Acme Underground
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 677-6963
- Cross Street:
- Between Broadway and Lafayette Street
- Directions:
- 6 at Bleecker St.; V, B, D, F, V at Broadway-Lafayette St.
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6:30pm-12:30am
Editorial Review for Acme Underground – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
Tucked beneath Acme Bar & Grill, this music club matches its parent's Cajun cooking and soul with indie rock and roll. It lines up a full roster of artists each night, leaning toward an alternative vibe, but also dipping into harder sounds and electronic streaks. The room is humble: black cushioned seating against the walls, a corner bar that serves somewhat overpriced, small but strong drinks (no tap beers), and two big, booming speakers in front of the easy-to-view stage.
The Draw
Any given evening offers a mixed bag, with a fair share of nice surprises as well as the occasional appearance of more established bands. The eclectic crowd of friends and fans, in an array of scruffy, edgy and conventional styles, whip up an enthusiastic and congenial mood, as well as some low-key scoping to keep things interesting.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasHead upstairs for dinner beforehand or a time out in the middle.
Know Before You GoThe cover charge is $6 Monday through Thursday, $8 on weekends.
User Reviews for Acme Underground
10/31/2006 Posted by binman69
i love it and have been many times as i used to live near it. they get lots of good local music and also get a good local crowd. i would go back
02/24/2003 Posted by JHooligan
Acme Underground is a rockin' place to hang out and watch cool bands. It has a very intimate feel and smoky resonance.
Pros: atmosphere, music
Cons: crowded
