Sapphire Lounge

Old-school lounge that's like a party in your living room.

(347) 281-7508

249 Eldridge St. (at Houston St.)
New York, NY 10002 40.7224 -73.9899

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Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown, Bowery

Hours:

Daily 7pm-4am

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Singles Bars, Dance Clubs, Lounges

Payment Methods:

Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Dance Floor

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DJ

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Sapphire Lounge

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SAPPHIRE - 15 YEARS OF SPARKLE: 2007 marks Sapphire?s 15th year as a downtown hot spot, featuring world-class DJs and avant-garde events. A champion of DJ culture, music, art and dance, Sapphire boasts a Cabaret License (quite literally, a license which allows patrons to dance), a crisp sound system, dance floor, full bar and backroom art gallery. The small nightclub/lounge L.E.S. hideaway perpetuates an energetic party vibe, attracting a cool, quirky, trendy, and occasional celebrity, crowd. Long-running weekly Sapphire events like Funk You (Fridays), The New Jazzy Show (Saturdays) and Deep…

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The Scene – This large-studio-sized room with a bar at one end may be small, but its heart is big enough to accommodate one of New York's more friendly party vibes. The decor favors minimalism over kitsch or swank, the only decoration being red velvet curtains around the walls and rotating artwork on the walls (like every other store/club/amorphous space these days, Sapphire considers itself a gallery, too). – – The Draw – Downtown hipsters mingle with average joes at the tables, and a sweaty crowd somehow finds room in the middle to rub shoulders to the sounds of…

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Where to Sit:
The crowded tables make meeting your neighbors easy, while the laid-back couches make it even easier.
ambiance
75.0% positive
  1. “would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a fun night out - great music and great people without spending an arm and a leg in today's economy!”
  2. “It may not be the most glamorous place, but if you want to have a fun party with good music and not spend an arm and a leg, I recommend it.”
  3. “I don't remember when was the last time that i had this much fun ,The doormen were very friendly and greeted us in with a smile”
  4. “Danced a lot, had fun with the people there and the music was great!”
drinks
50.0% positive
  1. “The drinks are cold, the staff chill, and the patrons, HOT.”
  2. “Plenty of S -e- x- y people Shakin' Booty, and the BEST TIME working up a sweat and tossing down cold drinks (which, of course, a couple hottie guys helped us out with!)”
  3. “The cute and friendly bartender served us some tasty drinks with a smile and the drink prices were actually surprisingly cheap for a manhattan bar.”
  4. “The drinks aren't that expensive, and the service is good.”
  5. “was kind of skeptical going into it because I never particularly liked Sapphires too much because I always thought their drinks were too expensive considering they're served in plastic cups and not only that but I don't particularly care for too much ra”
  6. “The drinks weren't weak or overly expensive, the music was great, and we all really had no complaints.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “He played great hiphop, dancehall, merengue, salsa.”
  2. “The cute and friendly bartender served us some tasty drinks with a smile and the drink prices were actually surprisingly cheap for a manhattan bar.”
overall
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “Real people down to Earth, If you dont like the cliche scenes with the cliche people and your looking for a great place to party I highly recommend it.”
  2. “All in all, a great place!”
  3. “Were looking for a great place to Dance and let loose for the night”
service
86.66999816894531% positive
  1. “great staff and music”
  2. “The cute and friendly bartender served us some tasty drinks with a smile and the drink prices were actually surprisingly cheap for a manhattan bar.”
  3. “I don't remember when was the last time that i had this much fun ,The doormen were very friendly and greeted us in with a smile”
  4. “would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a fun night out - great music and great people without spending an arm and a leg in today's economy!”
  5. “Really helpful staff.”
  6. “wanted a place with good music that also wouldn't be so crowded with other people that my party would get lost in the mix.”
  7. “The manager is extremely friendly and accomodating.”
  8. “Danced a lot, had fun with the people there and the music was great!”
  9. “The drinks are cold, the staff chill, and the patrons, HOT.”
  10. “The staff was great, Worked with us the whole time.”
  11. “David the manager was great.”
  12. “Very cool looking, nice bartendars and bouncers, with great dancing.”
  13. “The drinks aren't that expensive, and the service is good.”
  14. “the bartenders were great !”
  15. “The service was good and the managers I spoke to were polite and honest.”
  16. “and be with great people”
  17. “The service of bartenders was great, not to mention about the hottest battender I've ever seen.”
  18. “Plenty of S -e- x- y people Shakin' Booty, and the BEST TIME working up a sweat and tossing down cold drinks (which, of course, a couple hottie guys helped us out with!)”
  19. “Real people down to Earth, If you dont like the cliche scenes with the cliche people and your looking for a great place to party I highly recommend it.”
  20. “the bartenders were cool to ,i have been there now a coulpe of times and they knew who i was.”
  21. “There were no hassles with my guestlist, the bartenders (especially the blonde one- I never got her name) were really nice, and my entire party and I had a great time.”
  22. “Really cool space, nice dancefloor, bartender was great.”
  23. “Nice bartenders, good service and overall a great time.”
  24. “The owner and manager are nice enough.”
  25. “The people were wonderful and I made a few new friends.”
value
80.0% positive
  1. “The drinks weren't weak or overly expensive, the music was great, and we all really had no complaints.”
  2. “The drinks aren't that expensive, and the service is good.”
  3. “Drink were great and affordable.”
  4. “was kind of skeptical going into it because I never particularly liked Sapphires too much because I always thought their drinks were too expensive considering they're served in plastic cups and not only that but I don't particularly care for too much ra”
  5. “The cute and friendly bartender served us some tasty drinks with a smile and the drink prices were actually surprisingly cheap for a manhattan bar.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “You do not have to wait a long time, probably because the place never really gets jam packed, but still a good crowd.”
  2. “DJ Ramsey played great music all night long.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/04/11

Cheesy like a Roller Rink

by Grandpalexis at Citysearch

I went to the Sapphire Lounge for my birthday after reading such good reviews online. However, I was EMBARRASSED that I brought my friends here and left before I finished my first drink. I called ahead to ask about reserving a table and the manager said he would make arrangements for my party upon my arrival and that there was going to be a DJ battle that night. While the staff was courteous, the table I was given was a joke and there was no DJ battle. Given that the bar was practically empty (at midnight on a Friday) it was no great treatment to get a table. The DJ announced my name but it was more awkward than exciting. This place reminded me of a cheesy roller rink and I will NEVER go back.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/20/09

great staff and music

by cebny at Citysearch

We were there last night (Saturday) and we such a great night. Danced a lot, had fun with the people there and the music was great!!! A little of everything!

But the best thing was that made it special was the staff. David the manager was great. And the bartender very nice and friendly. Def going back there. We left the place close to 5 am! We were looking for a great girls night out to dance our butt off and we had a blast!

  • Pros: best staff
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/15/09

Surprise! Rocked by Shock!

by White Leather at Citysearch

I would have never thought that I would find myself writing a positive review for Saphires but I guess this is why one should never say never.....

I was kind of skeptical going into it because I never particularly liked Sapphires too much because I always thought their drinks were too expensive considering they're served in plastic cups and not only that but I don't particularly care for too much rap either and there were quite a few rap artist performing that night. But anyhoo, my girlfriend had taken me to the show because she said I just had to see this lady called Joya perform. Well, my girlfriend certainly wasn't lying about

this Joya chick, she was freakin AMAZING! Fo' Real! Talk about a power-house voice!!! She sounded as though Mary J Blige & Patti Labelle had an offspring!

Moving on.......

Now, I had been there to see her preform but what really shockingly surprised at was just how much I enjoyed everybody else! All the rap artist just had the entire place HYPED... BIG TIME! There wasn't one rap artist that I found to be obnoxiously loud or hard to understand. The raps that were performed where thought provoking, entertaining and not to sound too white or corny, but fun as well. I found myself laughing quite a few times and not wanting to step outside for a cigg cause I was afraid to miss something.

Lastly, the DJ freakin' ROCKED! He kept the entire show BUMPING smoothly. I had actually seen him DJ before and he never fails to impress.(and the fact he aint too hard on the eyes is a plus*wink!)

I can't say enough about just how much I enjoyed myself that night.... and I just wanted to spread the word cause if this unhip lil white girl could love it, I know everyone will.

There's a show the first Wednesday of every month. You oughtta check it out..... I'll meet ya there!

  • Pros: DJ & Talented Artist
  • Cons: Drinks too expensive
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/13/09

a very intimate spot

by danumba1mn at Citysearch

I went to the lounge for my birthday. I was given 2 table to accommodate for my guest. It filled up pretty quickly. The music was bumping, playing some great hits. and the Manager was awesome, he was everywhere making sure everyone was having a good time. I'll definitely go back there some other time just to chill and have more fun

  • Pros: great service, great drinks
  • Cons: small section for VIP
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/13/09

Great Lounge!

by CandaceChang at Citysearch

The lounge is great for private parties, with tables in the back room. They play good music. The manager is extremely friendly and accomodating. Overall, a great place to be Friday or Saturday night!

  • Pros: great music, great drinks

The Details on Sapphire Lounge

Place Categories:

  • great dancing music
  • great little place
  • cool bartenders
  • polite manager
  • great dj
  • great real people
  • good service
  • great staff
  • great cool space
  • good vibe
  • great dancing
  • great party
  • great house music
  • great dance spot
  • pretty ladies
  • great love sapphire lounge
  • not like cliche scenes
  • good reggae
  • excellent energy
  • great time
  • good ac
  • great hiphop
  • cold drinks
  • great crowd
  • best monday

Message from Sapphire Lounge

  • Full bar w/ drink specials
  • Special Events
  • Private parties available

SAPPHIRE - 15 YEARS OF SPARKLE: 2007 marks Sapphire?s 15th year as a downtown hot spot, featuring world-class DJs and avant-garde events. A champion of DJ culture, music, art and dance, Sapphire boasts a Cabaret License (quite literally, a license which allows patrons to dance), a crisp sound system, dance floor, full bar and backroom art gallery. The small nightclub/lounge L.E.S. hideaway perpetuates an energetic party vibe, attracting a cool, quirky, trendy, and occasional celebrity, crowd. Long-running weekly Sapphire events like Funk You (Fridays), The New Jazzy Show (Saturdays) and Deep See (Tuesdays) feature talented DJs spinning an intelligent mix of music ? from House and Electro to Rock & Roll, to Hip-Hop, depending on the night. Monthly parties, special events, private parties and rotating art exhibits add to the club?s unique, dynamic atmosphere.

Sapphire Lounge