Plumm

In Short – This semi-private space has held some of the city's most legendary venues, and in this second glitzy Noel Ashman incarnation, continues to be a hit with downtown club-hoppers and A-listers alike. Though there's no dedicated dance floor, the plum-colored and wood-paneled main room features banquettes designed to resist (and encourage) stilettos. The long bar rarely sees a break during crowded DJ nights, but you'll find a less raucous vibe in a small downstairs lounge. – – Hits: If you know the right people or have the skills to flex your way in, the party is worth…

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When to Go:: Although stellar DJs--from Samantha Ronson to Q-Tip to Cassidy--keep the party going every night, the weekly line-up varies. Call ahead or check the schedule online for details.
The Extras:: The semi-private club bestows special keys to members so they can get in without waiting.
Fun Fact:: It's no wonder The Plumm is a celebrity hangout--in addition to Ashman, the club's co-owners include Petra Nemcova, Samantha Ronson (and her famous mom, Ann Dexter-Jones), Simon Rex, Joey McIntire, Mr. Big (aka Chris Noth) and actor Jesse Bradford.

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ambiance	74.07000064849854% positive	“music was great q-tip was djing get crazy on thursday nights (abit 2 crowded but still fun).” “The music was great, the crowd was fun, bartenders were VERY RUDE” “wish they played more house, techno kinda genres but in general the music was fun.” “They are nice and accomodating, and the atmosphere inside is sick.” “This decor was meh, the people were lame, the DJ sucked and overall we had a pretty average night.” “The decor is nice, but all the skanky girls, stripper pole and abominable treatment by GINO made this place a stinker.” “It is a great place to relax, let loose and have fun with your friends!” “The Plumm pulls off an elegance, but at the same time it manages to have a comfortable vibe.” “am also looking forward to new years eve, i had so much fun last new years at plumm and this year my favorite actor jesse bradford is hosting and d-nice is djing need a girl say more!”
drinks	37.5% positive	“hate this place , it probably the most overated and ugly club/bar lounge in the city.” “the bar staff is very pretty to look at.” “For Weds salsa night, not the best setup by the bar area” “Specifically for Weds salsa nights at Plumm, the set-up in the bar area is pretty bad.” “Seriously--great drinks, hot guys, the best djs, I danced all night and didn't want to leave.” “the drinks were good.” “it can be a little tough to get in sometimes but easier when i am with girlfriend only drawback is drinks are a little pricey.” “No only the drinks were ridiculously expensive, but the bartender insisted that i had to leave a tip ( which i was going o do anyway) and told me how much i should give him, which i found completely ridiculous”
food quality	0.0% positive	“Specifically for Weds salsa nights at Plumm, the set-up in the bar area is pretty bad.” “For Weds salsa night, not the best setup by the bar area”
overall	75.0% positive	“Everyone there looked interesting and un-intrusive, a great place to go with the ladies to dance and chat with gentlemen never feeling over-whelmed with gross drunkard attention.” “It is a great place to relax, let loose and have fun with your friends!” “The decor is nice, but all the skanky girls, stripper pole and abominable treatment by GINO made this place a stinker.”
service	55.250000953674316% positive	“rude door staff and just did not look happy.” “staff is usually pretty helpful as well.” “The only decent aspect of this place was the waitresses and the security, they were actually pretty cool.” “The bartenders are rude and don't attend to your needs.” “the service is pretty good.” “The staff at the door was rude, the music was mainstream hip-hop.” “Horrible people at the entrance” “... the staff was incrediable rude, the bouncer and door woman were extremely rude.” “hot people n great music” “They play great music (classics and pop), aren't pretentious at the door, and seems to always have a good crowd - good looking, nice people just out to have a good time.” “recommend people coming.” “The doormen were polite and helpful, my table was waited on in good time (considering the amount of people there that night), and I got to see Grandmaster Flash!” “While bottle service is expensive the waitresses are friendly and deliver excellent service sans the attitude which is so abundant in other bottle service clubs.” “The music was great, the crowd was fun, bartenders were VERY RUDE” “thought the service was pretty good too.” “won't be going back to this place, it really is not worth being insulted by such rude people to get into a place that is not even that great.” “the bar staff is very pretty to look at.” “Also they allow in too many low key people that assume they can seat at your table while one of the party is in the bathroom (don't remember having seen that anywhere else in the good bars/lounges/clubs in NY).” “The bouncers/front door people are outstandingly rude and disrespectful.” “went on a Thursday night and already there were hip hop thugs and weird people all over the place.” “Not only does the venue deal with shady promoters BUT the front of house staff the door, cahsier, bouncer - and Richie's(owner) assistant were all very pretentious and down right stupid.” “The bouncers and waitstaff were incredibly rude even after we bought 5 bottles.” “The door staff and the bouncers were very nice!” “No only the drinks were ridiculously expensive, but the bartender insisted that i had to leave a tip ( which i was going o do anyway) and told me how much i should give him, which i found completely ridiculous” “This decor was meh, the people were lame, the DJ sucked and overall we had a pretty average night.” “been to the hot spot 3 or 4 times in the last month & it always has the most incredible music & a very good looking group of people.” “the staff was really polite.”
value	34.37999963760376% positive	“No only the drinks were ridiculously expensive, but the bartender insisted that i had to leave a tip ( which i was going o do anyway) and told me how much i should give him, which i found completely ridiculous” “have a huge crush on Jesse; I was in heaven LOL.” “won't be going back to this place, it really is not worth being insulted by such rude people to get into a place that is not even that great.” “it can be a little tough to get in sometimes but easier when i am with girlfriend only drawback is drinks are a little pricey.” “While bottle service is expensive the waitresses are friendly and deliver excellent service sans the attitude which is so abundant in other bottle service clubs.” “definitely recommend this club, and rate it as one of my favorites in this huge city.” “The Plumm is totally worth going, only dorks don't like it.” “bottles overpriced for the space.”

03/30/09

What a joke

by thesmooth

Went there with 12 other people (mostly girls) for a bday celebration. They made us stand in line for 1/2 hr in the rain just to tell us that we needed to buy bottles to get in. Im ok with a venue trying to capitalize on their customers, but not when they let about 4 groups of guys cut the line in front of us while were waiting in the rain. Also, the door man was too cool on his cell phone to even pay any attention to us. Then he gets all tough when we ask what the hold up is. I cant stand a crappy staff at a crappy venue treating people like that. There are way better venue's to go to in nyc without having to deal with that bs. I promise i will never step foot inside this venue.

Pros: none
Cons: they are open

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03/21/09

Great Music Crappy Bartenders

by Vballfreak718

The music was great, the crowd was fun, bartenders were VERY RUDE . No only the drinks were ridiculously expensive, but the bartender insisted that i had to leave a tip ( which i was going o do anyway) and told me how much i should give him, which i found completely ridiculous

Pros: Example: best croissants in town
Cons: What are the drawbacks?

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03/03/09

Fun, fun, fun!

by Mjaykay

i love this club. great vibes and good music. i live in LA and come by every time i'm in the city. love the fact that the crowd is always hot with really cool celeb sightings!!!

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02/14/09

PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE

by elleelledee3

RUDE BAR STAFF.

STOLE MONEY FROM ME AND WOULD RETURN IT OR ACKNOWLEDGE ME. THE MANAGER WOULD NOT EITHER.

PLEASE STEER CLEAR.

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12/25/08

cool spot

by partygirls

I go to the plumm almost every saturday the crowd is hot and the music is incredible.I am also looking forward to new years eve, i had so much fun last new years at plumm and this year my favorite actor jesse bradford is hosting and d-nice is djing need a girl say more!

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03/30/09

What a joke

by thesmooth

03/21/09

Great Music Crappy Bartenders

by Vballfreak718

03/03/09

Fun, fun, fun!

by Mjaykay

02/14/09

PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE

by elleelledee3

12/25/08

cool spot

by partygirls

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