Avalon

CLOSED. Now called the Limelight Marletplace

by SamanthaMaine

Please update your listing. My fiends and I went there and it was a flea market.

Go to Avalon and live in the Limelight!

by AntonEgo

The idea of partying in a church freaked me out but the atmosphere was very exciting and the club had a great vibe! I would recommend it to anyone looking to try something new and open their minds to different types of music!

• Pros: Old Church
• Cons: You might go to Hell

Terrific Club Scene

by Maddiesmom

Do Not try to compare it to what Limelight used to be- because it is a totally different club run by a separate management group.

Although it isn't what "we" are all used to - it is one of the best club scenes in NYC!! The atmosphere is trendy and "clubbish" with dark lights- high ceilings- and deep bass.. the surround sound system in the main room is one of the best i've heard since Sound Factory or The Tunnel... There is a range of music from techno-mixed with jungle to Hip-Hop and R&B in a smaller room.

Yes it is pricey- but it is in NYC and thats what you should expect when you walk into a club that is as well known as Avalon. The drinks are not as expensive as Crobar so that is a plus and if you go during happy-hour they are half price.

The trick to gettin in before mid-night and paying 1/2 price is your attitude. If you give the bouncers a mean look they will charge you full price- walk in with a smile and you'll get what you want.

The dress-code is the best part- come as you please.. i believe you can wear hats as other clubs make you take them off and heels/sneakers/sandals are welcome

Try to get there early because the lines run around the block sometimes especially in the winter time and do not bring large bags or heavy coats- come in a cab and just deal with the weather-- they have a pricey MANDATORY coat-check

All in all this is one of the hottest places to go if you are in the mood for a good night with your friends and love to dance!!! have fun :)

• Pros: Terrific Music
• Cons: Pricey

Don't EVER Go To Avalon: They will ruin your night (and take your money)

by themoagain

I went to Avalon this Friday for my friends 21st birthday. People had warned us about this place, but Sean Kingston was performing that night and we had VIP access, so we figured how bad it could it be. We figured very, very wrong. We arrived a little after 11:00 with a group of 6 people. The pushy bouncers and RUDE, INCONSIDERATE staff forced the Birthday girl down the hallway so that we couldn't wait for the rest of the group. Again, being forced to move along they told her she and everyone else had to pay $30 (knowing it was her birthday and that we had VIP admission), Whether this was blatant stupidity or a set-up, we don't know, but they gave the admission tickets to the LAST person in the group, who we were told we were not allowed to wait for. Even with the tickets being presented no more than 2 minutes later, we were given an attitude and told that there were no refunds no matter what. This place packs a crowd of scumbags and doesn't deserve a dime of your money. Even once inside, a 3oz. cup with vodka and cranberry will cost you $11, and the sketchy atmosphere is enough to drive anyone away. If this is how they treat their VIP guests i can't imagine what it must be like to be a regular customer at avalon.

• Cons: Rude staff, small, expensive drinks, pretty much everything

Not recommended

by bobnewyorker

It was my Birthday and I put us on the guestlist which is a 'free till midnight' entry. We landed there at 9.45 pm thinking tht we will start the party early. But, the bouncer wont let us in till 11. We waited till 11.50 pm (2 hours in the line) to get in inspite of being first in line. Even though we entered before 12, they made us pay $30 for guys & gals. Inside, the atmosphere was not good, the bar was poor..barely stocked up..the drinks were $15 each and were served in the tiniest plastic cups possible. The music, crowd, lights.everything was frankly below par. The dj was stuck on repeating songs and there was no variety. Hiphop seemed to be the only thing playing. I dont see myself even passing this place from outside.

• Pros: Nothing actually
• Cons: Unprofessional behavior, lying about entry fee, poor music and bar, poor crowd.