Bar 13 Inc
(212) 979-6677
35 E 13th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7345
-73.9922
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
What People Are Saying About Bar 13 Inc
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The Scene
From dance parties to live bands to poetry, the scene here is as changeable as the giant lava lamp on the main bar. Blinds obscure the numerous windows on the cozy first level. Even upstairs, where dramatic white circles punctuate black leather couches, and the sleek bar appears to shift color, this club feels like a blast from the past.
The Draw
For students from nearby NYU looking to burn off stress, it's the DJ dance parties offering everything from '60s rock to reggae. But while music might be the club's bread and butter, the spoken word is the true star of this venue. Monday nights feature an open mic, a reading by an invited poet and usually a slam. Drinks are two-for-one all night, though accompanied by annoyingly frequent requests for tips. The diverse, friendly crowd's passion for poetry is as contagious as the laid-back vibe.
User Reviews
iLoveFoodNYCgirl
September 15, 2008
The bouncers at the door were nice, no attitude. Bar has three floors, but the Bar's first floor is actually the building's second floor...Atmosphere was okay, but nothing special. The roof top had no view, you only see other building walls and the furniture was all plastic and since we went the day after it rained, everything was still wet. The place gets packed around 12pm and filled with an older crowd in the late 20's to mid 30's. The place was also a sausage-fest; ladies can go to meet guys, but i would say that the selection is below par. The place also gets very hot! Some patrons didnt use deodorant, so it got very stinky!
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ginainnyc
September 07, 2008
My friend threw her birthday party here and we all showed up sans the birthday girl before 11pm. The bouncer said there was a cover fee (but when the birthday girl made the reservations-they said to just mention her name and we all get in for free) so we bitched to the bouncer and he decided to let the girls get in for free but the guys had to pay a cover charge. We got in there and it was DEAD. So we just got a few drinks and headed up to the roof. The roof was comfy, a cute place, the place started picking up around 12 and by 1 all the floors were packed with people. The place was ok...just like any other typical bar/lounge. We all decided to leave when it became a sausage-fest and the guys were getting all grabby.
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UWSNYCGuy
August 08, 2008
This place was a travesty from start to finish. A $10 cover for a birthday party and I get upstairs and there are probably 12 people in the entire place. Overpriced drinks. Surly attitude from all bouncers and assorted security cretins. An outside area crammed full with uncomfortable seats and cheesy redbull decor. Seriously low class clientele. Back downstairs, the "DJ" plays 3 Sean Paul songs in a row. Awful, I was so happy to leave an hour later. I would only go back with a flamethrower.
read full reviewThe Details on Bar 13 Inc
The Extras:
The spacious, sparsely furnished roof deck is a haven for smokers and those seeking a bit of quiet.
When to Go:
There's no cover on Wednesday's karaoke night from 9pm to 2am.
Happy Hour:
Happy hour is available Mon-Fri from 5pm-8pm offering 2 for 1 drink specials.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
