Local West

(212) 629-7070

1 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10119 40.7496 -73.9917

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Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown

What People Are Saying About Local West

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The Scene – Packs of suits and passers-by tourists searching for an early evening brew swing into this multilevel Midtown bar. The crowded, open rooftop section is prime, but most must settle for seats on elevated arrangements in the main room where twinkling opal-colored tiles cover the walls. Dim lighting and architectural fixtures make the room intimate, though three television screens and the names of star clients in framed Page Six clippings bring the atmosphere down to after-work level. – – The Draw – A breath of fresh air after the daily grind keeps young and…

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/05/09

Stolen

by Allin123

I was at Local relatively recently with some friends after work for drinks. We actually had a good time, up until the point where I looked down (within 5 feet of where I was standing) for my bag so I could leave, and it was gone. After much searching and talking to the manager (remember this - who said they rarely have any thefts there), I resigned myself to the fact that someone walked off with it.

Amazingly, I heard two very similar stories within the last few weeks. A co-worker told me that a friend of his was drinking at the bar upstairs, and placed his bag on on the floor against the bar and it went missing as well. After doing his own frantic search, it turned up that it was behind the bar, but there were some items missing.

Finally, another friend of mine was there recently as well and she was inside the bar, and had her bag on a chair next to her, only to have it disappear as well. This time, no luck in finding it though.

Without getting into full-on details on each story and what exactly was stolen, I find it ironic that the bar doesn't have many thefts - according to the manager - but that 3 people had their stuff stolen there within a month's time with similar circumstances.

For this reason, I nor any of my friends will return to this bar. Whether it be some random people who come in and steal people's stuff, or whether there's more to the story, who knows. Not going back.

  • Pros: None
  • Cons: Things seem to go missing
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/05/09

Trashy Bartenders

by atd102

I went there with my boyfriend before a Ranger playoff game, I walked away to use the bathroom and the female bartender was all up on him, but when she saw me coming back she backed off. Needless to say she slipped him her number and we are now broken up.

Girls watch your guys, there are lots of eye candy in this place. For the record, she wasn't all that hot, matter of fact they all look pretty used up. Oh and the serviced sucked!

  • Pros: After work crowd
  • Cons: Trashy Bartenders
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/19/08

Good Spot

by jtnyc17

Great afterwork spot...drinks are good and the bartenders are hot - especially a short-haired brunette - anyone know her? However, management is just okay...could be much better, but the atmosphere is good and the help is great.

The Details on Local West

Save Money:

$3 beers are offered at happy hour from 5pm to 7pm daily, when patrons can also pound two martinis for the price of one.

Look Good:

There's more alfresco seating at ground level beside a small garden.

The Extras:

The lower level lounge filled with sexy banquettes opens for private parties.

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Restaurants

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