The Ritz Bar & Lounge

(212) 333-4177

369 W 46th St.
New York, NY 10036 40.7142 -74.0064

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, Civic Center

Hours:

Daily, 4pm-4am

Parking:

Street

The Ritz Bar & Lounge

The Ritz Bar & Lounge

What People Are Saying About The Ritz Bar & Lounge

The Editor

Aaron Barker

Citysearch

In Short – This high-energy gay bar in Hell's Kitchen tweaks the neighborhood lounge formula with focus group precision: Its seafaring theme (caged ship lanterns and polished brass fixtures) promises a wayward sailor or two, and a large, strobe-lit dance floor supplements typical happy-hour posing. The wall-to-wall crowd skews young and mixed, no doubt drawn to resident DJs who aren't afraid to throw some hip-hop into the fold. The vibe in the upstairs lounge is more subdued, with leather sofas and a second bar. – – Hits: Diverse mix of patrons who show up regularly…

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/15/09

Never a good time

by NickGnyc

My friend dragged me to the ritz this weekend and, again, it ruined my night. the staff looked miserable and were more concerned with talking to each other than serving drinks. The crowd is incredibly rude and appear to go there just to pretend they are better than everyone else and roll their eyes as you try to walk through no matter how politely you say "excuse me". The bar is right past the front door and is unusually close to the wall making the only walkway to the main area a packed nightmare. Sorry i usually don't like to leave angry reviews but this has happened on every occasion i have gone.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/06/08

Best time!

by Edmund69

I went here last night (Friday) for only the second time. I had a great time! The place was packed and the dancefloor was crazy crowded but there were no attitudes and a good mix of ages. You can't help but bump into other people but no once cares. The drinks are weak but I took care of that by giving the bartender a healthy tip and making sure I patronized only him, problem solved. The dancefloor was littered with ice, plastic cups, bottles and spilled drinks but who cares? It's simple, don't go in with an attitude, you WILL have fun here and you can find someone here. When we arrived the line to get in was incredibly long but we got in fast. If you drive in leave your coat in your car because the line for the coat check takes forever.

  • Pros: No cover charge, a big crowd, good music
  • Cons: Weak drinks
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/24/08

fun place to hang out and meet people!!!!!!

by tarotprince

hey people wanna have fun ? this place is great ! fun people friendly staff . frank is the best !!!!!! good drinks great music ! no bitchy queens who think they are at a beauty contest !!!! haha!!!! weeknites are best

  • Pros: the guy who work the door is great !!! great nieghborhood !!!!
  • Cons: none

The Details on The Ritz Bar & Lounge

What to Drink:

A Stoli Blueberi and soda will make you one of the crew, but there's a decent draft selection (Leffe, Stella) as well.

The Extras:

Visit The Ritz on MySpace for the scoop on the night's theme--like Lounge Lizard Wednesdays, with live music and surprise guests.

Save Money:

The happy hour features half-priced drinks from 4pm to 8pm, Monday through Thursday.

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Gay & Lesbian Bars, Singles Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work, Outdoor Seating

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