and the ambiance is cute, but everything is overpriced, although most tiki bars…read moreare. I don't know if I've ever had such a bad pina colada in my life at a tiki bar. I mean, I've had bad pina coladas at dive bars, but I expected more from this place. I would say it was very strong, though, so you know what? That's a good thing to be very strong for that price I'm paying. The spam musubi was also a rip-off. You see two here, but each one costs its own $10, so save your money. Eat somewhere else. Eat a pizza across the street.

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    Paradise Lost - Amazing atmosphere!

    Amazing atmosphere!

    Paradise Lost - Beware the shark!

    Beware the shark!

    Paradise Lost - Damned Dumplings ($10) and Kappa Krab Roll ($15)

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    Damned Dumplings ($10) and Kappa Krab Roll ($15)

    Osamil Upstairs - Ambiance / vibe

    Osamil Upstairs

    4.3(146 reviews)
    0.5 miKoreatown, Midtown West

    When you enter Osamil, the hostess will take you to a door near the bar that has a coded entry…read more It'll look like youre going up some random stairs until the lights slowly get dimmer and you reach the top with a red door. As soon as you open the door youre greeted with your party's name and brought to your seats. We opted to sit at the bar but there are tables to the left of the bar and a large sitting room to the left. The staff is very attentive and you will interact with them more than the bartender. We started off by ordering the Welcome Drink which is a bit if an aperitif and "gets your palette" so to speak. It was light, fruity, and a nice way to start the night. My first drink was the Adulting and they present it with a spritz if irange blossom. It is definitely a sipping drink due to the 14yr Balvenie. My second drink, Omija, was a lighter drink comparatively. The clarified yogurt gave it a bit of sweetness most Yakult drinkers are familiar with. My partner had both the 5th Ave and Iced Latte. Fair warning on the latte as the oat milk topping has a bit of a jelly consistency. It wasnt unpleasant but was a bit if a surprise when we went for an initial sip. Overall the Upstairs gives a very pampered and sophisticated feel that coordinates with the dining downstairs.

    A beautiful tastefully done Speak Easy on the upper level of a bar in Koreatown. You can get their…read morethrough an elevator or better still take the century old staircase! They have an amazing selection of mixed drinks and other types of alcohol. We got a cheese martini, a mezcal drink and a non alcoholic citrusy drink that tasted awesome! The drinks are priced at a premium (~$25 each) but the favors are worth it! Give it a try!

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    Osamil Upstairs - Chill ambience

    Chill ambience

    Osamil Upstairs - Beautiful interiors

    Beautiful interiors

    Osamil Upstairs - Inside coach seat area

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    Inside coach seat area

    Lillie's Victorian Establishment

    Lillie's Victorian Establishment

    3.9(2.1k reviews)
    0.9 miTheater District, Midtown West
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    Lillie's is always a good place to stop in for a drink. The flower decor changes…read more We sat at the bar and had a hummus plate which was a decent portion and tasty. Bartenders are attentive even when it's busts

    Absolutely awful experience. Never again. Do NOT recommend…read more One of the staff, in charge of refilling water, spilled water on our table multiple times. I watched him spill on other tables as well. He never apologized. He never wiped it up. Then 4th time he filled our glasses, he spilled the water on my wife. He did not apologize. He did not even acknowledge it and it was very clear that he noticed he did it. My wife, quite restrained, let our waitress know what happened. Her response: "What do you want me to do about it?" My wife said that he should not serving water if he doesn't know how to pour it properly. The waitress, moments later, told him what we had said, merely inches from our tables. Beyond awkward. And, instead of coming over and apologizing, he simply never returned to our table. No more water. The waitress had an attitude with us since we sat down - no idea what we could have done - unsure what was going on - but it was beyond unpleasant. Most of our "table conversation" was about how lousy the staff were acting and how uncomfortable we felt along with how much we couldn't wait to leave. We had shared an appetizer and had no interest in ordering anything else after that. We paid. We left. I feel stupid for tipping them.

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    Lillie's Victorian Establishment
    Lillie's Victorian Establishment
    Lillie's Victorian Establishment

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