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Barrage

401 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036-2306
Phone: (212) 586-9390
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Cross Street:
9th Avenue
Directions:
C, E at 50th St
Best of Citysearch:
Gay and Lesbian Bar 2007
Hours:
Daily 5pm-4am

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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The Extras

Before hitting the bar, grab a bite to eat at either Vintage or Hell's Kitchen, nearby restaurants run by Barrage's owners.

Save Money

There are also daily drink specials during the popular happy hour, which runs from 5pm to 8pm every day.

User Reviews for Barrage

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

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

4 Star Rating: Recommended

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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Editor's Review

A Chelsea look plus a chill Hell's Kitchen vibe makes this midtown hot spot shine.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

The Extras

Before hitting the bar, grab a bite to eat at either Vintage or Hell's Kitchen, nearby restaurants run by Barrage's owners.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Gay & Lesbian
  • Bars

Hours

  • Daily 5pm-4am

Payment Types

  • Cash

Recognition for Barrage

2007 Audience Winner - Gay and Lesbian Bar

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