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The Randolph at Broome

349 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 274-0667
The Randolph at Broome
Cross Street:
Between Elizabeth Street and Bowery
Directions:
J, M, Z at Bowery; B, D at Grand St; 6 at Spring St
Hours:
Daily 9:30pm-4am

Editorial Review for The Randolph at Broome – by Justine Goodman

In Short
The Randolph belongs to that ever-growing class of bars that like to be characterized as having "speakeasy charm." In fairness, that may not be far off--after all, it is dark and vaguely secluded. But locating the Randolph won't be a problem--just look for the velvet ropes and towering mahogany door manned by a hot girl with a clipboard and a large bouncer. Come on the early side to avoid a line (and be prepared to be asked, "Who are you here to see?"), claim a spot near the bar and commence with gratuitous drinking.

Hits: The $30-$40 pitchers of specialty cocktails like the Pimms Cup and Michael Derry (lemon concentrate, imported beer and vodka) are a welcome and unusual alternative to bottle service.

Misses:
Though the space is ever-so-swanky, the crowd may not be quite as glamorous as the selective door policy would seem to suggest.

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Insider Tips

Where To Sit

Guests in the know head to the basement level for a more intimate boozing experience.

When To Go

Special parties like the Tuesday night Funk Dance party, the Thursday '80s party and--the obvious favorite--Sunday night's Tribute to Prince party draw a different, more downtown-chic crowd.

What To Drink

If communal drinking isn't your thing, skip the pitchers and order a $5 domestic draft or a $10 classic cocktail like the Dark and Stormy.

User Reviews for The Randolph at Broome

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

02/28/2008 Posted by ericathechef

The service here is ATROCIOUS. The bartenders take your card, start tabs and then claim you never gave them a card...only to find your card charged 2 days later for insane amounts. The manager TIM is quite possibly the most incompetent person I've ever encountered. When I finally got Tim on the phone after calling 6 times a day, 4 days in a row, I got the worst attitude! Instead of taking my address right then and there, he asked me to call back in 5 minutes and leave my address on the machine to send me back my card. When I didn't get the card back a week later, his response was: "other people pick up the phone, I never got your message." Are you kidding me?!?!? He was just too lazy to get a pen when he initially spoke to me. Basically they just steal credit cards and charge erroneous amounts, in addition to serving mediocre drinks. Sounds like a stellar evening, no? This place is awful, it's a waste of money. The only saving grace is the doormen...they should bounce the staff and take over.

Pros: I am smart enough to never come here again

Cons: rude staff, mediocre layout

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

01/05/2008 Posted by cosgood

Seriously? Screw this place and their wack door policy. Tried to meet friends there on a Saturday night and was told by the mustachioed douche doorman (and for real - the mustache look is as au courant as Vice Magazine - meaning, dead and 2001) that there were "soo many parties going on inside that you can only come in if you're here for one of them." When is this kind of BS elitism going to end in NY? I've napped in this city longer than people like this have existed. Congrats on having moved out of your parent's house in Jersey and finally making it big as a doorman. And after watching some of the white bread i-banker frat dudes wearing ballet slipper sneakers with untucked shirts walk out the door, you'll realize this is not a place for you.

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Insider Tips

Where To Sit

Guests in the know head to the basement level for a more intimate boozing experience.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Specialty Cocktails
  • Lounge
  • DJ
  • Neighborhood
  • Bars
  • Clubs

Hours

  • Daily 9:30pm-4am

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa

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