(212) 334-3855

203 Spring St (at Sullivan St.)
New York, NY 10012 40.7254 -74.0035

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Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 11am-2am

Fri-Sat, 11am-4am

Sun, noon-midnight

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Karaoke

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails, Romantic Nightlife

Smoking Permitted:

No

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Soho Room

Featured Review

Kara Zuaro

Contributor

The Scene – Thick curtains obscure the long, sleek bar from the outside world, but the most mysterious aspect of this unmarked corner bar is its ability to maintain an underground vibe on the well-traveled corner of Spring and Sullivan. In the larger back room, exotic paintings and statues complement the exposed brick walls and sconces add low lighting. – – The Draw – Smoldering candlelight, velvety sofas and beautiful people tossing each other come-hither glances are a dime a dozen in this neighborhood, but a friendly staff makes the usual sexy Soho fare feel like a…

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Stylish as it may be, this lounge makes a nice neighborhood bar, and Monday night karaoke suits a relaxed and casual crowd.
Save Money:
Though drinks are in the same price range as neighborhood peers, 203 Spring never has a cover.
Know Before You Go:
Call ahead to reserve a table and a bottle if you want a guaranteed seat on the weekends.
ambiance
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The atmosphere was cozy and intimate.”
  2. “really cool place, great decor, yummy drinks and appetizers, great music!”
  3. “If you can't have fun without alcohol and would only enjoy this place trashed (as some of the reviewers have said) I'd say don't go here.”
  4. “I'ts alot of fun because this is not a big space so it makes a great place for moderate size groups of people to mingle with other groups of people.”
  5. “It has such a comfortable cozy feel to it.”
  6. “The decor was great, the martinis strong and pricy, the DJ played the best mixes that I have heard in awhile.”
drinks
44.43999767303467% positive
  1. “The drinks were overpriced, even during happy hour, but I probably would have visited again if it weren't for the extremely rude staff.”
  2. “really cool place, great decor, yummy drinks and appetizers, great music!”
  3. “waitresses were very rude, as were the bar tenders.”
  4. “The drinks were a little pricey, but I guess that's what you got to pay to see such eye candy.”
  5. “This place is just your regular bar - don't go expecting anything more, but a nice place to stop in with a few friends and have a drink or two.”
  6. “The drinks are overpriced- $11/mixed- but strong and the bartender was nice.”
  7. “drinks were very expensive.”
  8. “The music is decent, but the place is very small and gets very crowded, especially in the front room with the main bar.”
  9. “This is my favorite bar in NYC.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a good menu but don't look to get full on the food.”
  2. “really cool place, great decor, yummy drinks and appetizers, great music!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a good menu but don't look to get full on the food.”
overall
70.0% positive
  1. “the music wasn't great, and i didn't see anything positive about the place.”
  2. “I'ts alot of fun because this is not a big space so it makes a great place for moderate size groups of people to mingle with other groups of people.”
  3. “Very friendly, great place to meet cool people.”
  4. “This place is just your regular bar - don't go expecting anything more, but a nice place to stop in with a few friends and have a drink or two.”
  5. “What a great place!”
service
50.0% positive
  1. “The drinks were overpriced, even during happy hour, but I probably would have visited again if it weren't for the extremely rude staff.”
  2. “Huge martinis, great music, & beautiful girls( staff & customers).”
  3. “Average crowd, average music, but the bartenders were great - very attentive.”
  4. “waitresses were very rude, as were the bar tenders.”
  5. “Very friendly, great place to meet cool people.”
  6. “He cut me deals because he wouldn't do Soho323 (no bottle requirements and guaranteed all my people would get in etc.), only to find his RUDE staff was never informed about my party!”
  7. “Great lighting, really great staff.”
  8. “They had a funky crowd , people dancing on tables & a great dj keeping them moving.”
  9. “Rude, rude, RUDE staff!”
  10. “I'ts alot of fun because this is not a big space so it makes a great place for moderate size groups of people to mingle with other groups of people.”
  11. “The drinks are overpriced- $11/mixed- but strong and the bartender was nice.”
value
0.0% positive
  1. “He cut me deals because he wouldn't do Soho323 (no bottle requirements and guaranteed all my people would get in etc.), only to find his RUDE staff was never informed about my party!”
  2. “drinks were very expensive.”
  3. “The drinks were a little pricey, but I guess that's what you got to pay to see such eye candy.”
  4. “The drinks were overpriced, even during happy hour, but I probably would have visited again if it weren't for the extremely rude staff.”
  5. “The drinks are overpriced- $11/mixed- but strong and the bartender was nice.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/28/06

Review of 203 Spring

by sam533

203 boasts a typicalsexy, sometimes crowded, lounge feel for the mixed crowd and table dancing enthusiasts. Early hours are best if you want to enjoy a romantic date out on the town. For a full venue profile, go to NightLifeRatings . com

3 Star Rating: Average

10/31/05

Give Me a Break

by deenamig

I passed by on a Friday night with 5 other people (three couples), the bouncer told us we could have "bottle service only". I was ready to skip it as I am a bit over that but my friends wanted to stay. $350 dollars later gets you one bottle of Grey Goose, crap service and a bunch of drunk people banging into you. The DJ was good though. I will admit that.

  • Pros: Good Music
  • Cons: Crowded, Rude Waitresses, Too much attitude
1 Star Rating: Poor

06/30/05

DON'T DO IT!!! Don't waste your time!

by liyalie

I had my b-day party here. The OWNER "wouldn't let me" have my party at his other lounge, Soho323 which I wanted because my celebrity friends want to keep a low profile in a private area (I would pay big $ to reserve). He talked me into 203Spring; it was awful! He cut me deals because he wouldn't do Soho323 (no bottle requirements and guaranteed all my people would get in etc.), only to find his RUDE staff was never informed about my party! Your money will be appreciated elsewhere and your guests won't be offended (a friend is a TV personality and was insulted by a waitress who asked if she was sure that her card worked because she had never seen it before!!!). The dj was nice and he actually acknowledged that my crowd was making the party that night. Atleast they let us dance on the tables!

  • Pros: Music, nice dj, there's food
  • Cons: Too hot, Rude staff, Owner's an idiot!
3 Star Rating: Average

04/19/05

super crowded

by nyccc

The decor was great, the martinis strong and pricy, the DJ played the best mixes that I have heard in awhile... but with as many people as they let in there is just not enough room! It has little sq chairs which make the room look really cool, until you have seen the 5th (no exageration) person trip and fall to the ground. I would recomend as a stop over if in the area but not a #1 pick. Also make sure to go to the bathroom before going there because the line is at least a 20 min wait for both guys and girls.

  • Pros: Great DJ, Strong Drinks
  • Cons: Crowded, $$
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/13/04

average bar

by jbesq

This place is just your regular bar - don't go expecting anything more, but a nice place to stop in with a few friends and have a drink or two. Average crowd, average music, but the bartenders were great - very attentive. The place gets crowded, but if you don't mind the occasional draft by the front door, it's pretty easy to get a seat at the bar.

  • Pros: laid back scene, service

The Details on Soho Room

Place Categories:

  • great very chill place
  • overpriced drinks
  • great average music
  • great dj
  • rude staff
  • great average crowd
  • huge martini
  • great decor
  • great lighting
  • like seems
  • bad packed
  • terrible service
  • great staff
  • full venue profile
  • pretty good tho
  • love size
  • horrible do not waste your time or money
  • not big space
  • only enjoy place trashed
  • perfect lounge
  • comfortable cozy
  • not great music
  • yummy appetizers
  • intimate atmosphere
  • like ppl
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