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Last updated 4.01.09

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Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Lounges

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Bar & Club Type of Music:

DJ - Rock

Bar & Club Special Features:

Outdoor Seating, After Work

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Glass

Featured Review

Karen Hudes

Contributor

A narrow, glossy bartop conjures up the elegance of a Mediterranean yacht party. Eye the cool tiles and elongated blips of white and slate that decorate the walls, leading to a lighted patio at the end of the tunnel. The white tables edged in pink translucence look like they belong in a pricey modern restaurant, but this joint is all bar. Vivacious, crisply styled sophisticates chat over bright drinks like caipirinhas and a mojito rosa made with raspberries, lime and rum. Sparkling prosecco and Bellinis join small plates of shrimp seviche and cheese with olives, as the smooth, gentlemanly…

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Know Before You Go:
Visitors to the loo wash up at a long metal sink facing out to the street, guarded by tinted glass.
The Extras:
Smokers rejoice: There's an outdoor patio for your nicotine consumption.
What to Drink:
The unusual caipiruva, prepared with Brazilian cachaca and clusters of crushed red grapes, is a strong, sexy number with a pale purple hue.
ambiance
63.88999938964844% positive
  1. “The service was good, the drinks were a little expensive, the atmosphere was dark, the crowd was sloppy drunk, and the music was the worst part!”
  2. “The nice decor does not make up for the rude and pretentious staff.”
  3. “the atmosphere was unique, i'll give them that.”
  4. “$10 cover that includes a drink ticket, reasonably priced drinks and pretzels on the bar - a place to sit for everyone, great decor, outdoor smoking section is fun as well.”
  5. “needless to say, it was a success, thanks to the friendly staff and awesome atmosphere.”
  6. “Glass is less "pretentious" for those of you who are sensitive and less expensive but can be just as fun if your with your own group.”
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “the worst bar in all the land”
  2. “If you're looking for a place w/ yummy cocktails, friendly staff, good looking people (i.e. men, although the ladies represent as well), and tunes that make everyone get out of their seats and gyrate on the dancefloor.”
  3. “The staff are friendly and the drinks are reasonable.”
  4. “Cute Little Spot - No attitude - Great drinks”
  5. “My guest decided to have me as the mojito guinea pig but after she tasted the autumn sunset colored beverage amazement and jealousy came over her as she looked at her own drink wishing and hoping and praying it was my most delicious berry stricken mojito.”
  6. “The service was good, the drinks were a little expensive, the atmosphere was dark, the crowd was sloppy drunk, and the music was the worst part!”
  7. “The management is great, the service is wonderful and the drinks are priced well.”
  8. “$10 cover that includes a drink ticket, reasonably priced drinks and pretzels on the bar - a place to sit for everyone, great decor, outdoor smoking section is fun as well.”
  9. “Food was tasty and the drink service, good and fast.”
  10. “Decor is nice but they made a mistake with those coffee tables.”
  11. “Luckily you can order a drink from one of their "cocktail girls.”
  12. “Overall, the DJ was real good, the drinks were weak, and the bathroom was trippy.”
  13. “have never been to a more rude or hypocritical bar/club than this place.”
  14. “At first the place wasn't that crowed (meaning easy to get drinks) BUT once there was a decent crowd it was nearly impossible to get drinks at the bar.”
  15. “The manager is a great fellow who makes his bar very welcoming and expresses interest to know if you are having a good time.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Food was tasty and the drink service, good and fast.”
  2. “If you're looking for a place w/ yummy cocktails, friendly staff, good looking people (i.e. men, although the ladies represent as well), and tunes that make everyone get out of their seats and gyrate on the dancefloor.”
  3. “My guest decided to have me as the mojito guinea pig but after she tasted the autumn sunset colored beverage amazement and jealousy came over her as she looked at her own drink wishing and hoping and praying it was my most delicious berry stricken mojito.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “After leaving Bungalo 8 on a Saturday night, due the "want to be hot pathetic scene" a girlfriend and I were pleasantly surprised by a nice, charming bouncer at the door of this very interesting place.”
  2. “5) Meetup spot - since the night only starts after midnight in the city, its a good place to get all your friends together before heading out somewhere.”
  3. “Glass is a nice place.”
  4. “Music was great, place was hot, and the crowd was nice.”
  5. “Still a great place to go.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “And with so many great places in this area, I don't think I'll be back.”
service
73.4600019454956% positive
  1. “Bartenders are fast and friendly.”
  2. “There was no problem getting in, as the bouncers were relatively friendly, but NY standards anyway.”
  3. “Was totally surprised to feel a super friendly vibe as I walked in.”
  4. “The nice decor does not make up for the rude and pretentious staff.”
  5. “Food was tasty and the drink service, good and fast.”
  6. “The manager is a great fellow who makes his bar very welcoming and expresses interest to know if you are having a good time.”
  7. “The staff are friendly and the drinks are reasonable.”
  8. “The service was good, the drinks were a little expensive, the atmosphere was dark, the crowd was sloppy drunk, and the music was the worst part!”
  9. “Drinks are good and the service is better.”
  10. “The management is great, the service is wonderful and the drinks are priced well.”
  11. “don't even go to Marquee anymore b/c of the masses of silly, pretentious people.”
  12. “The service was great and the DJ was very friendly.”
  13. “The staff was friendly and the service was great!”
  14. “have never been to a more rude or hypocritical bar/club than this place.”
  15. “good vibes, good crowd, friendly owners and staff.”
  16. “No nasty bartender attitude.”
  17. “Setting up the event was a breeze, thanks to the friendly and efficient coordinator at this venue.”
  18. “The wait staff and bartenders are really sweet (love the shirts they wear, wish they'd sell them), and we all had a GREAT time here.”
  19. “Enjoyed rasberry mojitos in a spaceship looking environment where the people don't think it's uncool to smile at strangers (without wanting to hook up).”
  20. “The door staff is friendly, the crowd is gorgeous, and the peach martinis are AWESOME!”
  21. “Inside staff pushes people around and I actually watched one guy dragged from his seat and thrown out (it looked like they were pissed bc he was talking on his cell.”
  22. “needless to say, it was a success, thanks to the friendly staff and awesome atmosphere.”
  23. “If you're looking for a place w/ yummy cocktails, friendly staff, good looking people (i.e. men, although the ladies represent as well), and tunes that make everyone get out of their seats and gyrate on the dancefloor.”
  24. “staff is downright rude!”
  25. “bouncer was great not rude at all.”
  26. “Table was nice, waiter service was prompt, and the Manager asked us how we were doing all night.”
  27. “The staff was attentive, but who could blame them?”
value
25.0% positive
  1. “The service was good, the drinks were a little expensive, the atmosphere was dark, the crowd was sloppy drunk, and the music was the worst part!”
  2. “Glass is less "pretentious" for those of you who are sensitive and less expensive but can be just as fun if your with your own group.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The music is awesome and I enjoyed shaking my moneymaker all nite long!”
  2. “Literally minutes after they refused to let my bf in on account of his sneakers, even though he was wearing a nice polo shirt and khakis, they let another guy in who was wearing a t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/12/09

Cute Little Spot - No attitude - Great drinks

by lilybee205

I attended my friend's birthday party here last week. Great time had by all. Easy access for 25 plus people. We arranged to have the cover/ticket fee waived previously. Of course we more than made up for it in alcohol consumption. The music was amazing that night (sat.) - for all the people who like to dance. I do and did it for 4 hours straight. No attitude crowd. Not the glamour crowd but certainly a good vibe and decent looking crowd aside from a a few "uglies" here and there. Bartenders are fast and friendly. I've been to Marquee next door on several occasions and nothing bad to say about that place either. Glass is less "pretentious" for those of you who are sensitive and less expensive but can be just as fun if your with your own group. I wouldn't necessarily go there to meet someone. It's a fun place to chill with friends but if your looking for love...look elsewhere. Bouncers are courteous in comparision to most other NYC hotspots. Also one last note for the guy who complained about paying for the drink ticket...at least you get something for your money...other places charge more and you get zip. Oh the one bad thing is the number of bathrooms. When the place gets crowded you may get stuck in a bit of a line but it's not a deal breaker for me. I say go and enjoy!

  • Pros: great little lounge for dancing and drinking
  • Cons: bathrooms
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/09/09

Just buy a botel

by CSMobileUser3

I was outside of glass for 4 hours when a fight broke out and the bouncer beat up some inecent kid the bouncer broke his pinky it was like watching a match out of UFC I'm never going back fernando was a total looser the guy tought he was a roller but he was nothing close he was a total a@@ not rexomemded to anyone period

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/22/09

Pretty Damn GOOD LOUNGE

by Simplicitynyc

WELL I'VE BEEN TO THIS PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON SATURDAY!! I THINK ITS THE PERFECT PLACE TO START OFF THE NIGHT. THE STAFF WERE VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY. I RECIEVED A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK WITH MY ENTRANCE. I MET ALOT OF NEW PEOPLE , DRANK ALOT OF LIQUOR AND MET AMAZING PEOPLE. THE CROWD WAS PRETTY ATTRACTIVE, THOUGH I'VE HEARD DIFFERENTLY. I'M VERY GLAD I DIDNT LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS!! I WITNESSED FIRST HAND THIS PLACE IS PRETTY AMAZING. IT ALSO HAS A BACK ENTRANCE WHICH IS OPEN FOR SMOKERS .. I LIKE IT ALOT I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/15/08

the worst bar in all the land

by stevec79

to summarize; all the D-bags and euro-trash wannabies who get rejected from Marqui next door, spend their evenings next door at glass. The convinient location allows the shame of not being able to gain access into Marqui, to be quickly dispersed... Apparently, the stage dancing girls who come out after midnight were declined employment at Marqui as well.

It's kind of like the creme-de-la-Hoboken meets Miami-chic ...

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/28/08

One of the worst places

by ClinCo

One of the worst places I have ever been to. The door man was the nastiest guy i have ever encountered! he thinks he's the hottest bouncer when he desperately needs to buy a pair of shoes & iron his suit. How classy is it to drink a Bud Light behind a glass door when everyone can you? If it weren't for my friend's that were already in there, I would of never waited in line. The crowd was't good at all either! Not recommended at all!

The Details on Glass

Place Categories:

  • great chill place
  • friendly door staff
  • good crowd
  • great music
  • fun priced drinks
  • great service
  • nice charming bouncer
  • good vibe
  • nice decor
  • rude staff
  • incredible dj
  • worst place
  • definitely recommending glass
  • nice atmosphere
  • nice fellow
  • efficient coordinator
  • more rude barclub
  • fast bartenders
  • pretentious people
  • fast food
  • unacceptable selective enforcement
  • awful wannabe slickster
  • nasty bartender attitude
  • expensive drinks
  • really good fabulous experience
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