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Continental
25 Third Ave., New York, NY, 10003
at St. Marks Pl.
212-529-6924
| 2.4 | "Not Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
Whatever
Brad9095656 from 43614 | Posted on 11/25/09
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I liked this bar. Visited NYC with a couple friends. Went in during happy hour and got $1 beers. Did 5 shots of Jack Daniels for $10 bucks but the shots were small and weak. Planning on going back.
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No doubt about it....RACIST
nrocksteady from 11226 | Posted on 10/19/09
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To begin with, this is not some exclusive, "celebrity only", semi-private lounge that requires a password to get in. Instead, it is the quintessential idea of a DIVE BAR. Nasty, stinky, dont wanna touch anything, DIVE. So when I went with a few co-workers (mixed races) one evening I was surprised that the black security guards refused to let in all the guys with hoodies on. Curiously enough, all the guys with hoodies also happened to be black and dressed exactly like the bodyguard who denied their entry. As we stood there, trying to negotiate the entry of the whole group, I couln't help but notice the half-dozen white guys lining the bar, all wearing hoodies, torn jeans and flip flops. They must have slipped right by security.....No? HELL NO, I will never go back! BOYCOTT INSTEAD!
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RACIST
MisterMBA from 10475 | Posted on 10/2/09
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I totally agree with the previous review. The owner of the club stands outside with the bouncers, and whispers to them as patrons approach, and makes the decision whether or not they will bu admitted. I believe that it is more than chance, that minorities are denied entry more that 75% of the time.
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THEY ARE EXTREMLY RACIST!!! I had never encountered this before unreal!!!!!!
rtorres from 10704 | Posted on 8/22/09
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I had a very upsetting experience at this bar. I am a white female in my late 20's and i had decided to go to the Continental Bar for drinks with some friends which are African America and Filipino that were very well dressed. When we go to the entrance I was the first in line let in no problems or questions and when i proceeded to walk in i noticed that the security at the door tells them they weren't allow in because of supposedly a regular's night only (IM NOT A REGULAR...)and THAT WAS NOT THEIR CROWED!!!! I turn around to tell security that they were with me and they refused their entry... By whom I had assumed to be the owner. They were very rude and surprisingly RACIST. Its sad that racism came from the African American bouncer at the door. Why would you even what to continue working for someone who does not accept your kind and the color of your skin! Its a shame DON'T GO ..
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Use to be good. But now
gxposure from 10017 | Posted on 6/12/09
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Use to go all the time... me and my best friend. I use to ignore the current comments of the place turning racist. Then I saw them turn away my friend and other black men last night. They use the excuse "regulars only". Yet I got in no problem, the only difference was the color of my skin. Didn't stay. True the drinks are slightly cheap... but do i really want to be around frat boys? I think i rather pay the extra dollar for my beer and avoid the vomit splatters.
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Homophobic and racist establishment
zee747 from 10019 | Posted on 6/4/09
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Homophobic and racist establishment. I don't know how those water down shots still have them on business. Don go there. I was able to get in when i went the 1st time . The second time I went outside to smoke a cigarette and they told me to get my stuff and leave, mind you i had just ordered a round of shots.
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Best Bar in NYC
trig from 10003 | Posted on 5/16/09
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5 shots of anything $10 Best Jukebox in NYC no cover charge nothing over $5 great location it's the Anti Meat Packing District Bar Cool Staff always showing Indie movies with subtitles
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Not worth the cheap water downed shots
brooklyn912 from 10009 | Posted on 5/6/09
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Avoid this bar. the bouncers are rude and it is safe to assume, racist. I have seen them deny people on the basis of their 'relaxed fit' pants being too "baggy". the difference between the people I saw get denied was skin color. However after a minute of walking in myself, I learned the bouncer may have done the 'rejected' a favor. The staff was rude, the crowd looked to be underaged or just freshly legal, and the place smelled like a mixture of alcohol, urine, and body odor.
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Terrible
poppk886 from 10128 | Posted on 4/19/09
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The bouncers were rude. The drinks were watered down. I did a couple rounds of 5 shots for 10 dollars with my friends. I had six shots of "tequila" and was not even a tiny bit drunk. That was not tequila. I don't know what it was.......but if I go to a bar and order alcohol I expect to be served alcohol.
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Racist Establishment
Maxiep from 07079 | Posted on 4/13/09
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On Saturday, April 11, 2009 I was out celebrating my birthday with friends (4 Black guys, 3 Jewish girls). Each guy had on slacks. I had gone to Continental several times before and never had a problem. The ladies cleared the 3 black bouncers. I went next and with some concern, they let me in, however, they refused to let in my 3 buddies. I asked why and they said their pants were too baggy. After I pointed out several people inside with jeans, they said they "knew them". Keep in mind, these patrons were white and Asian. They finally said they couldn't come in because they didn't know these guys. One Bouncer said, " we got our limit of 5 already." I found this very disturbing, especially coming from 3 other Black males. I plan to boycott this place.
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