The Urge Lounge

(212) 533-5757

33 2nd Ave (2nd Street)
New York, NY 10003 40.7248 -73.9905

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown, Bowery

Hours:

Daily 4pm-4am

Last updated 6.25.09

Category:

Nightclubs, Gay & Lesbian Bars, Bars & Pubs, Lounges

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

Restaurant Special Features:

Happy Hour

What People Are Saying About The Urge Lounge

Featured Review

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The Scene – An ingenious, two-tiered bar--high on one side, low on the other, with untold cruising sightlines--dominates this space, whose mirrors and plasma screens help open up its railroad layout. Ultrasuede banquettes, creamy pillows and a conversation-friendly DJ also make it easy to spend time here. Nightly attractions (in addition to the clientele) include Ass Wednesdays with prize money for the best butt, as well as go-go boys on weekends.

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ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Loved the decorations with the fish bowls, very creative!
  2. Game/Event nights are fun.
  3. Obviously Urge is a fun place for all!
  4. The bartenders are fun, especially Dennis.
  5. Loungey atmosphere with mellow friendly crowd.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Living in the area, I know when a good bar come around.
  2. So pengy103 - be nice to the "hags" and kindly ask them to get there huge pocket book and go to a straight bar to look at d*ck.
  3. Finally, a new East Village bar that's not full of stand-and-model types.
  4. 8/01/07 Post by AFruitFli - This is in response to 01/02/2007 Posted by pengy103 - Darling, Hags are not the best to be in a boi bar.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Loved the decorations with the fish bowls, very creative!
overall
100.0% positive
  1. nice place to start off the evening.
  2. If your part of the "past their prime" gay crowd, this would be a great place for you.
service
100.0% positive
  1. The bartenders are fun, especially Dennis.
  2. Great crowd, service, great music!
  3. Loungey atmosphere with mellow friendly crowd.
  4. Great music, friendly bartenders, comfy lounge seats.
value
100.0% positive
  1. So pengy103 - be nice to the "hags" and kindly ask them to get there huge pocket book and go to a straight bar to look at d*ck.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/19/07

Very relaxed, but then there are go go boys

by wisebrain at Citysearch

This place has a very lounge feel, then there are go go boys which are kind of out of place. The drinks are typical for NY.

3 Star Rating: Average

09/19/07

In response to the "Lemon and Lime" comment

by asturias at Citysearch

The reason the bartender doesn't know the difference between a lime and a lemon is because he is one of the many Colombians, that have come to this country and never bothered to learn English. By the way, his Spanish is not understandable either, I'm from Spain, don't you think I would know??

3 Star Rating: Average

08/12/07

no lime only lemons!!

by galaxy123 at Citysearch

great large space. interesting layout that has potential. downstairs bathroom area is filthy. No attitude detected the few times i was there. I ordered dietcoke with lime and consistently received lemon. If you dont have lime just say so. The decor is bla and the bartenders are okay. No big deal.

  • Pros: location is cool
  • Cons: dirty bathroom
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/02/07

A Great Place on the East Side

by pengy103 at Citysearch

I have never had a bad time at Urge! But, I do wish that the down stairs lounge would reopen.

The dancers are HOT (some can even move to the music) and are very friendly.

The bartenders are fun, especially Dennis. Nice mix of gay gents.

You can get a date and not have to worry about hustlers.

Wish they had a dance area. Game/Event nights are fun.

One complaint about the customers: Guys bring their Hags with them and they stay too long.

Sorry if you cant get a date girls, but don't ruin my chances. Obviously Urge is a fun place for all!

Its Great to have a fun place on the east side!

  • Pros: I never had a bad time at Urge! Event nights.
  • Cons: Lower lounge needs to reopen
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/19/06

Warm and friendly fun.

by jjaylong1 at Citysearch

A nice place to start off the evening. Loungey atmosphere with mellow friendly crowd. Clean and nicely decorated. Fun drag shows.

  • Pros: mellow and cool atmosphere.
  • Cons: kinda small

The Details on The Urge Lounge

Place Categories:

  • nice fun place
  • great crowd
  • great music
  • not full new east village bar
  • fun bartenders
  • best happy hour
  • love scene
  • loved decorations
  • great service
  • recommend highly
  • best adam
  • fun gameevent nights
  • best dennis
  • best post
  • huge pocket book
  • interesting layout
  • great large space

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