Pravda

Critics' Pick

281 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10012
nr. Prince St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-226-4944 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
6.2 out of 10
|
5 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Russian, After Work, Bar Food, DJ, Game Nights, Lounge, Private Party Space, Restaurant & Bar, Romantic, Singles Scene, Swank

Photo by Youngna Park

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Official Website

pravdany.com

Hours

Mon-Wed, 5pm-1am; Thu, 5pm-2am; Fri-Sat, 5pm-3am; Sun, 6pm-1am

Happy Hour

Mon-Wed, Sun, 5pm-7pm; 2 for 1 drinks

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Spring St.; B, D, F, V at Broadway-Lafayette St.; N, R, W at Prince St.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

Like all of Keith McNally's creations (Lucky Strike and Balthazar), Pravda was once the trendiest spot in town. But now, the hipper-than-thou have moved on to McNally's too-hot Schiller's Liquor Bar, while the 9-to-5ers descend upon his considerably cooled Pastis—leaving Pravda just right. The subterranean space is part French bistro, with red banquettes and supple club chairs, and part Russian bathhouse, with vaulted ceilings. Lamps designed to resemble Russian streetlights add to the Iron Curtain chic; but it's a trip to the bathroom, with its stainless-steel toilets and chicken wire separating the stalls, that really makes you feel like you're back in the U.S.S.R. — T Sahara Meer

6.2

"Mixed Reviews"
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Try the Pravda Press!

west_villager from 10014 | Posted on 1/16/08

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)

I went to Pravda last night as part of a large group from work. We had a good time: food was good, served quickly, albeit expensive for the sizes (thank you, expense account). We tried just about everything on the menu and most items were quite tasty. The French fries were actually really good. For drinks, I tried the Leninade (vodka/lemon/mint) and the Pravda Press (vodka, ginger ale, bitters and something I forget) - both very good. Most everyone enjoyed there cocktails and we probably ordered every drink they had at least once. Service was attentive - probably due to our size and bill potential. But I'd definitely go back for a fun time.