Musical Box
New York, NY 10009-3357
Phone: (212) 254-1731
- Cross Street:
- 13th Street
- Directions:
- L at 1st Ave
- Hours:
- Daily 7:30pm-4am
Editorial Review for Musical Box – by Ben Williams
The Scene
Clearly money has been invested in this bar: The exposed brick walls are immaculate, the couches in the spacious back room have an air of the chaise-lounge about them, the pool table has an abundance of elbow room, and the subdued designer lighting probably comes from a swank Soho boutique. The back room also opens onto a sofa-furnished parking lot--hey, it's still the East Village--for those hot summer nights.
The Draw
The theme (there are framed black-and-white photos everywhere of rock greats famous and obscure) feels slightly spurious, but you'll impress the bartenders if you recognize the Nick Drake picture. If you're looking for the East Village of rock-and-roll legend, you'll hate this place, but if you want to get your lounge on, sip cosmos or play a quiet game of pool in a stylish but not oppressive atmosphere, you can't miss here.
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User Reviews for Musical Box
03/05/2008 Posted by sersim25
I've been to the Box several times and I always enjoyed myself. I like it because it's got a good mix of everything. Not too big, yet not too small. It's always full of people yet never overcrowded. The decor is East Village yet with a twist of a lounge. They have comfortable couches and places to chill. Nice and dark. I've never thrown a party or anything here so some of the reviews I cannot comment on. This place can turn into your regular hangout.
11/26/2006 Posted by mcmurphy27
I moved to this neighborhood a couple years ago, I frequent alot of different bars in the neighborhood and always end up at the Musical Box. The fact that there is no sign and it looks closed probably keeps away college kids and the types of people that pretend they are too cool to socialize with people that aren't ironically hip hipsters. The best way to describe "The Box" which is what us EV regulars call it, would be smooth and unpretentious. It's a clean, comfortable, fun place to chill with buddies while watching the game or playing pool, yet moody and ambient enough impress a date. I always feel welcome and I enjoy the self-deprecating bartenders, they laugh easy, and make a wicked libation.
Pros: reasonable prices, good people
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