10/10/09

Great hidden bar

by JoeC

It's essentially impossible to find this place or know it's a bar if you do not know about it beforehand. There's no indication from the outside that this place is what it is unless you happen to pass by it while the door is open when someone is entering/exiting. The place is great, with lots of comfy couches in the back, a pool table, never overly crowded, etc. Great place to go with friends or a date. Truly a great bar.

03/05/08

Gotta Love the Box

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.

11/26/06

Weeknights A+

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