Kiss & Fly
New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 255-1933
- Cross Street:
- Between 9th Avenue and Washington Street
- Directions:
- A, C, E; L at 14th St-8th Ave
- Hours:
- Wed-Sat 11pm-4am
Editorial Review for Kiss & Fly – by Rebecca Behan
In Short
Though a reservation at Kiss & Fly (formerly club Aer) may not guarantee you'll be speedily whisked inside, it should garner some attention from the league of security personnel at the door--themselves busy wrangling a crush of tall Europeans vying for entry. Inside, a curved, elevated bar and banquettes create the illusion of a sunken dance floor, along with ample seating and a vantage point from which to see and be seen--provided the overeager smoke machine allows. For those seeking access to the roped-off VIP area, bottle service is the name of the game, while de facto VIPs enthrone themselves inside the curving dome (known as the Temple) just off the dance floor.
Hits: The art nouveau-inspired decor beckons dancers to the table-tops and lends the space an aura of indulgence and free-wheeling decadence.
Misses: Should you need a break from the thudding international dance music, your only options are to shiver on the smoker's veranda or take refuge in the restroom.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodIt's bottle service only at the tables, but if you're not content to simply drop a few hundred bucks on the booze, you're in luck: As an added bonus, the barkeep will hold your chosen bottle aloft as flaming sparklers mark its procession table-side.
Know Before You GoThe bartenders may automatically add a twenty percent gratuity to credit card purchases, no matter the size of your party or order.
The ExtrasHungry? Kiss & Fly doesn't serve food, but the proprietors also own French bistro Bagatelle, located right next door--and if you can flex your way into one, you've at least got a shot at getting into the other.
User Reviews for Kiss & Fly
05/11/2008 Posted by dancendrink
Went out for Girls Night Out last night. One of my girlfriends has a connection at Kiss & Fly, so I figured I would go with the flow and enjoy a fun evening of dancing and drinking. We went around midnight, and didn't have to wait at the door, which was a HUGE plus. There must have been 100+ people waiting outside like a bunch of schmucks. Why do people do this to themselves? I wish I could have told them then that it was definitely NOT worth it. Inside the atmosphere at first had a fun vibe from the devil/angel theme going on. There were hot go-go dancers, and a mix of model-types and chiseled Euro dudes. But overall, a closer look at most of the patrons revealed they were either A) 50+ year old men trying to dance, or B) average "Bro/I got a new haircut" type guys in Armani Exchange shirts and wannabe models in prostitute-style outfits. No bother, I was there to dance with my girlfriends. Too bad the DJ was sub-par and played from what sounded like an iPod mix. Nothing flowed, there were way too many slow points where dancers just sort of stopped and looked around, and I swear he played "Rhythm is a Dancer." And I had to deal with lots of people on the dance floor waving their stinky cigarettes inches from my face. Gross. What's up with the busboys picking up half-full drinks from tabletops? I don't know how people can pay $500 for bottle service when the reserved areas are tiny and very close together. But I did have more than one guy brag to me about his job on Wall Street (am I supposed to be impressed, do*che-bag?) , so I guess $500 is chump change. Also had to deal with all kinds of greasy guys trying to put their hands all over me & my friends. Blech. I would never go back, even with my connection and free drinks. I would say save your time and money, but I know the people who go to places like Kiss & Fly on purpose don't really care what reviews say. You've been warned.
04/04/2008 Posted by feifeiny
Honestly this place was a real disapptment. Figured since aer closed they would reopen a nicer posher place maybe something similar to a tenjune or pink elephant vibe and instead its cheese factor all the way. can we say that aer was better than this place?? and we all knw how aer is so....u can only imagine how bad this place is. the place somehow shrunk down in sz and is super small with only 1 bar area. its now filled w small tables and a tiny dance floor. while theres elevated areas to make u feel like vip, its jus a cramped space all around and all the tables r so close to each other. the decor is super cheesey and tacky, its like a bad arabian nights or something. i dont suggest the place, the crowd is eh and its really not anything special. i wouldnt be surprised if the place closed months from now.
Pros: its new?
Cons: cheesey decor, bleh crowd
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