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179 Macdougal St (nr. 8th St.)
New York, NY 10011 40.732689 -73.998212

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Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown

Loveclubnyc.net

Hours:

Daily 10:30pm- till close

Last updated 4.14.11

Category:

Nightclubs, Gay & Lesbian Bars, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Dance Floor

Bar & Club Type of Music:

DJ - House

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Hours

What People Are Saying About Love

Featured Review

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In Short – Tucked between tattoo parlors and thrift stores, this well-hidden and subterranean club-cum-lounge pumps out inventive house mixes way past the closing times of other clubs. Anything--and anyone--goes; each night is wildly eclectic yet welcoming, with a funky mix of fun-lovers sliding across the black light dance floor before landing on velvet magenta lounges. With this club's thumping sound system, it's no wonder the party often continues after-hours.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Call ahead to hear about upcoming parties. You'll be sure to stumble upon something rare, such as the light-filled Sacred Rhythm Music party, a spiritual study of human experiences and the cosmos through music and dance.
Know Before You Go:
The liquor stops flowing at 4am just like anywhere else.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Also, from a DJs point of view, it is a great place to play!
  2. If this is not enough to convince you, you may be swayed by Love's bonus feature, an amazing fur covered loft that provides patrons with cozy snuggle caves and a sort of adult jungle gym.
  3. The decor at Love is fantastic whimsical, comfortable and ethereal.
  4. The pros of trying it out are that you will enjoy at very little cost great beats in a very welcoming and intimate atmosphere free from the posturing of "juice heads" and other undesirables.
  5. This is what clubs are supposed to be: Nothin' but fun vibe, reasonable drink prices, no attitude, staff as cool as the crowd, and the best sound system I've heard in NYC.
drinks
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. This is what clubs are supposed to be: Nothin' but fun vibe, reasonable drink prices, no attitude, staff as cool as the crowd, and the best sound system I've heard in NYC.
  2. the only con is that the drinks can be pricey.
  3. Loved the music, drinks were yummy and just a great vibe all around.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Loved the music, drinks were yummy and just a great vibe all around.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. still great place.
  2. Also, from a DJs point of view, it is a great place to play!
  3. There was some wierdo guy standing out front saying how great the place is and thet the music is "bumpin
  4. If you're 19 - 22, and love dancing and breakbeats, or 4 on the floor, this is a great place to get you're groove on.
service
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. This is what clubs are supposed to be: Nothin' but fun vibe, reasonable drink prices, no attitude, staff as cool as the crowd, and the best sound system I've heard in NYC.
  2. Its equipped with a quiet waterfall, rocky walls and uber friendly staff that mingle with patrons to ensure they are having a good time.
  3. super pleasant staff brings it all together.
  4. great sound system, good list of djs and friendly staff and crowds.
  5. We peer inside, despite the dirty look from the woman trying to collect the cash, and see 4 people and a smoke machine.
  6. If you like nice bartenders, above average sound systems, chill people, and dancing you should go.
value
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. This is what clubs are supposed to be: Nothin' but fun vibe, reasonable drink prices, no attitude, staff as cool as the crowd, and the best sound system I've heard in NYC.
  2. No pressure to buy expensive bottles, just to have a good time.
  3. the only con is that the drinks can be pricey.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/05/10

love, love

by blissfulsinful at Citysearch

This is a place where you can wear anything and be anyone, my kind of party. It's about the music not about what you are wearing and who you are dancing with. I go dressed in tights, a sports bra, and some dance boots (or if i feel eccentric I throw together a little fluorescent costume) because it's all about working it out for me @ love. come here if you wanna DANCE don't come here if you wanna pose.

  • Pros: yuppies hate it
  • Cons: hippies love it ( the BO can get a little intense )
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/09/09

Don't understand all the great reviews?!

by missnyc16 at Citysearch

I used to be one of those "club kids", frequenting DJ parties and I still go to the Miami Music Conference every year.

I felt like this place was a time warp! I felt like I was back in a rave! Hello 90's! LOL

From the minute we walked in, we were told very rudely there was a mandatory coat check as the girl was extremely rude! A guy who looks like Herman Munster, stood in front of the coat check to make sure we checked them.

My friends and I headed to the bar to get drinks and I gave the bartender $20 for my drink and he never gave me back change! I had to ask for my change, since he "forgot"?!

I can understand that everyone goes there for the music, but... come on. There are plenty of better, more upscale places to go to in the city to hear good music.

I have to say it was also the ugliest crowds I have seen out in NYC!

I won't be venturing back to this dump!!!

Don't waste your time...

  • Pros: DJ's
  • Cons: Rude Staff, Mandatory Coat Check, Overall Dump
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/09/09

Great Time!!!!

by cinv73 at Citysearch

Loved the music, drinks were yummy and just a great vibe all around.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/25/08

Just you and the music

by jennygott at Citysearch

I was completely done with the club scene since I was 19 (went clubbing A LOT) until I found Club LOVE! I'm in Brooklyn most of the time, but LOVE is the ONLY place in Manhattan I know will be a guaranteed shhweet time. Fridays are regularly Dub/Grime and saturdays are mostly house/techno. Like a lot of the other reviews have said, LOVE holds no b.s. People come for music and to shred that dance floor. I've NEVER seen a crowd like I've seen @ LOVE.

The CONS talked about are true. Sometimes the cover is too much for a party that's empty. It can be dark. A new security team input a new coat check policy, etc and used to be really unfriendly. After awhile, they relaxed. But in comparison with a lot of clubs in Manhattan, I'd take LOVE any day.

  • Pros: World reknown DJs, sound system, atmosphere, open late, lounge area
  • Cons: people who trash talk this place
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/15/08

The Real Deal

by BeKool at Citysearch

This is what clubs are supposed to be: Nothin' but fun vibe, reasonable drink prices, no attitude, staff as cool as the crowd, and the best sound system I've heard in NYC. It's worth checking their calendar online(musicislove dot net---doesn't that address say it all?!?) to see what kind of party they're having that night. It's an eclectic mix of DJ's: from lesser knows right up to all stars like Q-Tip and Sasha (yes, of Sasha & Digweed fame). These guys play here because the vibe to the place is all about keeping it real, not the sell-out stuff you see at these rip off clubs that now dominate the scene. No pressure to buy expensive bottles, just to have a good time. Great dance floor with another cool black light room, and then a chill room regulars call the "Fraggle-Rock room". Like any real club, it tends to get really going later on. Every time we've been, we've had fun. Highly recommended indeed.

  • Pros: Cool vibe, best sound system in NY, no attitude, great DJ's

The Details on Love

Place Categories:

  • great only place
  • pricey drinks
  • like nice bartenders
  • loved music
  • pleasant staff
  • great sound system
  • always refreshing young breakers
  • amazing fur
  • great vibe
  • dirty look
  • best dj
  • excellent lights
  • excellent open space
  • great club
  • cool black light room
  • recommended highly
  • great beats
  • reasonable drink prices
  • great dance floor
  • ethereal decor
  • expensive bottles