The Bowery Electric

East Village Bar/Lounge & Music Venue feat: DJ's, Live Music and Special Events Every Night!

(646) 461-7679

327 Bowery
New York, NY 10003 40.72572 -73.99202

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown, Bowery

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Last updated 2.10.12

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Rock & Pop Music Events, Neighborhood Bars, DJ Music Events, Lounges, Dance, Electronica & DJ Music Events

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Restaurant Special Features:

Dancing

Bar & Club Type of Music:

DJ - Rock

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails, After Work, Live Music, Late-Night Scene, Private Parties

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With 2 floors, 3 bars, this live music venue and bar plays rock' roll throughout with a dance floor below. Fr/Sat "Twist & Shout" dance party begins at 11pm. 2 Private Rooms available for reservation: The Vault Room in the downstairs space (25); The VIP Room in the back of the Main Bar. Also, reservations taken for weekend Dance Party admission. Reservations accepted for private events.

The music venue has hosted a variety of popular rock artists: Foster The People, Foxboro Hot Tubs (Green Day), Alejandro Escovedo, Wolfmother, Minus The Bear, John Spencer's Blues Explosion, Devotchka, Jesse Malin, Patti Smith, Joseph Arthur, James Maddock, Amy Correia,The Postelles, Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby, Robert Gordon, Depreciation Guild, Francis & The Lights and many more. Live music 7 nights a week. Full pro PA, Stage, lighting, backline.

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Justine Goodman

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From the people behind East Village mainstays Hi-Fi, Niagara and Black & White, this rock bar pays homage to the Bowery spirit of yesteryear. Despite its ever-chic locale, suit-clad bouncer and mysterious, windowless facade, Bowery Electric recalls a bygone era, before bottle service and girl-to-guy ratios entered the nightlife lexicon. With its friendly door policy, neighborhood feel and 12 beers on tap, Bowery Electric caters to a range of artists, students, locals and anyone else who appreciates good DJs, good company, and good (reasonably priced) cocktails. But it's no local dive, with a…

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What to Drink:
If wine, mixed drinks and drafts don't do it for you, there's also an extensive selection of scotches, bourbons and tequilas, plus a stellar variety of bottled brews.
The Extras:
No contemporary New York rock bar would be complete without some celebrity backing, and this one is no different--Bowery Electric's principal's include popular singer/ songwriter Jesse Malin and nightlife impresario Johnny T, of Motherf*cker party fame.
Fun Fact:
In addition to being a play on the title of Walt Whitman's "I Sing the Body Electric," the bar's name is also a tribute to the old Bowery Electric Festival at CBGB and the Bowery Electrical Supply Co, which occupied the space for over 50 years.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Even though the location is cool - the music is great- Dianne will be responsible for this place to loose a lot of future business.”
  2. “There's a big dance floor downstairs and a 2nd bar with open space, seating, and a view of the primary downstairs dance floor.”
  3. “It has a great atmosphere and cool vibe.”
  4. “On multiple Saturdays and Sundays and the occasional weekday, I've encountered a fairly sparse but friendly bunch of people at the bar, and sometimes small groups in the comfortable nooks.”
  5. “This is one of my favorite places for a fun night out, drinking and dancing to great music (preferably 80's) with one exception:”
drinks
90.90999603271484% positive
  1. “Great spot for drinks”
  2. “The music was great it was amazing rock music, the people there were real hip and the drinks were great.”
  3. “Bottom line: the space is really cool but there are better places for $8 drinks & loud music.”
  4. “understand he is there to make money and I at the time wasn't ordering expensive cocktails, but this was unethical.”
  5. “They have great drinks and awesome music.”
  6. “Cool Hip bar with Great music”
  7. “There's a big dance floor downstairs and a 2nd bar with open space, seating, and a view of the primary downstairs dance floor.”
  8. “The Bowery Electric is a great place to hang out, drink and rock out to live music or great DJs!”
  9. “bar/venue. I think if anyone had a bad experience here I have to conclude it's because they're new to the city, don't understand how to treat door staff (they are the ones letting you in!)”
  10. “On multiple Saturdays and Sundays and the occasional weekday, I've encountered a fairly sparse but friendly bunch of people at the bar, and sometimes small groups in the comfortable nooks.”
  11. “From the door people to bar staff and management, I know most of these guys have been in New York for a long time, and know how to run a great”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It is a nice place to hang out but there are few things that they have to work on like service but the place itself is nice.”
  2. “Even though the location is cool - the music is great- Dianne will be responsible for this place to loose a lot of future business.”
  3. “The Bowery Electric is a great place to hang out, drink and rock out to live music or great DJs!”
service
75.0% positive
  1. “It is a nice place to hang out but there are few things that they have to work on like service but the place itself is nice.”
  2. “This place has really made a bad move by hiring the new General manager Dianne.”
  3. “The fact that people are only just now finding out about it makes it a great secret, usually when bars become too well known in Manhattan they start to lose their cool.”
  4. “From the door people to bar staff and management, I know most of these guys have been in New York for a long time, and know how to run a great”
  5. “The music was great it was amazing rock music, the people there were real hip and the drinks were great.”
  6. “Fast and friendly bartenders, very cool crowd.”
  7. “bar/venue. I think if anyone had a bad experience here I have to conclude it's because they're new to the city, don't understand how to treat door staff (they are the ones letting you in!)”
  8. “On multiple Saturdays and Sundays and the occasional weekday, I've encountered a fairly sparse but friendly bunch of people at the bar, and sometimes small groups in the comfortable nooks.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “understand he is there to make money and I at the time wasn't ordering expensive cocktails, but this was unethical.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “From the door people to bar staff and management, I know most of these guys have been in New York for a long time, and know how to run a great”
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/01/12

Don't use the coat check!

by JanineJ

On Friday Feb. 17th, 2012 I was at the Bowery electric. I paid to check my coat in the coat check with my blackberry cell phone in the pocket, assuming that it would be much safer there then with me on the dance floor.

When I returned to the coat check at the end of the evening with my ticket the woman behind the coat check informed me that she had given my coat and cell phone to a random bar patron who claimed that the coat was her friends without a claim ticket. I explained to her that I did not think it was acceptable to give a coat to anyone without a claim ticket. Since the bar was closing I was asked to leave by security and to call the next day.

After leaving several messages and speaking to an assistant manager I was told that this was not the clubs typical practice and that something would be done to amend this, however nothing at all was done. After leaving two more voice mail messages I never received a call back. I lost over $500 in property due to the negligence of the bar's coat check staff. This is not how customers or guests should be treated.

I am very disappointed about how this was handled.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/07/12

Best Music Venue in NYC + Great Place for a Party

by montanamacks

Being a music buff (scenester?) I spent a full week in mid-October "sick from work," trolling the LES, E Vill and WBurg for new bands during CMJ. When Sunday came I was burnt out, exhausted and covered in stamps, mostly from one venue: The Bowery Electric. I hadn't been there before, but by golly I'll be (and have been) going again.... and again and again. The bands there are always awesome. The sound is always right on the money (can't say the same about ANY other venue) and it's just a down right cool place.

Obviously, when it came time to find a spot for my birthday party in December, I emailed the address of the Bowery Electric website. No more than 30min later I had a party for me and my 30 closest friends in The Vault Room. We showed up, got greeted with a smile by the bouncer (rare, huh?) and checked in with a nice dude just inside the front door. Not only was there not a hassle, but the manager even helped me get some of my less-punctual friends passed the line. (Have to say, one of the more baller moments in my life.) The music downstairs was kicking. I can never remember the DJs name but she's sick.

Anyway, we were there until 4 in the morning and it was a BLAST! I usually don't write reviews because I'm from New York and unless I'm bad-mouthing Paul's shouldn't-be-famous famous burgers, I'm just not interested. But The Bowery Electric is a scene, and it's cool and I highly, highly recommend it.

1 Star Rating: Poor

02/05/11

AWFUL management, rude and irrational

by Jeff NYC

Do NOT host a party here!

What otherwise might be a good bar has an irrational and erratic owner that is likely to become emotionally worked up and be rude to you or your guests, making the night an un-enjoyable and awful experience. On two separate occasions I was at this bar where the same woman became emotionally worked up and verbally accosted guests of patrons hosting a 50+ person party in her establishment. The general intensity that accompanies a normal Saturday night in NYC seems to be more than she is emotionally able to handle. She becomes stressed out and in one instance actually attempted to kick the host out due to one guest accidentally tripping on the dance floor.

Until management changes hands I would not recommend hosting any parties here or visiting in general. This place is in close proximity to B-Bar and Phebes, both extremely fun establishments that will serve as superior substitutes.

Summary, NOT recommended.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/17/10

Cool Bar, Great Music

by musicalny

This is one of my fav bars in nyc. they always have great live music and a great crowd. during the week it is more of a chill spot and on the weekends it gets crazy. both are amazing times. even when there isnt live music they play great music. if you are into great music and good beer go here.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/27/10

Cool Hip bar with Great music

by brett03

Went hear after reading reviews about this bar. Boy were these reviews correct. The music was great it was amazing rock music, the people there were real hip and the drinks were great. I will definitely come for a drink or happy hour.

  • Pros: Awesome music

The Details on The Bowery Electric

Place Categories:

  • love place
  • great play music
  • very cool bartenders
  • great space
  • great drinks
  • noticeably confused bouncer
  • great rock n roll venue
  • bad move
  • great energy
  • fun once
  • not expensive cocktails
  • awesome sound system
  • terrible management
  • cool group
  • great djs
  • love openness
  • great atmosphere
  • awesome setup downstairs
  • comfortable nooks
  • cool vibe
  • recommended highly
  • great barvenue
  • favorite depeche mode song
  • cool night spot
  • love bars

Message from The Bowery Electric

  • Happy Hour 5pm - 9pm
  • Party Rooms Available!
  • 13 Beers On Tap!

With 2 floors, 3 bars, this live music venue and bar plays rock' roll throughout with a dance floor below. Fr/Sat "Twist & Shout" dance party begins at 11pm. 2 Private Rooms available for reservation: The Vault Room in the downstairs space (25); The VIP Room in the back of the Main Bar. Also, reservations taken for weekend Dance Party admission. Reservations accepted for private events.

The music venue has hosted a variety of popular rock artists: Foster The People, Foxboro Hot Tubs (Green Day), Alejandro Escovedo, Wolfmother, Minus The Bear, John Spencer's Blues Explosion, Devotchka, Jesse Malin, Patti Smith, Joseph Arthur, James Maddock, Amy Correia,The Postelles, Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby, Robert Gordon, Depreciation Guild, Francis & The Lights and many more. Live music 7 nights a week. Full pro PA, Stage, lighting, backline.

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The Bowery Electric

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The Bowery Electric - 327 BoweryNew York, NY10003 - (646) 461-7679

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