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Belmont Lounge

117 E 15th St
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 533-0009
Fax: (212) 533-0088
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Cross Street:
Between Irving Place and Park Avenue
Directions:
4, 5, 6; N, R; L at 14th St-Union Sq
Hours:
Daily 4pm-4am

Editorial Review for Belmont Lounge – by Justine Goodman

In Short
Nestled between Irving Plaza and Union Square, this cozy, dimly lit bar toes the line between swanky meet market and well-worn party bar. In the early evening, a crowd of local professionals dominates the front bar, chatting over appetizers and cold beers; as night falls, a younger swarm of singles takes over the blue velvet couches in the back lounge, where a DJ churns out an endless string of crowd-pleasers, and slender cocktail waitresses traipse about, balancing trays of martinis.

Hits: A door policy that's just relaxed enough, without being a free-for-all, produces a good crowd and an even match-up of guys and girls.

Misses: It's hard to know what to expect--some nights, it's a packed house by 11pm; other nights, it may begin to thin out during what should be prime-time drinking hours.

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The Extras

A smoker-friendly, heated patio in back functions as a fourth nook for the party spillover.

Food Served

A menu of standard bar fare is served tableside and at the bar until 11pm daily.

User Reviews for Belmont Lounge

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/08/2008 Posted by mlacy

My artwork was STOLEN while on exhibition here. After I was given the run around by the incompetent staff and IGNORED by Guy Jacobson, the owner, I went to small claims court and WON. That was a year ago. They STILL have NOT paid me. Is this the sign of a reputable business man??? Or a shameless immoral scoundrel? I'm just a poor artist just trying to create my work and live my life as best as I can. A lot of time, money, and sweat went into creating the pieces that were taken. This BUM knows he hasn't done right by me! DON'T GIVE HIM ANOTHER DIME OF YOUR MONEY!!! And did I mention that they regularly FAIL health inspections?

3 Star Rating: Average

04/15/2008 Posted by e02m12f22

I went to the Belmont Lounge several times about a year or so ago, and wanted to check it out again. I returned this past weekend and noticed that drinks were outrageously priced given this is really just a bar with a lounge area in the back $16 for a vodka tonic + bud light bottle :O The outdoor space makes this place kinda worth checking out and the general lounge area is nicely set up with cool round seating area and surrounded by curtains to give people some privacy. Things to watch out for are weekend nights, Irving Plaza after show crowds, and the general buffoons that hang around union square. I wouldnt plan a night around this place, but the outdoor space deserves some consideration especially on week days. The rest is rather forgetable. I didnt have any problems with the service.

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Editor's Review

A standard for post-show, post-work, and post-sober mingling.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

A smoker-friendly, heated patio in back functions as a fourth nook for the party spillover.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • After Work
  • DJ
  • Bars
  • Singles
  • Food Served
  • Late-Night Scene
  • Clubs
  • Lounge

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 4pm-4am

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

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