(212) 533-9595

168 Sullivan St (West Houston Street)
New York, NY 10012 40.7278 -74.0011

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Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown

Hours:

Daily 4pm-4am

Last updated 9.11.08

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Lounges

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa

Smoking Permitted:

No

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What People Are Saying About Onyx

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The Scene – Don't be fooled by its name; the interior of Onyx is almost entirely blue. The walls of this spacious West Village nightspot are the azure of a moonless night sky, and blue couches adorned with a hypnotic spiral pattern greet bargoers at every turn. The friendly atmosphere and warm, please-come-again vibe from the staff make the mood of the place anything but blue. – – The Draw – A 20-something crowd packs both the front of the bar and the airy separate lounge. Scores of sofas and tiny tables that can serve as seating in a pinch mean that no one has to…

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
Order any appetizer, sandwich or entree during happy hour, from 4pm to 7pm on Mondays and get a free draft beer.
What to Drink:
Try the Sleeping With the Enemy, a guilt-inducing mix of champagne, peach schnapps and cranberry and orange juices.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Great bar upstairs, with a very cozy lounge downstairs.”
  2. “Music is fun and the atmosphere is intriguing, not to mention the food which is in a catagory of its own.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Plasma screen TVs with the game on or an extensive cocktail menu with drinks like "sleeping with the enemy" a fruity champagne drink.”
  2. “Great food & drinks”
  3. “People got there before me and had no problem getting back there, and the cocktail waitress as well as the bartenders behind the bar were great.”
  4. “Great bar upstairs, with a very cozy lounge downstairs.”
  5. “This has become one of my favorite places to hang out in the city - plus the drinks are reasonable and the food is great.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “This has become one of my favorite places to hang out in the city - plus the drinks are reasonable and the food is great.”
  2. “Music is fun and the atmosphere is intriguing, not to mention the food which is in a catagory of its own.”
  3. “The food menu rivals that of a nice resturant's.”
  4. “Check out the lounge downstairs - gorgeous people and delicious food!”
  5. “Great food & drinks”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Great menu for all your tastes.”
  2. “The food menu rivals that of a nice resturant's.”
  3. “Plasma screen TVs with the game on or an extensive cocktail menu with drinks like "sleeping with the enemy" a fruity champagne drink.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Oh by the way great place for a party.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The bartenders and bouncers were extraordinarily nice, which makes this a destination worth heading to -- early in the night that is.”
  2. “The service was great and the music was awesome.”
  3. “Check out the lounge downstairs - gorgeous people and delicious food!”
  4. “They have a friendly, exceptionally good looking staff and an even better looking crowd.”
  5. “The bartenders were friendly, and I never waited for service.”
  6. “People got there before me and had no problem getting back there, and the cocktail waitress as well as the bartenders behind the bar were great.”
  7. “Service is terrific and friendly”
  8. “The service is great - everyone was very accommodating.”
  9. “Jeff was so great when I called and reserved half of the lounge for us (about 25 people).”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The bartenders and bouncers were extraordinarily nice, which makes this a destination worth heading to -- early in the night that is.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/23/06

THE NEW HOT SPOT...

by ninalinda at Citysearch

THE NEW ONYX LOUNGE HAS FLAVA..THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. COME AND ENJOY THE GREAT SOUNDS OF LATIN, OLD SCHOOL, HOUSE AND MUCH MORE..

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/07/06

Avoid When Crowded

by b00pi3flak3s at Citysearch

It can be so crowded in here that a little body rubbing is inevitable, especially at the bar. There is no denying the cheap drink prices, as the place tends to attract a lot of random folks who are looking for a good time at night. The bartenders and bouncers were extraordinarily nice, which makes this a destination worth heading to -- early in the night that is.

  • Pros: Prices, Service, Music
  • Cons: Crowded On Weekends, Small
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/06/06

Great place!

by sp365 at Citysearch

I had my birthday party at Onyx (about 30 people). The service is great - everyone was very accommodating. It was a fun, low key place. The music was good and overall, my experience was very positive. There was no problems for people getting in. You should definitely check it out!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/09/06

Great for a party

by laura14 at Citysearch

I threw a party here the other weekend and couldn't have been happier. Jeff was so great when I called and reserved half of the lounge for us (about 25 people). People got there before me and had no problem getting back there, and the cocktail waitress as well as the bartenders behind the bar were great. It's a small place and got pretty crowded, but was never insanely packed. Drinks were reasonable and overall a great time!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/20/05

Best Lounge in the Village

by loracelest at Citysearch

There is something for everyone here. Plasma screen TVs with the game on or an extensive cocktail menu with drinks like "sleeping with the enemy" a fruity champagne drink. The food menu rivals that of a nice resturant's. I had a great time with my girls on Wednesdays when it was happy hour all night long.

The Details on Onyx

Place Categories:

  • fun music
  • great service
  • favorite place
  • reasonable drinks
  • great looking crowd
  • extraordinarily nice bartenders
  • great food
  • great cocktail menu
  • awesome onyx
  • exceptionally good staff
  • great bar upstairs
  • very cozy lounge
  • like plasma screen tvs
  • extraordinarily nice bouncers
  • great jeff
  • great cocktail waitress
  • nice resturant
  • big bash
  • great happy hour specials