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1 Oak

453 W. 17th St., New York, NY 10011
nr. Tenth Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-242-1111 Send to Phone

Hours

Tue-Sat, 10pm-4am; Sun-Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

L at Eighth Ave.; A, C, E at 14th St.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

After passing through a coat-check anteroom where lines of cursive are engraved in the wall, patrons find themselves in an expansive room with a ceiling of raw oak slats and a zigzagging black-and-white floor that sets an El Morocco tone. The room is divided by a central black lacquered bar doling out $18 mixed drinks, and, in one corner, a VIP-type area with a roaring fireplace and giant artwork by Roy Nachum (designer of Southern Hospitality and Saucy) of a sexy nude flanked by buffalo. Beyond that area is a cruise-y outdoor smoking lounge partially enclosed by mirrored walls. Ostrich-leather banquettes line underlit brick walls covered by metallic gold curtains, offsetting a bizarre centerpiece—another large artwork of a young blindfolded boy with two horses. In the front of the room there’s a D.J. podium outfitted with what looks and sounds like a very pricey sound system and in the back, risers for those happy to sit without silver Dom Pérignon buckets in front of them.

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If the door man doesn't piss you off...

Ariels713 from 10011 | Posted on 5/27/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)

After getting grilled by the door man and making it past the barrage of bouncers I noticed how visually stunning this club is. The decor, the over-priced $20 cocktails, and the quintessential over played dance songs might actually be worth...Read More

Excellent

girardasse from 11211 | Posted on 4/25/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)

I dont really see where the review below come from: there are more celebrities or celebs wannabe in this place than financial workers. Good DJ playing very classic songs. Much space, finally a place where you can dance. Good vibe.

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