Southside
(212) 680-5601
1 Cleveland Pl
(at Centre Street)
New York,
NY
10012
40.7209
-73.9975
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Chinatown
What People Are Saying About Southside
The Editor
Justine Goodman
Citysearch
With the opening of Southside, Tom and Anthony Martignetti seem to have solidified their place in the world of New York City nightlife. As at Bella's (and Martignetti Liquors before that), the crowd is a mixed brood of boarding schoolers-turned-Wall Streeters, pretty young girls, and friends of the brothers. A long, wide hallway adorned with palm trees leads to a dark, swanky bar room with new banquettes that boast built-in subwoofers. The rest of the joint has been classed-up with palm tree wallpaper, a pressed tin ceiling and a DJ booth that churns out a mix of pop favorites and rock classics (think T.I.-meets-Spoon).
Hits: The later (and boozier) it gets, the less likely the chances of going home solo--but isn't that the point?
Misses: If you're not a regular and you're not buying bottles or arriving with a gaggle of girls, expect a wait at the door. And don't bother trying to namedrop with the bouncer, Q; everyone claims to be a friend of the brothers.
User Reviews
mfunk1000
February 15, 2009
If I could some how leave a flaming bag of poo via the internet over this place I would. The people / investors that work here have no idea what the value of a customer means. They threw me and my friends out even after we bought a bottle all because this one "ausie" investor showed up to hang out with his friends and their bag of snow. The only thing this place has is a decent atmosphere, drinks are over priced, staff is rude and bouncers are way to physical.
read full reviewThe Details on Southside
Look Good:
There's no official dress code, but this is New York and Southside is no dive. Dress the part.
What to Drink:
Impress the bartenders by ordering Warchild shots, made with bourbon, peach schnapps and sour mix. When made correctly it's a lot better than it sounds. A menu of specialty cocktails is also available, but most people stick to beer and mixed drinks.
When to Go:
The party gets going by 11pm, and the crush at the door doesn't let up til 4 am.
