(212) 673-3410
152 Orchard St
New York,
NY
10002
40.7207
-73.9888
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side
What People Are Saying About The Annex
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
The second venture from the founders of Dark Room progresses their style from a hip DJ den to word-of-mouth live music. Rich with golden lighting against mahogany walls, the narrow shoebox of a room tunnels your vision to a tiny raised stage, where mostly indie shows draw swarms of neighborhood scenesters. A few circular booths cradle groups, and a second-story balcony and lounge allows a bird's-eye view of it all.
Terrible for bands - AVOID XIAOTING
by TheBandMan
We had a Saturday night show booked here for months. People were waiting for the show. Fifteen days before the show, we were sent an e-mail saying that we wouldn't be able to play the show anymore because a private party booked that date. They blatantly kicked us out because some last minute private party was going to make them more money. As an alternative they offered us to play a Tuesday night in a week.
This is ignoring other reviews of them blatantly stealing money. Bottom line - bad place for bands.
- Pros: Location
- Cons: Money-hungry, don't care about your band
awful staff
by AllisonJoyce
I went there last night during open bar, when I tried to buy another shot for my drink because it tasted like there was no vodka in it, the bartender refused to serve me, took my money off the bar and poured out my drinks. When I asked for my money back he threw it in my face. I asked him what was wrong with him and he put his face 1 inch from mine and said "A lot of things are wrong with me" in the creepiest voice, then balled up a napkin and threw it in my face.
DO NOT GO TO THIS BAR unless you want to be treated like trash.
I'm calling the bar right now to make a complaint.
- Cons: having things thrown in your face
Not a place to book a party
by loveshernightsout
I had made a table reservation for a party a month in advance and later checked in to confirm a few days before the party – all appeared to be set. Upon arrival, the doorman did not have my reservation listed, the guests with my party were not all comped at the door as I had been told, and to top it all off, the bottle price was much higher than I had been quoted when making the reservation. Overall, the experience was infuriating and a great disappointment. The annex is a good spot for a few drinks and some good music but for a table reservation, I would not recommend.
- Pros: Good music / people
- Cons: Completely unorganized establishment
The Details on The Annex
When to Go:
The Tiswas party, a long-running, up-and-coming band showcase, crashes the Annex on Saturday nights. Paul Banks of Interpol has also moved his Dark Room hip-hop party to this club on Wednesday nights.
The Extras:
Check out more Lower East Side nightlife.











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