(212) 243-4626
285 W 12th St
New York,
NY
10014
40.737542
-74.003953
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
What People Are Saying About Beatrice Inn--CLOSED
The Editor
Melanie Berliet
Citysearch
The enduring popularity of this underground, parlor-like lair (known to the regulars as “Bea” or “Trish”) tends to inspire loathing among those turned away by the infamous doorman with the standard “private party” line. But if you're lucky enough to finesse your way down the short flight of stairs, inside the bi-level den you’ll find an A-list crowd full of bold-faced names--and the media elites who write about them--tossing back high-priced drinks ($15 and up for wine, $24 for specialty cocktails) and kicking back like they own the joint. Take your place in one of the two low-ceilinged, dimly…
03/24/09
Coolest place in town.
by jonlikesit
If you're a Hipster in the know then this is your new Mecca. Dark, dingy, undergournd...everything a hipster secretly craves for. The music jumps from The Killers to The Gorillazs and from Abba to Snoop Dogg. A mix of unusual club songs keeps the tiny dance floor jumping. Guys: Bring a pretty girl and go early if you you're not in the "know". Ladies: have fun with it.
- Pros: Hipster Heaven
- Cons: Doormen can be too much.
02/20/09
New York's FINEST (sans the "lonely boy" doorman Angelo, and Chloe Sevigny's irritating brother, Paul)
by Ghostrider55
One of the greatest speakeasys New York has seen. Music that'll have you dancing for days, fab drinks, a guaranteed epic night...
01/03/09
never go there. never
by rywhiskey
they stole my belonging!! the staff took my things!!! i am not kidding! they are horrible people who never should be given anything but a mirror and coke to sniff. i asked for my shopping bag to be watched -- which had 400 dollar shoes in it!!! and they lost it! I am so sad and that was everything i worked so hard to get! those f.ers deserve to...t! i have been to this bar before and it wasnt soo bd, but htis time, i wish they gave a care but they all just shrugged and looked the other way -- i am going to make sure those f..kerds pay. never go there. never
- Pros: hot people
- Cons: stupid hot people
The Details on Beatrice Inn--CLOSED
Know Before You Go:
If you have to go to the bathroom, expect to wait in line. Theres a reason why the signage inside warns against lascivious behavior.
What to Drink:
When it comes to specialty cocktails, nothing beats the Suffering Bastard (a mix of sweetened lime juice, ginger beer, gin and brandy). If you want a beer, itll have to be Stella--thats the only one they serve.
The Extras:
Unlike most super exclusive joints in this neighborhood, at Bea table service is available without the purchase of bottles.
Fun Fact:
The Beatrice Inn is owned and presided over by Paul Sevigny--brother to actress Chloe and a celebrity DJ in his own right.
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