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Lea

230 Park Ave
New York, NY 10169
Phone: (212) 922-1546
Directions:
4, 5, 6; 7; S at 42nd St-Grand Central
Hours:
Mon-Fri 3pm-2am

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Lea

Secretive, seductive - great cocktails, tapas and sushi

  • LADIES - LADIES - LADIES...
  • Tuesday is LADIES NIGHT...
  • Ladies drink free after 8pm!

Available for Private Parties -- Call for more info @ 212.922.1546

"Stumbling upon hidden treasures is a joy of New York life--places tucked away, unexpectedly trandescending the confines of the neighborhood, Lea, demurely nestled in the New York Central building's East walkway, is such a gem. Hidden in the heart of midtown, it's as distinctly hip as any downtown hot spot could hope to be."

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Editorial Review for Lea – by Alison Dorfman

In Short
An art-deco wonder sitting at the foot of Park Avenue, Lea feels far away from the bustle of nearby Grand Central Station. Tucked under the Helmsley Building, bordello-red walls and oil paintings add to the bar's secretive vibe. Folks wearing business-casual chat over pricey cocktails--whether for a romantic tryst or a chance to linger before the 6:05. A busy sushi chef at the corner of the bar turns out more than a dozen offerings.

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When to Go

Lea is open weekdays only. Mondays draw a thin crowd, but the place is hopping Tuesday through Friday. Private parties take over Saturday and Sunday.

What to Drink

The mojitos with fresh raspberry puree are a favorite.

User Reviews for Lea

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/04/2008 Posted by drink_club1

The place is hard to find, hidden away in an alley UNDER the highway. The bar is small, with friendly staff, and the new breed of customer that NEVER SITS DOWN if they're not eating. We've seen it before, starting a couple months ago. Ai thinks it's a new young people's fashion. STAY STANDING WITH A BEER IN YOUR HAND... EVEN IF ALL THE TABLES ARE EMPTY. I don't get it. Maybe it means you're tough and don't have to sit down. Maybe it's a way of avoiding a table tip and sticking to a dollar a drink. I donno. Can someone fill me in on this? By the way, the food was excellent, if a bit pricey. Tortilla pizzas, toast with lox and prosciutto. The staff was friendly and tolerant of us moving around. The crowd thinned out at 10:45. I guess that's when the train leaves to wherever. I say, let the idiots stand, take a table and enjoy yourself! --Drink Club NYC is a roving group of NYC drinkers.

Pros: great service, unique food, nice decor

Cons: hard to find, somewhat pricey

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/27/2007 Posted by jasminjoe

I went there with few of my friends "around 6 of us" the staff there were accommodating and friendly. I have to say though that the service was a bit slow but it was busy and i don't think there were enough waitresses there. The ambience is nice and it's a good social place too. Def. will be back

Pros: ambience and service

Cons: service

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Editor's Review

Cocktails and respite from the commuter rush at this hidden lounge.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Lea is open weekdays only. Mondays draw a thin crowd, but the place is hopping Tuesday through Friday. Private parties take over Saturday and Sunday.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Lounge
  • Bars
  • Wine Bar

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 3pm-2am

Payment Types

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  • American Express

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