Beauty Bar
(212) 539-1389
231 E 14th St
(at Between Second and Third Aves.)
New York,
NY
10003
40.7331
-73.9864
Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village
What People Are Saying About Beauty Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Who would have thought of a derelict beauty shop as the nightlife gateway to all points south? Deb Parker, that's who, and if you don't believe the owner's tchotchke tattoo, believe the drag queen-caliber collection of vintage beauty-shop ephemera with which she has tarted up her East Village bar. With walls of nail-polish sparkle-ness and rows of bouffant-accommodating hair dryers, you'd think Beauty Bar drew mostly hip chicks and the queens who love them, but the crowd is mixed and twice as urbane as any $15-a-glass velvet nightmare south of Spring Street. From 8pm to midnight (and later on weekends) the space is packed tighter than brand-new spit curls.
User Reviews
LemonadeStand
January 26, 2009
My friend's and I accidently stumbled upon this place the other night while trying to find a good, COVER FREE, bar to go to. We really thought it was a hair store until we saw people getting their IDs checked at the door. It has a cool crowd, a bunch of NYU students, and quirky music that grows on you. It was a bit crowded but this didn't bother me much.
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DyeYup14
November 17, 2008
Went here to hang with one of my friends from the band Eagles Of Death Metal. This place turned out to be horrible for all of us, but what really ruined it was this guy with long dreads who kept shoving everyone out of the way, then saying he worked there just as an altercation almost ensued each time. Then he'd go behind the bar and do shots. Nothing wrong with doing shots on the job but having a thug display a thug mentality at what I thought would've been a cool bar is enough to have me and any bands represented by my band management team to avoid this place at all costs. Stick with the lower east side cool spots, as opposed to Beauty Bar which is almost midtown east, like Stanton Public, Motor City or The Box to bring your bands or to hang out with bands. There's nothing else in the neighborhood of Beauty Bar if you get stuck there, but feel free to go there and get roughed up & almost get into a fight with thug security who can't handle their alcohol.
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CJ812
November 05, 2008
I love beauty bar, it is amazing. I just wanted to say that because I feel like they are getting bashed on this website. It was the first bar friends took me to when I moved to NY and it is still one of the best. Great music, fun people...and great bartenders. Plus they have an awesome happy hour until 9 and usually a good dj/dance party in the back :) Nothing but love here!
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When to Go:
Sadly Flo, former proprietress, no longer does them, but you can still get the manicure-drink special on weekends ($10 for both, less tip).
The Extras:
Nearby Bar Veloce offers excellent wines with simple Milan style.
Fun Fact:
The beauty parlor spirit lives on with the bar's famous "Martinis & Manicures" deal: For $10 (plus tips), patrons can get a manicure and the cocktail of their choice (available weekdays between 6pm and 11pm, and weekends from 7pm to 11pm).
When to Go:
The scene is always happening here, but arrive early to take advantage of assorted drink specials and nab a seat before the crowds roll in later on.
The Extras:
An additional room in back also boasts a second bar that's usually open on crowded weekend nights, and can also be rented for private events.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Taverns
