(212) 947-8000
544 W 27th St
New York,
NY
10001
40.7506
-74.0037
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea
Cain Llc
Last updated 10.14.09
What People Are Saying About Cain
The Editor
Melanie Berliet
Citysearch
The "luxe" version of the club's predecessor, Cain, still channels elements of South Africa, evident in the giant elephant tusks surrounding the pillars and the zebra print wrapping the DJ booth. You can also still count on a line out front, and a crowd composed of table service-type guys and girls ready to drop dollars to party in style. But a lot has changed in the transformative process, too. The placement of the DJ booth, for example, in the back of the club as opposed to in front is part of the lounge's revamped acoustic system. Also new is the scantily-clad dance troupe on staff, set to…
07/27/09
LUV IT!!!
by Blakk at Citysearch
I go here every other Friday and every Saturday
- Pros: THE RUNWAY WITH DANCERS
- Cons: NONE
06/28/09
I Was Robbed at Cain
by cjk2009 at Citysearch
We bought a table for my girlfriend's birthday party and 2 wallets were stolen from right under our nose. In addition to my wallet, my badge was also stolen, which is obviously serious. (I work for a public authority at a pretty high ranking position for my age.) At no point, did we ever leave the table, the bags were sitting behind us on the seat, so whoever stole our stuff was a professional. The mgmt of the club couldn't care less, didn't offer any assistance, and to top it off, the girl working the door, who looked way too strung out to have a front-line responsibility, gave us a difficult time coming back in after we made the official report to the police. Overall, the club's response was pretty unbelievable.
One of the problems is that the tables are tiny, and table service is really like stool service. The seating for tables is pretty much one long bench along the side of the wall and the tables are really wooden stools, so there is no separation and people are generally mingling at your table.
The club was just OK. Even if our stuff wasn't stolen it would still be mediocre. The interior was very poorly designed as there is NO room to dance, 2 step stairs everywhere (tons of people, no room and stairs = falling) and despite the renovation looks quite worn.
We went to Cain directly from Nikki Beach in midtown, which is more sophisticated, had better people for me, (I would have loved Cain when I was 22), a real table to dance on with space, and better music. I would recommend Nikki Beach to anyone. With Cain, I can see that it's a raging party, but it seems too sophomoric for my style.
- Pros: great for 25 and under
- Cons: criminal hangout
The Details on Cain
Know Before You Go:
If you're not on the list, a beautiful model or not prepared to shell out for bottle service, you may be out of luck.
The Extras:
A portion of the club's proceeds will be donated to the Nelson Mandela Fund.
Save Money:
Double-check the bill before you add tip, as the check automatically includes a 20-percent gratuity.
Fun Fact:
Owners Jayma Cardosa and Jamie Mulholland (who also launched the original Cain) are the same team behind GoldBar and The Surf Lodge in Montauk.
Know Before You Go:
Animal activists need not fret about the elephant tusks--they're not real.
When to Go:
Unless you plan to throw down for a table, go on the early side. And if you don't get in, you can always try walking down 27th street to another spot on Club Row.
Category:
Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Unclassified
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