Forum
(212) 505-0301
127 4th Ave
(at Between 12th Street and 13th Street)
New York,
NY
10003
40.7331
-73.9897
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
What People Are Saying About Forum
The Owner
Forum
Owner
Forum is located conveniently one block from Union Square, Forum provides a 3500 square foot space that is perfect for any event. It incorporates the finest elements of both an upscale lounge and a high-end bar. With a 50 foot Mahogany bar, lit up white stone walls, gold leaf textured decorative paint, pressed glass, custom poured cement floors, plush back leather banquets, and beautiful accented columns Forum is truly a breathtaking space. Forum has a state of the art audiovisual system with drop down HD projection screens and multiple TV's allow for logo, DVD, and Power Point presentations/Screenings. We also have a full service kitchen serving up both lunch and dinner. Our space is perfect for your next Private event or Birthday party. Please inquire about planning your next event here.
The Editor
Justine Goodman
Citysearch
In Short
Housed in the East Village location once occupied by Pop Burger, Forum draws a large crowd thanks to its loud, boozy, just-plain-fun energy. As an added bonus, groups of young drinkers get a guaranteed party without excessive wait times at the door or at the 50-foot bar. Though students and young professionals reign supreme after the dinner hour, the over-30 set may drop by after work to watch the game, kick back on the plush red couches, or sip fancy cocktails whilst noshing on high-end bar food.
Hits: Forum strikes a nice balance between dive bar and hot spot, emphasizing the best parts of both without falling victim to the worst.
Misses: During peak hours it may suffer from the kind of overcrowding known to cause panic attacks, but most nights it leans toward just crowded enough to be fun.
User Reviews
tweetthing44
May 05, 2009
I headed to Forum on a Saturday afternoon to meet up with friends to watch the game, grab a bite, and have a few drinks. The place was great until around 9ish when they took away our chairs, turned off the TVs and turned into this forced club scene. The drinks were fine all night, but once the sun went down I had to get out of there. The crowd turned pretentious and the bar-WAAYY too crowded.
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jsmithz
April 11, 2009
I had my birthday at Forum a few weeks ago. I reserved a table and bottles and had my name on the guest list. When I arrived at Forum I didn't have to wait on line at all, and this gorgeous blonde door girl/hostess took me to my table and introduced to me to my waitress. The service was great all night and my waitress, Chaya was really sweet and helpful throughout. The DJ was great and overall my buddies and I had a great night! Thanks Forum!
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jennaspecial
March 17, 2009
What a great Birthday place. No lines, no cover, no issues. The drinks were poured strong by a very cute staff (especially the tall one), the music was great, and the space was beautiful. The bathrooms were so clean, and that is very important. Overall I really cant say enough about this place, no wonder it is so popular.
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Happy Hour:
Sip $4 beers, $5 well drinks and $5 bloody marys while watching the game on one of Forum's flat-screen TVs every day until 8pm.
Food Served:
In addition to its regular menu of small and large plates like the Forum Pizza (foie gras, truffle oil and mozzarella cheese), during the football season a special menu of summer tuna rolls, duck confit empanadas and, of course, the usual fried fare, is also served.
What To Drink:
If money is no object, try one of Forum's $11 and $12 specialty cocktails like the Julius Ceasar (vodka, Grand Marnier, blood orange puree, splash of fresh lime juice) or the raspberries and creme (raspberry vodka, white chocolate Godiva liquor, a touch of Chambord).
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card
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Message from Forum
- Daily Happy hour
- Private Parties
- Birthday Parties
Forum is located conveniently one block from Union Square, Forum provides a 3500 square foot space that is perfect for any event. It incorporates the finest elements of both an upscale lounge and a high-end bar. With a 50 foot Mahogany bar, lit up white stone walls, gold leaf textured decorative paint, pressed glass, custom poured cement floors, plush back leather banquets, and beautiful accented columns Forum is truly a breathtaking space. Forum has a state of the art audiovisual system with drop down HD projection screens and multiple TV's allow for logo, DVD, and Power Point presentations/Screenings. We also have a full service kitchen serving up both lunch and dinner. Our space is perfect for your next Private event or Birthday party. Please inquire about planning your next event here.
