STAY
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 982-3532
- Cross Street:
- Avenue A
- Hours:
- Tue-Wed 6am-3pm, Thu 6pm-4am, Fri-Sat 8pm-4am
Message from STAY
Post Modernist Bar Lounge with a 60's era swank in the Lower East Side
- Birthday RSVP's / NO COVER
- $10 OPEN BAR 9pm-10pm weekends
- Free bottle to groups of 20
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Editorial Review for STAY – by Kara Zuaro
The Scene
A very subtle sign on its front window makes this nightspot feel discreet--despite its well-traveled Houston Street location. A mod, curvaceous couch lines one wall, '60s-style lounge chairs provide additional seating, and retro-futuristic pendant lamps cast a sexy red glow. The only thing that's missing in this chic space is a snooty attitude; instead, there's a welcoming, inclusive, laid-back vibe.
The Draw
Thanks to a generous no-cover policy and mainstream-friendly house, hip-hop, and '80s DJs, an unpretentious crowd packs the house on weekends, and full bars at either end of the long, slim space ensure service without much of a wait. The affable staffers deftly pour several popular house cocktails, including the achingly sweet and naughtily named Punani, a blue pina colada served in a martini glass. The bar covers all the bases, with beer, wine, and bottle service available, too.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyThe $2 to $3 discounts on drinks from 7pm to 10pm makes martinis a cool $5 during happy hour. The bar doesn't get crowded until later in the evening, so plenty of seating is available.
User Reviews for STAY
10/11/2008 Posted by rb300
This bar is quintessential New York. I like a bar that has an eclectic mix and Stay is certainly that. I've been there a dozen times in the past 3 years and the crowd is always diverse; just what you would expect on the lower east side of Manhattan. Maybe it's because the owners are so diverse themselves. One is Filipino/Polish American, one Thai American and the other American/American (the one with the "body"). I've been there when the mix was African American and Asian American and another time I was there when the crowd seemed to be half Un-American and European. Another time I stopped by for a quick drink and it was like I was in New York Model heaven. One of the interesting aspects is how the crowd changes from early evening to late night. I really like the music for the same reason. It is always different so I suspect they have a diverse group of DJ's. In any case, these three owners must be doing something right cause the place is still going strong for at least 3 years that I know of. (A rare thing in a city where bars seem to open and close on a moments notice). I'm an uptown guy but when I head downtown for dinner I like stopping by here before or after I eat. In these tough economic times STAY lounge is here to stay.
Pros: Great mix of people
Cons: Can be crowded at times
09/19/2008 Posted by TFRosenberg
My going away celebration at STAY this past weekend was an fun. I didn't like the fact that I had to ask for my complimentary bottle of champagne, they should just have given it to me upon arrival when they seated my group. The male bartender with the french accent in the front was really sweet but slow as a turtle. I counted at least 7 or 8 people waiting on drinks. Not good. The vibe inside was ok, typical lower east wanna-be hipsters filled with mostly Europeans and to my dismay not as diverse as I expected. Other than that I'd like to point out that the music made my night and everyone loved the DJ, oh and the bouncers are awesome! never met security that was so cool.
Pros: Music Music Music , DJ, clean
Cons: not as crowded as hyped up to be
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