Sapphire Lounge

08/11/2008 Posted by musiqal_light

I just had my birthday party at Sapphire Lounge this Sat. night. My friends know me for putting together a good party and finding great hole in the wall spots with good music. They weren't disappointed. The place is small, but those are the spots that I like. The music was great. We got there around 10:30 and the DJ started out with old school soul/funk type music and slowly progressed as the night went on. He played great hiphop, dancehall, merengue, salsa. I have a really thing about DJ's at lounges that mix rock and hiphop just for the sake of it but have no idea how to transition from one style to the next. If I want rock I want to go to one place and if I want to dance I'll go to another. This DJ played all the right music for me and my guests. The staff was so accommodating and friendly before and during the party - it made the experience even better. DJ Ramsey played great music all night long. The bouncer asked me a few times if there was any way he could help - he told us to get comfortable even at tables that were reserved. He said to just relax. Even my friends came up to me telling me how pleasant he was! He kept making sure we were ok and that the party was going well. There were no hassles with my guestlist, the bartenders (especially the blonde one- I never got her name) were really nice, and my entire party and I had a great time. The drinks weren't weak or overly expensive, the music was great, and we all really had no complaints. Thank you, Sapphire Lounge. I'll definitely be back.

Pros: Great music, good drinks, cheap/no cover, friendly staff

Cons: A little crowded later at night

08/06/2008 Posted by JohnSanchez01

Bangin atomosphere but the drinks here are really high! The best lookin girls in the city, but alot of Asian girls. I happen to LOVE asian girls, so it was FINE BY ME!!!!! You also HAVE to check any bag that you take and it's like 10 bucks.. So dont take anything with you, and you also csnt wear a hat,,, Other than that pretty great

Pros: Bangin chicks

Cons: Pricey Drinks

08/04/2008 Posted by DanniY

So we went to Sapphire Saturday night not knowing quite what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to get the red carpet treatment from the manager at the door. He promised a good time and Sapphire delivered. Inside is hot and sweaty and begs for some good a/c but the DJ spinning some a hot dance mix makes up for it. You can't go wrong with the drinks--reasonably priced and strong. Nice bartenders, good service and overall a great time. Many thanks to Steven. We'll be back.

Pros: Down To Earth, Good Music, Excellent Service

Cons: Kick Up The A/C It Is Hot In Here!

07/30/2008 Posted by sobethat

Wow ! Me and our friends . Were looking for a great place to Dance and let loose for the night . Look everywhere! practically ,.. Sapphire Lounge ' I am from Holland ' and my friends are from Germany , france and U.S. and we all felt the same ' WE HAD A GREAT TIME !!!!! Cant wait ! to go there again.And yes ! the bartenders were great ! sevice great ! as expected. I would recommend this place anytime to anyone who loves to party ! and be with great people .

Pros: Great service ! Bartenders get u drunk early !!

Cons: none

04/27/2008 Posted by ttbbgirl

So I reserved a the room in the back of the bar for a brithday party. I even gave a guest list for my friends to get in free until a certain time. But when I got there, there were other people in my room. I was told that I was supposed to work it out with the manager to have that space. But, I already confirmed it through email, so what was the point of confirming it again?????? So my friend talked to the manager and booted the pther people out. So when I mentioned the guest list, no one knew what I was talking about, and thankfully being smart, I brought my own copy and gave it to them. The bartender took it and kept it by her....shouldn't the bouncer have it???? Anyway, at first the music sucked, then it picked up a bit. The DJ could've been better though. I just think it was unorganized and the people looked like they didn't want to be there.

Pros: Free before 11

Cons: Bad service, poor management

03/09/2008 Posted by laadeeda

So I gave this review 2 stars because the DJ was awsome and the music was good. We went on a Sat night and they had the bongos and rainsticks playing with the house music. It was good dancing...though after 11 it got so packed you couldn't move. The bad: The bartenders don't know how to make change, so be sure to count your money - we were getting short changed and then over changed The bartenders don't know how to ring on a credit card - so check your check! We got over charged for drinks we never ordered. The waitress was a B*** and clueless...we ordered six shots - she brought us back six tall boys and said we HAD to pay for them. The barback kept banging on the women's bathroom door telling people they had to hurry cause there was line...wth?? What else are we doing in the bathroom... DJ announced coat check was mandatory and if he saw your jacket or purse he would take it...so check your jacket for $2! Well, the girl at the coat check said it was $3....who knows if she was pocketing the extra $ The drinks are WAY Watered down...I watched her add water from the fountain to several drinks! So if you're gonna be safe, drink bottled beer. Nice that there wasn't a cover charge till after 11 and it was only $5 small on space, poor bartenders/waitstaff

Pros: good music

Cons: bad service, watered down drinks, crowded!

01/15/2008 Posted by orchidgrl

I recently had a birthday party at Sapphire Lounge and they were very accommodating. First of all, I had a group of about 20-25 people and they allowed us to reserve the back room (4 tables altogether) if we agreed to spend a certain amount at the bar. The amount wasn't exorbitant and there was no cover until after midnight ($5). The music was a mix of hip-hop and pop and the dancefloor was spacious enough for everyone. No one was bumping into eachother or being suffocated. Overall, I had a lot of fun at this unpretentious lower-east side lounge. The service was good and the managers I spoke to were polite and honest.

07/23/2007 Posted by cobraman332

I went to Sapphire Lounge for the first time on Saturday night for a friend's birthday. She invited a bunch of her college friends so the place was filled with women -- a plus for any bar. Sapphire boasts its dancing license and nearly everyone there was on the dance floor, which although small proved spacious enough that everyone could get in on the fun. I am not much of a dancer but I relaxed on the banquette, which stretched about 15 feet along the length of the wall opposite the bar. The one thing I didn't like at all about Sapphire were the drink prices... although $6 for an Amstel Light isn't out of the ordinary for NYC, I was hoping that a bar catering to the SoHo/East Village crowd might drop that price down to $5 or even <gasp> $4... alas, that was not the case. RedBull & vodkas went for $9 -- sidenote: I asked for Absolut vodka in mine, and my friend simply asked for vodka... same price for each of us, but we didn't see if well vodka was used in my friend's drink. Sapphire Lounge is a small place and I like it that way. It's perfect for a small group looking to go out and dance a little bit, especially if you're not into the 'scene' at places like Libation and the like. There was no line here and I doubt there ever is. Some friends who met me there ended up paying the $5 cover to get in, but the cover was waived for my group when we arrived either because we showed up before midnight or possibly because we mentioned the birthday girl's name at the door. I wouldn't come here if I had to pay $5 just to get in, but as a free-entry bar I would head back sometime. Not at the top of my list, though.

Pros: Good Dancing Scene, No Line at the Door, Small Interior Space, Not Overly Trendy, Inviting, Good Service

Cons: $5 Cover, Pricey Drinks, Side Lounge Area Is Small and Uninviting

02/01/2007 Posted by markusbkny

I went to the Evolve party that happen the First sunday of the Month and had such a great time! The music was wonderful and the dj's really did thier thing..The people were wonderful and I made a few new friends. you really have to check out the Evolve party at Sapphire lounge!

Pros: Great Soulful & Deep house music & great crowd

Cons: None that I could find!

01/04/2007 Posted by profound22

I went here for New Years Eve. And It was an amazing night, the music was great! The scene was diverse and full of flavor. Real people down to Earth, If you dont like the cliche scenes with the cliche people and your looking for a great place to party I highly recommend it. I party in the Lower East Side and I never went here before but I will def be back.!

Pros: Great Music and People

Cons: Only 2 Bathrooms