THE SKINnY

10/06/09

Thanks For My Party!!!

by xanthus

I a joint party with my friend last saturday, and we had a blast!!! The guy who was in charge kept makin sure we were good, the music was perfect , everybody was dancin and singin along. The prices were I thought low and surprisingly good pours. You tend to stress when you plan these things, its nice when it works out and I thought worth givin you guysa shout back.

Thanks!

• Pros: DJ's,Bartenders,prices
• Cons: bathroom line

09/20/09

Awesome party!!!

by shazzaz

I had my birthday here last saturday, and it was amazing! From the organizing with Sharon to the accomodating staff. We were in the mezzanine and Sean the Owner/bartender was So nice. The music was amazing and the doorman was even nice which never happens! I didnt even realize I got to drink for free cause it was my birthday and brought the party in. I really reccomend this place and will be coming back! Thanks guys

• Pros: Dj's, crowd, vibe,staff
• Cons: none

09/15/09

Whew.. Finally, a reason to go out on Sundays!

by White Leather

I just had to take a moment from my very hectic life to turn people on to my favorite spot on the LES called Skinnys Bar &

Lounge @ 174 Orchard st, Ny. I went there one Sunday night a few months ago and then, swear to God, had gotten my days off at work changed so I could become a regular there every Sunday!

The DJ's there are off the Motha **ucking Hook!!!

The DJ"s there are DJ Uncle Tone and Chilly B and what a mix they play!! The eclectic mix of various genres that they play is OFF THE CHAIN! They play everything from old school hip Hop, to classic rock to current favs and just when you think it can't get any better, your head is soon spinning cause it just won't stop! I have ceased to end up soaked in sweat from hard dancing every Sunday...... and it's not just me.... they get EVERYBODY on their

feet and despite the diverse mix of people there, their music seems to please everyone... and I do mean everyone!

They're so masterful at their craft that it's as though they're tag teaming your dancing soul. They're constantly playing songs you forgot existed and are grateful for the reunion. I have not missed one Sunday since the first time and have never had the same experience there twice. Always, always, always happy that I changed my work days to get my fix of this musical, dancing escape into my life.

I HIGHLY suggest you check it out for yourself and if after you go, you think that I lied or even exaggerated about anything I said, than I'll certainly be willing to buy you a fresh battery for your hearing aid!

• Pros: DJ's are Masters of their Craft
• Cons: Toxic Bathrooms

09/15/09

RUDE BARTENDER

by Insane

I was had been sitting at the bar with 3 of my friends watching the opener of Monday Night Football. The bartender if you can call him that was the most immature person I have ever seen. To start off we asked for the PBR special and he tells us "really, thats so cheap" like he is an old friend. Then a little later his buddies come it and its all about "tapping this and yo you f***ing crazy bi**" He must not care to do his job as he sat on the bar talking to his friends. Several times we had to get his attention for service. As he was either talking on the phone or talking to his friends. One of my friends was on the way back from the bathroom and overheard him tell his buddies "they are drinking cheap they can wait, what do you boys need". He served his friends and then paid attention to us. A couple came in and I guess they knew him since he shook hands and said hello to them. I hope he knew them since he said to them "I am leaving in a few min so lets settle up, I will charge you $5 as long as you make it up in a tip. Otherwise you would just pay full price and I will figure it out later". I asked the guy if what he said I heard correctly and he just nodded. I had heard that Monday night was a cool rock night so that is the other reason we got there early. Heard it gets busy and figured, game/good music/good prices....will be busy get there early. Well I will say this, I will go to Skinny at night after 10pm. I love the bar and will continue to go, never again before 10, cheap drinks or not.

• Pros: Cheap happy hour
• Cons: GH**TO Happy Hour

08/28/09

great time

by topbop

stopped by here monday night, great music. Alex the bartender was awesome. Great vibe!!! totally coming back!

05/16/09

It's a great chill spot

by TwLuger

Came here on vacation just sippin on drinks. They do a good job making traditional drinks like a long island or a vodka martini, but they can do the not so traditional stuff too. I wouldnt come here again with my friends, but i'd hang here on vaca.

• Pros: Great for whatever occassion
• Cons: You pay for the local

04/08/09

Testing!

by taraontop

will go back definitely! Good for office/work parties and stuff like that. Trendy name and really cool to tell your non-ny friends about

• Pros: close to work and heavy handed bartenders
• Cons: loud music

03/01/09

Definitely not a Midtown lounge - but OK nonetheless

by YariR

I threw a party there last night and the staff was very attentive to our needs.. the bottle prices were great, hundreds cheaper than other places in Manhattan. The manager accomodated our crazy requests, and the bartender was great (didnt catch her name), the bouncers were friendly (which is RARE). The decor was nothing to speak of, the crowd was a little obnoxious (rowdy college-aged drunk girls bumping into you) but that's not Skinny's fault of course. The DJ was annoying, we were spending $$ and requested a few songs for our party, but he looked at us like we were crazy (very "how dare you question my song choices, you're not possibly cooler than me" kind of way)... I didn't get his name either.

Um, I wouldn't recommend you go there expecting an all nighter at some great lounge in the city, next time I'd probably stop in for cheap drinks and then keep it moving...

Don't dress up, and don't take anyone older than 30 - they won't be all that thrilled with the crowd...

• Pros: Good service, cheap prices
• Cons: Annoying/Rowdy/Drunk crowd, stuck-up DJ

12/15/08

Thanks for a Great Party!!!!

by willbengy

I had a party for my birthday on saturday. Everyone from the bartenders to the door were so nice and helpful. I had 40 friends show up(which is more than i planned) and they made sure we didn't stress. My friend got a free bracelet for her birthday and the drink prices were amazing for NYC, plus the DJ really played the crowd. Thank you guys for everything!!!

• Pros: staff,dj,prices
• Cons: was really crowded

12/10/08

Chill place.

by tkbk

I liked the vibe of this place. Just really layed back and the bouncer was really cool at the door. This place is very small though and people seem to love to stand in the 2 foot area between the bar and the wall when the front of the place is empty. Also I only gave 3 stars because the DJ was terrible. I took a night off from my job (djing) on saturday and I hope they weren't paying the girl because a Itunes playlist could have done the same thing. The guy that seemed to come on at 12 was for sure better but I wasen't feeling the 80's pop music at 12:30 on a saturday.

• Pros: Chill place. Nice people, Nice Bouncers and Bartenders.
• Cons: Bad DJ Crowded