Continental
New York, NY 10003-5502
Phone: (212) 529-6924
Ratings & Reviews Summary for Continental
What Users are Saying:
- Crowded
- Trendy
- Good for after work
- Good social scene
- Good happy hour
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User Reviews for Continental
03/23/2007 Posted by watchmesparkle
I went to Continental for the first time last night with a friend, and I have to say that I was in disbelief that a place could exist in this city with $3 drinks. Since I usually tend to frequent trendyish places with high cover and even higher drink prices, I was thrilled to find a cool, laid-back place that didn't try to eat my wallet before I left. It reminded me of college, and that made me extremely happy. Sorry, I didn't go there for the music- although I've heard that's great, too. I knew this place was amazing when I asked the bartender what her favorite shot was, and she replied "Shots? I just drink straight whiskey!!" My friend with me (a guy) fell in love...and although I'm a chick, I thought that was WAY hawt too. CONTINENTAL IS GOOD- GO THERE!!
Pros: Cheap drinks, big bar, flat screet tv, comfy booths
04/22/2005 Posted by jackryan
Come check out local bands here trying to make it. The place has pic's of famous punk rockers that made it...just as iggy pop and others. This is a total punk place but you'll get some granola people in here and some pencil necks watching their buddies put on a show. Since people only stay for what they want, the crowd is in and out all nite long. You'll pay to get in...7-10 bucks. Some bands it's worth it while others you want to throw a bottle at them. It happens.
03/19/2003 Posted by NYC_Whirlwind
I loved The Last Show at Continental. I am pleased that the Continental is booking bands like The Last Show though there are some very cliched and out of touch music still passing through this historic establishment. I know the days of great NYC rock is teetering on vanishing but its good to know there is heart and style in music, though different from the great Ramones and Johnny Thunders, this trio gives hope to New York rock. And they are doing it without wearing trucker hats, whining about how they are born to lose, rapping over metal, or any of the other cliches. Cheers! Trigger.
Pros: Aesthetic, History, Staff
Cons: Clashing bands, lack of buzz, cover on some nights
02/01/2003 Posted by neurotic1
Good bands, dark and hot and sweaty. Great place for listening for up and commers and experimental bands. Cool scary looking people
Pros: inexpensive, location, pizza place next door
Cons: lack of food
09/02/2002 Posted by metroplasm
I ordered a beer and the bartender asked me if the bouncer stamped my hand upon entry. When she handed me the beer I told her that I'm 37, and she exclaimed, "You look GREAT" (Trigger take note - GIVE HER A RAISE!!!) That put me in a fun mood, but on to the music! I stayed to hear two bands, The Kites (from L.I.) and Kaygero. The Kites had great original material and knew how to mix it together in a tight and cohesive way. I enjoyed Kaygero even more, a well seasoned group with a funky bassist. Their lead singer has an excellent and intuitive vocal technique. Kaygero's material is sexy/sultry and I loved the tunes with the Latin inspired dance rhythms. Too bad I had to leave when they were finished, to get sleep before my day job!
Pros: Great Bands, Fantastic Acoustics
07/01/2002 Posted by frat78
If you want to start drinking early, go to this place between 4-8pm. There is plenty of room at the bar, and plenty of booths to sit and drink cheap beer. The band is not set up yet, so it is quiet and comfortable. We started there at 5 one night. Only thing, when you start driniking at this time of the day, it is hard to make it past 1 am.
Pros: cheap beer, near other bars
Cons: have to go early
