Hudson Bar
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 554-6217
- Cross Street:
- Between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue
- Directions:
- A, C; B, D; 1 at 59th St-Columbus Circle
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hotel Bar 2007, Over-30 Singles Scene 2007, Hotel Bar 2004
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 4:00pm-2:00am, Thu- Sat 4:00pm-3:00am
Editorial Review for Hudson Bar – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
Translucent gel cushions on Louis XV chairs and a log bench fitted with seat backs are just some of the playful juxtapositions at this destination for debs, celebs, world leaders and design junkies. Created by Philippe Starck, with a low-slung ceiling mural by Francesco Clemente that looks like magnified Crayola, the main bar at the Hudson Hotel glows from within, courtesy of gold-painted brick nooks and a chartreuse light-up floor.
The Draw
Flavors like cardamom, lemongrass and lychee grace the signature cocktails, but the best-seller is a delectably bright cosmo made with Absolut Mandrin and garnished with an edible flower. Savor one of them in the bar's outdoor garden, lushly appointed with climbing vines, antique furnishings, giant watering cans and overhead heat lamps for chilly evenings.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe Hudson Bar often holds private parties and occasionally puts a list into play. Call ahead, dress sharp and go early in the week.
The ExtrasA DJ starts spinning at 10pm Wednesday through Saturday.
User Reviews for Hudson Bar
07/04/2008 Posted by olivianyc
Friends and I had drinks at this near empty bar. After spending close to 70 on a pitcher of mojitos we decided to order four more drinks and opened a new tab. My friend returned her cocktail as it was undrinkable. The waitress agreed that people send back that particular drink all the time and got her a new one. The bill came to $68 for four drinks which we tipped $12 - totaling $80 for four drinks. When I got my credit card statement they charged me an extra $18 which was not represented on the receipt I signed. So rude and fraudulent. I'll never go back here and I work across the street. Such nerve!
Pros: Nice atmosphere, good location
Cons: Overpriced, rude, fraudulent
11/03/2007 Posted by sadiafa
There is no rating. The short ugly thing at the rope is spoiling the entire vibe. prices are outrageous, bartenders are amateurs and waitresses are rude. the clientele is mostly out of towners, tourists and clueless idiots spending $18 on a watery cocktail. (me included, but never ever). yeah, almost forgot: the music is bad too !!! no talent, no taste and no class.
Pros: none
Cons: the entire place is a con
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