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(212) 249-9540
1487 1st Avenue
New York,
NY
10021
40.7714
-73.9535
Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Midtown
Last updated 4.12.12
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What People Are Saying About Vudu Lounge
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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…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Grab a seat early, as the two-table seating areas are usually reserved.
| ambiance | 75.0% positive |
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| drinks | 91.66999816894531% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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| wait time | 100.0% positive |
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01/31/11
Fights, police, shattered glass, dangerous!
by MC321
Dangerous!
Noisy!
Fights!
I've seen the police at this place break up fights every time I've visited - seriously! Sometimes arriving more than once a night.
Don't go to the Vudu Lounge unless you want to risk getting hit and physically assaulted by some of the patrons!
Many guests seem outright angry. I've been by the Vudu Lounge a few times and have always witnessed serious fights and shouting. I have not personally been involved in any altercations, but I have seen innocent bystanders and guests be hit (once with a chair!), and I have heard of stabbings and shattered glass. The door-men seem not to care about this violence and let fights continue until the police arrives in patrol cars.
The music may be decent, but I will not be going back to the Vudu Lounge, nor can I recommend any one else going. I prefer going somewhere else where I don't have to look over my shoulder and worry about my friends' safety.
06/21/09
Great Time and NO Attitude
by pirelli88
I love the Vudu Lounge. It's a great place to go for drinks and dancing, and you don't get attitude form the door staff or the bartenders. The Saturday night DJ is the bomb! Great music mix.
- Pros: good drinks, good dj's, fair prices, NO attitude
- Cons: too far from my apt!
03/03/09
GREAT PARTY DESTINATION!
by wandat23
I have been going to Vudu Lounge for over 5 years now and love it! The happy hours on Thursday and Friday are the best sometimes I stay there all night long. They have strong drinks, a great free buffet and a great variety of music. But you have to call waaaaay in advance to reserve a spot at a table.
- Pros: great music & drinks
- Cons: over crowded, have to call weeks in advance for a table
02/26/09
Great Drinks, Great looking people
by AngelCanuck
I came to Vudu Lounge for the first time last friday. I showed up early at 9pm and the party was already in full swing. Turns out they open at 5pm for happy hour. I'll be there this week to take advantage of the two for 1 drinks! The music was awesome. I kept hearing songs I haven't heard in a club for at least 10 years. the dj also had a great selection of new music. My friends and I didn't stop dancing the whole night! I can't wait to come back!
- Pros: strong drinks, party in full swing, great music
- Cons: not much room to sit unless a reservation was made
01/12/09
***Awesome Saturday Night Out***
by wandat23
My friends and I celebrated a birthday here last weekend and had a blast even in the snow. Even though there was no cover before midnight on the list because of the weather they let some of our friends in after 12 free. I really like this place especially Saturday nights there is great music, its a great crowd, and super stiff drinks! No need to say we will be back we are there almost every weekend.
- Pros: Quick entry, great music, and helpful staff.
- Cons: The $200 minimum on VIP tables.
The Details on Vudu Lounge
Place Categories:
- great staff
- great space
- great music
- great place
- cool mixed crowd
- great super stiff drinks
- fun atmosphere
- love loungy banquettes
- extremely helpful chris
- friendly service
- extremely helpful manager
- amazing dj
- great free buffet
- love vudu lounge
- love areas
- full room
- flat screen
- quite reasonable drink prices
- great party destination
- great variety
- full swing
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