(212) 334-6740
105 Eldridge St
New York,
NY
10002
40.7179
-73.9922
Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Downtown, Bowery
Hours:
Monday To Sunday From 02:00 PM To 04:00 AM
Last updated 8.28.11
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Community Organizations, Billiards Bars, College Bars
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
What People Are Saying About Fontana's Bar
Featured Review
Kara Zuaro
Contributor
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.
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- Happy hour specials vary, but the house wine, well drinks, and some beers are priced at $3 from 6pm to 8pm.
- The Extras:
- Local bands can book shows in the basement, and the space is also available for private parties.
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| drinks | 78.94999980926514% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 72.7299976348877% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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Best 30th birthday
by Ryan Huban at Citysearch
I was looking for a venue that could accommodate a big group for a 30th birthday. Fontana's was PERFECT! Their event planner was extremely helpful and very friendly in setting up the party and reserving our tables. Everything was great, from the service to the music. And the space was way bigger than I expected, making it very comfortable for our large guest list. Definitely consider throwing your parties here -you won't be disappointed!
- Pros: Big space, accommodating staff
Amazing
by frednwilma at Citysearch
I went to a friend's birthday party here and am so glad I did. Really sweet bartenders, (which is so unusual in this part of town), great dj, reasonably price drinks. I'll definitely return.
- Pros: Bartender, music, atmosphere
- Cons: absolutely none!
Cool Bar, Excellent Staff, Live Karaoke?!!!
by BKaiser at Citysearch
Karaoke with a kick-ass live band. Need I say more?
Yes. I owe this bar my life. These guys totally saved me from uncertain doom and showed me a great time in the process.
I was in NY for a business trip, out on a date, the girl split, I went after her, leaving my laptop behind. Lost, running down the streets in china town, I somehow made it back. Figuring that the New York Rock-n-Rollers that frequent the joint would gladly take my new MacBook Pro off of my hands, I was freaking out.
The bouncer at the door graciously calmed me down, assuring me that it would all be cool, the bartender had already stowed my laptop in the office for safe keeping. I had to do something to thank the staff, especially those that wouldn't let me buy them drinks, and the bartender asked that I write a review.
These guys freaking rock. I will definitely go back next time I'm in town.
- Pros: Excellent Service, Friendly Staff
- Cons: None.
This is a great bar, cool space, friendly bartenders.
by tim30 at Citysearch
I love this bar and have always had a lot of fun there. Perhaps the last reviewer is new to New York, because $7 for a vodka tonic is NOT expensive, and there will always be a line for the bathroom on a Friday or Sat night no matter where you go. Fontanas is a great time.
- Pros: Great place to party and hang out
- Cons: None
Great music, always a good time but the bathroom situation...
by liverpoollover at Citysearch
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
The Details on Fontana's Bar
Place Categories:
- huge new bar
- friendly bartenders
- great music
- cool amazing artwork
- terrific warm atmosphere
- cool space
- great wait staff
- rude staff
- great spot
- terrific tne bands
- great downstairs music room
- great upstairs balcony
- great social scene
- cool vibe
- good nothing
- recommending im
- impressed very
- terrible bouncers
- great dj
- lame crowd
- laughably lame bar
- perfect medium
- great jukebox
- good sound
- huge place


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