Le Royale 21 7th Ave. S. (@ Leroy St.)
West Village
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Le Royale:
Luke & Leroy lovers can finally quit their belly achin’. Le Royale, occupying the same space that now-closed club did, with drastically improved sound system, super-sexy lighting, and pop-arty prints behind the bar, is home to the Friday night Robot Rock party. It’s much swankier than it was in its past life (there’s a first floor VIP section), but Luke & Leroy patrons need not fret—there’s still remnants of a neighborhood vibe here, and the bar service, even on a crowded Friday night, is quicker than you’d expect. Keep your eyes on the DJ booth—you never know who might stop by for a spin. Good music generally prevents this place from turning into Le Royale with cheese.