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XL

357 W. 16th St., New York, NY, 10011
between Eighth and Ninth Aves.
646-336-5574

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"Recommended"

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75% would go back.

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Over Crowded on Weekends

By rrr123 on 2/5/2012

Overall Rating: 2
Yes, I would go back!

Place is huge and nice, but there's not control on # of people inside. 2/04/12 there was clearly way over 1000 guests, and the sign stated 650 maximum. A lot of pushing to walk throu and coat check and bathroom were within the same stair case/hallway. It def. needs a few tweaks and # limit of people to enter enforced.

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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

luv me da menz

By lonz on 4/1/2005

Overall Rating: 10
Yes, I would go back!

ted is hot and he is MY 'tender. rock out with your cock out.

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243 out of 593 people found this review helpful.

Shows

By nyboy5050 on 10/3/2004

Overall Rating: 10
Yes, I would go back!

I can't believe that there is no cover for the shows here, not like I'm asking for one. But the shows are such high quality, the best shows and lighting I've ever seen at a bar.

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309 out of 648 people found this review helpful.

Great time, but no dancing

By kosherdave on 9/1/2004

Overall Rating: 8
Yes, I would go back!

XL is a lively club in Chelsea, with a great staff, nice drinks, fab lighting and thumping music, however, the lack of a license makes it unfit for dancing, despite the driving sounds and the obviously expensive and eqyally impressive sound system. Get an inside hook-up (or be an important person) and spend the whole night in the VIP room watching people on the monitors or through the two-way mirror while sipping Cosmos and impressing your date!

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237 out of 574 people found this review helpful.

great music, hot bartenders...but no release

By dev101 on 10/19/2003

Overall Rating: 7
Yes, I would go back!

It's a great bar with beautiful bartenders (one in particular is hot) and amazing energy. It's more of a starter bar to get your night going. The music is great and not to housey but it's enough of a blood pumper to make you want to move. It gets too crowded when the music gets really good and there's hardly any room to dance. That is XL's only drawback. Go with friends and interact...go somewhere else to get you dance on.

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239 out of 566 people found this review helpful.

The Number One Hot Spot

By rio37 on 8/30/2003

Overall Rating: 10
Yes, I would go back!

I had the greatest time of my life at xl, everyone was friendly and had the chance to meet new friends. From all the bars that i have been in the Village this one kicks ass. You be sure that i will tell all my gay friends to come and see this wonderful place. Daniel :)

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230 out of 566 people found this review helpful.

It's the scene

By SeValmont on 8/28/2003

Overall Rating: 9
Yes, I would go back!

I have only gone twice but I must say both times I have gone it has been the scene. The drinks are whatever and yes the entertainment can seem like you are watching paint dry, yet... it is all still in good class and taste. I plan to go back...immediately for my needs!

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249 out of 540 people found this review helpful.

horrible

By andrew_beck on 3/6/2003

Overall Rating: 1
No, I would not go back!

an awful experience -- not only is this place bland and uncomfortable, but the employees are unbelievably rude. any of a number of local gay bars will provide the same experience minus the abuse dished out by the clueless and inconsiderate staff at xl.

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244 out of 537 people found this review helpful.