GoldBar
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 274-1568
- Cross Street:
- Mulberry Street
- Directions:
- 6 at Spring; J, M, Z at Bowery
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 6pm-4am, Sat 9pm-4am
Editorial Review for GoldBar – by Lynn Suhrie
In Short
Velvet ropes would never do to guard this alcove of unadulterated bling--instead, the glamour-thirsty who've trekked down to Little Italy are blockaded by gold chains. The "subtle" design philosophy continues inside, where chandeliers dangle from a barrel-vaulted ceiling and cast the all-gold bar area (and its throne-like chairs) in a gold-dust light. But the most highly prized part is also the most unusual--hundreds of gilded human skulls decorating the diminutive lounge in back. At $17 a pop, however, cocktails are almost as precious.
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Insider Tips
Food ServedSnack on Italian-inspired bonbons, including prosciutto and caviar.
Know Before You GoCome before 9pm for an easier time at getting in. If you plan on going any later, you should also plan to call ahead for the guest list.
Specialty CocktailsThe drink menu is imbued with its own liquid gold--honey, that is. Bottle service is available, too, but is not required.
The ExtrasGoldBar shares creators with the legendary Cain, an NYC hot spot that's yet to lose its cache.
User Reviews for GoldBar
05/08/2008 Posted by dantonQ
Despite the very poor rating I took a chance at this place the other night. It is just one of the best place in NY. I think most of the people who gave a bad rating were just not able to get in (like people from St Etienne trying to get in the Fish club...). The guy at the door, "little will" is from Scandals, we got in wearing sneakers and polo with my friend but you better show the costume national shoes and at least cartier watch if you are not on any list. I really recommend this place, crowd is just great. Yes, it is full of models but surprisingly enough they are the one who actually put the bottle on the table (I am serious). Chances are that you are not going back to your hotel by yourself...
Pros: Little Will - the Gold Finger cocktail (a specialty)
Cons: ? none..
04/27/2008 Posted by paigeg
Overwhelmingly pretentious place, tacky as all get out. I couldn't stop laughing. Place was nearly dead on Friday night at midnight. DO. NOT.GO. HERE.
Pros: none
Cons: everything
