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Pyramid Club

101 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009-6103
Phone: (212) 228-4888
Pyramid Club
Cross Street:
Between 6th Street and 7th Street
Directions:
F, V at 2nd Ave; 6 at Astor Pl
Hours:
Vary by event, call for details

Editorial Review for Pyramid Club – by Leah Hochbaum

The Scene
This East Village institution has the well-meaning but standoffish charm reminiscent of an aging hipster. The muted silver walls in the back room look to be covered in a decade or so of dust, but the mirrors behind the front bar reflect well enough for preening. As one of the first in the area to welcome a gay crowd, the club enjoys a nice mix of persuasions.

The Draw
On the weekends, it's 30-something punk types dressed in oodles of black and sporting ample eyeliner who frequent this too-cool saloon. House and trance--and plenty of '80s on Friday nights--play on the back room's earsplitting sound system, while a multitude of colored lights pulse with the beat. True to its divey status, the bar serves beers like Rolling Rock and screwdrivers in tiny plastic cups, but it's the Red Bull that really seems to get people going.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The cover ranges between $3 and $20. To avoid a high-priced surprise, call before you arrive.

When to Go

Events change weekly and usually include jungle, hip-hop, '80s New Wave and open-mic nights. Friday's gay '80s party, "1984," is a constant.

User Reviews for Pyramid Club

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/04/2008 Posted by BlackEgg

I try to stop in on Thursday's 80's New Wave night whenever I can. They have great drink prices ($2 and $3 beers and $4 mixed drinks). The last time I was in there I found out that they are starting to kick off local rock, metal and hardcore bands on Wednesday night. Hey it's only $10 cover at the door for a night of hot local bands. You can't beat that. Plus they sometimes book touring bands.

Pros: Great drink prices!!!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

10/30/2006 Posted by janesmithy2

We came here on Friday night, Oct. 27th, theme was "gay 80's" which we thought would be fun, but we didn't end up staying for very long. After one glass of red wine, I asked bartender #1 for a second one when he snapped back that they were "all out" at which point, somewhat taken aback, I asked whether they had white wine. At this point he began spewing out obsenities and insults at myself and a couple of my female friends, bringing me back to those glorious years in elementary school, calling us "hideous", "horseface" and similar clever names. Before long, bartender #1 succeeded in getting bartender #2 turned against us, and both decided they would no longer serve any of the 10 or 12 people affiliated with us. When we objected, they let the bouncer know that we were causing trouble, and none of us was surprised when the bouncer took the 2 gentlemen's word over ours and asked us to leave. As it turned out, one of aforementioned bartenders believed himself to be "the manager" of the place, so we decided the only thing left to do was, um, leave. This sort of lashing out has no place in a public establishment. Girls, stay away from this club.

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Editor's Review

An uncommonly dim and dusty place to dance until the light of day.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The cover ranges between $3 and $20. To avoid a high-priced surprise, call before you arrive.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Admission

  • Varies

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Bars
  • Clubs
  • Gay & Lesbian
  • DJ

Live Music

  • Yes

Hours

  • Vary by event
  • call for details

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Cash

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