Knitting Factory
(212) 219-3132
74 Leonard St
New York,
NY
10013
40.7174
-74.0053
Neighborhoods: Tribeca, Downtown
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The Scene
The Knitting Factory has become synonymous with all that is experimental in downtown music circles. The club's celebrated history in the avant garde goes back to 1987, when Michael Dorf opened the original Knit on Houston Street. The Knit relocated to its current Tribeca digs in 1994.
The Draw
Sprawling over three floors and outfitted with four bars, the space offers a good variety of goings-on. The Main Space plays host to the biggest local and touring acts, while the Tap Bar and Old Office host cozy sets by smaller names. The Main Space, with its high ceilings is a great room for music.
User Reviews
suzannepreston
September 26, 2008
This interesting venue has a few rooms downstairs which, based on the other reviews I'm seeing here, must be quite tiny. Despite the fact that I walked downstairs to use the bathroom, I never saw these rooms, which apparently go down some three levels and must be concealed behind doors. When I arrived, I asked the doorman if the band I came to see had gone onstage yet. He assured me they hadn't. BUT FAILED TO MENTION THEY'D BE PLAYING DOWNSTAIRS. I also asked the bartender and she said she didn't know who was performing that night. Long story short, I enjoyed the bands on the main stage but missed my friend's band that I came to see. I guess they just assume all the patrons know about these tiny basement rooms. But I had even been to the Knitting Factory before and seen this same artist perform on the main stage. Geez, when customers ASK about a band BY NAME, be professional enough to direct them to the correct room. Don't assume they are regulars who know about the dark little basement three stories below. Waste of my time and money. Aside from the mix-up, it's a cool place, but that was a dealbreaker.
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binman69
October 31, 2006
i have been here over 20 times and it is way too crowded most of the time. the downstairs has a cool bar and playshop...but they need some air conditioning and stop overselling the place to make it enjoyable
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u8mydinner1
March 14, 2005
... which i do. i think this place is hit or miss. it really depends on who's playing. the service was very good. it was VERY crowded but then again, it was also a friday night.
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Know Before You Go:
Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to closing time and Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to closing time. The box office is cash only.
Know Before You Go:
All shows are all ages, unless otherwise noted. Call ahead to check the schedule.
Where to Sit:
If the bands haven't already turned the booths into merch tables, slide in and don't be surprised if you're asked to keep an eye on the T-shirts.
The Extras:
Volume levels can explode here, so if you're going to catch a loud rock band, don't forget your earplugs.
The Extras:
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Category:
Musical Entertainers, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Entertainers
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Reggae, Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, Jazz, Punk, Rock & Pop, Electronica
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
