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54 West 21st St, New York, NY map
Cross Streets: Between 5th and 6th AveVenue Type: Bar, Dance Club, Lounge, Restaurant, Live Music
Age Requirements: 21 with ID
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The Scene
This two-level pool hall is a trendy, modern alternative to the smoke-filled rat-traps of yesteryear. The lively contemporary bar area, with its luminous countertop and sunken lounge, is as smart as you'll find in Chelsea (at least at establishments where the barmen keep their shirts on). Try one of the fancy house cocktails, like the 8-Ball (rum, Kahlua, Guinness and espresso), an unlikely concoction that's surprisingly good.
The Draw
Men can respectably bring their girlfriends here when they really just want to hang with the boys. The crowd is sophisticated without being intimidating, and the clean lines and vast space of the main room lend a relaxed atmosphere. The attached restaurant serves a credible new American menu--handy when that after-work drink turns into a three-hour session. Two floors of gaming means there's never a long wait for a pool table. |
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