Slate Plus
(347) 694-4453
54 W 21st St
(at Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue)
New York,
NY
10010
40.7409
-73.9923
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Flatiron District
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The Owner
Slate Plus
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Slate opened its doors in February, 2000 to critical acclaim. Noted for its sleek decor, an eclectic New American menu, and its 54-foot glass bar, New Yorkers were thrilled to finally have a space where they could lounge, eat, drink and shoot in style.
SUNDAY
Movie Night Join Us for Dinner & a Movie
MONDAY
Complimentary Billiards All Night after 8 PM along with Open Bar 8 PM to 9 PM
80's, 90's and 21st Century Rock Music by Sir Shorty
TUESDAY
Corporate Challenge Company vs. Company - Sign Up Today!
WEDNESDAY
Get Your Game On! Ping Pong, Foosball, & Board Game
THURSDAY
Ladies Night Complimentary Billiards, and weekly drink specials.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Party All Night: Live DJ
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
This two-level pool hall is a trendy, modern alternative to the smoke-filled rat-traps of yesteryear. The lively contemporary bar area, with its luminous countertop and sunken lounge, is as smart as you'll find in Chelsea (at least at establishments where the barmen keep their shirts on). Try one of the fancy house cocktails, like the 8-Ball (rum, Kahlua, Guinness and espresso), an unlikely concoction that's surprisingly good.
The Draw
Men can respectably bring their girlfriends here when they really just want to hang with the boys. The crowd is sophisticated without being intimidating, and the clean lines and vast space of the main room lend a relaxed atmosphere. The attached restaurant serves a credible new American menu--handy when that after-work drink turns into a three-hour session. Two floors of gaming means there's never a long wait for a pool table.
User Reviews
CSMobileUser2
April 20, 2009
I went to Slate last night, excited about the relaxed pool hall and dancefloor atmosphere. When I got there, there was no line, and me and my friends were ushered right inside...through a side entrance, down some stairs. We came to find out that the dancefloor wouldn't be opening until 1 AM or so because of a private party upstairs. Nothing on the website and no one at the door let us know this. After waiting for 30 minutes or so, I wanted to leave, and we (all 100 or so folks in the pool hall) were not allowed to exit. The private party was apparently on the exit floor. Men were shoved by guards as they attempted to exit, and finally the manager let folks leave if escorted out by the goons. All the while, a line began to form outside, and the bouncers wouldn't let any guys into a POOL HALL with sneakers. After the bar mitzvah left at 1:30 AM, we made it up the stairs...and the music was poor. Too many random songs and no flow whatsoever. We left after an hour and a half...totally disappointed.
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criticoneone
March 25, 2009
I liked that this is a place where you can eat, play pool, and listen to good music. The interior looks very nice. I do have to say that the bouncers are verrryy snappy and rude. Listen I understand that they are doing their job, but if you step somewhere you're not supposed to be, all hell breaks loose. They yell at you like you're an 8 year old. Other than that, we had a good time.
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2880mkr
March 21, 2009
I've been to Slate several times for parties, each worse than the one before. First of all, you will always wait in line to get in, despite the fact that the place is huge and almost never full. Once you're inside, you're greeted with rude bouncers, and even ruder bartenders who seem to think they work at an upscale hotpspot. Don't expect quick, friendly, or even marginally competent service...you'll only be getting bartenders who get offended if you don't consider it an honor to be served your poorly made, overpriced, mostly-spilled-as-they-slam-the-glass-in-front-of you drink. Here for a private party? Expect to be shuttled to a tiny velvet rope pen and not allowed to leave. Need to use the bathroom? Good luck getting to it, as you have to navigate a maze of velvet ropes and bouncers blocking the tiny hallway to the bathroom. And don't you dare accidentally cross a velvet rope or stop moving for even a second, or you'll be yelled at by said bouncers. Once you get to the bathroom, expect it to be filthy, and out of toilet paper. Oh, and there's an attendant in there (doing what, no one knows, since there is trash everywhere and no toilet paper). In fact, I hope you like trash, spilled drinks, and broken glass, because it can be found all over the place. Wanna play pool? Sure, there are tons of tables! Just expect to to wait forever to get one, even though no one is playing. Also, it costs a lot and the tables are garbage. And I don't know if this happens often, but I was there on one Saturday night and at around 1:00 the DJ started winding things down and we were all basically kicked out by 2:00, even though the place should have been open until 4. I never stayed late enough the other times I went to see if this happened again. So that's your basic crappy night at Slate. This place must only stay alive because of bridge and tunnel losers who wouldn't know a good lounge if it punched them in the face because they won't venture more that 2 blocks away from the PATH train. Slate is terrible. Never go here
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When to Go:
The restaurant is a great place to meet friends, but gets crowded at peak times.
The Extras:
Delightful Ruby Alabama, a southern belle of a certain age whose heart is three sizes too large for her Levis, is one of the coloful pros who gives pool lessons.
Happy Hour:
Happy Hour is Mon-Fri from 5pm- 8pm and special drink offers include $4 cocktails and draft beers.
Category:
Restaurants, Sports Bars, Attractions, Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
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Message from Slate Plus
- Private Parties & Birthdays
- Corporate Events
- Full Catering Menu for Parties
Slate opened its doors in February, 2000 to critical acclaim. Noted for its sleek decor, an eclectic New American menu, and its 54-foot glass bar, New Yorkers were thrilled to finally have a space where they could lounge, eat, drink and shoot in style.
SUNDAY
Movie Night Join Us for Dinner & a Movie
MONDAY
Complimentary Billiards All Night after 8 PM along with Open Bar 8 PM to 9 PM
80's, 90's and 21st Century Rock Music by Sir Shorty
TUESDAY
Corporate Challenge Company vs. Company - Sign Up Today!
WEDNESDAY
Get Your Game On! Ping Pong, Foosball, & Board Game
THURSDAY
Ladies Night Complimentary Billiards, and weekly drink specials.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Party All Night: Live DJ
