Dine-in
Yes
Parkside Lounge in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
No
Takeaway
No
Highlights
Bar games
Yes
Fast service
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Live music
Yes
Live performances
Yes
Quiz night
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Dancing
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Outside food allowed
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-673-6270
Site: http://www.parksidelounge.nyc/
Site: http://www.parksidelounge.nyc/
Opening hours
- Monday:4PM–4AM
- Tuesday:4PM–4AM
- Wednesday:4PM–4AM
- Thursday:4PM–4AM
- Friday:4PM–4AM
- Saturday:4PM–4AM
- Sunday:4PM–4AM
Comments (111)
I have been a fan of Parkside for years. Its the last of the truly local bars in the Lower East Side. In the back room open mic events and art reign. In the front, the pool table and the photo booth are my faves. I know the owner (full disclosure) and can personally attest to his years of bartending skill and his love of a good time being had by all.
Fun, divey spot for happy hour beer deals, plus fun trivia on Wednesday
Fun place, great staff, relaxed atmosphere, great live bands in the back room. Saw Norah Jones perform an unannounced show there several years back!
Parkside Lounge is a very laid back, low key place to get your drink on during happy hour, without breaking the bank. The beer choices for $4 drafts were not my cup of tea, as I prefer the IPA variety, so I just elected for mixed drinks instead. Im glad I did. Not only was the Bartender spot on with her mixtures during happy hour (well pours for HH prices), but she was really cool too. The music selection was of a more Rock and Blues vibe, and theres a pool table in the back. The bar stools are not that comfortable, and could use some TLC. I didnt order food, as this was the aperitif spot before heading on to a restaurant in the area.My rating is based more on my drinking experience there, service and very fair pricing model.
Vaccine STILL required for entry. I wont give them a dime.
Im including music here with my atmosphere review. The lounge isnt the most swanky, but the addition of music really makes this a great hang out. If I get tired of the show Ill watch the pool table for a while, though Ill probably never get a chance to play it with the line. I prefer to get there earlier and pregame through happy hour before the main set starts. $3 well drinks are about as good as it gets in the city. Plus, if youre one of those cool vinyl kids, theyve got a record swap on Mondays.
Although it looks like another dive bar, Parkside Lounge is a bit more. First of all, the prices. Theyre great! Even after happy hour its very affordable. Interior screams dive bar with vintage looking wall accessories, foosball and a pool table. There is also another, more intimate room in the back where you can hear live music. Staff is attentive and will take a good care of you. The only thing I didnt like is that music was a bit random, but thats definitely not a deal breaker in any way.
Ive been going to the Parkside for over ten years and it never disappoints. Such a great mix of people and performances in the back room - Ive seen everything from burlesque to plays to Harry Potter themed rock nights (!!!) and love their trivia nights at the bar too. The bartenders are always friendly and they also make the best Bloody Mary - pickled green beans, fresh horseradish - I seriously crave them. So many of my NYC haunts have bit the dust and Im so glad the Parkside is still going strong.
If you are in the neighborhood, good place to meet with friends. Prices are very inexpensive. There are tables along the wall and in the back. The front is one big bar. I went with a group of friends. We ordered pitches of beer. There is a large extensive list of beers and other alcoholic drinks. I would not order food at this bar. Service was good. We had fun. We ate at another restaurant. There is a person at the door checking identification. If you look like you might be underage, then make sure to carry your I.D. : )
Sure, this is a dive bar, but not in a filthy, dreary way. This is a place you could walk in to at any hour of the day and be greeted by some of the friendliest folks and patrons ever! We visited on St. Patricks Day and it wasnt even fully packed, just not a destination for the sloppy crowd. Our group of 14 was able to get in, order a few pitchers of beer, enjoy an hour or so of the bars company and get out, all under $60! Im not kidding!I was a big fan of the photo booth, foosball table right up front and clean restrooms in the rear, because ladies, you know thats whats important along with cold beer!
This is definitely a dive bar but it is also kind of ghetto looking. The pro is the drinks here are cheap. The downside is the bartenders are not very creative. I am expecting so I asked them if they could make me a Virgin drink and what they came up with is quite boring and really sweet. However, if you are looking for an inexpensive and unpretentious and possibly dangerous bar to hang out at, this will be a good spot.
Who goes to see a musical at a bar and gets two free drinks??? ::points to self::In my pursuit of plays via Show-Score, I end up in strange places seeing weird things. Not today! This was choice!The Lounge has quite a large performance room in the rear. Thats where I saw Wild Women of Planet Wongo. Standing-room only, fully immersive with lots of audience participation. Your ticket comes with a free drink ticket with the chance to win prizes during the show. If they ask you to volunteer for the intermission activities... DO IT. Great production values and some surprisingly catchy songs. So much fun!The front is kinda like a sophisticated dive... the pool table is too well maintained to make it a true dive. Foosball table, large screen TV with sports-ball, electronic jukebox, & Ms. PAC-MAN round it off nicely. Two booths, high-tops and a full-length bar to sit at. Roomy. I wish this was my neighborhood bar.
Parkside Lounge is a great local bar. They alwaus have a show going on in their back room. There are a few arcade games in the main area as well as a pool table. Service can be slow if you are in the backroom but the drinks and experience is always good. There is no food, so if you are coming to see a show eat before or have something to munch on.
The staff here is horrible. Every single staff member, including the manager (except the male bartender that started at 9PM on 2/13, he was extremely polite) were an absolute nightmare to either me or other patrons, including to the groups performing. They were either extremely rude or condescending, and when I missed part of the show I paid to see to inform the manager of my experience within my first 10 minutes of being there he immediately made excuses for his employees behavior. He stated something very similar to the owners responses to negative reviews Ive read here by saying youre the first person to ever complain about that employee, then excusing his behavior due to the issues they have getting patrons to buy a mandatory drink, which we were in the middle of ordering so it made zero sense. They also seem to flip flop between their credit card minimums depending on how much youre paying to upsell you, the first bartender told me the minimum was $20 and the second an hour later told me $10. The worst experience Ive had in a long time, my first and last time coming here and Id be surprised if theyre still in business a year from now.
The new manager is awful. Yells at customers and complains about money. He clearly is interested in cutting costs and will bend anyone’s ear about it. Used to be my favorite place. Now the atmosphere is tense and uptight.Used to love seeing live music there. Will think twice before going back. That dude sucks so bad he can really ruin the whole night.
I was recently here for the Inspired Word event, in support of a friend, and I had a pretty great time. The drinks were affordable and the bartenders were efficient, attentive and helpful. It’s a pretty cool venue spot as well.
Pretty cozy spot, not too crowded. Female bartender was absolutely wasted when I arrived at 2AM. She was also very rude when it was time for them to close, yelling for people to get out and proceeding to push me and others towards the door not even a minute after closing.
I have gone to this bar on several occasions Today I attempted to go in and the bouncer asked me if I was ok. I understand this because I have a speech problem which sometimes gets mistaken as being drunk. I tried explaining this to him and he came across as understanding however the manager insisted I was drunk. A young lady who was a customer decided to speak up and said I was clearly I was not drunk. The manager did not want to hear this and was very rude to me. I finally said I do not want to wish to give him my business and he closed the door on me. I recommend you go to this bar as long as you do not have a speech impedement .
Barista thought my Italian boyfriend wasnt going to tip her for our small glasses of wine. (Im from Jersey.) Said You know, we tip here in America. We responded Yes, we know. We wanted a second to think about it. She shot back Thats really rude. Then she loudly talked to another customer about how rude French people are until we left. She got her tip, although she deserved $0.
Drinks were ok, but the bartender was not only rude, but also racist. Ordered a beer and tipped a dollar but made a snarky remark about expecting a bigger tip (for a $7 beer). He gave me a nasty look while wiping the counter with my tip. Never coming back again.
Great dive bar. Looks like a game room with a bar attached. Maybe twelve barstools. Five high tops. Music is loud classic rock.Bartenders seem fine.Taps include Bud Light, Goose, Blue Point, Stella, Pabst, ShockTop, Guinness , Bells Two Hearted Ale, Sixpoint, ABITA Amber, Bud Light.Abita JackamoParkside Amber.
This is a local dive bar. It has resisted gentrification so far and hosts skeeball and a billiards table. Theres a small performance area in the back for that is surprisingly isolated from the bar music in the front and vice versa. I come here mostly for shows that are organized by musical friends.
A great neighborhood dive bar with a pool table, a back room for poetry readings and such, friendly bartenders, excellent Bloody Marys and dark and stormys, and a little New Orleans flavor, including Saints games with the sound on. BYO food.
Not the most fancy place but definitely comfortablethe service was great, Maggie is a great bartender and genuinely nice and helpfulyou can also order delivery and menus are provided.saints fans welcome! who dat
One of the best spots in the LES. Drinks are priced right, bar tenders know what theyre doing, and always something interesting happening in the performance space. Definitely stop by if youre in the area.
Cool bar with a nicely redone stage area in the back. Some great local acts come through here. Fun fact: Flight of the Conchords filmed their live segments at the stage here!
I was there to see the band SICKWALT! And they were amazing. BEST BAND!!!!The drinks were ABSOLUTELY too expensive. I paid $9 for thumbell of vodka.
This place is a corner stone of the community for a reason. They have have a terrific performance space and affordable drinks. Side note; I recommend coming here during the week to avoid the massive crowds.
Went to a show called the Wild Wongo and it was really fun. Im surprised at what theyre able to do with the space. I will definitely be back for other events. They also have a pool table. Pretty spacious place.
Walked in and it immediately smelled like a locker room. Walked right out... If it didnt smell like someone died after doing hot yoga for 24 hours, it would be a cool place to hang out.
Awesome joint. Cheap bear, great live band bar in the back. 4$ PBR pints. What more can you ask for??
Love this quirky little bar. Music in back room, pool and foosball tables out front, attentive bar staff, good tunes, different events, and unpretentious vibes. Good times.
Chill dive with good drink selection, good vibes, and great staff.
Support local bars! this one especially! most authentic bar in the les & of the les! great venue for new bands
The owner here was obnoxious and downright nasty.Why people come here is a total guess to me.Staff all have attitude and treat customers horrible.I will never ever come back here again.
Liked it better when it was a ghetto fab drug den but the newer new Orleans owners are OK and they always have interesting shows in the back. 3.5 stars
Great comedy shows. Fun live music. The venue is great the drinks are alright.
New favorite dive bar. Fun atmosphere, pool table, cheap drinks, good happy hour, and events in the back.
LOL come one come all! The drinks are priced right and the very bar atmosphere makes you want to get down and dirty :)The photo booth works so proof of your sloppiness can be recorded.
One of my favorite bars in the LES. Pool table, skee-ball, live music in the back pretty much every night. Amazing Bloody Marys.
Neighborhood dive with live music. Good vibes and minimal. No food, name is a legacy name of a place that used be here in the 50s.
They let the bands turn the volume up too loud. Small place with echoey acoustics, need not turn it up so loud everyone leaves with hearing loss.
If youve never been, you must go to this iconic NYC landmark. affordable drinks, fun atmosphere, live entertainment, that
Horrible staff, rude bartender and waiter. Would never go back nor would I ever recommend anyone go to this bar. Stay away at all costs, everyone that works there is rude.
Chill and easy going bar in the front with decent beer selection and also decent prices with a nice size performance space in the back
Spruitview Multi Purpose Parkis the ideal picnic spot for a family outing.For now,it is being refurbished.I recommend it for any family and society wishibg to have an enjoyable day.
Overpriced beers at $7 dirty bar. But if you want a young drunk crowd you could do worse.
Attentive bartenders, great atmosphere, and a throw back to old New York. Very few bars left in the city like this.
Great place to see live bands, reasonably priced drinks and nice bartenders
Nice place....Had a few beers with google friends. Crowded but friendly....Enjoyed the music. Get place to hang out.
Cool spot to drink, play pool and watch comedy.
My favorite dive on the Lower East Side. Good drinks, a pool table and a cabaret space in the back.
Dive bar. Great place. Features local bands in the back room.
The best place to be during a Saints game! Also the best place to be in general.
AWESOME ! Definitely one of the best bar and cheat that you can find in NYC
Great bar, love the show in the back room on weekends!
Overall good place. Not much food. But good beer and a nice atmosphere
This place celebrates Louisiana. I love them. Ryan was amazing.
Great back room with good sound system. great place with a very cool vibe!
Dj ruggz killed it tonight on the turntables ... hip hop and funk .. great music
Went here after birthday brunch. Anjelica bf says his favorite bloodys
Great local bar and great live music!
Absolutely always a good time, 10/10
Wow nice place first time here I’m so Electrify coming back soon🎊🎉🍾🍾
This place charges a surcharge when you pay with debit cards which is illegal and they should get a penalty
Easy afternoon pint, good bartender, bo worries.
Its ok. Small inside. Does have a pool table.
This is a really good place for live music.
Nice dive bar. Can be crowded.
Grungy dive-bar with pool and a backroom where a DJ normally plays
Fun place for a drink and to hang out w friends
Great variety show every month!
A classic lower east side spot for beers with a group
Great music and friendly staff..
Chill place....... crowded at times but what bar isnt?
I love the vibes. Its accessible for everybody.
Great place to drink and preform!
Eh. Place is okay, open mic is dope
AMAZING OPEN MIC ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
The quintessential LES dive bar.
Small, chill bar atmosphere.
Very nice
Best bar in the LES
Dives of this caliber are rare in NYC.
Terrible as usual
Dive bar becoming hipstery
Great neighborhood bar
Open mic fun!
Good drink location
A dive, but a decent dive.
Divetastic. Live music in the back.
Door man was very rude
Perfect spot for a fun time.
Excellent
Always great.
Issa dive bar
Its a pub
Cool place,
Good place
Good place near first avenue. Good music and nice people.
Good
Total reviews rating 4.3
111 Reviews for Parkside Lounge 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-10Love this place! Edgy dive bar with super friendly staff and Pam the bartender is awesome. Drinks were really inexpensive and tasty. Pool table and chill friendly crowd, where you can chat with anyone. In the back is the best part, where they host open mic night with some serious talent. From singers and songwriters, to freestyle rappers, musicians and spoken word, everyone has a voice. Cant wait to go back and perform again, Mike is awesome. Also met a hottie playing pool unexpectedly, definitely will be back!
Review №2
2022-03-11One of the last real dive bars in the LES.Good beer selection, even better prices. Unpretentious and genuine.Whenever I’m down this way, I somehow always find myself having a drink here.
Review №3
2022-04-24This bar is still checking vaccine cards in April 2022, long after the outdated and discriminatory “vaccine passport” ended. It’s a shame because it’s an otherwise decent bar, but we have to speak up against this gestapo hygiene theater or else it will never end. No, I will not show you my medical records, and you will not have my business.
Review №4
2022-05-28Backroom bartender on point, place was a bit small but cozy. Sound system was good and bassy but clear.
Review №5
2022-06-14Cool spot with a good happy hour, fun music, and a great pool table. I love the Parkside Amber Ale.
Review №6
2021-03-26Awesome bar and experience! Sat outside with my dog and the waitress was very friendly and nice to my pup. Very reasonable prices and great outdoor Covid friendly space. Will be back!
Review №7
2022-05-04The best place to drink and play pool. Excellent owners and staff. JUST Beautiful
Review №8
2019-10-21I went to Parkside Lounge for a meetup in the back room. The acoustics were good, the live music was nice, the atmosphere was conducive to conversations with friends, and the drinks were decently priced. But it was just that: average. There was a 20 dollar minimum charge for cards.
Review №9
2022-03-03Such a good dive bar, great happy hour. I heard they’re getting rid of the photo booth though which breaks my heart!
Review №10
2021-05-17I moved to the LES in mid-March and have been on the hunt for a reliable dive I can go to from time to time. While there are no shortage of bars in this part of town, most are either very crowded or very pricey. This spot is a breath of fresh air. The happy hour prices are unbeatable and theres ample seating inside as well as outside. The bartender is super friendly and they have a decent selection of drinks. Whats not to love? I think its safe to say Ive found my neighborhood spot.