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(212) 260-4700
217 E Houston St
New York,
NY
10002
40.7222
-73.9868
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side
What People Are Saying About Mercury Lounge
The Editor
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Citysearch
Right on the Houston strip, the Mercury Lounge has long been a focal point for the Lower East Side rock community. In the front room, which was formerly the Shastone Memorials tombstone display area, an antique oak bar is barely lit by hanging grated metal lamps. Past maroon velvet curtains, the back room's raised stage fronts a 250-capacity space. The sound quality is consistently good and crisp, and the club's intimate size allows unobstructed views for anyone willing to stand. Guests at side tables may find the stage blocked by sold-out crowds, but they do get to sit down. The club's back…
09/24/09
Ive never been a fan
by lilgertie at Citysearch
Ive never been a fan. Its pretty touristy and a bit sterile. They really dont book good local bands. Its more just for out of town 1990's sounding alt-indie from mid-sized labels who use expensive booking agents and pr. It is not a down-home nyc rocknroll place. Mercury is part of an exclusive loop of clubs including Bowery Ballroom and similar operators.
If you want to see what is really happening in the ny underground scene then go elsewhere. and Definitely dont go there for the sake of drinking.... find a cheaper bar before and after.
However, I certainly give them credit for recently booking "Germs Return" aka the Germs. Also, kudos for surviving so long in their pricey location on Houston street. Ultimately, I prefer to have Mercury there in the village instead of some douchey "night at the roxbury" type club.
01/23/09
Great place
by Urbanlover22 at Citysearch
I have to say ive been three times and I love it! they book the best bands and groups and thats where a lot of the break out bands started.
- Pros: The enviroment
- Cons: Just at times its crowded
12/02/06
Space and Music is excellent
by swanderlust at Citysearch
This is an awesome place. Saw Sleater-Kinney here last year and just awesome. It's clean and I like the set-up, bar in front, and behind plush curtains an ample floor to watch shows.
The Details on Mercury Lounge
Know Before You Go:
For some shows, you can buy tickets at the box office in advance. Drop by Monday to Saturday between 12pm and 7pm.
Category:
Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs
Payment Methods:
Cash
