A West Village gay scene fixture for piano-bar fans.
(212) 924-3557
80 Grove St
(Between Seventh Avenue South and Bleecker Street)
New York,
NY
10014
40.733
-74.0033
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
What People Are Saying About The Monster
The Owner
The Monster
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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…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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.
10/21/09
still there!
by slickbryl
hi there, i'm so happy to know that the monster is still there. Italian here and the first time visit a lot of years ago (around 1999) and have my first gay experience in this bar. Yes still remember the guy with have nice night out and was a piano player. I'd like to know if is still there i still remember the name Jeffrey W. a chubby one but so lovely.....help to found him will be appreciated. Thanks Monster you open my street. Greetings from italy Bernardo
- Pros: amazing
- Cons: my first experience
10/05/09
soo dissapointing
by AJay
i was sooo excited to go check this place out, especially after all the good reviews everyone gave it. but as soon as i got there my face dropped to the ground, the place had no facade from the outside, there was a homeless person sitting on a plant pot, and a bunch of random people just standing outside, i entered anyway, hoping that it was going to be a different experience once inside. it turned out to be a piano bar and a dance club in the basement, the people on the first floor where kind of annoying especially with their oldies singing. it sounded like a bunch of drnk old widows singing. the basement music was ok, the ceiling height was too low, and the gogo dancers looked and danced like they were forced to be their. anyway i will never go or recommend this bar to any of my friends...
- Pros: ok music, nice bartenders
- Cons: dated decor, old, kind of expensive,
06/03/09
Great & Friendly Atmosphere
by ScottHawaii
A long Island Firemen gave me his contact information
and I miss placed it. If you see this review please contact me. via Face book or thru the island I work on.
Scott
- Pros: Great Service and staff
- Cons: Lost an important Phone number
The Details on The Monster
Message from The Monster
- 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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