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The Delancey

168 Delancey St., New York, NY 10002
nr. Clinton St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-254-9920 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    3.1 out of 10

    7 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Scene: DJ, Fireplace, Live Music, Lounge, Nightclub, Outdoor Area, Private Party Space, Rooftop, Smoking Area
Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Official Website

thedelancey.com

Hours

Daily, 5pm-4am

Happy Hour

Mon-Thu, 5pm-8pm; $2 off any drink

Nearby Subway Stops

F at Delancey St.; J, M, Z at Bowery

Payment Methods

MasterCard, Visa

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The Delancey is that rare breed—a shockingly nice rock club without the velvet-rope hassle of spots like Eleven and Plaid. And this three-level playground provides a variety of spaces for disparate Lower East Side elements to mix it up. During summer months, the rooftop is the main draw—while a bouncer guards the staircase leading up to the roof, he's there to guard against overcrowding, not to grade your outfit. It's worth the wait: Unlike lots of bars that hype their tar roofs as "al fresco," this rooftop actually has it going on in a palm-fronded, South Beach sort of way, with benches, fountains, even a BBQ. The main floor, meanwhile, has a cool grotto vibe and a décor that's equal parts exposed brick and sleek wooden slats. Here, a DJ holds court on most nights, playing a mix of rock and disco, while a competent bartender pours $6 pints of Stella Artois to downtowners with overwrought hairstyles. And then there's the basement performance space: Reminiscent of the old Coney Island High, it's populated by punk-rock revivalists in all-black clothing. But unlike that decrepit club, this music venue is actually nice, equipped with a cool sound system and even cooler AC.

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the delancey? maybe not!!!

blackboots from 11791 | Posted on 11/5/08

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)

this place SUCKS CHODE!!!!!!!! i mean i know that sounds harsh but it's the fucking truth.

"lower eastpacking"

them_apples from 10009 | Posted on 8/10/08

Overall Reader Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)

now i know what it means when reviews use the term "lower eastpacking." the delancey was full of attractive people trying to look cool and pushing and shoving each other to get drinks. my friend and i just weren't in...Read More

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