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97.22000122070312% positive |
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Great place - lots of fun! ”
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It is a wonderful place to lose yourself to the great music and romantic vibe. ”
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The atmosphere was perfect. ”
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So my girls and I went to Madame X on a Thursday after work and LOVED the atmosphere, the DJ was hella cool taking requests and playing all the latest and greatest! ”
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Otherwise, place was very fun and unique, drinks were delicious and strong, and I would recommend this place if you don't mind some crowds! ”
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Great date place nice cozy sofas all around. ”
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Great ambiance, all else lacking ”
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The atmosphere was comfortable for any of my guests, regardless of their eclectic backgrounds. ”
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The music is always fun. ”
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Not only does it have a great atmosphere and cool decor, the bartender that was serving the night I was there was AWESOME! ”
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The ambiance was sultry, the attention was personal, the music was pumping and the drinks were perfect. ”
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Convenient location, sweet cocktails, a cool upstairs lounge and little alcoves for hanging out in! ”
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Katlyn was beautiful, fun and energetic! ”
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paid $50 plus a $10 tip on the reservation fee for a birthday party, and while the DJ and decor was cool, I was disappointed with the accommodation and the service ”
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This was such a fantastic cozy place for a private party - even though it is not a huge space, the way it is set up made it feel like there was tons of space. ”
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The decor is mild and attractive, the staff are polite and friendly, the music played are by up and coming spin jockeys that range from classic disco to super funky hip hop, and the crowd couldn't get any more attractive. ”
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Everything that I've always wanted to experience in a bar in NYC...comfortable lounge atmosphere, mostly local clientele, cool jazz trio, fabulous drinks, extremely friendly staff. ”
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The atmosphere was second to none (great dj), and after the party most of my friends were calling me asking when we were going to have another one there. ”
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Great service, great atmosphere, no-hassle parties ”
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The atmosphere inside is great, but the best part is that garden. ”
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The furniture is clean and comfortable, but it still has a basement with red lights feel to it. ”
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has nice lounges and cozy corners: great for conversation with a small group of friends or "NEW" friends. ”
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felt like i was trapped in a dirty 1990's dirty club without any of the beautiful people or fun. ”
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The music created a great atmosphere, and it didn't interfere with the numerous conversations. ”
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The upstairs room was very roomy with plenty of comfortable seating. ”
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great service / great music / great fun ”
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The atmosphere was great, the drinks weren't too expensive (highly recommend the Mojitos!) ”
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Madame X has a terrific decor and a great bear selection. ”
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all this, and still a great decor of red lights and plush couches. ”
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Very romantic, and great place to bring a date. ”
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They reserved a few very comfortable couches for me in the back room which had easy access to the outdoor patio, allowing people plenty of space to mix n mingle. ”
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The place is spacious and cozy -- loved the saucy decor. ”
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It's the kind of New York bar I love - great atmosphere, unpretentious and very friendly people. ”
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These places are getting rarer and when you combine atmosphere with such friendly bar staff its a perfect night to relax and unwind given the chaos going on outside. ”
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The place is so nice, it has a great atmosphere! ”
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From the decor and the artwork on exhibit to the attentive staff and creative, inexpensive drink specials, you can't go wrong with Madame X. We've been going to the weekly game night on Tuesdays and have attended events on Thursdays and on the weekends an ”
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| drinks |
97.29999542236328% positive |
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The drinks were pricey but good. ”
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Otherwise, place was very fun and unique, drinks were delicious and strong, and I would recommend this place if you don't mind some crowds! ”
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The outdoor garden is beautiful, the crowd is diverse and the music and drinks are perfect. ”
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The music was great, not too loud, and we were there early on a Friday, 8pm, so it wasn't too crowded and we could take advantage of drink specials. ”
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Cool drinks, cool people, cool music and some damn good loungin' (If you get there early enough!) ”
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The music was great (not too loud) and most importantly our bartender, Christine, was on point getting drinks out to everyone waiting. ”
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was expecting the garden to be crowded but we were the only ones out there - it's a good size, set up very nice and makes you want to hang out there - makes up for the bartender who sits at the end of the bar not noticing you for a few minutes. ”
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From the decor and the artwork on exhibit to the attentive staff and creative, inexpensive drink specials, you can't go wrong with Madame X. We've been going to the weekly game night on Tuesdays and have attended events on Thursdays and on the weekends an ”
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The atmosphere was great, the drinks weren't too expensive (highly recommend the Mojitos!) ”
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It was a Friday night and I only stayed for a few hours but the drinks I had was amazing and the host that evening Kaina was so sweet and hospitable. ”
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Great staff, no question and great drinks. ”
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Part of being a good neighborhood bar is caring about your neighbors. ”
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great place for a party or cocktails with friends! ”
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Convenient location, sweet cocktails, a cool upstairs lounge and little alcoves for hanging out in! ”
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the fee to reserve space for a large group was extremely reasonable / the drink prices were not expensive / and most of all the music was great. ”
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Amy, the manager, was so friendly and helpful from the moment I called her, and she reserved almost the entire downstairs lounge area of the bar for us. ”
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These places are getting rarer and when you combine atmosphere with such friendly bar staff its a perfect night to relax and unwind given the chaos going on outside. ”
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There are also some great custom-made drink specials. ”
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Jason the manager made a point to find me and introduce himself, which was very cool, I also have to give a HUGE shout to Alex the bartender - not only were his drinks perfectly made but he was friendly and I NEVER had to wait for a drink - he rocks! ”
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The dedicated waitress, Heather, was amazing, remembering your drink, after you ordered one. ”
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The ambiance was sultry, the attention was personal, the music was pumping and the drinks were perfect. ”
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I've been going to Madame X for years and it's a wonderful place for a casual drink or get together with friends. ”
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Great drinks, rude staff ”
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Oh yeah, the drinks are luscious and the place looks cool, too. ”
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Highly recommend this NON PRETENTIOUS bar/lounge to those of you who are sick of snobby ”
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Rani at the bar, a much prettier Jennifer Anniston, made the start to our evening so memorable that a week later i'm still laughing with my friends. ”
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The bar is gorgeous - very "hot" and relaxing with great music. ”
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Funky music, great drinks, outdoor seating, always freindly and cool people meeting! ”
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will def be back for drinks and highly recommend this place for anyone having a party. ”
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cool bar scene whether on a date or with a group. ”
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The staff was extremely nice and courteous, promptly bringing our delicious drinks with a smile. ”
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It can get hot b/c it's so crowded, the outside heated garden was a blessing, the drinks were good and well-priced, you can bring in your own food, and the setting is beautiful. ”
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Also, the price was more than reasonable, and the bar management tailored a perfect package for me. ”
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Everything that I've always wanted to experience in a bar in NYC...comfortable lounge atmosphere, mostly local clientele, cool jazz trio, fabulous drinks, extremely friendly staff. ”
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the drinks are great, the signature drink "Madame X" was delish. ”
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It's the kind of New York bar I love - great atmosphere, unpretentious and very friendly people. ”
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Our bartender Alex was great and the drinks were cheap. ”
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| food quality |
100.0% positive |
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Otherwise, place was very fun and unique, drinks were delicious and strong, and I would recommend this place if you don't mind some crowds! ”
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It can get hot b/c it's so crowded, the outside heated garden was a blessing, the drinks were good and well-priced, you can bring in your own food, and the setting is beautiful. ”
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The staff was extremely nice and courteous, promptly bringing our delicious drinks with a smile. ”
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Unlike most nyc clubs that require bottle service/outrageous reservation fees/and act like they are doing you a favor by allowing you to spend your $ at their establishment - Madame X was a breathe of fresh air. ”
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AND a cute outside area to grab some fresh air or a quick smoke. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Great martini menu! ”
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but after a bit it was fantastic and everyone in my party loved the DJ, which is difficult with my very diverse group of friends. ”
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Madame X has a terrific decor and a great bear selection. ”
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The outdoor garden is beautiful, the crowd is diverse and the music and drinks are perfect. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Madame X is a great NY place to go with its 2 floors and funky bordello decorating with great couches and DJ. ”
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nice place but be wary about planning a party ”
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Very romantic, and great place to bring a date. ”
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Everyone commented on how great the place was. ”
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Generally it is a good place to go once you are already drunk and wandering around Houston St. ”
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It was a great place for a first date. ”
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great place for a party or cocktails with friends! ”
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After reading a good prior experience, I thought Madame X would be a cool place to go. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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will def be back for drinks and highly recommend this place for anyone having a party. ”
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Left with a great desire to return:) ”
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Not only will I go back again and again, I intend to tell everyone I know about this wonderful place! ”
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| service |
93.75% positive |
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Jason the manager made a point to find me and introduce himself, which was very cool, I also have to give a HUGE shout to Alex the bartender - not only were his drinks perfectly made but he was friendly and I NEVER had to wait for a drink - he rocks! ”
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The staff is friendly - and the vibe is great! ”
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The decor is mild and attractive, the staff are polite and friendly, the music played are by up and coming spin jockeys that range from classic disco to super funky hip hop, and the crowd couldn't get any more attractive. ”
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The layout of the space is also very cool - lots of different levels and alcove-type areas, and can hold large groups of people. ”
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The staff is also great, but they are not push-overs. ”
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felt like i was trapped in a dirty 1990's dirty club without any of the beautiful people or fun. ”
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If you want to truly enjoy yourself, then you have to/need to go to Madame X. You'll find incredible wait staff, friendly crowd and most importantly a good time. ”
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have never experienced such rude service and disrespect. ”
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The staff was extremely nice and courteous, promptly bringing our delicious drinks with a smile. ”
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They reserved a few very comfortable couches for me in the back room which had easy access to the outdoor patio, allowing people plenty of space to mix n mingle. ”
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Cool drinks, cool people, cool music and some damn good loungin' (If you get there early enough!) ”
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All the patrons were friendly and the bartender was generous and attentive. ”
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The music was great (not too loud) and most importantly our bartender, Christine, was on point getting drinks out to everyone waiting. ”
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Everything that I've always wanted to experience in a bar in NYC...comfortable lounge atmosphere, mostly local clientele, cool jazz trio, fabulous drinks, extremely friendly staff. ”
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And Christine the Bartender was so incredibly fast and friendly - all of our guests loved her! ”
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Funky music, great drinks, outdoor seating, always freindly and cool people meeting! ”
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The scence is very warm and friendly and the bartender was like an "average Joe ”
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It's the kind of New York bar I love - great atmosphere, unpretentious and very friendly people. ”
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Last week I had a Valentine's Party at Madame X, and I couldn't ask for a friendly more accomodating staff. ”
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Great staff, no question and great drinks. ”
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The service was beyond attentive and friendly. ”
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Great drinks, rude staff ”
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The best staff around. ”
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was expecting the garden to be crowded but we were the only ones out there - it's a good size, set up very nice and makes you want to hang out there - makes up for the bartender who sits at the end of the bar not noticing you for a few minutes. ”
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The amount of people dancing and bumping into us as we TRIED to enjoy the small spot we did have was ridiculous. ”
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The waitress walked up to us on the little velvet platform near the window and he was kissing me and she said "you two are the best lovers I have ever seen and I see people hanging over each other all the time here" We took that as a sign. ”
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Had a friend's surprise bday party there and the event planner (Amy) was unbelievably nice, accomodating and attentive to all our needs. ”
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The bartenders were attentive and lovely, especially Meg. ”
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Great service. ”
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It is friendly staff that makes Madame X one of my favorite lounges to go to. ”
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The space was perfect, a private atrium with our own bartender; we even had a secret hiding spot up a ladder where some mysterious hookups happened. ”
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great service / great music / great fun ”
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Unlike most nyc clubs that require bottle service/outrageous reservation fees/and act like they are doing you a favor by allowing you to spend your $ at their establishment - Madame X was a breathe of fresh air. ”
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Not only does it have a great atmosphere and cool decor, the bartender that was serving the night I was there was AWESOME! ”
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If you're planning on hosting a party, I highly recommend Madame X. I hosted a birthday party last year for 30 people, and working with the manager, Amy, couldn't have been easier. ”
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paid $50 plus a $10 tip on the reservation fee for a birthday party, and while the DJ and decor was cool, I was disappointed with the accommodation and the service ”
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The outside garden was also a great space for people to go out and smoke. ”
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These places are getting rarer and when you combine atmosphere with such friendly bar staff its a perfect night to relax and unwind given the chaos going on outside. ”
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Super friendly bartenders and a great chill spot. ”
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the place is awesome and the staff makes you feel welcome and the service was spectacular! ”
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Great service, great atmosphere, no-hassle parties ”
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The staff was very nice and prompt even when I asked them to move furniture for me. ”
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The staff was pleasant and helpful and the bouncer definitely made it feel like a private party. ”
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Amy, the manager, was so friendly and helpful from the moment I called her, and she reserved almost the entire downstairs lounge area of the bar for us. ”
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We had plenty of room to sit and spread out, and our cocktail waitress, Kaina, was amazing. ”
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They were a fantastic staff, gracious and helpful, all knowing and patient! ”
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The owner, Amy, and one of the managers, Karen, are both very friendly and easy to work with, and Christine the bartender was awesome. ”
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Our bartender Alex was great and the drinks were cheap. ”
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Right down to the manager, I found Madame X to be staffed with the most angry, obnoxious, abrupt people. ”
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The room with the little wall nook is great b/c it has a makeshift dance floor to dance on - which people will do b/c the DJs there are great. ”
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The service was pleasant and quick. ”
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If you are going to be in the service industry, at least have a good attitude. ”
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From the decor and the artwork on exhibit to the attentive staff and creative, inexpensive drink specials, you can't go wrong with Madame X. We've been going to the weekly game night on Tuesdays and have attended events on Thursdays and on the weekends an ”
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The staff was very receptive to our party plans and worked with us to put together a memorable event. ”
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Not only was the venue perfect for such an event, but the entire staff was extremely professional and accommodating. ”
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The dedicated waitress, Heather, was amazing, remembering your drink, after you ordered one. ”
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| value |
90.0% positive |
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the fee to reserve space for a large group was extremely reasonable / the drink prices were not expensive / and most of all the music was great. ”
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The price for reserving was very reasonable - I don't know if it's the same regardless of party size, but for us it was only $50 to have the space so long as at least one of us was there before 10pm (after 10 it went up to $100). ”
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The prices are reasonable, and the coordinator, Amy, helped me through the process. ”
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Also, the price was more than reasonable, and the bar management tailored a perfect package for me. ”
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The atmosphere was great, the drinks weren't too expensive (highly recommend the Mojitos!) ”
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All the patrons were friendly and the bartender was generous and attentive. ”
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From the decor and the artwork on exhibit to the attentive staff and creative, inexpensive drink specials, you can't go wrong with Madame X. We've been going to the weekly game night on Tuesdays and have attended events on Thursdays and on the weekends an ”
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The drinks were pricey but good. ”
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This was such a fantastic cozy place for a private party - even though it is not a huge space, the way it is set up made it feel like there was tons of space. ”
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Our bartender Alex was great and the drinks were cheap. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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The price for reserving was very reasonable - I don't know if it's the same regardless of party size, but for us it was only $50 to have the space so long as at least one of us was there before 10pm (after 10 it went up to $100). ”
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The service was pleasant and quick. ”
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was expecting the garden to be crowded but we were the only ones out there - it's a good size, set up very nice and makes you want to hang out there - makes up for the bartender who sits at the end of the bar not noticing you for a few minutes. ”
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AND a cute outside area to grab some fresh air or a quick smoke. ”
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Amy also promised us that we could have the space as long as we wanted and that we wouldn't be kicked out - which was fantastic. ”
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