Gatsby's

09/09/09

Always an awesome night!!

by City Girl

My friends and I always end up stopping by this place a few times a month. Happy hour is always fun and chill and we always end up dancing the night away if we come late at night. We just love the atmosphere. The staff is really friendly. Great place in a great area... love it!!

08/29/09

fun times, good laughs

by robertiko

So I went to gatsby's the other day and I had a great time. I was able to watch my cardinals in action which is always good being in the big apple and I had beer that wasn't too expensive which is always something I love. The only drawback was there was no shepherds pie but the vast amount of choices for food made up for it. Check it out sometime, everyone loves it.

• Pros: cheap beer sports on tv
• Cons: no shepherds pie

08/29/09

Fun place

by sohogirl23

What a wonderful time I had in Gatsby's last sat nite! Music was awesome, couldn't stop dancing! the DJ played one great song after another, including new tracks and old crowd-pleasers. The bartenders are hot and super friendly. I was surprised that I was served drinks so fast, considering the big crowd of thirsty drinkers of all ages! I didn't encounter not one rude person, everyone was super nice, including the security guys. Hard to believe that the bouncers could attack anyone, they seem very polite. I would strongly recommend Gatsby's- a lot of good-looking guys, friendly staff and cheap drinks- why not go? It's in SoHo!!!

• Pros: friendly staff, nice crowd, great music
• Cons: none

08/29/09

Had a blast last night

by MIsty

We had a table reserved for my birthday party in the back, this place was so much fun, there was a DJ and he was playing a little bit of every type of music and he even took requests from us which was great! I forgot my purse in the bathroom I went up to the bar to ask if someone had found it my night was almost ruined, and they had it with all my stuff still in it, I was so happy! The place was packed and we danced the night away I will definitely be going back here again!!

• Pros: Great music good looking crowd

08/03/09

WORST PLACE EVER!

by BettyNY

I was part of the group of girls that SCARED (review below) is referring to and she is exactly 100% correct. I would NEVER EVER in my life go back to this bar. This was the most ridiculous thing that has ever happened (and I have lived in NYC for over 6 years). A HUGE bouncer (with clearly nothing better to do then harass a group of girls) came up to us and started yelling (for no reason). When one of us told him we were leaving, he said, “Then leave” and then pushed my friend against the wall. He pushed her so hard that she has a scratch and a few bruises on her arm. My other friend came to our friend’s defense and pushed the HUGE bouncer off of her. The bouncer then proceeded to pick her up and drag her out of the bar (as if she could not walk). He did this with so much power that he hurt my friend’s ribs! My friends were so scared of the situation that they were shaking and crying. The manager did NOTHING to help us out with this situation (just stood there like a huge moron). The bouncers that were standing outside just smirked during this whole time (even when a young man that was not part of our group walked outside and said “I just saw a huge bouncer attack 2 girls!”). Clearly this bar hires the WORST BOUNCERS IN HISTORY and then when the BOUNCER ATTACKS GIRLS they let it be, as if it is normal protocol. As a young woman I was terrified of this man. I WILL NEVER EVER RETURN TO THIS BAR. WORST PLACE EVER!!!!

• Pros: NOTHING
• Cons: ABUSIVE BOUNCER

05/09/09

Awful

by sconns

This bar attracts the most vile crowd. The bar tenders don't seem to cut people off, seeing as the patrons leave the bar shouting and fighting. Perhaps the bathroom is not working, seeing as the patrons feel the need to relieve themselves on the doors of the apartment buildings in the area. The crowd that goes there is the beer-bellied 24-45 year-old who never got over their frat days. It seems that there is even a dress code for the men: a big, sweaty, blue and white striped shirt that is untucked, ill fitting boot-cut jeans, and boat shoes with no socks. There are very rarely any girls in there, perhaps this is because females might get in the way of all the sweaty bro-hugs.

• Pros: NONE! (1 star was required for publish) But NO STARS
• Cons: Frat boys and jocks ruining the neighborhood

12/07/08

fun times

by nrgy113

Was brought to the bar by a friend who lived around the corner on a sat night. Bar was fairly crowded with a mix of locals and a young to mid 20's crowd. It was easy to get a drink and there was ample room to either sit at a table or stand. Good music and I'd say the ratio of guys to girls was 1:1. Would go again

• Pros: nice local bar
• Cons: it was a little dark inside

08/26/08

Great Place

by Clara80

Awesome Place! We were in New York City for the weekend and wanted to go for a few drinks to catch up on the Olympics. The food was pretty good and they have a very extensive selection of beers to choose from. Our bartender Danielle was great. Even though she was busy, it didn't keep her from attending well to our needs. The staff was extremely fast and friendly. At some point during the night the DJ started playing great music, some which included songs from the 80's and 90's. Great Mix!!! We ended up staying there all night. Gatsby's is the place to be!

• Pros: Atmosphere and Staff

06/25/08

WASTE OF TIME AND SPACE

by AVDude

In this pleasant and mostly quiet neighborhood few places refuse to comply and completely ruin the vibe. Gatsby's is one of them. The name is an insult, Fitzgerald would be rolling over in his grave. Rude bouncers, loud drunk people on the street, and regular bar fights. This place belongs in time square, not residential SOHO. Very boring inside and corporate. Go to the meatpacking district if you want this experience.

• Pros: None
• Cons: LOUD, Lame crowd, CORPORATE

04/15/08

Ideal for parties!!

by JeyLG85

It was my 23rd birthday this Saturday and I was looking all over for a party location. Who knew finding the perfect bar in NYC would be so hard! Between the cover fees, reservation fees, and lines circling the block I thought I'd never find the right place. Then my friend told me about Gatsby's. I read the reviews on here and thought it sounded like the perfect place. I was so right!! From the moment I called I knew this was going to be a great experience. Everyone that works there is super friendly!!! My party showed up at 9pm and Beatles music was playing. What a great way to start the night. We were 40ppl and we had 3 tables (no hidden fees - plenty of room!). By the end of the night the bar was packed and all of our favorite 80s music was playing which kept us dancing way past 2am. I would HIGHLY recommend this bar for anyone looking for a great night out, especially if you're throwing a party! Plus, you definitely get what you pay for with the drinks! Plenty strong :) Not to mention the fact that even though the bar was crowded, none of my friends had any trouble getting in to the party. GO HERE!!!

• Pros: Seamless party planning
• Cons: The air conditioner was broken & spraying a little water. Easy fix!