Vudu Lounge
New York, NY 10021-1362
Phone: (212) 249-9540
Fax: (212) 249-8941
- Directions:
- 6 to 77th Street. Walk four blocks down to 1st Avenue.
- Hours:
- Thu 5pm - 4am, Fri -Sat 9pm - 4am
Editorial Review for Vudu Lounge – by Julie Mehta
The Scene
You may stop and wonder where you are when you see the red ropes outside Vudu, an ex-Soho lounge that has reemerged in unlikely uptown digs. Inside, the lively bar--which leads to a cozy dance floor flanked by couches--relies on little more than an abundance of red lighting and a couple of forbidding-looking masks for ambience, but the hardworking bar staff and solid pop, hip-hop and reggae grooves go the distance.
The Draw
The upbeat, stylish crowd is principally young urban professional, though more diverse than the cookie-cutter clientele of most bars in the vicinity. You won't find any beers on tap, but plenty of bottled brews and top-shelf liquors at typical club prices. With its downtown facade, Vudu brings a taste of pretension, but at least it offers Upper East Siders who want to stay local an alternative to the neighborhood's pubs and frat-boy hangouts.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoGrab a seat early, as the two-table seating areas are usually reserved.
User Reviews for Vudu Lounge
06/30/2008 Posted by shebes228
My friends and I went there on a Thursday, and it was Latin Night... and we are going back because it was such a great time. There was a 10 piece band singing and playing the music. It was like being on vacation. Can't wait to go back
02/20/2008 Posted by anpanp
This is one of the most violent places in N.Y.C. People are constantly getting into fights. One night there was a serious fight on the street where people were using weapons, i.e., golf club and a bat to attack others. My advice, is to STAY AWAY from this establishment as it's not worth the chance of getting hurt.
Pros: None
Cons: Violent
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