Slipper Room
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 253-7246
- Cross Street:
- Between Rivington Street and Stanton Street
- Directions:
- F, V at 2nd Ave
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 8pm-4am, Sun-Mon hours vary
Editorial Review for Slipper Room – by Kat Kinsman
The Scene
A successful blend of opulence and kitsch, the Slipper Room provides a welcome twist to the East Village scene. What sets this glitzy retro lounge apart from the host of other cosmo-slinging, PR-girl-on-cellphone-glutted boites currently dominating Orchard Street is an honest-to-God commitment to quality cabaret.
The Draw
The star of the Slipper Room's self-proclaimed "Vegas/Victorian" aesthetic is the velvet-curtained, gorgeously gold-trimmed stage itself. The Slipper Room plays host to both local and more widely-known cabaret acts, including Scotty the Blue Bunny and *BOB*, as well as the song stylings of owners Camille and James.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasYou can reserve the space for large or private parties. Call for information and rates.
Know Before You GoThere's a $20 minimum on all credit card purchases, so plan to drink up if you pull out the plastic.
User Reviews for Slipper Room
10/17/2007 Posted by davebile
Well, the space is nice, but the owner would rather go in the bathroom and tweak out than take care of his performers. He seems to run this place for the sole purpose of hooking up with burlesque dancers and getting high, which in itself isn't a bad thing for him, but when it affects his acts, it could become troublesome. Beware if you are a band or performer that is booked here; if you have nothing to offer this pseudo-rich dude in his suit and bowler, you will be berated behind the curtain and certainly have a bad time performing. Perform at your own risk. He has a habit of double-booking, and when the act he "didn't" want shows up, he likes to flex his NYC bar-owner muscle and call you every name in the book. Completely unprofessional.
Pros: nice atmosphere and bartenders
Cons: owner is unprofessional
06/24/2006 Posted by mdiddyransom
With a refreshing lack of raunch this unassuming Burlesque joint carries the great tongue-in-cheek tradition of the old bumb-n-grind to a new, and fun-filled low. The DJ was spinning classics like Little Red Riding Hood and More, More, More while Mistress Dirty Martini did her fan dance with green ivy leaves. The MC, a one Dr Donut, was the most entertaining lunatic I have ever seen in a venue such as this. He comes out in this fat suit studded with every type of Dunkin' delight complete with a chocolate filled eclair dangling right you know where. The night we were there a rambunctious bachelorette party of women outnmbered the leering gaze of frat boy/men three to one. It was a cross between the old Blue Angel and Meow Mix. There were times when I didn't know where to look, at the show on stage or the show in the audience. Low cover, cheap drinks, drunken women, oh, yeah, and Burlesque too! Tradititional stuff, not the stuff for wood making. If you want that, go to the Pink Pussycat.
Pros: Fun place for you and your date
Cons: Single Men
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