The Volstead
(212) 583-0411
125 E 54th St
(at Between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue)
New York,
NY
10016
40.7593
-73.9711
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
Hours:
Mon-Wed 11am-2am
Thu-Fri 11am-4am
Sat 5pm-4am
Parking:
Street
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About The Volstead
The Editor
Aaron Barker
Citysearch
Serious cocktails, slider trays and flatscreens are a winning combo for post-office fraternizing, and by adding a whiff of speakeasy intrigue to their latest midtown venture, the owners of PS 450 and Vig 27 hope to seal the deal. Secretive the Volstead is not--you can't miss the Versailles-worthy chandelier at the entrance--but it is underground; two flights of stairs lead to a double-wide bar and an adjacent lounge area that has plenty of group-friendly nooks with waitresses and silver ice buckets on hand.
Hits: Chef Dominic Giuliano's menu of comfort foods like mac 'n' cheese pops and lobster roll sliders is delicious, and the kitchen stays open until 2am Thursday through Sunday.
Misses: Domestic bottles of beer run a whopping $7, with no happy hour.
User Reviews
Geministwin
February 16, 2009
Not only are the drinks overpriced at this over-packed, bridge-and tunnel establishment, but the dumb coat check girl LOST my coat and then the manager called me a liar. Nice place. Won't be coming back here. EVER.
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jroddyfanite
February 05, 2009
I went to a friends birthday party here last saturday. We spent the whole night at the bar...had a great time! Didn't know that they sold bottles and to our surprise, they let us buy a bottle of Patron! Our bartenders were great...and it helped that they were both blonde and buxom. They partied right along with us! We were also greeted really well at the door by the doorman. It's nice to treated well when most of the time, the doormen don't give a @$&* about the people that are walking in. All in all, i will definately be back to the Volstead. Great way to spend a saturday night! Oh...great music too!
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JSONYG13
February 02, 2009
Great place! I just had my birthday party there this past Saturday night. We had the room off to the right. The waitress as well as the rest of the staff were great!! They were super friendly and sweet. I dont have one bad thing to say about this place - It was an awesome birthday party!!
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The Extras:
A DJ pumps up the volume with collegiate nostalgia (think Cream and the Beatles) and late '80s retro (Young MC) from Tuesday to Saturday.
Fun Fact:
Tipping its hat to the legislation that led to the original American speakeasies, this modern-day version is named for Andrew Volstead, founder of the Prohibition Act.
What To Drink:
Try a specialty cocktail like the Capone--a lethal combo of Ciroc vodka, Mathilde Peche, and Peychaud's Bitters.
When to Go:
Lunch is served during the week.
What to Drink:
Try a specialty cocktail like the Capone--a lethal combo of Ciroc vodka, Mathilde Peche, and Peychaud's Bitters.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
