Tillman's Bar & Lounge
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 627-8320
- Cross Street:
- Between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
- Directions:
- 1, 9 at 28th St
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 5pm-2am, Thu-Sat 5pm-4am
Message from Tillman's Bar & Lounge
Soul Food Nightly
- Classic Cocktails
- Soul Music
- Swanky Lounge
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Editorial Review for Tillman's Bar & Lounge – by Lynn Suhrie
In Short
Each semicircle banquette in this soulful, 1970s-style room is set back into its own carved-out recess, glowing with yellow light. Acoustics aren't as crucial as at your typical blues venue--here, it's the speakers, not a stage, that are strategically placed to optimize the sounds of the jazz-spinning DJs. Setting the laid-back vibe are groups of neighborhood denizens and their aficionado friends, paying homage to black-and-white photographs of jazz-era legends with a little food and drink, and a lot of appreciation.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe only live music played is during Monday's open mic.
Where to SitThe raised stage area is the coolest seat in the house, with mod couches and a gas fireplace. It's open except during open mics.
What to DrinkTried-and-true potions like the Moscow Mule and Singapore Sling are finished nicely with giant ice cubes.
Food ServedTillman's serves mostly grilled sandwiches, such as the basil-topped grilled cheese and sided by tomato soup. The spice-cured BBQ baby back ribs are the only non-sandwich option.
User Reviews for Tillman's Bar & Lounge
06/29/2008 Posted by metonym
This is a popular place for a mixed hipster crowd. Highly recommend. Make reservations, if you can't and you just want to pop in...make it easy on yourself. Come dressed nice-- and for the guys--you should come with 2 reasonably attractive well dressed girls. Most of the places in Chelsea with a doorman are this way (unfortunately). They play lots of international stuff...Brazilian, hip hop, reggae and so on. The drinks are a bit overpriced but worth it. I always meet really cool, interesting, young professionals, musicians, and artists when I go to this place. By the way...let me clue in some of the people complaining of not getting in because they're white or because they were under dressed: if you are a dude come with girls(2 to 1 ratio or more), dress decent (think hipster), make reservations (if not...have 3 girls to every guy in your party), and smile at the doorman. Follow that and you should be fine. BTW, I've never made reservations for this place, but I always get a table because I won't ever bother if I can't round up atleast 3 of my female friends.
06/24/2008 Posted by citybug6768
I tried Tillman's for an after work event a few weeks back. We had about 12-15 people and everyone had a great time. They had live music that everyone seemed to enjoy. The service at the bar was top notch. The drinks were good, and everything was reasonably priced. For my money this place was a refreshing change of pace for me and my co-workers, we will definitely try it again.
Pros: Service, Ambiance, Drinks
Cons: n/a
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