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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
158 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012
A, B, C, D, E, F, M: West Fourth-6th Avenue; 1, 2: Houston Street-Varick Street
212-505-3474
Daily 5pm–late
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.
Artsy and dedicated mix of music lovers of every genre, 20s to 60s.
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.
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.
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+.
Depends on the act: jeans, t-shirts, and short dresses for dance parties, and jeans and button-downs for classical concerts.
Any night there’s an act of interest booked, and Fridays for the famous Freedom Party and a fun, party-loving dance crowd.
Basement dance spot Love (179 MacDougal Street) features excellent DJs and a cool Village crowd.
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