Snitch
New York, NY 10010-6800
Phone: (212) 727-7775
- Cross Street:
- Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
- Directions:
- F, V at 23rd St
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5pm-4am
Editorial Review for Snitch – by Erin Behan
The Scene
Get past the name and the occasional doorman to find a Chelsea bar with a warm rock-and-roll vibe. If the band (or the buzz for drop-in performances) is good, the red-washed interior fills with music execs, indie hipsters and fresh-faced groupies. Chances of catching a celeb at the next banquette are high, given that Velvet Revolver bandmates Scott Weiland and Duff McKagan and Fuel vocalist Brett Scallions are partners in the venture.
The Draw
The room comes alive late at night, when bands take to the intimate circular stage. The tables and red banquettes lining the wall fill quickly, meaning a standing-room-only crowd dominates during performances. A crisp sound system balances the music across the long room and delivers the required punch. True rockers stick with Bud, as the mixed drinks, though strong, aren't cheap. Early evenings, the flat-screen TVs show a variety of sports.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe bar serves its early-morning/late-night breakfast on Friday and Saturday, 4am-11pm. Brunch is Sunday, from 10am to noon.
The ExtrasThe menu includes standards such as buffalo wings and shrimp and non-rocker options like the veggie wrap or steak sandwich with caramelized onions and Brie.
Know Before You GoThe bar has house instruments on hand, just in case celebrity rockers show up for an impromptu set.
User Reviews for Snitch
03/23/2008 Posted by Narrator
There’s nothing rock n roll about trendy mini clubs opening all over the place, requiring bottle service and making people wait on lines while the bar is empty. The idea behind Snitch was cool, but when you have douchebagz running it like some trendy club for old people and tourists buying bottles, it loses its appeal.
Pros: It's warm in the winter...? (NONE)
Cons: Everything.... size, crowd, door, management, etc..
10/21/2007 Posted by futurelo
What happened to this place? Scott and Amber is what happened. Promoters RUINED this place. Not that it had much going for it... Jon, (the scummiest knucklehead of 1999"?? Sad. This is what happens when the (lamest) inmates run the asylum. Anyway, sad. forget it. Bad bands et al. Sorry kids. CBGB's is CLOSED
Pros: Rock music
Cons: Starbucks style of rock music
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