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Highbar

251 W. 48th St., New York, NY, 10036
nr. Eighth Ave.
212-956-1300

3.6

"Not Recommended"
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High Bar Low Down

Glennladen from 10056 | Posted on 8/2/09

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)

Would you go back?	Yes
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	No

From the moment the doorman asks if you're on the guest list you know it's up itself. He let us in anyway... Once you meander through a series of dank stench ridden pasageways to reach the elevator you already know it can't be that special. Surly bar staff are definately not up to the usual NYC standard. Atmosphere comfortable and interesting seating but best enjoyed with a group of mates or for a private party. Not very intimate if you're going as a couple or as a romantic date.

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6 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

You're not that cool

ghenjei from 10022 | Posted on 6/24/09

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)

Would you go back?	No
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	No

Let's be honest, this place tries way too hard to be exclusive and fails miserably. You'd think I was doing THEM a favor by spending money at their place. The crowd was lame and ultra-douchetastic (matched the staff). The cocktails were the one bright part, overpriced but very good.

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7 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

The worst experience I ever had in a bar...

adik from 10036 | Posted on 9/21/08

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)

Would you go back?	No
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	No

The worst experience I ever had in a bar... Feels like they are doing you a favor when letting you in, a few huge males loaded with testosterone are spread along the long way in, one wrong word or move and you are out... The only drink I had before I left was the worst mojito I ever had (also the most expensive...). I had a contact with one waitress and one bartender, both where rude and impolite (seriously, I'm not talking about not smiling, I'm talking about a waitress who pushed my lady friend since she was on her way to the bar and a bartender who told me with anger "this is the way I do mojito, if you want to replace it, go upstairs" when I told her it has a wired taste...) This was the first and last time for me in this place

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16 out of 22 people found this review helpful.

New favorite spot!

JKNYC10012 from 10012 | Posted on 8/14/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

Would you go back?	Yes
Would you take a date?	Yes
Would you go on business?	Yes

I've been to Highbar a few times now and have never been disappointed. The food is great, especially when served by the attractive and friendly staff. I especially like the atmosphere and decor -- comfortable and relaxed but spacious and tasteful at the same time. But the best part of all? The amazing views! I highly recommend this hotspot to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and company!

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7 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Indians not welcome ! Rude and unfriendly

bijou1112 from 53188 | Posted on 7/23/08

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)

Would you go back?	No
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	No

I was in NY for a week earlier this month on a business conference from India . So I go to this place with my friend who works in Ernst & Young NY office. The door policy - bottle commitment was fine with us till we saw it was applied selectively.. The manager is a real clown with his rude behavior to paying customers ... I could not believe these guys when they did not let another friend who came later ( Indian working with EY itself) and the manager was very rude in his behaviour and I could really feel this anti asian thing ... We questioned his rude attitude and were told to leave after paying...this was fine with us since that was the obvious choice we had to make ...I was having a great time in NY till we went inside Highbar ...Oh and to top it all off , this place has really bad seating and I think it is small too...unnecessary hype ....avoid..

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28 out of 34 people found this review helpful.