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At a Glance
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88% ambiance
“p.s. great place to view celebreties on the DL.”
77% drinks
“love the open bar package on Thursdays from 7-9.”
66% food quality
“We paid $75 for tickets, weren't allowed to sit down, weren't served food (as promised on the ticket), and had to endure the rude bartenders all night.”
0% menu variety
“Not to mention their alcohol selection was minimal at best, and virtually every other person I talked to that night couldn't stop complaining about what an awful place it was.”
90% overall
“The music was great and the staff was very accommodating in getting us a table quickly and effortlessly despite the madness of the place.”
100% return potential
“We will definitely be back here sometime soon, and I will recommend this place to everyone.”
88% service
“Good drinks, nice people, great environment to people watch.”
57% value
“great music, cheap booze and celebs like that.”
80% wait time
“So after booking my party a MONTH in advance at another place, I was told last minute that they were overbooked and couldn't accommodate our party- freaking out, I called my friend who recommended I call anchor- this ended up being a blessing in disguise-”
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May 24, 2012
Great bar, Really good DJ's. Had an amazing time here at a Tribeca Film Festival after party and after hearing their DJs and loving the overall vibe, decided to do my birthday here the following week. Was not disappointed. From the initial reservation to arriving, Jason the manager was cool and super-accommodating. We got an area on the dancefloor and all of my guests danced and partied with no trouble getting in or anything. Nothing but good things to say about this place! look forward to going back soon.
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June 08, 2011
Don't understand why people think this place is so good... I don't know what the hype is about this place but the service was HORRIBLE. I just had my birthday here last weekend and ordered two bottles with about 10 people. First of all, the old guy whos the bouncer at the door is a TOTAL DICKHEAD. I went out to get my boyfriend because he came in later and he wouldnt even let him in. He said something along the lines of "I will let him in when it's time for him to get in" While on the other hand, the manager who I talked to the bottles about said that my guests didnt HAVE TO WAIT ON LINE AT ALL. The place isn't even worth it for a wait, it's a small bar with way too many people. THe only thing I enjoyed was the music. I would go back here again just for the music, but I wouldnt waste my time with bottle service because even if you spend a bunch of money you wont get good service. The bouncer ruined the whole mood for the night... he needs to retire anyway, HES TOO OLD AND GRUMPY.
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February 15, 2011
Good things come in small packages!. Haven't been to the Anchor in six months, and truth be told, when I go out in Manhattan nowadays, I really am not expecting much. After much debate, I made my triumphant return to the Anchor last Friday with a gaggle of girls and a couple of friends visiting from LA. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised to find the place packed with the same beautiful crowd I remember, and one of my favorite's Mick Boogie crushing it in the DJ booth. Seriously? A national DJ playing to a 1000 square foot room? F**k the haters, this spot is what its all about- The Anchor is truly one of NYC's hidden gems, and they have figured out the formula for a good time- the drinks are great, the crowd is great, blah blah blah, but really- at The Anchor, its all about the music. For a place this small to book some of the top DJs in the country is truly remarkable. Even more remarkable is that they don't charge a cover for it!!! They are located all the way on the west side of spring street (well worth the trip from the east side) you manage to get music, hot crowd, and a good time without the hordes of B & T and without all the Meatpacking District bullsh*t. Love it, for real- good things really do come in small packages! Get your sorry ass here immediately!!!!
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January 28, 2011
epic birthday party. This is such a great place. I celebrated my birthday here 2 weeks ago and we all had an awesome time. The party planner we used really hooked us up, definitely use Josh from JSNProductions. com to plan your next party. We skipped the line and walked right in, didn't have to pay cover and got a free bottle of vodka. The staff there was very nice and classy, most places kick you off the table after you've finished your bottle but they didn't do that here. Awesome music, solid crowd and great ambiance. I highly recommend the anchor!
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January 13, 2011
Perfect New Years Eve. Wow...I was super surprised by this place! Went for their New Years Eve party, expecting the usual mess, even after they told me they were not on any of the new years booking sites and were limiting the tickets, and they didn't lie. The party was great, with a great crowd, and the music was amazing. I went back the following weekend and found it to be a refreshing place- no BS, great music, fun crowd, and a top-notch staff. The anchor has become one of my new favorite places, looking forward to good times in '11!!!
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January 11, 2011
Will never go back. I was there in November (2010), and was treated very rudely by one of the bartenders. I was apparently in her way to get behind the bar, so instead of asking me to move, she shoved me aside and then told the other bartender not to serve me. When I asked to close out my tab, she threw the book at me so that my credit card went flying somewhere behind the bar, and none of the staff would help locate it. I had decided to just cancel it, but when a friend and I asked to speak to a manager, he was holding my credit card. My friend told him that his staff had been very rude, and he kind of shrugged, so she repeated what she had said. He looked around the crowded bar, then looked back at us and said, "It looks like I don't really need to worry about that, does it?"
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December 07, 2010
Great Night, Fun Crowd. Had a really great time at The Anchor last Friday- came with a big group, and the staff here was totally friendly and accommodating from the beginning. We had no door drama, and were given a great section where we enjoyed good music and some delicious cocktails. The crowd was very good looking and I noticed that people were mostly dancing and having a good time as opposed to just staring at their phones trying to look cool. I was pleasantly surprised by this place- someone finally got it right! Its about having a good time, and thats exactly what goes on here. Recommended for sure!
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November 15, 2010
Fantastic f*cking friday!!!. I was blown out of my f*cking shoes by this place- seriously- music rocks - I agree with previous reviews in that the DJs are crazy- didn't expect that in a smaller lounge. You can go to some sh*t bottle service place and get treated like an assh*le for wanting to spend $1000 or come to The Anchor, and actually have a good time and hear better music. Friday nights are my favorite night so far: music and crowd are great, you can get a table without some stupid bottle minimum, and for reasons I can't explain, it just WORKS. its fun, unpretentious, and you will totally get laid. I'm coming back here every week until the apocalypse. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
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November 12, 2010
Unbelievable DJs and Music. Hands down, one of the biggest surprises in the city. Doesn't look like much when you walk up- my friend was even like "we're going HERE?" but that was quickly put to rest when we walked inside to one of the craziest scenes I have witnessed in awhile: people dancing like the floor was a hot skillet, dancing on tables, dancing on banquets. Hot crowd and staff, and the DJ were far superior than anything I've heard in the Meatpacking DIstrict or any of the "mega-clubs" - I'm going to do my party here, and I recommend anyone reading this do the same.
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