Local West
(212) 629-7070
1 Penn Plaza
New York,
NY
10119
40.7496
-73.9917
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea
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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 tenured professionals coming, and so does the lengthy bar serving the usual beers alongside flavorful cocktails. Specialty drinks include the tart and fresh Limón mojito with sprigs of mint and the pulp-packed Mango Tango martini designed for a sweet tooth. Bar food classics like burgers, nachos and cheese steaks are supplemented by salads and spring rolls.
User Reviews
atd102
May 05, 2009
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!
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jtnyc17
November 19, 2008
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.
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jojoms629
August 05, 2008
I work at a restaurant right down the street from Local and always thoght it looked like a nice place to grab a few drinks on a beautiful sunny evening (not too many rooftops bars in midtown). Come to find out it is a complete rip off with lazy waitresses. My friend and I sat up on the roof (which was, admittedly, lovely) and waited a few minutes to be greeted by our server. She came over, took our drink order and came back 5 minutes later with a draft of Blue Moon that was only 3/4 full and one of their "specialty drinks". The "special" martini I had was delicious and quite strong but definilty not woth the 15 dollars I was charged for it (it was Stoli for christ's sake!). We got the hummus and pita plate which was very tasty. However, after ordering our snack and first round of drinks we didn't see our waitress for a good half hour to forty five minutes (correction, we saw her, made eye contact, tried to get her attention and were ignored). It was not even busy! As a waitress, I understand that sometimes you get slammed and accidently neglect a table because you are running your butt off. No, she was just sauntering around in her minidress and stilletos trying to look hot while not doing her job. We did see the busboys a lot. They were very eager to clear our drinks and our waters while we were still drinking them (nearly half full). We get our check and the martinis were overpriced at 15 bucks(however understandable as they were house specialties), but 8 dollars for a COORS LIGHT? People can say "well, it's midtown" all they want, but I work at a place down the block that caters to the same corporate crowd and coors light is $5.50. So, we hardly saw the waitress all night but then she gives us the check and hovers over our table like a vulture waiting for her tip. We only left a 15 percent tip (normally leave 25-30) and would have left considerably less, but both being waitress, fear karmic retribution. I would be fired for the kind of service we received.
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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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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
