(212) 255-4646
222 West 23rd Street
New York,
NY
10011
40.7443
-73.9964
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
Hours:
Wed-Fri 6pm-4am
Sat 8pm-4am
Serena
What People Are Saying About Serena
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Say hello to the courtly Serena Bass on your way through the intimate front lounge. The middle and back bars shine in the old, neo-Moroccan style. Serena's hyper-connected managing partner, Sam Shaeffer, makes sure plenty of A-list arrivistes are on hand to prop up the bar (Anna Wintour is his stepmother; Minnie Driver a cousin). Regular guests from the hotel upstairs sprinkle a little glamour among the drop-ins.
10/26/06
Serena-underground lounge
by actrss16
Very cute-go there w/ a date and cozy up on the comfy couches w/ dimmed candlelight and cocktails. late nite--major crowd, sometimes celebs so paparazzi is annoying as hell, but the bouncers always remember a cute face so you're good to get in.
- Pros: Ambience
- Cons: Crowded if late nite
05/19/06
serena was good for one thing
by black_velveteen
i discovered this place because this guy i used to date was a regular. the dates and friends i took there afterwards thought it was pretty cool...but the last time i went, there was an ego-tripped bouncer working the door. we were at the front of the line, and the ego-bouncer let his friends who walked up to him from the street go in before us. so we decided to head to a place downtown, with alot less attitude. there, i ran into friends who introduced me to a friend of theirs out with them that night. well, that guy is now my boyfriend of over 1 1/2 years...so thanks to serena for the huge ego trip! moral of the story - don't let serena's unjustified ego get you down...it's just a sign that you're likely to get something better out of your night somewhere else!
- Pros: great music variety, dancing available
- Cons: too much ego
12/08/05
Great Lounge and Music, Good for Birthdays too
by dave8nyc
I just had my 26th birthday at Serena on Saturday and it was great! The manager reserved the front room for my group, our waitress was great, the drinks reasonably priced and the music was the best. The dj had us dancing until 4am, they practically had to kick us out! I almost didn't plan my party there, it looked like one of those pretentious places that make you line up for no reason but all my friends got in without any problems and we rocked the party.
- Pros: atmosphere, music, attractive crowd
- Cons: can get crowded
The Details on Serena
What to Drink:
Credible cocktails include a tasty margarita and a fine three-olive martini, but avoid the Pink Bitch, an oversweet house variation on the cosmo.
Know Before You Go:
Don't be scared by the clipboard carrying doorman--he'll try to give you attitude, but he doesn't really mean it (in a pinch, drop one of the above names).
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Hotel Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
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