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Prohibition

503 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10024-4403
Phone: (212) 579-3100
Prohibition
Cross Street:
Between 84th Street and 85th Street
Directions:
B, C, 1 at 86th St
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-4am, Fri-Sat 3pm-4am

Message from Prohibition

Prohibition

New York's Hottest Spot for Music and Entertainment

  • Live Music Nightly
  • No Cover Charge
  • Party Packages Available

Prohibition illustrates the Upper West Side bar scene. It's spacious and trendy but not overly hip. It's popular but rarely packed. The waitstaff is young, beautiful and easy-going. The cool décor features lamps made out of out of skinny lightbulbs suspended in wine bottles. In the front bar area, live bands perform on a stage: Every night features a different musical act, from groovy funk to jazz. If you'd rather focus on your date, head to the back room, where you can also dine on surprisingly good New American cuisine. Check out our website for more information and our Band Schedule. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Editorial Review for Prohibition – by Leah Hochbaum

The Scene
This dimly lit Upper West Side watering hole dresses up in 1920s speakeasy-style. Exposed brick walls, wooden booths and an attentive black-clad waitstaff--perpetually on the ready to refill a glass--give the spacious saloon class, but two sports-tuned TVs above the bar and a pool table keep it common. An air of Old-World romance is also palpable--it's quiet enough for a first date, but loud enough that there's something to talk about.

The Draw
Running contrary to its name, the bar's drink menu brims with alcoholic treats--and every night the 20-something locals cram in accordingly. Eight draft beers alongside the house Bacardi mojito with fresh lime juice and the Ciroc white grape martini--among other house specialties--can be weighed down by warm bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and cherry sauce.

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Insider Tips

Save Money

Frozen margaritas and cosmopolitans are half-price during the 5pm to 7pm weekday happy hour.

When to Go

Live music (ranging from jazz to blues to hip-hop) is performed here nightly, but it's muted enough that you can still hold a conversation.

User Reviews for Prohibition

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/25/2008 Posted by angenyc

I usually don't hang out onthe upper west side, but i would go back to this bar. It has a good vibe, drinks weren't really expensive, and the people were cool. I would go back.

Pros: good vibe

3 Star Rating: Average

04/13/2008 Posted by dominicanops

I went here with a friend since he told me the place was awesome. First thing, its overcrowded. When we got there we were stuck for about 2 minutes and could not move, it was pretty crazy. Second, I'm a young guy but the place was full of alot and I mean alot of "older" people. I saw dudes with full blown gray hair all over the place. Not saying old people can't have fun but man this place was ridiculous. The music was all eighties rock and I didn't enjoy it (they only played one rap song throughout the whole night). My biggest gripe with this place was the crowd.....WASP central, I was the only minority there (well, there was 1 asian chick) and felt extremely out of place, it was incredibly obvious. I can picture this place being appealing to older white people, but for a young minority it just wasn't cool. If you are below 25, minority and don't like 80's rock, then avoid at all costs, you will not enjoy yourself there. On the other hand, if you are 27+ and enjoy dancing to old school rock with other people, then I personally think you would enjoy this place. For me, it just wasn't diverse enough based on what my friend told me.

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Liberal libations abound at this Depression era-themed locale.  See the full editorial review.

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Frozen margaritas and cosmopolitans are half-price during the 5pm to 7pm weekday happy hour.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Singles
  • Pub / Tavern
  • Live Music
  • Billiards Bar

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 5pm-4am
  • Fri-Sat 3pm-4am

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Music Types

  • Jazz

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