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(le) poisson rouge "Located in the space formerly occupied by The Village Gate, (le) poisson rouge is an edgy club and music venue ""serving art and alcohol"" to a cool Greenwich Village crowd." New York United States 40.7284933 -73.9999758

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Party Earth Review Located in the space formerly occupied by The Village Gate, (le) poisson rouge is an edgy club and music venue “serving art and alcohol” to a cool Greenwich Village crowd. Rockers and ultra-chic art hipsters trundle downstairs... ... read full review

Neighborhood:

Greenwich Village / NoHo
Address:

158 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012

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A, B, C, D, E, F, M: West Fourth-6th Avenue; 1, 2: Houston Street-Varick Street
Phone:

212-505-3474
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Hours:

Daily 5pm–late
Recommended as:
- Night Spot

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(le) poisson rouge Schedule of Events

June 2013

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Jun19Wed Jun 19, 18:30PM	Elisha Abas Concert / Classical 6:30 pm Elisha Abas	Add to Calendar
Jun19Wed Jun 19, 22:00PM	Bright Light Bright Light Concert / Pop / Rock 10:00 pm Bright Light Bright Light	Add to Calendar
Jun20Thu Jun 20, 19:00PM	Darcy James Argue's Secret Society Concert / Jazz 7:00 pm Darcy James Argue's Secret Society	Add to Calendar
Jun23Sun Jun 23, 19:30PM	JACK Quartet and Joshua Roman Concert / Classical 7:30 pm Jack Quartet, Joshua Roman	Add to Calendar
Jun24Mon Jun 24, 18:00PM	A Concert Reading of #UntitledPopMusical Concert / Broadway 6:00 pm	Add to Calendar
Jun29Sat Jun 29, 18:00PM	So Over The Rainbow Comedy Show / Comedy 6:00 pm Sandra Bernhard, Scott Thompson	Add to Calendar
Jun30Sun Jun 30, 18:00PM	You Make Me Feel Mighty Real: A Sylvester Concert Concert / Disco 6:00 pm Anthony Wayne, Jacqueline Arnold	Add to Calendar
Jun30Sun Jun 30, 21:30PM	You Make Me Feel Mighty Real: A Sylvester Concert Concert / Disco 9:30 pm Anthony Wayne, Jacqueline Arnold	Add to Calendar

July 2013

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Jul01Mon Jul 1, 20:00PM	Death Concert / Garage Rock / Punk 8:00 pm Death, Rough Francis, The Everymen	Add to Calendar
Jul07Sun Jul 7, 19:30PM	Katia and Marielle Labeque Concert / Dream Pop / House / Minimal 7:30 pm Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque	Add to Calendar
Jul08Mon Jul 8, 19:00PM	Amy Lynn and the Gunshow Concert / Funk 7:00 pm Amy Lynn and the Gunshow	Add to Calendar
Jul09Tue Jul 9, 21:00PM	Squarepusher Concert / DJ Event / Drum and Bass / Electronic 9:00 pm Squarepusher	Add to Calendar
Jul12Fri Jul 12, 19:30PM	Julia Holter Concert / Singer / Songwriter 7:30 pm Julia Holter, Jessica Pratt	Add to Calendar
Jul15Mon Jul 15, 19:30PM	Mauro Pagani Concert / Folk 7:30 pm Mauro Pagani	Add to Calendar
Jul16Tue Jul 16, 19:30PM	Mauro Pagani Concert / Folk 7:30 pm Mauro Pagani	Add to Calendar
Jul24Wed Jul 24, 19:00PM	A 16th Anniversary Tribute to Portishead: Live at Roseland NYC Concert / Jazz 7:00 pm Karen Mantler, Joseph Keckler, Maria Neckam, Brittany Anjou	Add to Calendar
Jul25Thu Jul 25, 22:00PM	The Twelves Concert / DJ Event / Electronic 10:00 pm The Twelves	Add to Calendar
Jul30Tue Jul 30, 21:00PM	Beth Orton Concert / Singer / Songwriter 9:00 pm Beth Orton	Add to Calendar
Jul31Wed Jul 31, 19:30PM	Jherek Bischoff Concert / Singer / Songwriter 7:30 pm Jherek Bischoff	Add to Calendar

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Party Earth (le) poisson rouge Review

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"Located in the space formerly occupied by The Village Gate, (le) poisson rouge is an edgy club and music venue ""serving art and alcohol"" to a cool Greenwich Village crowd."

Greenwich Village / NoHo, New York –

Located in the space formerly occupied by The Village Gate, (le) poisson rouge is an edgy club and music venue “serving art and alcohol” to a cool Greenwich Village crowd.

Rockers and ultra-chic art hipsters trundle downstairs into the main room, where they clamor around the red bar until the night’s high-profile underground act takes the stage to perform for their in-the-know fans.

Though the floor is often filled with small candlelit tables, louder acts and DJ nights see the space cleared and packed with scenesters swaying beneath red walls and artsy installments, most notably the namesake suspended aquarium and its community of red fish.

The adjacent gallery and concert hall attracts both art and music lovers, who stop in to peruse the current exhibits and see what’s happening on the second stage.

A uniquely diverse roster of performances means the crowd is always different, from young, black-clad die-hards at the punk shows to older, laid-back aficionados at the classical concerts.

For patrons willing to shell out for the pricey drinks and occasional cover charge, (le) poisson rouge promises a night dedicated to the subtle art of a good time.

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Tip from Jonah:

Big indie label acts looking for a more intimate experience often play at LPR, so keep an eye on the venue’s calendar – you might find yourself (and three hundred other people) face to face with Thom Yorke.

Crowd

Artsy and dedicated mix of music lovers of every genre, 20s to 60s.
Entertainment / Music

Different style of music or other entertainment featured nightly. Past bookings include Beach House, Mos Def, Lykke Li, and Jumpa Lahiri.

Special nights include Freedom Party and Crooked Disco on Fridays, I Love Vinyl and Le Bingo for bingo and comedy on Saturdays, Nasty Mondays once a month, and occasional John & Molly Get Along comedy nights.

Rotating exhibits in the art gallery. Check website for schedule of events.
Food / Miscellaneous

Full menu of classic American fare including edamame and tater tots, Kobe beef sliders, and mac and cheese. Kitchen may close early during some parties.
Prices

Cover charge $0–$25. Appetizers $5–$9, entrées $12–$16. Beer $4+, wine $8+/glass or $40+/bottle, cocktails $12+, mixed drinks $10+, shots $10+.

What to Wear / Dress Code

Depends on the act: jeans, t-shirts, and short dresses for dance parties, and jeans and button-downs for classical concerts.
Hot Nights / When to Go

Any night there’s an act of interest booked, and Fridays for the famous Freedom Party and a fun, party-loving dance crowd.
Close By

Basement dance spot Love (179 MacDougal Street) features excellent DJs and a cool Village crowd.

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(le) poisson rouge User Reviews

Jessie Ohrozzcoe Feb 11, 2013 1.0 stars Doubtful (le) poisson rouge is definitely a trendy looking place. When I first got there I was really excited just from the decor but once the show started my feelings changed. The staff is not so friendly and it was almost impossible to order a drink. The venue easily gets packed a big problem because you're shoulder to shoulder and can't easily see the stage. Another issue I had with the Venue was the length of the show. The band began playing at 10 and by 10:30 they had already finished their set. Also, the band wasn't allowed to play an encore because the venue had been booked for a private birthday party.I couldn't believe it! Not to mention the band is a pretty well known band. I wasn't the only one that was in awe. The crowd thought that the band was taking a little break and we all stood around for a few minutes until a staff member got on the mic and told us we had to get out immediately. All concert attendees were briskly forced out of the venue and left on the street to continue the night somewhere else.

Chris Krovatin Nov 30, 2012 2.0 stars Mneh Certain aspects of le poisson rouge make it very cool and entertaining. The decor, specifically, is awesome--the double-headed fish skeleton over the door, the uneven fish tank attached by chains that dangles over the stairs, the general wackiness one can find in the venue itself. These are all cool things. On the other hand, the crowd is sort of typical and uninteresting, the place is often packed, and the staff does very little to make one feel at home or have a great time. That's not their job, of course, but it always helps. I've heard the concerts and DJ nights here are all right, and plenty of my friends love this place. As far as bars like it, though, there are lots of New York hangouts I'd promote over here.

Alicia Nov 3, 2012 2.0 stars Good Music Venue I'm going to tell you that your experience here depends almost entirely on your reason for being here. I was dragged to see an indie rapper/electronic-house producer perform a set against a moving psychedelic backdrop. The crowd was packed with NYU kids (I saw "kids" because there were literally backpacks scattered around the floor), most of whom were dancing interpretively or trying to squeeze in closer to the stage. It was a bit of a free-for-all, but again, could have just been the artist and the crowd that night. It definitely has the swankiest facade in that Washington Square bar scene. The door man is pretty serious. But I wouldn't put myself through that unless it were for an act I was really dying to see. The drinks are too expensive.

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