Libation

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137 Ludlow St. (at nr. Rivington St.)
New York, NY 10002

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(212) 529-2153
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Best

I've been to Libation atleast 3 times now, the food is good the drinks are better, and that Hector (the waiter/bartender) is AMAZING!!!!! Great ambiance makes for a better experie...

Worst

First of all, they did not notify me when I made reservations that they are having a private event that night. They told me when we all sat down for dinner and told us we must be ...

Great Birthday Party 4/27/2007

I never heard of Libation before, I found it on Citysearch when looking for a place to host 25 of our friends for my fiance's b-day party on a Friday night. The staff was so amazing, the music was awesome, and there wasn't an ounce of attitude. The promoter was extremely accomodating, as was the staff. From beginning to end. I highly reccomend having your next party here! Pros: Extreme accommodating more

Bachelorette 4/8/2007

We went on Friday night with 10 girls for a bachelorette party. The waitstaff and bartenders couldn't have been friendlier and the drinks couldn't have been yummier. We arrived early so we sat down on the comfy couches while the crowd poured in. After a while the place was packed (but not a bad overcrowded type of packed) and the DJ had us dancing ALL NIGHT!! Pros: Music, Service, No Cover more

Great place in LES 4/2/2007

My girls and I went to Libation last Friday and had an absolute blast!! It was my first time and I couldn't believe how good the party was. I consider myself very picky. The music was amazing and the place had an all around awesome vibe. It?s definitely worth checking out on Fridays. Pros: Music / Great place to meet people more

Libation...the birthday spot 4/1/2007

Good Time! I hosted my boyfriend?s bday at Libation this past Friday. The doorman were great to deal with. My guests had no issues getting in and there was NO cover for my guests! I would recommend Libation to anyone looking to host your birthday party. The music was AMAZING!! Pros: Crowd / Music / EVERYTHING!! more

Friday Night!! 3/20/2007

I've had such a great time there...This place rocks every night of the week. The weekends are always fun and upbeat especially Fridays!! I love their martinis. Me and my friends have had quite a few parties here. The staff is always sooo nice and accommodating. Pros: Service, Friendly Doorman, Music more

Great Time 3/7/2007

We had a friends birthday party in Libation this past weekend and could not be happier. The atmosphere was fun and the place was jumping. Everyone in our group thought the service was friendly and the staff pleasant. We ordered bottle service and had a private booth area that was perfect. Seems to me the people complaining about lines and bottle service have never been to a club in NYC before, they obviously don't have a clue. Oh well, I guess its better for the people that know how to have a good time that they stay away!! Pros: Fun crowd, Friendly staff more

The best tonight of my life!!!! 2/26/2007

Went to Libation for a friends birthday party and had the time of my life. The guys were HOT and the place was fun. Girls, if you want a fun place to meet nice guys , this is the place! more

Amazing Fridays 2/19/2007

I had my birthday party last Friday and it was a great experience! The waitress and hostess were great in accomodating my guests. The atmosphere was great and so were the drinks, music, and food. Everyone had such a great time- I would definitely recommend this place for your birthday. Pros: Friendly Doorman, Music, Service more

Great Place 1/18/2007

Went last Saturday for my boyfriends birthday and could not be happier. The party went of perfectly. The managers and staff were very friendly and all my crowd had a blast. I highly recommend Libation for the perfect night out. Pros: Great staff, fun place Cons: none more

worst bar ever!! 1/17/2007

Not sure what other places people on here frequent, but don't believe any of the positive reviews about this place, they are a complete and UTTER LIE. This place is awful. The staff is very selective, they don??t let overweight people in and the staff constantly lies to you about private parties and exit times. They are unprofessional, uncourteous and generally very pretentious. The crowd is blas?? at best, music is right out of top 40 and the prices ridiclious, even for NYC standards. Two words: NEVER GO! more

Didn't know it was here all along 1/8/2007

My girlfriend took me here and we had a blast! The staff was friendly, service was great, and the bathrooms were tidy. I would definately come back again. great place to meet people and network. Pros: Crowded and good to meet people Cons: I don't recall more

Best Place Period! 11/19/2006

This is definately the best bar in the city!!! The doorgirl (I won't use her name because then she'll have thousands of knuckleheads screaming it at the door) is the best in the city! The crowd she lets in is always perfect for the night in question! Anyone who slams her on this site probably just couldn't get in! Kate and Pete are the absolute best bartenders EVER and Jackie is the number one bottle service girl in the city!!! I've been going to Libation for over a year now and it's always the best night due to the amazingly talented and friendly people who work there!! All NYC nightclubs should look at Libation for a perfect example of a perfect nightclub!!! Pros: Bartenders, Bottle Girls, Bottle hostess, Great drinks, Trendy, Huge Big screen TVs Perfect for sports watching! Cons: Ha Ha none!! more

No Complaints 11/14/2006

I had a really good experience here, no problems at the door. Its definetly the best place on ludlow Street, i know that does'nt say much. Pros: cool scene Cons: pricy more

Best Saturday Night Around 11/12/2006

We came at about 12 and the place was already packed! Three floors, the 2nd and 3rd were my favorite. We had a group of about 6 so we decided to buy a table. A few late comers were even able to avoid the line when they told the doorgirl they were with us. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. This will definately be one of my regular spots from now on! Pros: Decor, Size, Music, Door staff and Waitstaff Cons: Crowded more

Fun music, fun crowd 11/10/2006

Lots of space here, so lots to choose from - 3 stories, w/ the middle story reserved for VIP, but fun overall - good music and a good crowd. Pros: space more

Best brunch in L.E.S. 10/26/2006

Brunch is a must and the best deal in town.... Watched the baseball there cause they were totally kitted out with plasmas and screens. more

great food,t.v.s great for the games, pleasent staff. 10/18/2006

was there about two weeks !! have to give a shout to the bottle girl as we had booked a bottle table that week and she took great care of us!! Never waited in line and our table people got right in after wards. All the staff was pleasent (not like any other club in the city) WILL BE BACK. Pros: Great and pleasent staff!! Cons: none! more

O.V.E.R. - Nearly empty at 1am on a Friday Night! 10/13/2006

How obvious it is that the club's staff has written some of the positive reviews here, particularly the ones that mention how great the staff is? Please. So transparent. I have always found this place extremely cheesy but have been along a few times with friends who wanted to dance there. The place is owned by a mega rich guy who pays celebrities mega bucks to show up. Only the cheesiest of celebrities have ever taken this bait, and not even they will do it anymore. The place is over, if it was ever alive to begin with. The rude bottle service girl/door girl certainly hasn't helped business either. Like others here have mentioned, this woman (a 20-something, bleached, frizzy blonde) starts trouble with guests, particularly with other women, for no apparent reason. I saw her do this to three women within an hour. It's ridiculous. No wonder the place was empty last night. Why would women want to go there when a ditzy, Britney Spear-esque staff girl is going to treat them rudely? That girl was the death of Libation for me. We spent 20 min inside before becoming completely disgusted by the tasteless scene. No class. Pros: space Cons: rude staff girl more

Outstanding 10/7/2006

I threw a birthday party for my girlfriend at Libation last week and cant rave about it enough. The place was rockin and the service was outstanding from the first phone call to end of the night. We had a guest list and was told that our guests would be comped until 11 pm, the door staff were more than fair and they made sure my guests got in ahead of the line . The place was full of celebrities really parting hard which was fun to see. I went back this Sunday for brunch and was pleasantly surprised again. The food was good and it was a great spot to watch sports with screens all over the place. I actually wound up sitting next to Bruce Willis who was also eating there and watching some of the games. Overall, do yourself a favor and check it out. Pros: Great staff, Fun place to be more

Best Place to Watch Sports in NY!! 9/13/2006

Went to Libation this past weekend and could not believe what a perfect spot it was to watch College Football. There were HD plasma screens everywhere and a bunch of large projection screens. The drink prices were reasonable, the food was great, the bartenders fun and sports everywhere(talk about HEAVEN). This is the only place in NY that is a great nightclub by late night and an awesome sports bar by day and evening. Pros: Great place to watch sports, fun nightclub, great people more
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  • The super night club, Libation is one of New York's hottest nightlife venues offering an exclusive atmosphere in the Lower East Side. Located on Ludlow St bet Rivington & Stanton, Libation Restaurant and Lounge is a nightspot created for a clientele in demand of superior food & drink in an upscale environment with some of the best live music and DJs in the city. Now under new management, the mission is to the most elite venue and paramount in music, decor, and character while maintaining the finest customer service. Libation's newest attraction - all sports package viewing on 11 flat screens and 3 HD projectors. Join this unique venue for brunch on Sundays for the ultimate sports viewing experience. Libations dramatic, award-winning design & state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities create a perfect environment for Private Parties and Corporate Events. Visit the website for more info.

Editorial
  • A stylish mega-club springs to life on Ludlow Street, whether the neighborhood wants it or not. A crowd of 20-somethings who've just started to make it packs all three levels. Warm, rich amber tones dominate the soaring ground floor, which boasts a long bar and seating area. A VIP and private party balcony overlooks the bar and hosts a DJ playing rock and hip-hop selections. The third floor swarms with warm bodies getting down. Young fashion-magazine assistants searching for the perfect junior fund manager need look no further. Impress that new catch with a treat off the cocktail list. While the East Side--a mix of gin, mint, cucumber and soda--sounds appealing, the classic margarita delivers a more satisfying liquid experience (and maybe even a phone number).

  • 10/3/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-4am Sat-Sun 12pm-4am
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, American Express, Master Card, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown
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