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Union Square Ballroom Lounge

30 E. 16th St., New York, NY 10003
nr. Fifth Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-645-1802 Send to Phone

Photo by Robert Chin

Hours

Tue-Sat, 6pm-4am; Sun-Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Prices

$12.95-$22.95

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Fireplace
  • Good for Groups
  • Late-Night Dining

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

When former models Eric Petterson, Carolyn Benitez, and Charles Milite opened the Coffee Shop in 1990, they barely modified the restaurant's fifties-kitsch interior and spent only $500,000 on the launch. At their subsequent venture, Luna Park, they added some chairs, tables, and holiday lighting to create an atmosphere that draws crowds all summer. But here they've gone high-design with the more-than-$3 million Union Square Ballroom Lounge and its adjoining catering facility. The Frank Lloyd Wright-ish lounge, with wall-to-wall sofas and elliptical fireplace, will be open five nights a week, with plenty of appetizers and drinks to satisfy the palate.

Weddings

Though a few unobtrusive features like recessed floor lighting give it a modern feel, the two-room, 4,000-square-foot ballroom is generally (and intentionally) a “blank palette” that guests can tailor to any desired style. The venue can host up to 150 seated for weddings, and the swank lounge connected to the ballroom hosts cocktail hour.

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Tuesday nights at the lounge

chevernyc from 10011 | Posted on 6/5/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 7

We love Tuesday nights at the lounge featuring the latest in sexy and sophisticated soulful global house music provided by DJ Kamala (The Melting Pot NYC).