Mehanata

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113 Ludlow St., New York, NY 10002
nr. Delancey St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-625-0981 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
9.0 out of 10
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4 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: DJ, Hot Spot, Live Music, Nightclub, Private Party Space, Singles Scene, Theme

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Official Website

mehanata.com

Hours

Thu-Sat, 8pm-4am; Sun-Wed, closed

Happy Hour

Thu-Sat, 8pm-10pm; $2 wine

Nearby Subway Stops

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

Payment Methods

Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Upcoming Events

Ongoing
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There are 8 million stories in the Big Apple, and many of the good ones have involved depraved nights at this Bulgarian bar. That is, before the Ramada Inn bought its Canal Street perch. Though bras still hang from the ceiling at the new space and the four-tops are still rough-hewn, the LES incarnation shows shades of Disneyland: stained-glass doors, log-cabin walls, and a Bavarian wrought-iron chandelier upstairs where the gypsy bands serenade from the balcony. Those hunting for the old depravity need only ask the bar minx for a ladling of alcoholic apple cider or a bottle of Astika, a Bulgarian pilsner, and then tramp downstairs, where the familiar sign “Get Naked, Get A Free Shot” encourages the sweaty swarm of fashion brats and ex-pats to get every bit as raw as their brick- and stone-walled surroundings. Even with a few roomy tables in the back, not a Slavic soul in site sits once mustachioed maniac D.J. (Eugene) Hütz starts spinning his romper-stomper mix of Eastern European gypsy and retro-Euro, occasionally topping it off with Joy Division’s needless encouragement to “dance, dance, dance.” — Daniel Maurer

Our favorite part was the 1980s French Porno playing on the flat screen. Be on the lookout...the only sign is a sheet of paper with clip art saying 'Mehanata'. The music is a mix of indie, latina and middle eastern all with a pop foundation- making for an interesting initial crowd and rythme...one person was actually doing jumping jacks. The speckled lights pulsate to the beat the DJ throws up. Later in the evening a less vagabond crowd trickles in. Mehanata is the IDEAL location for any individual on hallucinogens or looking to escape the monotonus club scene. Axe would do well to hand out samples to anyone paying the overpriced $10 cover....Not a place for first timers to the big apple but if your looking for a good laugh and willing to party outside the box you'll end up having a brilliant time.

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Luna84 from 10128 | Posted on 10/20/07

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)

The live shows are cheap and intimate and the performers often stay and party. The atmosphere there is rowdy, frenzied and often sexual, but respectful unlike many clubs. The music is great. It is hot and humid and on Saturdays there is the L.E.S. requisite crowd of fraternity types, but good for them that they're expanding their musical horizons. Wear closed toed shoes.

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