(212) 463-7403
310 Spring Street
(Greenwich Street & Renwick Street)
New York,
NY
10013
40.725939
-74.008596
Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown
Parking:
Street
The Anchor
Last updated 8.30.09
What People Are Saying About The Anchor
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – What's in a name? The Anchor's nautical theme gets flexed with stretches of American eagle wallpaper and rope-wrapped poles, while the wood veneer and antler chandeliers suggest a woodsy neighborhood hangout. The bar's true identity, however, is amplified by DJs in the back who spin deafening rap, rock and '80s tunes while the jukebox sits silent. Likewise, the bartenders sling vodka tonics instead of draughts of PBR to buttoned-up young men, dolled-up young women and a handful of hipsters who haven't decamped to Williamsburg, yet.
11/16/09
Believe the hype!
by MelissaPhillips at Citysearch
After reading all the great reviews on this and other sites like New York Magazine and Blackbook, I decided to give it a try and book my birthday here this past saturday without having ever been to the place. I heard from friends that they throw a wild party here, and like some of the other reviews mentioned, they did not disappoint! The music simply kicked ass all night- DJ Price, who I've seen at 1Oak and Tenjune was there playing hit after hit, and I danced so much that I was sore the next day (ok, may have been the 10 shots of Maker's Mark also). The crowd was hot, the dancefloor was packed and we partied until four in the morning. I fell in love with this place sometime around midnight, may have met my future ex-husband, and I will 100% be back here again. Thanks so much for helping me make some memories!
- Pros: Awesome bartenders, great drinks, music
- Cons: they aren't open 7 nights a week!
11/06/09
Fantastic Halloween Party...
by Emilythecutiepie at Citysearch
ok...wow. I usually don't go to places I haven't heard anything about before, but we decided to take up a friend on his invite to a halloween party and wasn't expecting anything like this. Literally, from the moment we walked in, it looked like people were having the best time of their lives. There was full-on bacchanalian madness, the likes of which hasn't been seen since Dionysius himself staged his famous orgies and tore young maidens limb from limb in a wine induced frenzy! I've never seen so many people dancing and just having a great time. I had to check to make sure there wasn't a maenad working her ethereal charms on us! The music was superb and the drinks strong, and what was supposed to be a stopover on the way to a loft party turned into us dancing on the couches and drinking tequila like bandeleros until 4am. I will totally be back to this place. Anchor, you guys rock!!! A marvelous little spot, just off the beaten path...love it!
- Pros: HOT crowd, really great DJs, cool staff and party
- Cons: None!
10/05/09
Love this place!
by thegoodlife2010 at Citysearch
Really, really, really cool place! Loved the nautical theme, and the music was some of the most fun I've heard in awhile. One of my friends told me later that this place is known for their DJs, and I could see why- the girl spinning rocked it all night and kept the whole place moving- I mean, how often to you see a whole bar dancing and getting wild? And I mean the ENTIRE place! I genuinely had a blast, and I plan on coming back very soon. One thing to note: This place is not for the uptight. People come here to party and have fun and it gets crazy as hell! Don't be suprised if a complete (hot) stranger climbs onto your banquet and starts dancing. Amazing little lounge.
- Pros: FANTASTIC music, wonderful crowd, friendly staff, cocktails!
- Cons: none that I could see
The Details on The Anchor
The Extras:
Given the divey chic vibe, it's not surprising that Johnny Knoxville has been spotted here. He even recorded the Anchor's voicemail message (too bad it got erased!).
Specialty Cocktails:
The chalkboard behind the bar lists drinks and is good for a laugh, but unless you want a Weasel (two parts Bourbon, one part juice, one part angst, and dust) or a Hill Billy (Kool Aid and vodka), ask the bartender for a cocktail suggestion.
Know Before You Go:
Make note of the address, the graffiti-tagged door is unmarked except for a small anchor above it. But the lack of signage doesn't mean this place is exclusive. For once, the staff forgoes with shenanigans at the door. You and your friends don't have to be on the list (or be scantily clad models) to get in.
Category:
Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Dive Bars
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