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(646) 230-1444

4 W 22nd St
New York, NY 10010 40.7409 -73.9903

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Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Midtown

Last updated 4.01.09

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Nightclubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs

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Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour, Bar Menu

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, 21 & Over, After Work

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The Scene – It's hard to miss the neon red-and-blue sign outside this hook-up scene, where minglers line every inch of the long bar on late weekend nights. Flat-screen TVs and a smattering of couches make for a fairly standard main level, but cozy balcony areas add loungey appeal--the tiny front terrace offers lots of privacy, while small parties often take over the back section with pretty blue tiles, soft colored lighting, and a service bar. Most nights, DJs spin upbeat sets of current hip-hop, house and '80s hits. – – The Draw – The young, festive crowd always gets…

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Save Money:
The bar offers happy hour specials from 4pm to 8pm every weekday.
Where to Sit:
The downstairs seating areas may be reserved for a negotiable minimum but are normally up for grabs during happy hour.
ambiance
88.45999717712402% positive
  1. “Pretty fun night, cool bartenders and chill atmosphere but only drawback- there was NOT A SOUL in the downstairs bar area.”
  2. “Well designed, interesting decor.”
  3. “Prey is always a great option if you are looking for chilled lounged atmosphere.”
  4. “Really nice crowd with a very fun atmosphere.”
  5. “No pretention at tthe door, excellent atmosphere, quite when it should be and crazy wild packed on the weekends.”
  6. “Good drinks, good looking women, and a generally hard-partying, fun crowd.”
  7. “You can dance, drink, socialize in a very nice atmosphere without having to deal with any hassle at the door.”
  8. “The drinks are fun, the music keeps the party going, and the decor boasts lush lighting coupled with simple design.”
  9. “The atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the AMAZING mixed drinks make this the best lounge in manhattan.”
  10. “nice laid back atmosphere full of attractive women without any of the typical pretentious attitude you get at many lounges.”
  11. “The uptairs lounge has been redone and is ideal for cozy bottle service with your friends.”
  12. “The dance floor was fun but crowded.”
  13. “The crowd was fun and attractive”
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. “Especially probably the only place that has great drink specials!”
  2. “The guys really loved the flat screened TVs and some of them checked out sports in between drinks.”
  3. “Pretty fun night, cool bartenders and chill atmosphere but only drawback- there was NOT A SOUL in the downstairs bar area.”
  4. “The mixed drinks were quite tasty and the service was excellent.”
  5. “really liked the LONG bar to hang out at.”
  6. “You can sit at the bar for a really good drink, or go upstairs to the private lounge.”
  7. “Happy Hours have great drink specials, delicious food and very hot and competent bartenders!”
  8. “Drink prices are great, especially during happy hour, and the food was much better than I would have expected from a bar/lounge place.”
  9. “The staff was very friendly and the drinks we ordered were excellent.”
  10. “The atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the AMAZING mixed drinks make this the best lounge in manhattan.”
  11. “The drinks are fun, the music keeps the party going, and the decor boasts lush lighting coupled with simple design.”
  12. “The service was terrible, half the items that we wanted to order on the menu were not available and if it was a "happy hour" item that we ordered, we could only eat it at the bar.”
  13. “You can dance, drink, socialize in a very nice atmosphere without having to deal with any hassle at the door.”
  14. “Would reccomend, but wanted to see a larger crowd in addition to my friends ( I like the craziness of busy bar/clubs).”
  15. “This is NOT a good happy hour bar.”
  16. “We went to Prey last Friday, and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the crowd, the drinks, the staff and the vibe there.”
  17. “worst bar i have ever been too”
  18. “It was our first time to a "lounge" and we loved the drinks and the music.”
  19. “The drinks we had were good but pricey.”
  20. “Good drinks, good looking women, and a generally hard-partying, fun crowd.”
  21. “The music was pretty good and the drink prices where reasonable.”
  22. “The bartenders were not very friendly at all, I asked for a drink suggestion and she was rude.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The mixed drinks were quite tasty and the service was excellent.”
  2. “We had no idea PREY had such good food.”
  3. “Happy Hours have great drink specials, delicious food and very hot and competent bartenders!”
  4. “Everything homemade so we were told and everything fresh.”
  5. “Their prices on food and liquor are very reasonable.”
  6. “On top of that, the music was amazing, the crowd was mixed, and the food was delicious.”
  7. “Drink prices are great, especially during happy hour, and the food was much better than I would have expected from a bar/lounge place.”
menu variety
50.0% positive
  1. “They seem to be set up well for parties with a couple of different private areas and when I asked about doing a birthday party I was surprised to hear about some of their unique options and really reasonable pricing.”
  2. “The service was terrible, half the items that we wanted to order on the menu were not available and if it was a "happy hour" item that we ordered, we could only eat it at the bar.”
overall
75.0% positive
  1. “They have a couple nice semi-private areas perfect for hosting a small party, but without closing yourself off from the rest of the place.”
  2. “Dont be fooled by all the "good reviews" like i was - trust me this place is AWFUL!”
  3. “The DJ played great music which keep my friends and people in the place going all night.”
  4. “Drink prices are great, especially during happy hour, and the food was much better than I would have expected from a bar/lounge place.”
service
83.7600040435791% positive
  1. “The staff was great very friendly and goodlooking.”
  2. “For a lounge, the staff was VERY nice.”
  3. “Beautiful people wall to wall”
  4. “The manager were great to deal with.”
  5. “We went to Prey last Friday, and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the crowd, the drinks, the staff and the vibe there.”
  6. “We tried to explain that their web site was misleading and the bartender replied that those were old deals online from last week.”
  7. “The service was terrible, half the items that we wanted to order on the menu were not available and if it was a "happy hour" item that we ordered, we could only eat it at the bar.”
  8. “there were tons of places that I called and the people were down right rude.”
  9. “The DJ played great music which keep my friends and people in the place going all night.”
  10. “Attentive staff”
  11. “The Manager Doug was so nice to everyone kept asking if there was anything we needed even after the waitress asked us.”
  12. “The staff was very friendly and the drinks we ordered were excellent.”
  13. “The bartenders were not very friendly at all, I asked for a drink suggestion and she was rude.”
  14. “Happy Hours have great drink specials, delicious food and very hot and competent bartenders!”
  15. “The Bartenders were beautiful and attentive, but a little ungrateful when receiving tips.”
  16. “The space is long and far, with tables in the back and upstairs behind the DJ- booth which makes a great spot for a night of bottle service if that is your thing.”
  17. “Bad service.”
  18. “was there for a party a couple weeks ago and the place was awesome, the staff was very accommodating and the music was great.”
  19. “The DJ's keep the crowd rolling, the waitresses and bartenders are hot, and the sliders (mini-hamburgers) are awesome.”
  20. “The manager and the security were on point with anything we needed and i would recommend this place to anyone and everyone when looking for a place to have a party.”
  21. “The atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the AMAZING mixed drinks make this the best lounge in manhattan.”
  22. “GORGEOUS, friendly, attendtive bartenders on Friday night (never been there for a Saturday).”
  23. “The bouncers and the waitresses are rude and absolutely unhelpful.”
  24. “Seems to be such an interesting group of people.”
  25. “The bartenders (who by the way are hot) were nice and actually paid attention to the customers.”
  26. “The staff was incredible and the service was perfect.”
  27. “They play great music (classics and pop), aren't pretentious at the door, and seems to always have a good crowd - good looking, nice people just out to have a good time.”
  28. “The uptairs lounge has been redone and is ideal for cozy bottle service with your friends.”
  29. “It seems like places in the city are getting so cheesy and its getting harder and harder to find a place where you can bring all your friends, know that they will all get in, have a great night and meet a bunch of other great people.”
  30. “Our waitress Mariah was great.”
  31. “The doorman was really friendly and took care of my friends without a problem.”
  32. “Great people”
  33. “The mixed drinks were quite tasty and the service was excellent.”
  34. “The important is that the crowd is really friendly.”
  35. “We stayed for several hours and met some great people.”
  36. “Pretty fun night, cool bartenders and chill atmosphere but only drawback- there was NOT A SOUL in the downstairs bar area.”
  37. “Excellent staff.”
  38. “Hot bartenders and great music.”
  39. “Great music, hot people and they give away Coach prizes for FREE!”
value
64.28999900817871% positive
  1. “Drink prices are great, especially during happy hour, and the food was much better than I would have expected from a bar/lounge place.”
  2. “We tried to explain that their web site was misleading and the bartender replied that those were old deals online from last week.”
  3. “They seem to be set up well for parties with a couple of different private areas and when I asked about doing a birthday party I was surprised to hear about some of their unique options and really reasonable pricing.”
  4. “The drinks we had were good but pricey.”
  5. “The music isn't that great, the crowd isn't worth looking at, and management could really care less about taking care of their patrons.”
  6. “The music was pretty good and the drink prices where reasonable.”
  7. “Their prices on food and liquor are very reasonable.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The space is long and far, with tables in the back and upstairs behind the DJ- booth which makes a great spot for a night of bottle service if that is your thing.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/13/07

Doomed!!

by dougakind

Between the rudeness of the staff and Prey charging a $20 cover, I would say this place will be expected to close in a few months. My friend and I was dumb enough to allow the doorman to convince to pay a $20 cover and we would have a good time. Keep in mind that we are both 28. We walked in and the place was filled with underage kids drinking and acting rowdy all over. It was a disappointment.

  • Cons: Cover Charge, Rude Staff
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/12/07

Horrible Managerial Staff

by cmhkaba

I made the mistake of having my husband's Surprise Party at Prey last weekend. In the beginning everything seemed okay. Our waitress Mariah was great. However, there was a group of men seated near our large group of 50 people (so I definitely brought business to this place) who were obscenely drunk. One of the men decided to pour his entire drink on my cousin, which angered my cousin greatly. We had a NYC Cop part of our group who was able to calm things down, but what happened afterwards shocked me. The manager came up to me and blamed our group for the disturbance saying that the drunk man was related to the owner and that we should consolidate our group and spend more money or LEAVE! Our group was a mixture of Black and Latino young professionals, none of whom were drunk and it was interesting that we were the ones blamed for the incident. Afterwards they kept a bouncer upstairs to watch our group and they also let the drunken guy back upstairs and he was walking around pushing people (he pushed me a few times) around and being a drunken nuisance. When I spoke with the bouncer he kindly stated ?To be honest with you, they don?t even want us in here.? Also we paid a cake fee, and they did not provide napkins or even plates & utensils, what was the fee for then? I was so unhappy that this is how things ended up, I did my research to try and find the most suitable place to celebrate my husband?s birthday and accomplishments and all I got was a poorly managed establishment. We still loved Mariah and tipped her well, she was awesome, and wasn?t involved in any of the nonsense.

  • Pros: Mariah, the waitress
  • Cons: Managerial staff
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/09/07

Stay home......

by coopnj

Rude female bartenders. Bad service. Horrible DJ. = Closing in the near future?

Went there for a Birthday party with friends. The place was a ghosttown but the only reason we had fun is because our group is crazy....lol. Instead of coming here...... Go to the store buy a few bottles of goose and turn on your radio and invite your friends to your house.... it will be just as fun but you will save a lot of money.

  • Pros: The more drunk you get the more fun you can have
  • Cons: Taxis are easy to get when you wanan get out....lol
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/31/07

Do Not Go Here...KIDDY BAR

by kevin992

If you are looking for an underage bar, you have came to the right place. I had planned my birthday here with Kristi the manager. She assured me that the place is perfect for a 25th birthday. The place is disgusting!! The bar was filled with nothing but underage teenagers, some must have even been under 18 years old. I felt like it was a high school party, how embarassing to invite my friends and made them do bottle service. I felt like I was lied to and ripped off. Do not EVER plan your birthday here unless you are looking to hang out with high school kids.

  • Pros: Nothing
  • Cons: Underage Kids
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/27/07

Maybe we came on the wrong night?

by ezelld

Perhaps we came on a "bad" night........it is possible. The bartenders were not very friendly at all, I asked for a drink suggestion and she was rude. There weren't too many people there, and the crowd that had gathered wasn't what I expected from reading previous reviews. Luckily, we moved on to another bar with some friends and ended up having a great night. I would not go back.

  • Pros: Music was great....good female DJ
  • Cons: Everything else....

The Details on Star Bar

Place Categories:

  • great amazing music
  • good crowd
  • very nice staff
  • perfect place
  • good mixed drinks
  • beautiful attendtive bartenders
  • great hot people
  • memorable experience
  • best lounge
  • amazing dj
  • delicious food
  • cozy bottle service
  • rude bouncers
  • very nice atmosphere
  • happy hours
  • recommend prey
  • great drink prices
  • great drink specials
  • bad service
  • worst happy hour bar
  • terrible terible
  • great waitress mariah
  • fun dance floor
  • great party spot
  • ungrateful bartenders
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