Visited Von with some friends a few months back. We had so much fun. The drinks aren't pricey and the dj was AMAZING! Had to beg him to play something crappy so I could take a break from dancing. I danced so much that my body ached the next day. Will definitely visit this spot again. read more

Arrived earlier than my date here, and realized that I could easily add this place to my list of places to go solo for a drink or two. The bartender was attentive, and apologetic when I asked about the *gasp* absence of Chimay on tap. Yes, sadly, it is no longer. I guess it wasn't cost effective for them :( Anyways, the vibe was laid back, clean bathroom; an overall cozy place to have a couple cocktails solo or with friends. read more

Maybe it's better on a Wednesday? The crowd was not fantastic. I want to say young, clueless, and completely oblivious, but that might be too kind. These people do not live in the city longer than the four years it takes to complete a degree. I saw two girls with leopard print shirts, one of which was purple. Yes, I'm judging. I notice that people below have said that this is a great date place. Really? Maybe if your date is gross and unattractive and you aren't too concerned about a second date. Otherwise I would suggest a more tasteful and similarly casual route at nearby Tom and Jerry's. It's the same owner and the same kind of bar, just more grown up. That's what we did. read more

Great music, great people, ALWAYS downstairs. I think their best nights are Thursday nights.. must go if you're in the mood for old school hip hop, R&B. Upstairs is a great spot for nice conversation as well. read more

Hmmm. I really don't actually have an opinion about this place, I'm kinda right down the middle. I just feel like I've been there a ton of times recently, enough so that I really have to state some sort of feeling for it. Well, now they have a bizarre, still somewhat unfinished dungeon in the downstairs area. with dancing, i guess? and a weird drain in the middle of the tile floor. really, it's weird. but that means the rest of the bar is less crowded! and i can do my favorite thing in the whole world - sit down! Ahhhhh. my dogs. So I guess it's fine as places in that part of town go, where i temporarily am doing the vast majority of my drinking. i like my new friends that i go there with, so that's nice. read more

This place is a gem on Bleecker street! I've lived in the neighborhood for a year and so glad I stumbled upon it - what a great find. Cocktails are great to start out, I was also drinking a prosecco recommended by the bartender which was very nice. The basement is a lot of fun. There was a lot of throwback hip hop music which was awesome. Not typical or mainstream. The people were all fun and the staff was friendly. It was a bit empty when we were there but it was very early for dancing. Definitely coming back here. All in all, great place, and great vibes! read more

Von - Great prosecco! - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Von is a tucked away hole-in-the-wall that doesn't get too loud and is smack dab between Union Square and SoHo. Cocktails are not horribly priced ($13 each) and they also serve beer and wine. Bouncer and bartenders are friendly. Seems like there's a back room, so don't get intimidated if the front of house seems packed. read more

Met a couple friends here for a drink around happy hour (~7ish) before a gig. I just can't get into a place that takes itself so seriously despite its obvious mediocrity. Definitely one of those places that tries to force the issue by saying, "Our cheapest beer is $6, we must be classy!" You might be able to fool the Noho socialite snob crowd, Von, but you won't fool me. read more

I live around the neighborhood and I used to go to Von and the basement was fun with lots of people wanting to have fun and dance. Last night (Saturday) I went there with a few friends. The place was packed. First of all, the people dressed crapy. Second, the music was so so. Third, the crowd was not dancing, they were just standing around with beers. Fourth, they were incredibly rude and low class. What happened to the old place? We were dancing a bit and having fun. Because it was crowded, we may have bumped a few people standing around. The guy said, stop bumping and I know the owner! And one of us wanted to sit down for a few min, a girl pushed and said we can't sit, even temporarily. Then her friend came over to ask what's happening try to bully around. Gosh, what's going on with this place? Suppose the patrons make the place. I'd say this place is going downhill. Not like a couple of years ago. Time for a new dig. read more

Stopped by for the Yelp Drinks CMYE event hosted by Ruggy. Big props to Ruggy for scoring me the last Yelp Drinks pint glass he had, and for the comped drinks! From the Yelp Drinks menu I tried the Mission cocktail, which wasn't my speed because I'm not a fan of whiskey, and the Bleecker cocktail which was more up my alley with gin and prosecco. I have been to Von's a few times before and like the chilled out atmosphere of the place. The main room is a little cramped, but downstairs or the room off to the side are nice spots to chill with a friend. read more

Drinks are good! I think it's a fun place for a quick rest and sip. I ended up here because I was waiting for dinner reservations at the restaurant next door (Bianca), but what's nice is, if you grab drinks here they let you take it to Bianca for dinner with you. read more

Dope bar. But you are invisible as a black woman to Bartenders. It's been 25 minutes so far and as an experiment I watched every WHITE person get served but me. Guess they think cuz they play hip hop they're woke. Im out taking my black dollars elsewhere. read more

It's so easy to miss this place. It's a big dark inside, but it's much bigger than you first expect with the room on the other side. Decent beer list, and a great cider that I can't recall the name of. I think Von is great for bouncing around the neighborhood, but I could see why people might be inclined to stick around. I haven't been to the basement yet, so I can't offer anything on that. Not too shabby, I'm near certain this place can end up being a common spot to consider when hanging out in the area. read more

We stopped in Von while we were waiting on a table at Bianca. The staff was friendly and helped us pick out a wine. The wine selection perfectly matched what we were looking for! They also had nice coat hangers underneath the bar, which was nice. And to top it off, we could walk back over to Bianca with our drinks. We liked the atmosphere, and it's a great place to stop if you are looking for some good wine or waiting on your table at Bianca. read more

Best experience dancing in NYC on a Friday night ever! Packed crowd but not unmanageably so. Friendly, prompt bartenders who even replaced my drink without any attitude when he misheard my beer order. Amazing mix of 90's hip-hop by a DJ who obviously knows his stuff, without any train wreck mash ups. And a lovely, multi racial crowd of people (eventually) getting down without too many college kids standing around just taking up space. read more

Best place for a dance party - DJ is pretty on point most of the time (good mix of everything, new, 90's hip hop, R&B). No cover. Crowd is diverse, and overall just want to have a fun time without the drama. Drink prices are also fair for the neighborhood - if you get there early, they have a good happy hour. read more

Security guards are physical, rude, and threatening. One of them pushing my boyfriend down onto the ground (that was covered in glass) for being in his way. It was his birthday; and he was minding his business, dancing with his friend. Alberto pushed him onto the floor and further threateningly advanced him for absolutely no reason. The dance floor was very crowded and some nudging is expected, but not this kind of violent behavior. He has been celebrating his birthday there for 3 consecutive years, and always has 30+ people. NEVER AGAIN will we step foot into this place. read more

Von provided a great space for a relaxing, intimate happy hour with colleagues. My four-star review comes from the casual and vintage atmosphere that drew us in. However, the rude and unhelpful bartenders really dampened the experience. Once we got past their nasty attitudes, we were thrilled to see that they had a great happy hour deal that consisted of $5 house wines, sangria, and some beers. Both the wines and the brews included in the discount were from the local region and were fairly decent. The bar's main wine list, however, was very lengthy and intriguing. In terms of the seating options, the main section of the bar has several comfortable lounge choices, but they fill up very quickly, leaving only some bar stools or a counter to lean against. Also, if you want to receive service, you have to walk over to the bar and fight for the bartender's attention, as there is no wait staff. I had also heard that there was a downstairs bar that got packed on weekends, but I had yet to check that out. Von definitely had its pluses and minuses, but the good outweighed the bad. There were also few casual lounges in this area, so that made it even more appealing. read more

I've been in here once or twice, but last weekend a friend had a birthday party there, downstairs. I really like the downstairs... It is a split level with a sort of open space surrounded by booth seating, and then a bar a few steps up. A nice setup. Would actually make a decent date spot upstairs or down. read more

Firstly, Wow! Last night was fun. You would never guess walking into a place that downstairs through a simple door with no signs there's a dance floor with always a dope dj playing. The vibe is hip, classy, professional, artist type. The bar upstairs is a typical bar. But downstairs is where all the magic happens. Von always makes me dance my pants off. The people watching is also on point because everyone is having a good time dancing, talking, and making out. And with a survey taken by a few people I've talked too, it's also a really easy place to meet people. 6 bucks for a red stripe. Bathrooms are clean, well kept, and well designed. A great place to end a mediocre night. read more

Finally I went to Von. I had always wanted to go there. It was very comfortable and nice...not too classy, not too hippy.. just right. read more

I went on a Friday night and it was sooo crowded I wanted to get out asap. The bartenders were all super helpful and friendly though, and seemed to be dealing with the hoards of crowds very well. Discovered a basement where everyone was dancing to some eurotrance type beats, and although I liked the atmosphere downstairs than upstairs, wished that they played better music... =P read more

I came here a few weeks ago after putting my name in next door for a table for dinner at Bianca. It was pretty chilly outside so I went in and got a drink--I think happy hour was just over but I have to say for NYC prices, Von is very affordable. I had a cranberry vodka nothing crazy. I've visited Von earlier in the summer and have had a few of their wines during happy hour and all I can say is I will return, esp for $5 glasses. I think Von also let's you bring your drink to Bianca when you are called for dinner. The owner at Bianca seems to have a very good relationship with Von and brings back glasses once the drinks are done. This place is good for meeting with one or two people. I think a group can be a bit much especially if it's busy. There's a space in the back next to the bar and then the bar area--so decent sized place but not enormous. I wish they had more seating but then again the already have more seating than most NYC bars. read more

I've been coming to Von for 3 years. I was celebrating my birthday the other night and pretty much got trucked by one of the bouncers inside. After a whole scene and some discussion, one of the other bouncers said me and my party are welcome back in citing "he's new" and "you don't know what's going on in his life". We chose to leave and I probably won't be coming back anymore. read more

This review is for Saturdays only: First time I went it was because I read a review on here about old-school hip-hop nights on saturdays in the downstairs area. I met up with a couple friends and there was a line to get in, but the door moved fast. I think it was for capacity reasons over exclusivity. The upper floor is just a bar and some limited seating and it was super crowded. At the end of the bar there's a set of stairs to go down to the lounge area. The only thing that sucks is that you have to wait in line again to go down there. Once again, the line moves pretty fast so no worries. The music and vibe downstairs is great. Just loud enough to be danceable, but not not too loud to carry a conversation. Went back a few times since and I have no complaints. read more

Dear Von, I use to like you, now I despise you. I am giving you three stars soley for the good looking crowd and bartenders. I would like to really give you-3 stars for your slippery stairs that made me fly tonight. I am currently icing my knee on various painkillers. And your stupid bouncer thought I was too drunk, how about I don't even drink! Meh. read more

So this place is total nostalgia for me. I used to work on the block and this was the place I would go to drown my sorrows and maybe drink some port. Von is beautiful and full of wood and snugly back corners. If I wasn't married-this would be the kinda place you take someone to make out in...not necessarily a first date but maybe a 2nd or 3rd. If they could play a soundtrack to Von it would be lots of Charlie Parker's Blue playing. read more

I had a good time here on a saturday night. Got there at 11/12 and the place was packed. I didn't see a coat check but to be honest, I didn't really look that hard. I didn't even realize this place had another room until I went to the bathroom. The drinks were good, I had a lot of them. the music wasn't really anything to write home about. The people, I can't remember too many of them except for the gastroenterologist (sp) I met while waiting for the bathroom. We talked about poop I think. pretty random. read more

The only times I've been to Von were because I was waiting for a table at Bianca next door. Never, ever knew there was a downstairs! The bar upstairs is cool enough, especially since they allow customers from Bianca to chill out while waiting to be called for a table. But downstairs, what a surprise! Cool spot for some low-key drinking. There's also a small little dance floor for those who want to break out those dancing shoes. The dance floor is surrounded by comfy little couches, so dance a little and rest a little if you're feet gets a little tired. Definitely would recommend... whether for a chill night with some friends or with a date for a night out. read more

Went again for the first time in 6 months after being out of the country. I realize now that Von IS very euro, in the best ways possible. Guys dancing downstairs between the hours of 12 and 2 AM on Saturday 8/14, if you're reading this, please DM me. Your moves were fresh. read more

This place was OK. It was pretty crowded the night I was there. Seemed like a hipster crowd. I had a soda that someone else paid for so I can't really comment on the drink prices. There was no DJ when I was there...just a loud, crowded place. But not crowded and uncomfortable like one of those frat bars... it was very tolerable. read more

This is an awesome, cozy little bar with great bartenders and a very nice beer and wine selection. It's tucked away and seems to avoid the yipster crowd that is taking over the area. Tends to get a bit crowded on weekends, but is great on a Sunday night. Good for small groups, and would be a great date bar too. Birthday parties of friends tend to end up here and we always have a blast! read more

Came here Thursday night for my birthday and it was a great time. We didn't stay upstairs, headed straight down to the where the DJ was. Good drinks, pretty good wine list, and amazing music. Hip hop, some R&B and more Hip Hop, perfection. Just wish the crowd got dancing a bit earlier, around 1 it gets really good, but I was already way too many drinks and shots in. read more

I'd call it a dive wine bar and would up it half a star if I could... Don't get me wrong, I liked it. I thought it was warm and welcoming and not too full on a weekday night..... but it was just another bar.... serving wine, beer and champagne only. I would go back in a heartbeat to catch up with a friend, on a date or by myself to kill time (did I give it away? i hate winter and love drinking!!!) Von is complimented by Bianca bar next door and you can order foor and eat at the bar (they walk it over!!! I heart nyc). The one down side is that Von is dog friendly and while I won't call myself a hater, I'm not particualrly keen on dogs and beer as a mix. Just saying. read more

Ummm how much fun is this place!?!? I came here by accident on a Friday night -- I was supposed to meet friends at a bar in the area and wandered inside Von thinking it was the right spot..... WELL!! 20 minutes later the small group I was with was having to drag me off the dance floor shouting at me because we were in the wrong place -- I didn't care!! I was having such a blast! I do not even know how to describe the type of music that was being played but everyone was dancing and having a blast. No pretentious attitudes just pure goofing off fun. I was only able to stick around for one drink sadly and a few dances before I had to catch up with the rest of the gang across the street (at a completely dead bar I might add) I cannot wait to go back!! I only hope its as much fun when I am seeking it out as it was when I found it by chance. read more

I love this bar. This bar is so edgy cool, with a good mix crowd. Less clubby. More Pubby. Darkly lit, with about candle level lighting. I've always liked it that way, but the older I get, the better it is. :) I only hit this place about once every six months. Usually in the drab Winter, after dinner, to chill and hide out in the back, along the wooden bench seats and small tables. And then again, around now, in the Spring, when there's a little more light, and you can hit it before dinner, in it's fun after work swell. I could stand around and bull shit in this place over pints for a couple hours, with no problem. Wide plank wood floors, with a cool old wooden bar. I'm really thankful that this place has survived for so many years. It's like an old friend you can count on read more

My company hosted a charity happy hour and needed a venue for upwards of 100 people. Of all the places in NYC that we called, Von really came through. They provided us use of their clean, spacious downstairs portion of the bar for 2 hours for our event, including 2 bartenders. Staff was responsive, layout was good, bathrooms were clean and well stocked. And we couldn't beat the price, which allowed even more proceeds to go to our cause! Ultimately the experience was really fun and successful and wouldn't have been nearly so easy had it not been for Von and their supportive staff. They really worked with us to make the event great. read more

My party of 5 was sent here from the Italian restaurant Bianca next door since it was a 45 min wait. Although it was a weekday, Von was pretty crowded. You can order drinks here and bring them over to Bianca when your table is ready and Bianca will also bring food to Von. My friends and I ordered a bottle of red wine $40 which was perfect for the 5 of us. The sofas in the front were free so we were pretty comfortable. Just watch out because there is a pole with some rope wrapped around it that is VERY HOT and can burn you located near the sofas. read more

The basement of Von is often a stop in our Saturday nights. It is unpretentious, usually packed, and has reasonably priced drinks. The music can be a hit or miss. The dance floor is somewhat cluttered with the tables, busboys, and foot traffic, so if you want a sweat drenching dance floor, I'd look elsewhere. read more

We were sent here while waiting for Bianca next door. Minimal service, drinks are okay. Seats are rare, but not impossible.