The Delancey
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 254-9920
- Cross Street:
- Clinton Street
- Directions:
- F at Delancey St; J, M, Z at Essex St
- Specialties:
- Outdoor Bar
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-4am
Message from The Delancey
Three levels of austere coolness anchoring the Williamsburg Bridge.
- DJ's & Live Music.
- Oasis Rooftop Like No Other
- Private Parties & VIP Seating
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Editorial Review for The Delancey – by Kara Zuaro
The Scene
Nestled at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge, this three-story nightclub summons the young, the broke and the devastatingly hip. Cute 20-somethings wearing side-swept bangs and distressed jeans catch the East River breeze in the lounge on the first floor. Behind them, a long bar and DJ booth lead to the back room--a cozy, red velvet-swathed seating area. Downstairs, mirrored walls work to expand a small space embellished with a second bar and a stage that attracts buzz-worthy bands and DJs.
The Draw
There's usually a line for the rooftop bar, but it's worth the wait. Atop the faux island getaway, palm fronds wave in the wind and guests mingle among the patio tables, a fountain and an umbrella-topped bar. For a moment, the city fades away, but don't miss the view--through the haze of smoke and well-poured margaritas, the Williamsburg Bridge couldn't be more majestic.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyMonday through Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm and Thursday from 5pm to 7pm, drinks are $2 off. A bonus in summer: The roof isn't too crowded in the early evening.
Know Before You GoThere's no cover during happy hour, but door charges vary. Call ahead.
What to DrinkBig summer drinks go down easy on the porch. A strong, tall and delicious Long Island Iced Tea ($10) packs a punch that minimizes trips to the bar.
User Reviews for The Delancey
10/12/2008 Posted by McGill06
I paid $8 for small vodka drink then realized they were using POPoff vodka. That suff is horrible, costs like $2 for a giant bottle. They said I had to pay extra for absolute which was considered "high end" vodka and were really rude about it. I was nauseous after that.
Cons: they use cheap vodka and allow people to smoke in the enclosed roof top
10/12/2008 Posted by beautyblc
Of course, if you love pretentious service, being ignored, paying a lot for drinks, and generally being treated like garbage unless you carry a lot of clout, this is is the place for you. I read about the great DJs that this place supposedly has. But in the two hours we were there, we listened to Def Leppard and Billy Idol. The ENTIRE time. (OK, maybe there was a little Cinderella as well.) That was too much in the 80's and twenty years hasn't made that much hair metal any better. But in all fairness, the staff wouldn't know that because they probably weren't even in utero back then. Every single seat in this place was RESERVED at 9:30 on a Saturday night. And yet, it was COMPLETELY EMPTY. We sat down at a table because all of the bar stools were removed - so you had to stand - and were promptly told by an unbelievably rude busboy that we had to leave. Note to the staff: If you are going to actually sit around in the only unreserved section (the stools that were removed from the bar) because you have nothing else to do, you should be a little more discrete about approaching your only clients who have no where else to sit but in "reserved" seating. It looks bad. "Bad" as in rude, lazy and you just lost a good deal of business from this bar-goer.
Schedule
| 10/14/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 10/15/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 10/18/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm | ||
| 10/21/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 10/22/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 10/25/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm | ||
| 10/28/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 10/29/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 11/01/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm | ||
| 11/04/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 11/05/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 11/08/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm | ||
| 11/11/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 11/12/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 11/15/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm | ||
| 11/18/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 11/19/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 11/22/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm | ||
| 11/25/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 11/26/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 11/29/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm | ||
| 12/02/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 12/03/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 12/06/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm | ||
| 12/09/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 12/10/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 12/13/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm | ||
| 12/16/2008 | Pantagruel | |
| 12/17/2008 | Death Disco | |
| 12/20/2008 | Night Moves | |
| 9:00 pm |
