| ambiance |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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so accomodating- She checked in with us a few times throughout the night to see if all of our needs were being met, if we liked our waitress, if we were having fun etc..I have never seen such hospitality in NYC. ”
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glenda and her staff are all really nice, fun people. ”
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the place is a lot more fun then it used to be, the music is ALOT better they must have gotten a new dj and the service is awesome. ”
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Its got a great interrior decor and its got a large backroom. ”
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The ALIBI is a cool, classy and romantic bar, an Island of class in a Village of beer bars. ”
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Pretty good staff, trendy crowd, all types of people and also cozy. ”
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They spent the whole night congregating by the bar, grunting and killing what was left of the otherwise stale and cramped atmosphere. ”
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If you are looking to have a party or just a night out, this is the perfect spot - a definate fun time. ”
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The mood & ambiance of Alibi gives off very good vibes (let the good times roll), which is important when you want all of your friends (nerdy, wild, conservative, party animals) to have a good time. ”
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Great atmosphere. ”
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She told me that it was a cool place in the village to relax and have fun and she didn't lie. ”
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The music was good, the drinks were reasonably priced, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and hip. ”
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When inside the staff where friendly and polite which is very important, the music was fun, very mixed so there was lots of dancing and best of all there restrooms where very very clean which I think you would agree is important. ”
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Good place, good decor, and good service. ”
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And the crowd wasn't fun at all. ”
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have to be honest I thought the place was really cool and alot of fun. ”
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The most friendliest (and cute) bartenders, the owner Glenda is so cool and makes you feel at home, great music, the DJ's know how to get the party started, loved it that the music was very mixed and so are the poeple, you can also relax at the beauitful ”
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If your looking for a nice location great drinks and Girls, Girls and more Girls alibi is the spot. ”
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the music is awesome, the drinks are good and not too pricey, and the crowd is always fun! ”
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Overall, Alibi is the perfect place to go if you want a relaxed atmosphere where you can have fun and feel like you don't have to fit in with the "crowd ”
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it's just the perfect place to grab some drinks, catch up with friends, and relax on the weekdays (the monday open mic is really fun) -- or for when you're hitting the town on the weekends (the dj's play such great music). ”
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The waitresses are fun and never neglect you, and the bartender is hot and makes great drinks. ”
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would definitely not recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun night out. ”
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It was really important to us to have this party at a low-key, fun, inexpensive, unpretentious, enough room to dance and of course great music. ”
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All of my guests (we had between 50-60 people) had a fabulous time and I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to have a worry-free and fun party :) ”
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All my friends could talk about was how amazing she was and how they felt like she really took the time to make sure that each individual was comfortable and that everything was to their liking. ”
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the atmosphere is perfect -- cool, but comfortable. ”
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Not only is the staff and management terrible, but the vibe and atmosphere were sub-par. ”
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The club has a bad ambience and staff was impolite to our group. ”
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Music here is always an awesome combo of hip hop and pop, and the crowd is a fun mix of early-mid 20s. ”
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had about 60 friends in an intimate atmosphere with great music, drinks, and dancing. ”
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Basement bar, expensive drinks that are disgusting, horrible decor (don't get misled by the pictures on the website), TINY space with barely any room to breathe, bad dj - music was outdated, and way too overcrowded. ”
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It's a small place but the ambiance, decor were warm & inviting & DJ had us dancing all night. ”
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Mature crowd in a very friendly atmosphere. ”
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She had so much fun and she really got a blast out of the birthday cake we got her, which we teamed-up with a huge 48-oz margarita drink. ”
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The music was good and the decor was quite comfortable and stylish. ”
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| dessert |
80.0% positive |
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She got the full spread, which was tons of really good appetizers, some really HUGE cocktail we all shared, and these really cute mini cupcakes and of course a big birthday cake for my friend, including festive sparklers. ”
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She had so much fun and she really got a blast out of the birthday cake we got her, which we teamed-up with a huge 48-oz margarita drink. ”
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| drinks |
81.99999809265137% positive |
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Because we were such a big party, we got a private area in the back where we could sit and drink or dance the night away! ”
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the drinks werent pricey at all especially compared to the 20$ drinks ive had to buy at other places previously. ”
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The drinks and music are fantastic. ”
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After Alibi we went to the Dark Room for cheaper drinks, great dancing and a good vibe. ”
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The place was great - music was amazing and the bartender, Cathal, was so nice and was mixing some fabulous drinks. ”
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The music was AMAZING and the drinks were so cheap compared to most places in the city. ”
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The staff is friendly and they mix some great drinks! ”
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The drinks there are very reasonable and they aren't stingy with the liquor. ”
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The place had a diverse crowd, good food, and kick-ass drinks. ”
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Go here to have great drinks and listen to good music. ”
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The music was awesome & the drinks were very affordable. ”
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the bartender made really good drinks and they weren't crazy expensive. ”
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The ALIBI is a cool, classy and romantic bar, an Island of class in a Village of beer bars. ”
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Alibi is more of an elegant lounge than a grungy dive-bar. ”
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And what's another plus is that the drinks are strong and NOT overpriced! ”
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The drinks are good and The DJ kept my party dancing from open till close playing a little something for everyone. ”
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The owner at Alibi (Glenda) was so helpful with helping me plan her big surprise and I got a lot more food and great bar specials than I imagined I would. ”
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The drinks are amazing and very reasonable with happy hour until 10, even the cover is cheap for the area--$5 after 11:30pm. ”
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drinks are expensive and watered down. ”
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did do a search for some places but since I had alot of people (bout 30-40 of my friends) coming, I wanted it to be easy to get into a club/lounge WITHOUT the hassle of lines, picky bouncers, ridiculous cover, high drink prices etc., and Alibi was it! ”
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We came across one rude bouncer by the bar and told us to stop taking pictures or he'd kick us out but i told the owner about it and she said she'll take care of that right away. ”
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had about 60 friends in an intimate atmosphere with great music, drinks, and dancing. ”
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The waitresses are fun and never neglect you, and the bartender is hot and makes great drinks. ”
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.....If you only want to spend $6 or $7 on a drink listen to great music, pay NO Cover on the guestlist and be treated well then give Alibi a shot. ”
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The waitress Linda knew how to take care of a big party and I was quite surprised how she got our drinks quick! ”
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She collaborated with me on the menu (provided by her pub Slane down the street), she worked with me to get really great wine, and also to help our DJs get set up. ”
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And the drinks are completely overpriced for such a divey bar. ”
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My favorite village bar! ”
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They spent the whole night congregating by the bar, grunting and killing what was left of the otherwise stale and cramped atmosphere. ”
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it's just the perfect place to grab some drinks, catch up with friends, and relax on the weekdays (the monday open mic is really fun) -- or for when you're hitting the town on the weekends (the dj's play such great music). ”
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The music was good, the drinks were reasonably priced, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and hip. ”
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none of my guests had problems getting in, the drinks were on point, the music was perfect and there was an awesome crowd as well. ”
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But a few nights ago I did, and I'm glad I did, it was really cool, a very nice and sleek place with REALLY GOOD margaritas, and hey, call me a margarita snob, but even being a snob about what warrants my approval as to what's a good drink, I must say. ”
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The drinks were good, the service was good, the onlt thing that was wierd was that a server was going around selling jello shots, and they were $3 each! ”
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incredible service, incredible drinks, incredible time! ”
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The owner is extremely accomodating, and the bar staff friendly. ”
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If your looking for a nice location great drinks and Girls, Girls and more Girls alibi is the spot. ”
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When all was said and done, it was also really affordable for three hours of open bar, plus good wine, and tons of food. ”
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The drinks were awful ( watered down). ”
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My $11 cosmo at the bar was delicious and the female bartender was friendly. ”
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would def recommend this place for a birthday party especially if you are looking to do an open bar with great music all night. ”
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Basement bar, expensive drinks that are disgusting, horrible decor (don't get misled by the pictures on the website), TINY space with barely any room to breathe, bad dj - music was outdated, and way too overcrowded. ”
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She had so much fun and she really got a blast out of the birthday cake we got her, which we teamed-up with a huge 48-oz margarita drink. ”
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On a side note about the music, if you happen to go out a lot you will love the music no matter what, it only takes a drink in your hand and appreciation for all kinds of places, and this is a spot to to appreciate. ”
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great bar/lounge that is hidden on MacDougal and caters to a more sophisticated but laid back crowd. ”
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was worried when the number of guests went from 20 to 40 overnight, but it was no problem, Glenda hooked us up with a spot in the front and everything was smooth sailing--no problems at the door, good music (mix of hip hop and all other things you can m ”
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the music is awesome, the drinks are good and not too pricey, and the crowd is always fun! ”
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Comfortable seats line the walls, towards the rear of the club is the long, lighted bar giving some distinctive light to this dimly lit environment. ”
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The most friendliest (and cute) bartenders, the owner Glenda is so cool and makes you feel at home, great music, the DJ's know how to get the party started, loved it that the music was very mixed and so are the poeple, you can also relax at the beauitful ”
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The drinks are always good. ”
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| food quality |
100.0% positive |
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The birthday cupcakes were yummy too - we loved them. ”
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The owner at Alibi (Glenda) was so helpful with helping me plan her big surprise and I got a lot more food and great bar specials than I imagined I would. ”
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My $11 cosmo at the bar was delicious and the female bartender was friendly. ”
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The place had a diverse crowd, good food, and kick-ass drinks. ”
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When all was said and done, it was also really affordable for three hours of open bar, plus good wine, and tons of food. ”
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was worried when the number of guests went from 20 to 40 overnight, but it was no problem, Glenda hooked us up with a spot in the front and everything was smooth sailing--no problems at the door, good music (mix of hip hop and all other things you can m ”
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They have a nice variety of food to order, I love their Calamari and Sliders, bigger than the normal Sliders! ”
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The food was excellent and plentiful! ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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the DJ is awesome, and the crowd is extremely diverse. ”
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They have a nice variety of food to order, I love their Calamari and Sliders, bigger than the normal Sliders! ”
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great music to dance to- lots of variety (hip hop, dance, reggae) ”
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The place had a diverse crowd, good food, and kick-ass drinks. ”
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She collaborated with me on the menu (provided by her pub Slane down the street), she worked with me to get really great wine, and also to help our DJs get set up. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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All in all I think Alibi is a great place to party and there's no way you should let one lame guy's bruised ego sway you against it if you ask me. ”
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But a few nights ago I did, and I'm glad I did, it was really cool, a very nice and sleek place with REALLY GOOD margaritas, and hey, call me a margarita snob, but even being a snob about what warrants my approval as to what's a good drink, I must say. ”
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great place for a party ”
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great place for private parties! ”
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She picked a very good place for her 30th and I might even have my 35th there as well? ”
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Thanks Alibi, you have a very nice place and a very nice bartender. ”
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The DJ Richie is probably the best in NYC, the whole place was goin crazy. ”
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Very good place for a private birthday party. ”
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This is a great place to throw a party. ”
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great place! ”
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The music was great (we are fans of hipo hop clubs) and this place was perfect. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Decent spot, but probably won't go back ”
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Had a decent time, but not good enough to want to go back. ”
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The service was awesome, the bartender was so friendly and smiley and didnt mind making any of the crazy shots we asked for :) The DJ was playing all our favorite tunes, it got alot busier later on so we headed on to our next spot but we will definitely b ”
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Alibi was REALLY COOL and when we come back to NYC we WILL make sure to go back. ”
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| service |
82.32000350952148% positive |
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recommended party goers if you in the Village pass up this club cause you in for a rude awakening. ”
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Mature crowd in a very friendly atmosphere. ”
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Alibi Lounge was the perfect remedy to overly pretentious, incredibly unhelpful staff at clubs where I honestly wouldn't have wanted to be anyway. ”
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The staff were great and very accomadating. ”
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Glenda is always a great hostess along with her fantastic barstaff to make sure every night runs smooth and everyone has the best time they can possible have. ”
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We met with the owner at the door and even though we had no reservations she accomadated us and set us up with a fantastic waitress named Lynn. ”
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The most friendliest (and cute) bartenders, the owner Glenda is so cool and makes you feel at home, great music, the DJ's know how to get the party started, loved it that the music was very mixed and so are the poeple, you can also relax at the beauitful ”
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Everyone (the waitresses, bouncers, coat check girl) was extremely rude. ”
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the staff is friendly and soooo accomodating. ”
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the bartender made really good drinks and they weren't crazy expensive. ”
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The drinks were good, the service was good, the onlt thing that was wierd was that a server was going around selling jello shots, and they were $3 each! ”
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This is a great spot to host a party as there is no snooty doormen or rude staff to deal with. ”
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did do a search for some places but since I had alot of people (bout 30-40 of my friends) coming, I wanted it to be easy to get into a club/lounge WITHOUT the hassle of lines, picky bouncers, ridiculous cover, high drink prices etc., and Alibi was it! ”
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Not only is the staff and management terrible, but the vibe and atmosphere were sub-par. ”
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There's a hint of classiness, chic-ness, craziness all combined equalling comfortability making it easy to meet people (my friends & i got lots of numbers) :) And the service was excellent. ”
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annoying staff ”
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The DJ played good music throughout the night, and our waitresses were really nice. ”
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I'd suggest to get rid of the back room and push back the bathrooms (add another ladies room) all the way to the back I noticed the people in the back room feel uncomfortable being so close to the lines to the bathroom , anyways they look as if they were ”
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The bad weather could've played a part in that BUT the DJ was soooo HORRIBLE that people DID come out but they didn't stay too long before the bad mix of music ran them to other bars. ”
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spoke with the doormen who were completely rude. ”
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We came across one rude bouncer by the bar and told us to stop taking pictures or he'd kick us out but i told the owner about it and she said she'll take care of that right away. ”
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My waitress was pretty attentive, contrary to earlier reviews and the music was awesome. ”
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From its friendly employees who greet you with respect at the door to its fabulous waitresses, Alibi rocks! ”
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The staff is really friendly and the music is a decent mix. ”
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glenda and her staff are all really nice, fun people. ”
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All of my guests (we had between 50-60 people) had a fabulous time and I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to have a worry-free and fun party :) ”
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so accomodating- She checked in with us a few times throughout the night to see if all of our needs were being met, if we liked our waitress, if we were having fun etc..I have never seen such hospitality in NYC. ”
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Her wait staff and doormen were also kind, and the space was the perfect size for dancing without me being too cluttered. ”
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The place was great - music was amazing and the bartender, Cathal, was so nice and was mixing some fabulous drinks. ”
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really enjoyed this place - The staff was very friendly and helpful - it was a breeze for my friend to email the owner and reserve seating for my party (about 11 people.) ”
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incredible service, incredible drinks, incredible time! ”
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The DJ and the bartenders were also amazing. ”
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Good space, great service and management. ”
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Thank you Glenda, your staff is amazing and so are you! ”
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The owner is extremely accomodating, and the bar staff friendly. ”
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The entire staff was friendly and attentive and the seating area I'd reserved, without even needing to pay for bottle service, was generous. ”
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First off, I was planning the party from 3000 miles away, and Glenda, the proprietor, was very attentive and descriptive with all of her emails. ”
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can see why people are happy to book there events with her. ”
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The waitresses are fun and never neglect you, and the bartender is hot and makes great drinks. ”
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The DJ was great and there bartender Cathal was excellent. ”
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the place is a lot more fun then it used to be, the music is ALOT better they must have gotten a new dj and the service is awesome. ”
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Great Place, Great staff! ”
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The bartenders and shot girls (Cahill, Linda and Allah) were very attentive and attractive. ”
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Glenda and staff, especially Linda, provided outstanding service during my birthday party on ”
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The service was outstanding. ”
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And the bartender was also really nice. ”
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The waitress Linda knew how to take care of a big party and I was quite surprised how she got our drinks quick! ”
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The service was awesome, the bartender was so friendly and smiley and didnt mind making any of the crazy shots we asked for :) The DJ was playing all our favorite tunes, it got alot busier later on so we headed on to our next spot but we will definitely b ”
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My $11 cosmo at the bar was delicious and the female bartender was friendly. ”
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When inside the staff where friendly and polite which is very important, the music was fun, very mixed so there was lots of dancing and best of all there restrooms where very very clean which I think you would agree is important. ”
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Amazing service. ”
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We went to Alibi on Sat Jan 28th cuz we heard about a party that was hosted by a couple of famous people. ”
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The waitress was outstanding! ”
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Good place, good decor, and good service. ”
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the service was good, and (who doesn't like rubbing up against hot people?) ”
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Pretty good staff, trendy crowd, all types of people and also cozy. ”
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The music was great, the staff was wondeful, energetic, and extremely attentive and the owner went out of her way to make sure that my party (of about 25) had everything we needed. ”
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The bartenders were also great. ”
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The club has a bad ambience and staff was impolite to our group. ”
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The staff is friendly and they mix some great drinks! ”
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The staff was attentive and helpful. ”
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The service is great. ”
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Some people complain about the door policy but personally that's what keeps the place from becoming another lame college spot. ”
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They set up my party with our own section where we could sit and dance, dj played great music all night, the waitress and bartenders were excellent and Glenda (owner) was very accommodating and pleasant. ”
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as it got busier, it got harder to order through the waitress, but the bartender was great. ”
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Thanks Alibi, you have a very nice place and a very nice bartender. ”
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| value |
63.63999843597412% positive |
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Basement bar, expensive drinks that are disgusting, horrible decor (don't get misled by the pictures on the website), TINY space with barely any room to breathe, bad dj - music was outdated, and way too overcrowded. ”
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The drinks are amazing and very reasonable with happy hour until 10, even the cover is cheap for the area--$5 after 11:30pm. ”
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also spent New Year Eve here and I had the time of my life, for a very good price. ”
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It was really important to us to have this party at a low-key, fun, inexpensive, unpretentious, enough room to dance and of course great music. ”
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The music was awesome & the drinks were very affordable. ”
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And the drinks are completely overpriced for such a divey bar. ”
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the music is awesome, the drinks are good and not too pricey, and the crowd is always fun! ”
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The entire staff was friendly and attentive and the seating area I'd reserved, without even needing to pay for bottle service, was generous. ”
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And what's another plus is that the drinks are strong and NOT overpriced! ”
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And the prices were more than reasonable. ”
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She had so much fun and she really got a blast out of the birthday cake we got her, which we teamed-up with a huge 48-oz margarita drink. ”
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the drinks werent pricey at all especially compared to the 20$ drinks ive had to buy at other places previously. ”
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drinks are expensive and watered down. ”
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Each and everyone of my guests has a good time, which is nearly impossible with a huge group, and in turn, I had an amazing time as well. ”
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Yes this isn't one of the largest places around but I rather be in a small lounge than a large one that is overpriced with terrible music. ”
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The music was AMAZING and the drinks were so cheap compared to most places in the city. ”
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When all was said and done, it was also really affordable for three hours of open bar, plus good wine, and tons of food. ”
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the bartender made really good drinks and they weren't crazy expensive. ”
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Alibi made my office holiday party a huge success! ”
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did do a search for some places but since I had alot of people (bout 30-40 of my friends) coming, I wanted it to be easy to get into a club/lounge WITHOUT the hassle of lines, picky bouncers, ridiculous cover, high drink prices etc., and Alibi was it! ”
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and I'm not a huge fan of the LES. ”
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I'm a huge Michael Jackson fan and tonight the Dj did a tribute to him - it was so good I cried - seriously it was that good MJ is smiling down wherever he is because the DJ really captured his essence everone was going crazy. ”
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| wait time |
75.0% positive |
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Around 30 mins after everyone got there, a big 6' 3" bouncer weighing over 250 lbs pushed past our group - stepping on my friend's foot in the process (my friend is a skinny 5' 9", 130 lb dude). ”
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The bad weather could've played a part in that BUT the DJ was soooo HORRIBLE that people DID come out but they didn't stay too long before the bad mix of music ran them to other bars. ”
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Comfortable seats line the walls, towards the rear of the club is the long, lighted bar giving some distinctive light to this dimly lit environment. ”
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The waitress Linda knew how to take care of a big party and I was quite surprised how she got our drinks quick! ”
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