Belmont Lounge
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 533-0009
Fax: (212) 533-0088
- 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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Insider Tips
The ExtrasA smoker-friendly, heated patio in back functions as a fourth nook for the party spillover.
Food ServedA menu of standard bar fare is served tableside and at the bar until 11pm daily.
User Reviews for Belmont Lounge
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?
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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