Spring Lounge

(212) 965-1774

48 Spring St (at Mulberry St.)
New York, NY 10012 40.7219 -73.9963

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Neighborhoods: NoLita, Downtown

Hours:

Mon-Sat, 8am-4am

Sun, noon-4am

Last updated 8.28.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Happy Hour

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What People Are Saying About Spring Lounge

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Those looking for a chic Nolita evening might suffer a little confusion at the "lounge" designation given to this Spring Street mainstay. But, once they've kicked off their Jimmy Choos and settled in with a pint in a cozy corner, it'd likely be a challenge to pull them away from the low-key bonhomie that's kept this place in business since Prohibition, while the rest of the hood has turned toward the couch 'n' candle vibe. The old-man ethos, however, does nothing to deter the swarm of young locals who come to chill to the classic tracks on the jukebox.

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Friendly advice--if you're meeting pals, specify which Shark Bar they mean. There's a Shark Bar uptown, but Spring Lounge gets its nickname from the large one mounted in the back room.
ambiance
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “The tables are stools are not the most comfortable, but hey, you're there to yip yap and drink, seating comfort isn't totally important.”
  2. “It has a comfortable neighborhood feel, with a friendly crowd of patrons, good music and the best bartender I've ever had!”
  3. “.... great views on both sides of the large windows”
  4. “the wood tables and stools in spring lounge make for a relaxing and fun night with friends- no velvet rope, no $10 drinks, no obnoxious doorman.”
  5. “Great bar, lots of fun, especially for after work on a Friday.”
  6. “Not to mention the drinks are cheap and the crowd is so fun!”
  7. “thought the vibe was fun, but way too crowded everytime i have been.”
dessert
0.0% positive
  1. “told him how rude the bartender had been and he agreed (he was yelling so loudly everyone in the bar stopped to watch) The bouncer escorted us out and then offered to by me a birthday cake because he felt so bad for ruining my birthday.”
drinks
80.55999755859375% positive
  1. “liked the wooden floors and bar stools, giving it that dive bar feel.”
  2. “told him how rude the bartender had been and he agreed (he was yelling so loudly everyone in the bar stopped to watch) The bouncer escorted us out and then offered to by me a birthday cake because he felt so bad for ruining my birthday.”
  3. “weekends get a little crowded, weekdays are even better, music is always great (if not, it's a juke box, go change it), and the drinks are just right.”
  4. “Not only were we eyeballed by everyone in the place but the bartender was so rude to my friend and got us kicked out of the bar.”
  5. “Just a great little bar in a great big city (something that's not so easy to find these days).”
  6. “Simply great cold beer and no attitude.”
  7. “went into this friendly little bar a few months ago on my birthday.”
  8. “will definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a good hangout spot where you want to have a couple of drinks and relax with some friends after work.”
  9. “great bar any time of the day or night”
  10. “The tables are stools are not the most comfortable, but hey, you're there to yip yap and drink, seating comfort isn't totally important.”
  11. “Not to mention the drinks are cheap and the crowd is so fun!”
  12. “Great bar, lots of fun, especially for after work on a Friday.”
  13. “The door guys could try and be a little nicer but other than that, it's a great place to hang and have a beer.”
  14. “LOVE HIM, Love the bar too.”
  15. “the wood tables and stools in spring lounge make for a relaxing and fun night with friends- no velvet rope, no $10 drinks, no obnoxious doorman.”
  16. “good crowd, a great beer selection (leave room for shots of whiskey) great jukebox, and totally unpretentious.”
  17. “The bartender was also friendly and quick to ask me what I wanted to drink.”
  18. “They have $3 PBR here which is great, but all the other drinks here are a rip off in price.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Its got a great scene and some of the best pizza is right across the road.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “good crowd, a great beer selection (leave room for shots of whiskey) great jukebox, and totally unpretentious.”
overall
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. “The door guys could try and be a little nicer but other than that, it's a great place to hang and have a beer.”
  2. “went to Spring Lounge for the first time on a date, and it was a great place to relax, hang out and get to know someone.”
  3. “went on a Saturday night and expected it to be crowded, but the rude crowd and rude bouncer ruined what could have been a good, cheap place to start the night out.”
service
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Nice crowd, great service, good prices.”
  2. “Not only were we eyeballed by everyone in the place but the bartender was so rude to my friend and got us kicked out of the bar.”
  3. “bartenders are the best”
  4. “went on a Saturday night and expected it to be crowded, but the rude crowd and rude bouncer ruined what could have been a good, cheap place to start the night out.”
  5. “Well where do I begin, Dave, Dermott, and Adriene are the best bartenders in all of NYC.”
  6. “It has a comfortable neighborhood feel, with a friendly crowd of patrons, good music and the best bartender I've ever had!”
  7. “The best bartenders in the city -- who know how to build a pint of Guinness”
  8. “the best bartenders in nyc”
  9. “went into this friendly little bar a few months ago on my birthday.”
  10. “told him how rude the bartender had been and he agreed (he was yelling so loudly everyone in the bar stopped to watch) The bouncer escorted us out and then offered to by me a birthday cake because he felt so bad for ruining my birthday.”
  11. “Michelle was great as was the rest of the staff whose names escape me.”
  12. “The crowd is freindly and the bartenders are awesome.”
  13. “The bartender was also friendly and quick to ask me what I wanted to drink.”
  14. “every night at spring lounge is a good night because the bartenders are the best!”
  15. “Aldo deserves best bartender of NYC!”
  16. “There was no bouncer there when I was there and the bartender seemed friendly.”
value
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “They have $3 PBR here which is great, but all the other drinks here are a rip off in price.”
  2. “went on a Saturday night and expected it to be crowded, but the rude crowd and rude bouncer ruined what could have been a good, cheap place to start the night out.”
  3. “Good juke box, decent prices.”
  4. “Drink prices were a little high, unless you enjoy PBR.”
  5. “Not to mention the drinks are cheap and the crowd is so fun!”
  6. “Nice crowd, great service, good prices.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The bartender was also friendly and quick to ask me what I wanted to drink.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/07/10

AWFUL!!!!

by nycgal14

This was my bar up until last week...I was denied entry because i tripped in my high heal shoe. They thought I was drunk and literally got my shoe stuck in a grate...but they treated me like I was autistic and would not even speak to me. I WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN. And I use to spend about $100 a week in a bar tab. Not cool. DO NOT GO HERE!!!

  • Pros: DO NOT GO HERE!
  • Cons: DO NOT GO HERE
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/27/08

Best bartenders in town

by drunkbeforedinner

I went into this friendly little bar a few months ago on my birthday. I had such a good time with Dave I just couldn't stay away. Since then I've gotten to know everyone. Dermot, Adrienne, Aaron, they're all the greatest. A good crowd, a great beer selection (leave room for shots of whiskey) great jukebox, and totally unpretentious. Just a great little bar in a great big city (something that's not so easy to find these days).

  • Pros: Great service, great beers.
  • Cons: Can get busy. Stay a little later for the real fun.
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/13/08

Horrible bouncer

by EmSlaught

Ok, so i've been to this place many times before and have always had a great time, until last night! Went with a couple girlfriends and one of my friends lost her ID on the way there, fell out of her pocket. The bouncer wouldn't let her in so she decided to go home. I waited outside with her to get a cab and when I came back to the door the bouncer wouldn't let me back in! Why? I have no idea. He just decided to make me stand in the cold by myself when the rest of my friends were all inside with MY beer! He was being being so rude and my other friend came to ask why I couldn't come back in and he then made her leave too. I'm sure you're thinking "oh they were just drunk", but this was our second stop for the night and we'd only had 2 drinks. There was no reason for that bouncer to treat us that way. Let's just say none of us will be going back!

  • Pros: Nothing anymore
  • Cons: Bouncer
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/28/07

Cool, Chill Hang Out

by smiley_in_nyc

I stopped by Spring Lounge recently only because I was in the area. On the day that I stopped by, it was kinda empty but I'm assuming it's because it was close to the holidays and most ppl were out of town. Other times of the year that I've passed by, it's been packed. This is definitely my kinda hang out spot. They had a good selection of drinks (and beer... though I'm not a beer drinker), the music was at a volume where you didn't have to yell and the atmosphere was chill. Plenty of seating at the bar and at tables. The bartender was also friendly and quick to ask me what I wanted to drink. I will definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a good hangout spot where you want to have a couple of drinks and relax with some friends after work. :)

  • Pros: Decently priced drinks, fast service, nice hang out
  • Cons: None
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/26/07

Great Lounge To Stop For a Few Drinks

by rebel1978

After reading some of these other reviews, I was very shocked. I just stopped in Spring Lounge for the first time on Christmas Eve for one drink and had a good time. I liked the wooden floors and bar stools, giving it that dive bar feel. However, the bar itself is very small. Most of the available seats are at tables throughout the bar. There was no bouncer there when I was there and the bartender seemed friendly. I know Adrienne (formerly from the Village Idiot) works here on the weekends and she's great! Drink prices were a little high, unless you enjoy PBR. They have $3 PBR here which is great, but all the other drinks here are a rip off in price. They have a downloadable internet jukebox, however the music selection already downloaded isn't that good. Yes, they did have a Johnny Cash, Lynryd Skynyrd, Willie Nelson, and Hank Williams CD.....but in my opinion, everything else was just garbage pop music. This place works for a quick drink or two, but I wouldn't recommend it for an entire night out.

  • Pros: $3 PBR, friendly bartender, not a trendy crowd
  • Cons: all other drinks are expensive, bad jukebox

The Details on Spring Lounge

Place Categories:

  • best bartenders
  • great little bar
  • rude crowd
  • rude bouncer
  • great place
  • always great music
  • surprisingly great conversation spot
  • most comfortable bar stools
  • decent prices
  • cold attitude
  • cold beer
  • great scene
  • great views
  • great cold beer
  • great service
  • obnoxious doorman
  • decent hang
  • fun vibe
  • hates profanity women
  • best hangout
  • excellent jukebox
  • best pizza
  • liked wooden floors
  • enjoy pbr
  • good juke box

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