Parkside Lounge
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 674-9308
- Cross Street:
- Between Avenue B and Avenue C
- Directions:
- J, M, Z; F at Delancey-Essex; V at 2nd Ave
- Hours:
- Daily 1pm-4:30am
Editorial Review for Parkside Lounge – by Kara Zuaro
The Scene
Pools sharks, live bands and grisly regulars add L.E.S. flavor to this no-frills corner watering hole. When live bands aren't blasting bluegrass, garage rock or Latin beats into the indoor space, the long bar and shadowy back room lack character. But cheap liquor and bartenders who call you darlin' remind you that bars are about drinking, not decor. A posse of menacing local grandpas rules the afternoon scene. If you and your gang can endure their stares, you deserve some cheap booze.
The Draw
You'll want to hit the extended happy hours, which run from 1pm to 8pm and 2am to 4am daily; the specials include deals like two-for-one well drinks, $10 pitchers of Yuengling, PBR and Brooklyn Lager. The liquid brunch on Saturdays and Sundays quenches patrons' thirsts on the weekends.
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Insider Tips
When to GoDon't bring your indie friends to Latin night, call or check the website (parksidelounge.com) in advance for the night's entertainment lineup.
Know Before You GoAll shows are 21 and over--for both attendees and performers.
The ExtrasIn addition to music, comedy acts are also performed regularly.
Save MoneyPints of PBR are $3 all the time, or you can "Parksize" any pint for $2.00 (24 oz).
User Reviews for Parkside Lounge
03/13/2008 Posted by tortoiseshell
The service was fine, the drinks were fine, the music was fine (the right volume, an OK mix of old and new, etc). But there weren't very many places to sit, and I was so distracted by what looked to be toe-curlingly bad performance art going on in the back room (it was also played on a TV over the bar) that I didn't enjoy my time here very much. After squirming around on the floor in lycra outfits for a while, performers wandered from the back room out into the bar, bleating artily and congratulating themselves, and I felt a bit like I was backstage at some horrible awkward college improv night from which I could not escape. At least until I'd finished my drink. Which I did, and promptly left. I peered in the window at the nearby Vasmay Lounge on my way out and that looked far more promising.
Pros: not rammed full of people on a weeknight, bar staff were nice
Cons: attracts medicre performance artists
02/16/2007 Posted by parksideny
This is the owner of the Parkside Lounge. I am very sorry that anyone received poor service in my bar! I can only say that the server mentioned was new, and very short lived at Parkside. She only lasted a week, as she didn't seem to get our vibe. Please try us again. Meanwhile, Citisearch has the same review up that speaks of the "afternoon grandpas" since I purchased the bar in 1996! At this point, you are more likely to see young neighborhood bartenders enjoying happy hour on their days off. At night you will find many studio musicians working out their original stuff and occassionally you will site soap stars, many NBC cast members, and a star or two, mixed in with people who actually still hold on to the last affordable apartments in the East Village. We are the real deal and proud of it. Thank you for your patronage.
Pros: One of the last of a great thing!
Cons: A bit of a walk from the subway
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