Barrage
New York, NY 10036-2306
Phone: (212) 586-9390
- Cross Street:
- 9th Avenue
Editorial Review for Barrage – by Daniel Voloch
The Scene
With floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek black leather sofas lining the walls and ottomans that can be configured to accommodate a cozy couple or a large group of friends, Barrage is a nice addition to the swanky gay bar scene currently thriving in Hell's Kitchen. A mixed crowd of neighborhood residents, actors and dancers from the nearby theaters, and posses of Chelsea boys who rarely venture "uptown" mix and mingle nightly.
The Draw
Despite the chic design and the often-glamorous crowds, Barrage remains surprisingly attitude-free. As a bonus, cups with notecards and pencils are scattered around the bar--never again will you have to frantically search for a pen in order to get Mr. Right's digits. Friendly bartenders fix perfectly mixed cosmopolitans and other sumptuous concoctions from the well-stocked bar.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasBefore hitting the bar, grab a bite to eat at either Vintage or Hell's Kitchen, nearby restaurants run by Barrage's owners.
Save MoneyThere are also daily drink specials during the popular happy hour, which runs from 5pm to 8pm every day.
User Reviews for Barrage
05/31/2008 Posted by jojo69
What's up with the "BAD...SICKENING...HEADACHE CAUSING SMELL ???" "PLEASE"...they should make the place private , or leave the Buddha Oils HOME !!!!!!!! "SERIOUSLY" ...IT DOES SEEM TO EXIT WITH THE TURNING ON OF THE AIR CONDITIONER ...BUT...TOO LATE ! Customers are already heading for the door.
Pros: It's a bar
Cons: It's a bar with sickening odors
05/14/2008 Posted by LauraR916
Ive been going to this place for the past year pretty frequently for happy hours after work. Not only are the drinks strong & cheap ($4 @ happy hour, $7 when not, about) but the staff is super friendly & helpful. After only a few times there, the bartender remembered me & my friend's drinks exactly, and every other friend's drink that we've brought there! Only downside, on weekends & after 8p the place can get pretty crowded
Pros: strong drinks, chic atmosphere
Cons: can get crowded, sometimes the music is really loud
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