The Ritz Bar & Lounge
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 333-4177
- Cross Street:
- 9th Avenue
- Directions:
- A, C, E at 42nd St
- Hours:
- Daily, 4pm-4am
Editorial Review for The Ritz Bar & Lounge – by Aaron J. Barker
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 throughout the week.
Misses: Crowd control can be lacking on weekends.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
What to DrinkA Stoli Blueberi and soda will make you one of the crew, but there's a decent draft selection (Leffe, Stella) as well.
The ExtrasVisit The Ritz on MySpace for the scoop on the night's theme--like Lounge Lizard Wednesdays, with live music and surprise guests.
Save MoneyThe happy hour features half-priced drinks from 4pm to 8pm, Monday through Thursday.
User Reviews for The Ritz Bar & Lounge
09/24/2008 Posted 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
08/09/2008 Posted by sheriffthedog
This is where it's at! My friends and I go to the Ritz almost every day, I know we drink allot, with that being said the staff, the music, and the atmosphere, with it's outside deck can't be beat. I can't brag about this bar enough, I mean no other bar in Hell's Kitchen has won HX's Best Bar two years in a row, also Genre Magazine rates it number 1 in NYC. The drinks are great and the MUSIC!!! WOW the MUSIC ROCKS!! SEE YOU THERE!!!
Pros: The Music, The Staff, and Those DRINKS BABY!!!
Cons: Not enough hours in the night to party at the RITZ
Users Like You Also Viewed
Posh
405 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019-6301
The Monster
80 Grove St
New York, NY 10014-3546
