Faces & Names Lounge & Bar - Midtown

(212) 586-9311

161 W 54th St (Between Sixth and Seventh Ave)
New York, NY 10019 40.7632 -73.9803

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Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown

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Hours:

Daily 11am-4am

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Sports Bars, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour, Bar Menu

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Italian

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work, Private Parties

Event Planning Services:

Corporate Events

What People Are Saying About Faces & Names Lounge & Bar - Midtown

Featured Review

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Midtown lounge serves up salads, sandwiches and bar bites; private parties are available for up to 100 people.

ambiance
81.82000160217285% positive
  1. “will definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a fun place to go to grab a couple of drinks after work.”
  2. “good food and fun times”
  3. “Given its convenient location and my group's past experiences, we'll return to Faces and Names once more.”
  4. “Our waitress was fun and animated and the food was excellent.”
  5. “There's a nice relaxed atmosphere to the place, and”
  6. “The backroom with the fireplace is noce and cozy place to spend a cold evening.”
  7. “The atmosphere was good”
  8. “The atmosphere is very cool.”
  9. “The quasi-pleasant atmosphere was a facade for cheap drinks and poor service.”
  10. “Very comfortable atmosphere.”
  11. “wont impress your date, but location is great!”
drinks
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. “Good drinks that weren't insanely priced, and a nice group of people, not total tourists.”
  2. “great place to eat, drink and be merry!”
  3. “will definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a fun place to go to grab a couple of drinks after work.”
  4. “The food was good, and I loved not having to go to another bar to change up our night after the game.”
  5. “Good place for drinks”
  6. “bar/restaurant/lounge. It has, historically, been one of our favorite destinations after viewing a film at the nearby Ziegfeld Theatre.”
  7. “We sat in the back lounge and relaxed and had a couple great cocktails at the bar.”
  8. “The quasi-pleasant atmosphere was a facade for cheap drinks and poor service.”
  9. “great to go to after work to sit back, relax and eat some great "bar" food.”
  10. “the waitresses tend to "disappear" every so often, but the bartenders are great at keeping your drink filled.”
  11. “Faces and Names is a great place to go to have a casual drink with friends, or go crazy at one of their themed parties.”
  12. “The best part is the lounge area in the back, it is a great place to sit with your friends and have a few drinks.”
  13. “They have some great cocktails.”
  14. “The bar maids are attentive and very friendly.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The club chicken sandwich was excellent, the best I've had for lunch.”
  2. “good food and fun times”
  3. “great to go to after work to sit back, relax and eat some great "bar" food.”
  4. “Our waitress was fun and animated and the food was excellent.”
  5. “The food was good, and I loved not having to go to another bar to change up our night after the game.”
  6. “Since we got the munchies late in the night we tried the mini burgers and chicken quesadilla, ridiculously good!”
  7. “We stayed longer than anticipated but we couldn't help ourselves with those delicious grey goose pear martinis!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “great place to eat, drink and be merry!”
  2. “The best part is the lounge area in the back, it is a great place to sit with your friends and have a few drinks.”
  3. “There's a nice relaxed atmosphere to the place, and”
  4. “great little place”
  5. “Faces and Names is a great place to go to have a casual drink with friends, or go crazy at one of their themed parties.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Given its convenient location and my group's past experiences, we'll return to Faces and Names once more.”
service
93.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The bartender was very friendly and talked us up.”
  2. “The waitstaff is friendly, and efficient, checking back to make sure your table is cleared, and your refill order taken.”
  3. “Our waitress was fun and animated and the food was excellent.”
  4. “Being that I love and appreciate art, I can't enough of the caricatures of the famous people hanging on all the walls.”
  5. “The Staff is friendly, and very helpful.”
  6. “Good drinks that weren't insanely priced, and a nice group of people, not total tourists.”
  7. “Shirley is the best bartender in NYC”
  8. “The bar maids are attentive and very friendly.”
  9. “great service and delightful conversation!”
  10. “the waitresses tend to "disappear" every so often, but the bartenders are great at keeping your drink filled.”
  11. “Bartenders, Waitresses and Hostesses are very likable, witty and attentive (and gorgeous) :).”
  12. “Bartender, "Lisa" is especially friendly and made our visit even greater!”
  13. “Service was attentive.”
  14. “The quasi-pleasant atmosphere was a facade for cheap drinks and poor service.”
  15. “The service is great and the prices are reasonable.”
value
50.0% positive
  1. “The quasi-pleasant atmosphere was a facade for cheap drinks and poor service.”
  2. “Drinks were decent enough but pricey for what you get.”
  3. “The service is great and the prices are reasonable.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/25/09

Great Happy Hour spot!

by smiley_in_nyc at Citysearch

I've been to Faces and Names a couple of times with a friend who's a regular and I must say that we always had a great time. The drinks aren't weak. The bar maids are attentive and very friendly. There are plenty of TVs if you want to catch a game. Being that I love and appreciate art, I can't enough of the caricatures of the famous people hanging on all the walls. It's perfect for Happy Hours because it has extra room in the back. I will definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a fun place to go to grab a couple of drinks after work.

  • Pros: No weak drinks here, great ambience, lots of room
  • Cons: N/A
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/20/09

My favorite midtown establishment!

by Gustav at Citysearch

Very comfortable atmosphere. One of the most attractive looking places I've ever seen, along with the many caricatures of celebrities painted by artist Dan Springer which hang on the many walls throughout the place. (thus, the name "Faces & Names").

Bartenders, Waitresses and Hostesses are very likable, witty and attentive (and gorgeous) :).

Very fair prices. Generally cheaper than any other place in midtown Manhattan.

Highly recommended!

  • Pros: Best bar food in Manhattan. Beautiful lounge in the back.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/22/09

Good Times!

by NRod at Citysearch

This was a meeting point for a group of us before heading out to dinner on a Friday night. We met up around 6ish for drinks and the crowd was just right. It was kind of hectic in the front bar but we made our way to the back lounge. What a gem! Even though all the sections were reserved for large groups, our waitress was kind enough to let us know a smaller group was going to be heading out soon so we could snag their section! We stayed longer than anticipated but we couldn't help ourselves with those delicious grey goose pear martinis! We weren't impressed with our restaurant of choice so after dinner we came back and stayed until around 3. Since we got the munchies late in the night we tried the mini burgers and chicken quesadilla, ridiculously good! I am definitely venturing back during the week for happy hour!

  • Pros: Best Grey Goose Pear Martinis!
  • Cons: Wished I had known about this place before!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/06/09

Outstanding Lunch in Midtown

by maso4 at Citysearch

We stopped in for lunch during the week, and what a great surprise. Not too crowded, prompt service and the food exceeded our expectations AND was reasonably priced! I know this is a popular after work spot, but don't pass it by if you want a really excellent lunch. The club chicken sandwich was excellent, the best I've had for lunch.

  • Pros: Stop in for lunch, it's outstanding!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/23/09

Where everybody knows your name

by lawrencevillemom at Citysearch

wont impress your date, but location is great!

stumbling distance from the Hilton....warm & friendly. Close enough to RAYs to grab a slice at 1:30am, and head back to the bar.

  • Pros: great drinks, open very late, awesome bartender

The Details on Faces & Names Lounge & Bar - Midtown

Place Categories:

  • especially friendly bartender
  • very cool relaxed atmosphere
  • great service
  • good food
  • pricey drinks
  • very helpful staff
  • fun waitress
  • great location
  • great cocktails
  • very friendly bar maids
  • not like crowed places
  • love art
  • favorite midtown
  • likable hostesses
  • convenient past experiences
  • delightful conversation
  • very big plus
  • not overwhelming stench
  • ridiculously good chicken quesadilla
  • delicious goose pear martinis
  • friendly waitstaff
  • recommend definetely
  • decent enough
  • good music
  • great little place