(212) 334-9676

302 Broome St (Between Forsyth Street and Eldridge Street)
New York, NY 10002 40.718809 -73.992485

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Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown, Bowery

HAPPYENDINGLOUNGE.COM

Hours:

Tue 10pm-4am

Wed-Sat 7pm-4am

Last updated 12.08.10

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The Scene – This former massage parlor makes a swish stop in this swiftly gentrifying neighborhood. Lounge in banquettes on the ground floor, or descend to the DJ-ready basement, where the original steam rooms have been renovated as tiled booths. The name is a reference to the coy way in which the space's previous occupants used to offer clients a finale to their massage. – – The Draw – The vibe is hip and fresh and attracts many of the fashion-forward young things who patronize the avant-garde boutiques nearby. One thing this otherwise excellent venue hasn't yet got…

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Owners Peter Kane and Oliver Pihlar also masterminded Double Happiness.
ambiance
85.0% positive
  1. No cover charge, mellow security guys and fun bartenders make this hidden spot a gem.
  2. The drinks weren't that good though for the price, but the scene is alot of fun.
  3. And every friend of mine that's been here has loved the music, the ambience (especially the sauna booths downstairs) and the drinks.
  4. It is luxurious, private, comfortable and has convenient access to the bar.
  5. One of my friends had her birthday party at Happy Ending last weekend, and it was so much fun.
  6. the atmosphere is great, but the place gets really crowded.
  7. Music was fun and the DJ, skillful.
  8. Good drinks and nice atmosphere, prices were average.
  9. This is a lame bar with junky atmosphere and a million girls clattering around in high heels.
  10. What a dissapointment:Happy ending is the size of shoe box & for cheap shoes on top of that - how hard is interior bar decoration?
  11. However, the great decor and groovin' beats downstairs (which I favor over the upstairs) more than make up for it.
  12. The drinks were very tasty and all my friends who came had fun.
  13. What I really wanted was everyone to be able to relax and enjoy themselves and have a good time in a cozy place with a nice ambiance.
  14. It's a good place to go if you enjoy the layed back atmosphere.
  15. The drinks were expensive but the atmosphere was so lively, I didn't care.
  16. If you're looking for a fun nightspot with a very mixed crowd, no cover, affordable drinks, dancing, and room to lounge, Happy Ending is wor.
  17. Super fun night.
  18. Modern, cool decor, good music and the fact that this place used to gurantee happy endings draws a cool crowd to kick it with.
  19. really like the dark and sultry atmosphere and would definitely come back to try it on a weekend night.
  20. Excellent atmosphere!
drinks
84.20999526977539% positive
  1. The music and drinks are good
  2. What a dissapointment:Happy ending is the size of shoe box & for cheap shoes on top of that - how hard is interior bar decoration?
  3. The drinks are pretty strong and their cocktails are fabulous, especially the grapefruit and champagne cocktail.
  4. Stealthily hidden on a back street seldom tread by weekend revelers, Happy Ending, like her sister bar, seems to avoid the hassles of exclusionary door policies while drawing a diverse clientele from word of mouth referrals.
  5. The crowd was really interesting and there were free TY KU sake drinks, I opted to have mine straight up and chilled though.
  6. The manager at Double Happiness recommended their sister bar, Happy Ending, to me when he told me that the former would be closing its doors and wouldn?
  7. The bartenders were very fast, drinks were delish, and the music was amazing.
  8. discovered my new favorite drink on their menu, the Mr. Ginger, and drank them all night.
  9. The bartenders were very nice and we were never left waiting long for new drinks.
  10. The drinks weren't that good though for the price, but the scene is alot of fun.
  11. The music was good, the drinks were great but best of all was the overall accommodations by Frankie and the doormen.
  12. particularly liked the burnt orange and rose-hued lighting, complementing the colorful and mixed crowd that the bar draws.
  13. The music was fantastic, the drinks were delish, and the staff was fast!
  14. It is luxurious, private, comfortable and has convenient access to the bar.
  15. Let's face it - if I'm in the Lower East Side seeking a good time, I expect a hip crowd, great music, and great cocktails.
  16. NO problems at the door, zero cover, STIFF drinks and a friendly staff made for a great nite!
  17. At Happy Ending, you tend to get only two out of three, since their cocktails are overpriced and weak for what they really are.
  18. The music was great, the drinks were great, and the staff was very helpful.
  19. Besides our group, the place always has a good crowd with good looking girls and I've never seen a fight there (then again, it's a bar fights happen)
  20. The place can get crowded but their signature drinks and unique dj mixes (props to anyone who can play common and dolly parton in the same set) make this spot worthy of a return visit.
  21. This is a lame bar with junky atmosphere and a million girls clattering around in high heels.
  22. The drinks are very spendy here and the hostess, bartender were all very snooty and seemed very rushed even on an off night.
  23. There's one drink that was very good though.
  24. it was so crowed we couldn't even dance and it took us 30mins just to get to the bar, just to find out they are chargeing us full price for watered down drinks.
  25. Overall, a good place for drinks and people-watching, but not so great for dancing.
  26. And every friend of mine that's been here has loved the music, the ambience (especially the sauna booths downstairs) and the drinks.
  27. The drinks are moderately priced and the bartenders are all very friendly as well.
  28. They have a cool staff as well, which I think went a long way toward making our group feel like we were in the right place (the drink tickets helped too!)
  29. the music is great, drinks aren't that expensive (for Nyc) and the shower stall rooms are uncomfortable but worth seeing
  30. Had a joint birthday party here with my boyfriend and despite our large group, we got a great private spot with easy access to the bar.
  31. Beautiful, great drinks and food, fantastic staff.
  32. The drinks are good and even when full never took too long to get drinks.
  33. The owner Oilver was wonderful in helping me plan the very affordable open bar.
  34. Good drinks and nice atmosphere, prices were average.
  35. Reserved the larger party room in the downstairs and all of my friends had a blast, great music fantastic drinks and an interesting crowd.
  36. The drinks were expensive but the atmosphere was so lively, I didn't care.
  37. If you're looking for a fun nightspot with a very mixed crowd, no cover, affordable drinks, dancing, and room to lounge, Happy Ending is wor.
  38. The drinks were very tasty and all my friends who came had fun.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Beautiful, great drinks and food, fantastic staff.
  2. The drinks were very tasty and all my friends who came had fun.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The DJs are great, the crowd is diverse, and the showers, when not reserved, are a great place to chill with friends.
  2. The design, taken with quality service and great music (both of which we noted), make this club standout among the many choices for gathering spots in the Lower East Side.
  3. Stealthily hidden on a back street seldom tread by weekend revelers, Happy Ending, like her sister bar, seems to avoid the hassles of exclusionary door policies while drawing a diverse clientele from word of mouth referrals.
  4. discovered my new favorite drink on their menu, the Mr. Ginger, and drank them all night.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. great place for bday parties
  2. Modern, cool decor, good music and the fact that this place used to gurantee happy endings draws a cool crowd to kick it with.
  3. the atmosphere is great, but the place gets really crowded.
  4. It's a good place to go if you enjoy the layed back atmosphere.
  5. Overall, Happy Ending is a nice place to stop by but not a place to settle for by any means.
  6. What I really wanted was everyone to be able to relax and enjoy themselves and have a good time in a cozy place with a nice ambiance.
  7. The DJs are great, the crowd is diverse, and the showers, when not reserved, are a great place to chill with friends.
  8. Overall, a good place for drinks and people-watching, but not so great for dancing.
  9. Really attentive and friendly staff, great party place
return potential
75.0% positive
  1. special thanks to one staff member who immediately removed a nasty party crasher who was hoovering a little to close to my parties coat pile :) Would definitely go back and recommend.
  2. The place can get crowded but their signature drinks and unique dj mixes (props to anyone who can play common and dolly parton in the same set) make this spot worthy of a return visit.
  3. really like the dark and sultry atmosphere and would definitely come back to try it on a weekend night.
  4. will definitely be back and will recommend the place to everybody.
service
85.1099967956543% positive
  1. Of the half-a-dozen bars I called to inquire about reservationsplaces my friends and I frequent for various weekly parties--Happy Ending was the only venue that answered their phone and had a competent manager available to answer my questions.
  2. Scouting a place to throw my party on Citysearch, I was impressed that Happy Ending returned my call quickly and let me reserve two tables on a weekend night without any sort of bottle service requirement.
  3. The manager at Double Happiness recommended their sister bar, Happy Ending, to me when he told me that the former would be closing its doors and wouldn?
  4. No cover charge, mellow security guys and fun bartenders make this hidden spot a gem.
  5. The bartenders were very fast, drinks were delish, and the music was amazing.
  6. Frankie, the manager that night, was just great.
  7. The music was fantastic, the drinks were delish, and the staff was fast!
  8. they do not require bottle service which is a big plus.
  9. With my spirits somewhat diminished by the loss of the spot that was special to me and my friends, I made the call to Happy Ending, but was pleased to promptly speak with a manager who booked the reservation with no trouble.
  10. Happy ending has great music, and there is a great mix of people, white, black, asian, hipsters.
  11. The doorman and staff were really great.
  12. Aside from one rude male bartender, I have absolutely no complaints.
  13. Drinks are great and service friendly.
  14. rude bartender
  15. NO problems at the door, zero cover, STIFF drinks and a friendly staff made for a great nite!
  16. Robert and Frank were very nice and there bouncers and staff are not your typical New York City jerks you find at other clubs.
  17. The design, taken with quality service and great music (both of which we noted), make this club standout among the many choices for gathering spots in the Lower East Side.
  18. The music was good and the dj was friendly.
  19. Really attentive and friendly staff, great party place
  20. had my birthday party at Happy Ending recently and the staff was incredibly friendly, showed me to my table and let my party know where they could find me.
  21. The managers and staff were so wonderful and accommodating it made my birthday so special.
  22. Aside from the music, service was good.
  23. The manager was accommodating an d helpful.
  24. His attitude and language was rude and offensive.
  25. The bartenders were very nice and we were never left waiting long for new drinks.
  26. They have a cool staff as well, which I think went a long way toward making our group feel like we were in the right place (the drink tickets helped too!)
  27. The music was great and people were chilling or dancing.
  28. Overall, a good place for drinks and people-watching, but not so great for dancing.
  29. Beautiful, great drinks and food, fantastic staff.
  30. There were about 40+ people and the space was perfect for that size (reserve the sauna room.
  31. Everyone had a great time and all the staff were cool and accommodating.
  32. The music was great, the drinks were great, and the staff was very helpful.
  33. Some people had a hard time finding it, but other than that, this place was perfect!
  34. The door staff was so cool and our waitress was really cute and nice.
  35. go here on the regular and security is always friendly.
  36. The drinks are moderately priced and the bartenders are all very friendly as well.
  37. Not only were reservations free with no cover or bottle service but they gave my group the huge couch area downstairs and the adjoining shower room.
  38. no rude service.
  39. The drinks are very spendy here and the hostess, bartender were all very snooty and seemed very rushed even on an off night.
  40. the bouncers and Managers are super friendly and my waitress was THE BEST!
  41. The waitress was very friendly as well.
  42. The staff is friendly and the downstairs area is perfect for private parties.
  43. special thanks to one staff member who immediately removed a nasty party crasher who was hoovering a little to close to my parties coat pile :) Would definitely go back and recommend.
  44. Great music from the DJ kept us moving and the funny bartender kept the champagne flowing.
  45. I've been going there since they opened and will continue to drag my friends into the belly of the LES because people never fail to have a blast there.
  46. wouldn't have been altogether bad except that the bartendar was absolutely rude and obnoxious.
  47. There were some interesting people as well.
value
60.0% positive
  1. The drinks weren't that good though for the price, but the scene is alot of fun.
  2. The owner Oilver was wonderful in helping me plan the very affordable open bar.
  3. What a dissapointment:Happy ending is the size of shoe box & for cheap shoes on top of that - how hard is interior bar decoration?
  4. At Happy Ending, you tend to get only two out of three, since their cocktails are overpriced and weak for what they really are.
  5. The drinks were expensive but the atmosphere was so lively, I didn't care.
  6. the music is great, drinks aren't that expensive (for Nyc) and the shower stall rooms are uncomfortable but worth seeing
  7. Not only were reservations free with no cover or bottle service but they gave my group the huge couch area downstairs and the adjoining shower room.
  8. If you're looking for a fun nightspot with a very mixed crowd, no cover, affordable drinks, dancing, and room to lounge, Happy Ending is wor.
  9. it was so crowed we couldn't even dance and it took us 30mins just to get to the bar, just to find out they are chargeing us full price for watered down drinks.
  10. Good drinks and nice atmosphere, prices were average.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. The bartenders were very nice and we were never left waiting long for new drinks.
  2. They have a cool staff as well, which I think went a long way toward making our group feel like we were in the right place (the drink tickets helped too!)
  3. The drinks are good and even when full never took too long to get drinks.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/23/11

Such a fun spot - would definitely go back!

by SamYurman

I just celebrated my belated birthday at Happy Ending and I'm so happy that I did! I was looking for a spot that would appeal to the diverse group of friends that I was going with and Happy Ending was just the place. Although we didn't do table service w/ bottles (because reservations started too early for me 10-10:30) we utilized the bar to the fullest. The drinks were good, the bartenders were efficient and the prices were not ridiculous at all. Not only that, it's FREE to get in!!! And FREE for guys and girls - I loved this.

As soon as I walked in I started dancing b/c the DJ was spinning great hip hop hits and I don't think I stopped dancing until the club actually closed. Towards the end of the night the DJ played some old school hits like "sexual healing" and it was the perfect mix to end the night.

I could not be more pleased with this venue - it was so fun. I was worried that it would truly be a sweatbox inside as per other reviews but although it was packed in there, I think my hair stayed straight and I don't even think I was sweating.

I can't wait to go back b/c I definitely will!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/27/10

Good times

by yohoss

Love this place. I typically don't get here until 2 or 3 but it is a great place to wrap up the night. The DJs there spin some really good music and most people are up dancing.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/27/10

Massages are extra

by Evanismo , Citysearch Contributor

Happy most of the night, too. Although I had a great time, I found the space to be a little too confining, as tables take up a lot of room running along the length of the floor both upstairs and downstairs, but there was just enough space to get your dance on. The former steam rooms, while thankfully not as moist anymore, provide a great spot for groups. I particularly liked the burnt orange and rose-hued lighting, complementing the colorful and mixed crowd that the bar draws.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/20/10

The Tip - Dance Party at Happy Ending on Thursdays!

by AustinSteve

Ha its funny because I went for my friends birthday party too and was pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. I've lived around the corner for 5 months now . they had hilarious like soul plane movies playing on the projector and some of the best dance music I have heard since ive been in NYC! I went back the next week with some friends and the amount of people there doubled, i think i stumbled upon something thatd really gaining some rep, i feel honored to have found it!

  • Pros: Thursday Nights in the basement
  • Cons: drink specials too early
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/20/10

Best Birthday Spot

by PoutyPrincess

I had my birthday at Happy Ending last October. The managers and staff were so wonderful and accommodating it made my birthday so special. Reserved the larger party room in the downstairs and all of my friends had a blast, great music fantastic drinks and an interesting crowd. A special thanks to one staff member who immediately removed a nasty party crasher who was hoovering a little to close to my parties coat pile :) Would definitely go back and recommend.

  • Pros: Great Music Staff and Drinks
  • Cons: a little out of the way, but that isn't really a con

The Details on Happy Ending

Place Categories:

  • really nice bouncers
  • rude service
  • rude velvet rope attitude
  • very nice bartenders
  • great hidden spot
  • rude male bartender
  • really sick crunk
  • great decor
  • rude language
  • never fail people
  • very friendly waitress
  • recommended highly
  • happy ending
  • great dance music
  • great music fantastic drinks
  • great party place
  • friendly door staff
  • great crowd
  • polite security
  • nice large space
  • overpriced cocktails
  • just great manager
  • unique dj
  • not that good drinks
  • nice layed back atmosphere

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