(212) 982-7767
199 Bowery
New York,
NY
10002
40.7211
-73.9936
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side, Bowery
What People Are Saying About BLVD
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Simple, modern decor pervades this vast 18,000-square-foot nightlife multiplex. The sheer luxury of the space is made more apparent by its lack of frou-frou ambience. A blue-lit, spaceship-like ceiling fixture and a dramatic 45-foot glazed-oak bar separates the front lounge from the back rooms, which include an iron-doored VIP area, a DJ-manned dance floor rotating Top 40 tunes and a puffy, suede-canopied restaurant. – – The Draw – A more relaxed, friendlier vibe separates BLVD from similar mega-club establishments, but there's still a strong singles…
11/15/09
Blvd
by criticoneone at Citysearch
Last night we went to Blvd for the first time. The bouncers were nice, so was the bartender. I like the fact that they had couches for people, even if they werent VIP. The place was a bit small, but it did not get too crowded on the dance floor. Maybe because the DJ scared everyone off the dance floor. For the first hour and a half, not one single person was dancing. All the DJ played was Brazilian techno over and over and over again. SO LAME!! It was supposed to be "Latin night" but I didnt hear and salsa or merengue or batchata. Maybe he played old spanish music from the 90s because he was about 50 years old and looked like a school principle. Please fire this guy immiediatly!!! We are willing to revist Blvd on another night to give it another chance, but only if theres a different DJ.
- Pros: nice bartender, mature atmosphere
- Cons: the dj should be FIRED!!!
10/21/09
Assh@le$ run this sorry excuse
by airama at Citysearch
This place really needs to get their act together. The "manager" or what ever the hell this guy is paid for at this lousy venue is the biggest loser I've ever encountered. Not to mention unprofessional. Band I saw there had dropped one of the house mics and this guy, as if it was the first show he'd ever seen, runs onstage and starts yelling at the band. Right as they finish, in front of everyone. Almost like this guy wanted all the attention focused on him. Probably because he's a talentless freak. The band really handled themselves well I must say. Then after that this guy stays onstage and just stands there as the next band is trying to set up. Doing nothing but oogling the girls in the band. Again attention whore. It really made for a weird vibe. The sound system might be good but who knows because the guy running it obviously had no idea what he was doing. It was like they just picked some guy off the street. Not only that the drinks are terrible. Overpriced and watered down. I remember when the Bowery was a great place to come see shows. Now this area is run by a bunch of old losers in business suits that have no clue how to run a music venue. And they yell at bands that bring people that bring money for the club. All they want is your money. Save your cash or go somewhere where they actually care about the bands and people. This place is scum.
- Pros: leaving
- Cons: douchebags working there, overpriced and watered down drinks
10/02/09
Classy Place For Great Events
by heyangelala at Citysearch
This is a great place to host events of just about any kind. I've been here a bunch of times for a bunch of different types of things, and the room never fails to make the event shine. The bar is great, the staffers are pleasant and professional, and while the prices aren't at the bottom of the barrel, the food & drinks are totally worth it.
- Pros: classy, great bar, courteous waitstaff, food
- Cons: not the cheapest bar ever
The Details on BLVD
The Extras:
After 12am, BLVD patrons are free to wander into the downstairs live music lounge, Crash Mansion.
Look Good:
While there's no official dress code at BLVD, sneakers are frowned upon; if you want to make it through the line with all members of your party intact, you'd better look sharp.
Category:
Restaurants, Singles Bars, Dance Clubs, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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