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The Monster

80 Grove St
New York, NY 10014-3546
Phone: (212) 924-3557
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Cross Street:
Between Seventh Avenue South and Bleecker Street
Directions:
1 at Christopher St
Hours:
Mon-Fri 4pm-4am, Sat-Sun 2pm-4am

Message from The Monster

The Monster

Welcoming the gay community for over 30 years.

  • Spotlight on Theatre @ Monster
  • Piano Every Night from 10
  • Sunday Tea from 5:30

In A city where gay spots change with the seasons, The Monster has weathered two decades of trends, all under the management of dynamic owner Joe Scialo, who notes: "The Monster is vibrant, comfortable, proper and familiar-like a 60's sitcom." Upstairs offers the intimacy of a piano bar, downstairs, you?ll fid Drag Shows starring such notables as Laritza DuMont and Jesse Volt plus the beats of House DJ Warren Gluck, Tony Cruz and special guest DJ's. Village night life is varied and exciting. Many restaurants and clubs are come and go, but there are few that find the key to success and become an important part of the community. Visit our website link above to learn more about what's happening at The Monster, and we hope to see you soon!

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Editorial Review for The Monster – by Citysearch Staff

In Short
This corner bar on Sheridan Square is famous for its seasoned cabaret crooners. Downstairs the disco ball lights up an eclectic, low-attitude crowd, while mature gents sing about "the man that got away" at the street-level piano bar.

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User Reviews for The Monster

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/06/2008 Posted by Vison

The boyfriend and I were in NYC and wanted someplace to do some dancing. Some guys in another bar reccommended a few spots that didn't turn out, so we headed back to Christopher Street for some bar hopping and happened into Monsters, which turned out to be exactly what we were hoping to find. The crowd was friendly, the staff was nice, and the music was pumpin'. I'd definately go back!

Pros: Friendly crowd, nice music

Cons: on the small side

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/26/2007 Posted by remy90045

Satrted off the night going to Ty's which was horrible. A patron at Ty's told us to go to Monsters. We got there and were met by a friendly staff working the door to the coat check. The drinks were reasonable on a Saturday evening. The crowd was awesome, everyone was friendly gathered around the big plain windows while others were signing show tunes at the piano bar. We ended up going downstairs to find another full service bar and a disco playing awesome music. The dance floor was packed with great guys looking to have a good time and dance. No attitude at all even observed once at Monsters. I went with my sister and we both had the time of our lives. Hook up's were everywhere with hot cool guys. I am already planning my trip back and would highly say check this place out.

Pros: The bar, the people, the drinks & the music.

Cons: Not a single one.

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A West Village gay scene fixture for piano-bar fans.  See the full editorial review.

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Hours

  • Mon-Fri 4pm-4am
  • Sat-Sun 2pm-4am

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  • Cash

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