| ambiance |
90.90999603271484% positive |
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The bottom floor has the most comfortable couches/lounges to sit on. ”
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Great food, atmosphere, and pool too! ”
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This place is a great date place and alot of fun. ”
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In the main room they have very comfortable couches to have a few drinks while waiting. ”
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Nice decor. ”
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i've been going to slate for a few years now, not because i ever really liked the joint, but mainly because it was geographically desirable in regards to the location of my job. ”
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Although the ambiance and music was cool, there seem to be no real policy in place. ”
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Slate was so much fun. ”
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Cool vibe, Fun atmosphere, GO HERE! ”
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Management gave several excuses for the poor atmosphere saying, "Five servers called out that evening. ”
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The service was great and the ambiance was fabulous! ”
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The service was great, the managers were very accomidating and it was the perfect atmosphere. ”
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The upstairs pool hall was comfortable and continued the loungy feel, and the downstairs pool hall is bright and expansive. ”
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We had great food, drinks and alot fun. ”
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The space was great for a large group and the atmosphere was perfect. ”
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Drink prices are average for the city, and the atmosphere was really great. ”
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The atmosphere is very friendly and fun to hang out even for a while. ”
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This is a good after work place to gather with your friends for a fun pool game and drinks. ”
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The staff at slate were so helpful and nice AND fun. ”
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The atmosphere is divine and the people are great. ”
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Nice decor as well. ”
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No one I knew or talked to got their money's worth & everyone was disappointed in, what was supposed to be, a fun evening. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The drinks were great and as we got hungry the food was awesome, I recommend the 14" pie-cutter burger. ”
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| drinks |
72.22000122070312% positive |
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In the main room they have very comfortable couches to have a few drinks while waiting. ”
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This is a good after work place to gather with your friends for a fun pool game and drinks. ”
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Not only did we enjoy our tasty cocktails and comfy setup, but later we discovered the ping pong tables and ended up staying way later then expected! ”
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The drinks are not expensive compared to other NYC lounges. ”
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So after paying an overpriced ticket fee for the open bar for the night, we arrive at Slate to a line wrapped around 2 blocks. ”
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trendy hot-spot that offers entertainment, a variety of music, great drinks and tasty food is hard to come by in Manhattan, but the Flatiron District is home to the coolest place I've been in years. ”
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But they give you a buzzer and you can get intoxicated at the bar or get some pretty decent food while you wait. ”
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was shocked at how rude and overwhelmed all 3 of them seemed behind the bar when I tried to order a few beers, after waiting more than ten minutes for our waitress to bring our beers (you just need to pop the top, what's the hold up? ”
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The bar was packed during happy hour (they offer some decent specials until 8, $4 beer and well drinks among others) and the bartender, Rebecca was very friendly, funny, fast and HOT! ”
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We had great food, drinks and alot fun. ”
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The drinks were great and as we got hungry the food was awesome, I recommend the 14" pie-cutter burger. ”
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Honestly, this club/lounge/bar sucked. ”
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Expect rude disorganized staff, long waits, and slow (non-existant) drinks service. ”
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The drinks were wayyy overpriced, and they weren't even allowed to serve us glasses of water! ”
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This is the best bar to be at for people who likes to drink, play pool, hang out with friends and not have to worry about rowdiness of a pub, changing for quarters, etc. ”
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She greeted me with a friendly smile and remembered what I drink, Impressive! ”
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Good place to hang out with a group of friends if you don't mind the big crowds or long waits for drinks/pool table. ”
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love the food and drinks. ”
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Overpriced bar with crappy drinks and a lame crowd ”
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Sometimes you have the bar, or the lounge or the billiards bar but this place has everything which is convenient. ”
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The Staff was cool to chat with, and the drinks werent that expensive,but yet affordable. ”
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would definitely recommend the Asian chicken wings in sesame soy sauce, and as far as drinks honestly everything was tasty and made properly. ”
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The waitress was very attentive to us throughout the night with food and drinks, and she had good ideas on all the menu items. ”
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The bartenders are professional and skilled and know how to create a tasty drink. ”
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If you love specialty drinks for a reasonable price this is the best place. ”
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suggest looking for more of a traditional lounge with good music, a social crowd and tasty drinks. ”
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My girl and I went to slate Monday night to have dinner and drinks and we ending having a great time, we play pool for hours, an awesome waitress was always checking on us for drinks, food. ”
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Prices are very EXPENSIVE and and service is all drink-orientedand has nothing to do with billiards. ”
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lack of servers, drinks and food were a terrible combination for a New Year's Eve event. ”
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When we first arrived it was pretty empty, but it seems like it would have been great on a weekend--the staff was really friendly, the drinks were creative and delicious--and the bar changes color. ”
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| food quality |
95.83000183105469% positive |
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We listen to good music, taste good quality food. ”
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trendy hot-spot that offers entertainment, a variety of music, great drinks and tasty food is hard to come by in Manhattan, but the Flatiron District is home to the coolest place I've been in years. ”
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We had great food, drinks and alot fun. ”
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The food was awesome! ”
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lack of servers, drinks and food were a terrible combination for a New Year's Eve event. ”
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Awesome place, great music, great food ”
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love the food and drinks. ”
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The food is great, good service, and non-stop awesome music. ”
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The drinks were great and as we got hungry the food was awesome, I recommend the 14" pie-cutter burger. ”
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The waitress was very attentive to us throughout the night with food and drinks, and she had good ideas on all the menu items. ”
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... the food is not bad either ”
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the food was great and affordable? ”
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But they give you a buzzer and you can get intoxicated at the bar or get some pretty decent food while you wait. ”
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My girl and I went to slate Monday night to have dinner and drinks and we ending having a great time, we play pool for hours, an awesome waitress was always checking on us for drinks, food. ”
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Not only did we enjoy our tasty cocktails and comfy setup, but later we discovered the ping pong tables and ended up staying way later then expected! ”
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Great food, atmosphere, and pool too! ”
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suggest looking for more of a traditional lounge with good music, a social crowd and tasty drinks. ”
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also would like to say how great the food is. ”
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would definitely recommend the Asian chicken wings in sesame soy sauce, and as far as drinks honestly everything was tasty and made properly. ”
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When we first arrived it was pretty empty, but it seems like it would have been great on a weekend--the staff was really friendly, the drinks were creative and delicious--and the bar changes color. ”
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Decent food, good music, hip and interesting crowd and nice architecture. ”
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The food was good and so was the service. ”
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The bartenders are professional and skilled and know how to create a tasty drink. ”
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The cute and sweet Katie Holmes look-a-like waitress is great too, The food leaves a lot to be desired, the mini-burgers are are pretty decent and the fries are delicious, Just don't be in any hurry to get your food, ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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trendy hot-spot that offers entertainment, a variety of music, great drinks and tasty food is hard to come by in Manhattan, but the Flatiron District is home to the coolest place I've been in years. ”
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The waitress was very attentive to us throughout the night with food and drinks, and she had good ideas on all the menu items. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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If you love specialty drinks for a reasonable price this is the best place. ”
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Its a great place to meet nice guys in the city due to the classic pool tables. ”
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This is a good after work place to gather with your friends for a fun pool game and drinks. ”
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Its a great place to have a birthday party. ”
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went to Slate with about a dozen friends who didn't know each other, and it was a great place for getting to know each other with plenty for everyone to do. ”
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This is a great place to go and meet friends, girls and play pool with your buddies. ”
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trendy hot-spot that offers entertainment, a variety of music, great drinks and tasty food is hard to come by in Manhattan, but the Flatiron District is home to the coolest place I've been in years. ”
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This place is a great date place and alot of fun. ”
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Nice lounge, many pool tables - great place for the guys to hang out for a easy night. ”
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If you love pool this is the best place. ”
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Slate Plus stands for its name "Plus" This spot at Chealsea is the best place to visit in the city anytime during the day for any type of ocassion. ”
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SLATE is a nice place to meet a blind date and chill for hours- if it's a good match. ”
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it used to be a good place ”
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Well I hung out there with family & had to say it was a good place. ”
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It's a great hang out place. ”
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| service |
65.9600019454956% positive |
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The service was great, the managers were very accomidating and it was the perfect atmosphere. ”
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The food was good and so was the service. ”
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The bartenders and waitress were extremely friendly and accurate. ”
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The cute and sweet Katie Holmes look-a-like waitress is great too, The food leaves a lot to be desired, the mini-burgers are are pretty decent and the fries are delicious, Just don't be in any hurry to get your food, ”
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am a New Yorker through and through, and I'm embarassed that there are people in this city who would let loyal customers be so dissatisfied with their service. ”
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Endless lines, poor service, six bartenders to cater to 1200 guests, and rude, unaplogetic management are what greeted us. ”
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The service was great and we ate and drank up a storm while w. ”
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Besides the doorman and the hostess, the staff is rude and slow. ”
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The staff is so pleasant and accomodating. ”
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Once you're inside, you're greeted with rude bouncers, and even ruder bartenders who seem to think they work at an upscale hotpspot. ”
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lack of servers, drinks and food were a terrible combination for a New Year's Eve event. ”
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I've been to this place a few times because people recommended it and all I can say is that I need new friends to give me suggestions. ”
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the bouncers are rude and the servers are rude. ”
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The service is fast, and the night is whatever you want it to be. ”
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The service was good one day and the next day it sucked. ”
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If you don't mind going to an overpriced pool hall and deal with rude people, be my guest. ”
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The service was great and the ambiance was fabulous! ”
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The bar was packed during happy hour (they offer some decent specials until 8, $4 beer and well drinks among others) and the bartender, Rebecca was very friendly, funny, fast and HOT! ”
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Management gave several excuses for the poor atmosphere saying, "Five servers called out that evening. ”
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The atmosphere is divine and the people are great. ”
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She greeted me with a friendly smile and remembered what I drink, Impressive! ”
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was shocked at how rude and overwhelmed all 3 of them seemed behind the bar when I tried to order a few beers, after waiting more than ten minutes for our waitress to bring our beers (you just need to pop the top, what's the hold up? ”
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When we first arrived it was pretty empty, but it seems like it would have been great on a weekend--the staff was really friendly, the drinks were creative and delicious--and the bar changes color. ”
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Waitresses and bartenders are a little slow. ”
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Those people are clearly liars and are trying to fool you just to get into your awesome pool hall. ”
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Expect rude disorganized staff, long waits, and slow (non-existant) drinks service. ”
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"plus" the service is great! ”
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My girl and I went to slate Monday night to have dinner and drinks and we ending having a great time, we play pool for hours, an awesome waitress was always checking on us for drinks, food. ”
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The food is great, good service, and non-stop awesome music. ”
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The staff at slate were so helpful and nice AND fun. ”
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Prices are very EXPENSIVE and and service is all drink-orientedand has nothing to do with billiards. ”
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great time, great service ”
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The waitress and hostess are not to bad to look at as well. ”
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Nice tables, sticks, service, etc. ”
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The staff was particularly helpful, polite and cool, from the hostess, to the bouncers, bartenders and waitresses. ”
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guess you could consider me somewhat of a regular at Slate, I work around the corner and was really getting bored with the same old sub-par, rude bartenders, servers and bouncers, not to mention managers. ”
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Really rude staff. ”
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The manager is very rude. ”
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They have great staff and good service. ”
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The atmosphere is very friendly and fun to hang out even for a while. ”
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The service and staff was excellent and the music was great too. ”
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The waitress was very attentive to us throughout the night with food and drinks, and she had good ideas on all the menu items. ”
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it's very roomy and people are very nice. ”
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The staff are incredibly nice and very attentive. ”
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This is the best bar to be at for people who likes to drink, play pool, hang out with friends and not have to worry about rowdiness of a pub, changing for quarters, etc. ”
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went to slate on a friday night and requested bottle service to avoid the long line in the freezing cold, it still took forever to get in to a no cover door full of obnoxious bouncers, theres a mandatory coat check which i didnt mind because it had the ”
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The bartenders are professional and skilled and know how to create a tasty drink. ”
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| value |
56.85999870300293% positive |
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However, if you just want to play without the expensive trendiness and distractions, then go elsewhere. ”
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The drinks are not expensive compared to other NYC lounges. ”
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No one I knew or talked to got their money's worth & everyone was disappointed in, what was supposed to be, a fun evening. ”
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If you love specialty drinks for a reasonable price this is the best place. ”
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Drink prices are average for the city, and the atmosphere was really great. ”
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overpriced and an overall horrible place to go. ”
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So after paying an overpriced ticket fee for the open bar for the night, we arrive at Slate to a line wrapped around 2 blocks. ”
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The Staff was cool to chat with, and the drinks werent that expensive,but yet affordable. ”
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First of all, you will always wait in line to get in, despite the fact that the place is huge and almost never full. ”
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There was no cover charge, which is a huge plus. ”
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This place is basically a huge rip off. ”
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and the pool prices are also very expensive given the bad situation for the tables and the sticks! ”
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The price for pool is great & also if you come at a certain time, lunch if free with an hour of pool. ”
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We first went for dinner upstairs, which was incredible and for a great price. ”
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If you don't mind going to an overpriced pool hall and deal with rude people, be my guest. ”
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the food was great and affordable? ”
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The drinks were wayyy overpriced, and they weren't even allowed to serve us glasses of water! ”
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| wait time |
25.0% positive |
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Slate is a great spot to head when you're not up for a long line or cover charge with a group of friends or your special someone. ”
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Good place to hang out with a group of friends if you don't mind the big crowds or long waits for drinks/pool table. ”
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Expect rude disorganized staff, long waits, and slow (non-existant) drinks service. ”
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Besides the doorman and the hostess, the staff is rude and slow. ”
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Waitresses and bartenders are a little slow. ”
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the lines are too long and the crowd is just downright weird. ”
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went to slate on a friday night and requested bottle service to avoid the long line in the freezing cold, it still took forever to get in to a no cover door full of obnoxious bouncers, theres a mandatory coat check which i didnt mind because it had the ”
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was shocked at how rude and overwhelmed all 3 of them seemed behind the bar when I tried to order a few beers, after waiting more than ten minutes for our waitress to bring our beers (you just need to pop the top, what's the hold up? ”
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