Fontana's
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 334-6740
- Cross Street:
- Between Broome Street and Grand Street
- Directions:
- F at Delancey
- Hours:
- Daily 2pm-4am
Editorial Review for Fontana's – by Kara Zuaro
In Short
Tall red booths set in storefront windows seem to cater to the see-and-be-seen crowd, but this oddly mixed, three-tier bar on a less-traveled stretch of Eldridge Street feels relatively removed from hipster hoopla. The rockabilly front room fades into a dolled-up rear with zebra-print furniture and a purply pool table. Just to keep weekend crowds guessing, the subterranean performance space, brightened up with tropical palm tree wallpaper and a third drink station, books local bands.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyHappy hour specials vary, but the house wine, well drinks, and some beers are priced at $3 from 6pm to 8pm.
The ExtrasLocal bands can book shows in the basement, and the space is also available for private parties.
User Reviews for Fontana's
04/20/2008 Posted by liverpoollover
I've been going there for a few years now and have a great time all the time but they just need to have some more bathrooms on the upper floors. There are 3 upstairs and when there are a few hundred people there on a Saturday night... that's not a good time! As there is 1 women's and 1 men's bathroom downstairs, you usually have to pay to get down there, so those aren't an option too often. Other than that the prices of drinks are a bit steep but I guess the good music out weighs that. $7 for Vodka and club soda is a lot of money!
Pros: Music!!!!! Atmosphere! Friendly bartenders!
Cons: Lack of bathrooms and price of drinks
02/20/2008 Posted by nanbue
More then the bar which was fine, Im recommending the band I saw there that was great. Original and energetic, The Communication Corporation check them out on thier web site. These guys are talented! As far as the venue, it was like the base ment of the knitting factory as far as sound went and the room is long and there is a small bar, the bar tender was very nice. All tog. I thought it was a good experience, fun place to hang.
Pros: Large open space up stairs, with big bar, band space in the base ment had some dance space
Cons: Dark front and hard to find, they need a better brighter sign, we drove by it three times before we saw it, wish we could hear the live music from down stairs
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