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The Volstead
125 E. 54th St.
(Park & Lexington Aves.)
Midtown
212.583.0411
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The Volstead
For all those investment bankers and ad execs who've worn out their welcome at P.J. Clarke’s, there’s a new bad boy in Midtown: The Volstead, named after the fun loving prick who instituted Prohibition. Step down into the restaurant/bar (brought to you by the owners of Tribe, Vig 27, and Punch & Judy) that could very well be as cavernous as Lohan’s nostrils and nether regions. Be prepared to blow big bucks on the specialty cocktails like the Lychee Margarita and the Capone (Mathilde Peche, Ciroc Vodka, Peychaud’s Bitters, lemon zest), and trashy-chic eats like sliders and Mac 'n’ Cheese pops. A DJ spins '80s and '90s hits for the suits and popped collars to bop their heads. God forbid though, after one too many, they may start dancing.
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Categories:   After Work Bars -   Credit Card -   Restaurant -   Swanky Bars
Neighborhood:  Midtown
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  based on 7 comments

Guest says:


the music is always great, I've never tried the food but it looked good, the specialty cocktails are really yummy too. The place is always pretty crowded and sometimes we dance but the crowd mostly just stands around, there isn't much space to dance. They need to take down the wall in the middle to open up the place a little more.

3/9/2008 2:10:00 PM

kevin sparks . says:


awesome?!?

pros: REALLY, REALLY, REALLY loud music : )
cons: bar looked sick but served generic vodka : (

I thought for a midtown east bar this rocked. Music was so loud I couldn't think, big nasty subwoofers pounding away with vibrations so strong making my legs numb, super crowded (though crowded a bit older and not hot), bathroom wait only 20mins.

All in all, this place is awesome! My only gripe is that getting anything to drink is harder than puttin' socks on an octopus.




1/12/2008 9:44:00 PM

Garrett Sullivan . says:


deusch bag

I was having an OK time until I went out to have a smoke. Stupidly after I first came in I stuffed my ID in my jacket pocket instead of putting it back in my wallet. When I tried to come back after finishing my cigarette the bouncer wouldn't let me back in because I didn't have my ID. I tried to tell explain that he must have just seen me leave and, if not, that if he would just let me in to get my jacket in coat check I could show him my ID. Dude still wouldn't let me in. I even had the coat check ticket in my pocket and showed him it but HE STILL wouldn't let me in (or even tell someone to go get my coat). I ended up walking home in the freezing cold and had to come back the next day to get my coat.

1/12/2008 9:31:00 PM

mike23 . says:


sad

hot chicks?!People must have very low standards. The place was horrible...boring atmosphere, high prices and dirty restrooms :(

1/6/2008 3:14:00 AM

bandmember . says:


Amazing!!!

Great food, strong drinks and hot chicks!

9/3/2007 11:12:00 PM

will . says:


such a cool spot

But its true, there is an over-proportional (if thats a word) amount of suites there.

8/19/2007 12:59:00 PM

walu. . says:


man

Its really intresting and am supporting you guys 100% gay ahead.

8/17/2007 8:32:00 AM


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