(212) 398-2188

760 8th Ave (Between 46th Street and 47th Street)
New York, NY 10036 40.7601 -73.9876

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Neighborhoods: Theater District - Times Square, Midtown

Last updated 9.11.08

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Bars & Clubs

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What People Are Saying About Eden

Featured Review

Lucy Blatter

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In Short – This rooftop space is part of a trifecta of bars (together with Crest and Opera) located in the former China Club locale. A cut above the other two, Eden has an indoor space with a bar and a dance floor that almost feel outdoors, with foliage lining walls that are designed to look like the exterior of a brick building. But the main draw is the outdoor space, which is so intimate and chic, it feels like someone's fabulous backyard patio. There are plenty of seating nooks, and since the music's not as loud outside as it is inside, it's a nice place to sit, talk and enjoy the…

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Fun Fact:
The nightlife impresarios behind 1OAK and Butter--Jeffrey Jah, Scott Sartiano, Richie Akiva, and Ronnie Madra--are organizers.
The Extras:
Eden can only be accessed via three flights of stairs, so be prepared for a climb.
Know Before You Go:
There are typically different parties thrown by different promoters at the club each week, so it's always good to call ahead and see what's happening.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The manager finally offered us a free round of drinks, which was nice, but we were so dissappointed that we ended up leaving instead.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. If Eden would have held up to their word, it would have been a nice place and I would have enjoyed my birthday but since they didn't, my night started off very bad.
  2. If your into good music and wanna dance your a** off Eden is the place.
service
25.0% positive
  1. they are only looking to pull your loyal fans in and over charge them for rude security guards and poor service.
  2. And the female bartenders were TERRIBLE.
  3. The manager finally offered us a free round of drinks, which was nice, but we were so dissappointed that we ended up leaving instead.
  4. But the lame 1/4 capacity crowd and nasty bartenders aren't going to make this place great any time soon.
value
0.0% positive
  1. Do not waste your time or money on this place - it is by far the worst venue I have ever visited.
3 Star Rating: Average

04/20/09

Im 50/50 not really convienced yet

by DMilfort

One thing i would say about EDEN Night Club is that the woman out number the guys. Honestly i read the reviews before going, about 80% of things said about EDEN is true. On the other hand i came to have fun and dance my tail off. First off if you have pre ordered tickets, it's worthless after 11pm, Also GrandMaster Flash was the headliner (He was a no show). Here is the break down of prices for drinks; 9 dollars for a beer, 15 dollars for a LongIsland, Margarita, etc. Also the outdoor area felt like a hot day in the hood. If your into good music and wanna dance your a** off Eden is the place. All i can say come with a lot of dollars for drinks and the covercharge.

  • Pros: DJ was great
  • Cons: Over Price Drinks, Promises not kept, High Cover Charge
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/06/09

Worst Club Expreiance of a lifetime

by kbennett

I have never written a review before, but this place sucked so hard, I was compelled.

After waiting in line and being scolded worse than back when my grandma was alive, I was searched like a criminal. Ladies were lined up like cattle and photos were taken, so despite the fact that the club was nearly empty, it gave the appeance that it was poppin'. I heard Security bark, shout and curse at women waiting in line. We were then crowded in like sheep in a tiny, narrow stairwell, that was a fire hazzard waiting to happen...if one person fell, we all would have tumbeled down the stairs like dominos. My guy friends (who were told to arrive before 11 for free entrance AND were on a Djs list) showed up at 10:15 and were held on line till 11:04 and then charged 25-35$, while my girlfriends in line were made to wait because ladies got in 'free' all night. Couples were even split up, so the guys could pay while thier girfriends waited outside. There are only 3 ladies bathroom stalls, and they are crowded and ripe. And there were automatic $1.80 gratuities on EVERY BEER...which made a single beer cost $10.80...I might have tipped more, but I HATE being forced to pay a tip...and if im not mistaken, $1 is a perfectly reasonable tip for a guy popping the top off of my Stella. im not sure that it's even legal. We were promised a free drink ticket, that we were given at the door and asked to throw away at the top of the stairs. We were promised Grand Master Flash...guess what? A No Show. As for the cheesy fake plastic decor...well, you get the idea. It was TRULEY THE WORST bar experiance I ever had.

Dont belive that ANYTHING Eden offers is free. If you're a Dj, ignore all of thier requests....they are only looking to pull your loyal fans in and over charge them for rude security guards and poor service. Dont bother RSVPing or 'getting on the list', there is no list...its a plot to get you all dressed up and in the line, in hopes that you pay thier ridiculous entry fee out of hopelessness after eons of waiting in line. I was shocked that this type of fuckery still goes on at clubs...and they wonder why we never leave brooklyn. Seriously, this place is a scam. Avoid it like the plague. if I could give it less than one star I would...I'd rather give it the finger.

  • Pros: you can avoid it
  • Cons: Filthy human beings, cheater, liars, fakes
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/06/09

Fraudulent, Lying Establishment!

by LJZ962009

Do not waste your time or money on this place - it is by far the worst venue I have ever visited. Eden CHEATED and LIED to its patrons over and over again. Scam #1 – tell DJs and Guests that they are on the Guest List. Reality Check – DJ and Guests (and all other patrons) wait in line while the club is empty. Then, the promoter’s photographers take your picture waiting so they can pretend people actually want to go to this place. Scam #2 – Free Entry before 11 for women and 11:30 for men. Reality Check - not applicable because doors do not open until 11. Regardless, my fiancé paid $25 to get in at 11:15 and he was on the guest list. Scam # 3 – tell multiple DJs that they have a Gig provided they bring 30 guests. Reality Check - 100% LIE told to at least 3 DJs who arrived with guests, ready and expecting to work. They did not work. and their guests PAID to get in despite being told they would have free entry. Scam #4 – Free Drink ticket to ladies who arrive before 11. Reality Check - Yeah right, try $9 bottled beers, $15 Hennessey and automatic 20% tip charged to your debit card for one drink. Scam #5 – Crowd is grown and attractive. Reality Check – the crowd anything but. The only thing exclusive about this place is the level of shadiness – Eden is in a league of its own. NO THANKS THIS PLACE IS FILTH.

  • Pros: NONE
  • Cons: Scam, Fraud, Bad Crowd, Bad Music, Bad Vibe
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/05/09

Great Place to hang out with idiots!

by pjr206

Lure people in with fake promises then don't deliver. Standing on line made me feel like I was getting screamed at by a middle school dean for no reason. If anyone tells you you're getting into this club for free or you'll be dj'ing if you get a certain number of people there or that you'll be getting free drinks or VIP or anything else, pretty much assume it isn't gonna happen. Bartenders and bar backs took our drinks off the bar when we turned around and then lied and said they were empty and refused to give us new ones. They included mandatory $3 tip on a hennessey, and countless other serious annoyances! Stay AWAY unless you enjoy cheesy, gh@$to, lying establishments that play straight hot 97 music all night!

  • Pros: None
  • Cons: Scam folks, steal drinks... Read more to find out more...
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/24/08

Don't bother..

by alliemarie520

I went to Eden for a party and I was pretty disappointed. The space is the former China Club, and it's really a great space. There's a nice indoor area and a beautiful outside rooftop area. The music was good in both rooms, but they're just not bringing in a good crowd. The place was only about 1/4 filled at any given time, and without the people in our party it would have been less so. The guys at the door still treat the place like it's China Club in the height its popularity in the late 90's early 00's. There should be no need to drop the name of a promoter at a place that's not even filled to 1/4 capacity. And the female bartenders were TERRIBLE. If you were a girl you were going to wait to be served, even if the bar was empty. They need to learn that it's their job to tend bar, whether their customer is a male or a female. I did have a better experience with a male bartender later in the evening who started to put napkins down on the bar for us when he saw us walking over before we even reached the bar. Overall, the place has alot of potential, it's really a great space! But the lame 1/4 capacity crowd and nasty bartenders aren't going to make this place great any time soon.

  • Pros: Great space, Good Music
  • Cons: Unnecessary door drama, mediocre crown, nasty bartenders

The Details on Eden

Place Categories:

  • terrible female bartenders
  • good music
  • great space
  • nice place
  • ridiculous entry fee
  • great happy hour
  • rude security guards
  • nice drinks
  • good wanna
  • cool pm
  • good crowd
  • bother dont
  • worst venue
  • nice outdoor lounge
  • lame capacity crowd
  • great free massages
  • poor service
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