The Skinny Bar and Lounge

I threw my boyfriend a birthday party here. Everyone was so helpful at getting things set up. The bar really gets crowded after 11:30. The music was great and everyone had fun. Pros: Friendly staff, great music Cons: a little hard to find if you're not familiar with the LES more

I threw my boyfriend a birthday party here. Everyone was so helpful at getting things set up. The bar really gets crowded after 11:30. The music was great and everyone had fun. Pros: Friendly staff, great music Cons: a little hard to find if you're not familiar with the LES more

Went here for the first time last night, and this place is awesome!!! It's kinda small and narrow, but it was low-key and the dj was playing great danceable non-crappy (think 80's, motown, pop, weezer, etc) music. My friends and I must have danced for three hours straight. Drinks were inexpensive, and the bartenders and owner were super nice to my friends and I, supplying us with free shots till after closing and humoring our overly drunk/half passed out friend. Definitely the kind of place you'd want to go to regularly. Thanks for making my night! Pros: Friendly service, great music Cons: Crowded more

Went here for the first time last night, and this place is awesome!!! It's kinda small and narrow, but it was low-key and the dj was playing great danceable non-crappy (think 80's, motown, pop, weezer, etc) music. My friends and I must have danced for three hours straight. Drinks were inexpensive, and the bartenders and owner were super nice to my friends and I, supplying us with free shots till after closing and humoring our overly drunk/half passed out friend. Definitely the kind of place you'd want to go to regularly. Thanks for making my night! Pros: Friendly service, great music Cons: Crowded more

I had my bday party at the Skinny this past weekend. I decided on this place based on other reviews on citysearch. Sharon was great in helping me reserved mezz and answering all my questions. However, she did give me misleading information when she told me there were 5-6 tables upstairs. There were only 2 couches and 3 mini tables, and a few chairs. I had 30+ guests and was quite concerned with the space, but I figured if the DJ could work the crowd (like most other reviews strongly said they did), I shouldn't have to worry. I was quite disappointed to this matter. The music did not work up the crowd at all, at least not my party, played 80s all night long. My friends and I love to dance, but it just didn't happen here. I expected better music and dance vibe on a Sat. night. We ended up leaving before 2am to go dancing at a club. I gave this place 3 stars to be fair, as the drinks were cheap and our server, Anna, was really attentive and friendly. The lack of space didn't bother me that much as the night went on, as I did have a good time chilling with my friends. It was pretty nice to have the party at the mezz since you're in a private area and you don't get bothered by other crowds. You can't expect everything, esp. a bar that doesn't require min. spending or bottle service to reserve a private space. Overall, my friends and I still had a good time for the 4-5 hrs that we were there. Most complained that the music was not good, otherwise, we would've stayed longer or possibly the whole night. And some of my guy friends said that gay guys were hitting on them from downstairs, which I thought was pretty funny. I would suggest anyone who plans to have a party here, go check out the place before making reservations. Pros: cheap drinks, private mezzanine, service Cons: DJ/music more

I had my bday party at the Skinny this past weekend. I decided on this place based on other reviews on citysearch. Sharon was great in helping me reserved mezz and answering all my questions. However, she did give me misleading information when she told me there were 5-6 tables upstairs. There were only 2 couches and 3 mini tables, and a few chairs. I had 30+ guests and was quite concerned with the space, but I figured if the DJ could work the crowd (like most other reviews strongly said they did), I shouldn't have to worry. I was quite disappointed to this matter. The music did not work up the crowd at all, at least not my party, played 80s all night long. My friends and I love to dance, but it just didn't happen here. I expected better music and dance vibe on a Sat. night. We ended up leaving before 2am to go dancing at a club. I gave this place 3 stars to be fair, as the drinks were cheap and our server, Anna, was really attentive and friendly. The lack of space didn't bother me that much as the night went on, as I did have a good time chilling with my friends. It was pretty nice to have the party at the mezz since you're in a private area and you don't get bothered by other crowds. You can't expect everything, esp. a bar that doesn't require min. spending or bottle service to reserve a private space. Overall, my friends and I still had a good time for the 4-5 hrs that we were there. Most complained that the music was not good, otherwise, we would've stayed longer or possibly the whole night. And some of my guy friends said that gay guys were hitting on them from downstairs, which I thought was pretty funny. I would suggest anyone who plans to have a party here, go check out the place before making reservations. Pros: cheap drinks, private mezzanine, service Cons: DJ/music more

Definitely a must go to spot in the LES, good vibes & always have a great time here. Packed on weekends and I'll go as long as they keep b and t peeps out!!!! more

Definitely a must go to spot in the LES, good vibes & always have a great time here. Packed on weekends and I'll go as long as they keep b and t peeps out!!!! more

I did my 22nd birthday there , Dude these people know how hold the crowd , the bouncer is just the most coolest bouncer . the owner was one of the bartenders , he kept the drink splashing .... He was mad chill , i had like 15 people with me .... The drinks were cheap ( when i say cheap means cheap ) ... the crowd was good not too crazy . Pros: good people , good service , crowd , cheap drinks . Cons: didnt find any more

I did my 22nd birthday there , Dude these people know how hold the crowd , the bouncer is just the most coolest bouncer . the owner was one of the bartenders , he kept the drink splashing .... He was mad chill , i had like 15 people with me .... The drinks were cheap ( when i say cheap means cheap ) ... the crowd was good not too crazy . Pros: good people , good service , crowd , cheap drinks . Cons: didnt find any more

I had a joint birthday party at The Skinny this past weekend and they couldnt have been more accomodating. The staff took care of us and the service was great. We had about 60 people so I was a little worried about the space, but the vibe was so chill that everyone had such a great time and the dj's work with the crowd so well, I would certainly have another party here. Thanks Guys!!! Pros: crowd, space, staff Cons: bathroom line more

I had a joint birthday party at The Skinny this past weekend and they couldnt have been more accomodating. The staff took care of us and the service was great. We had about 60 people so I was a little worried about the space, but the vibe was so chill that everyone had such a great time and the dj's work with the crowd so well, I would certainly have another party here. Thanks Guys!!! Pros: crowd, space, staff Cons: bathroom line more

I went here after I read the reviews on city search... service was nice, atmosphere was even better, but i did feel that the skinny was a little short on space (but it does live up to its name, so I guess that has to count for something!) I'm not sure its a great space for parties, although some of the other reviews here say it is... but if you're with a couple of people and looking for a chill, low key place with great decor, its definitely worth a visit. Pros: Decor, atmosphere Cons: space (only an issue for bigger groups, really) more

I went here after I read the reviews on city search... service was nice, atmosphere was even better, but i did feel that the skinny was a little short on space (but it does live up to its name, so I guess that has to count for something!) I'm not sure its a great space for parties, although some of the other reviews here say it is... but if you're with a couple of people and looking for a chill, low key place with great decor, its definitely worth a visit. Pros: Decor, atmosphere Cons: space (only an issue for bigger groups, really) more

My friend and I threw our birthday party here on 10/27. Sharon was very helpful in helping me reserve the mezzanine and my server, Anna Jean, was so attentive and friendly. I really appreciated the frees drinks for the birthday boy and girl. The bar is true to its name, so I highly recommend calling ahead and reserving a portion of the bar. The space was conducive to the size of our party (about 75 people). With cool art, a pacman table, and lava lamps, the decor is ""minimalistic kitsch."" The vibe is unpretentious, and on the night of the party the crowd was diverse and fun-loving. Pros: Service, Crowd, Value Cons: Nothing! more

My friend and I threw our birthday party here on 10/27. Sharon was very helpful in helping me reserve the mezzanine and my server, Anna Jean, was so attentive and friendly. I really appreciated the frees drinks for the birthday boy and girl. The bar is true to its name, so I highly recommend calling ahead and reserving a portion of the bar. The space was conducive to the size of our party (about 75 people). With cool art, a pacman table, and lava lamps, the decor is "minimalistic kitsch." The vibe is unpretentious, and on the night of the party the crowd was diverse and fun-loving. Pros: Service, Crowd, Value Cons: Nothing! more

I threw my friend a bday party here. I reserved the Mezzanine. The space was great and the entire staff was wonderful. The only thing that kind of bugged us was that the DJ wouldn't take a request. It really wasn't a big deal though. She had an awesome time as did all the attendees. I highly recommend this bar! more

I threw my friend a bday party here. I reserved the Mezzanine. The space was great and the entire staff was wonderful. The only thing that kind of bugged us was that the DJ wouldn't take a request. It really wasn't a big deal though. She had an awesome time as did all the attendees. I highly recommend this bar! more

...awesome. Had my 25th here this past weekend and everyone and their grandmother's had a great time. I finally figured out why they call it the Skinny so if you want to host a birthday, you HAVE to reserve either the mezzanine or the back area. It just makes it that much better. Drinks were very inexpensive, bartenders were friendly, waitress was prompt, and the list goes on. cheers. Pros: The lights. The camera. The action. And the drinks. Cons: The bathroom line or was it a bongo line... more

...awesome. Had my 25th here this past weekend and everyone and their grandmother's had a great time. I finally figured out why they call it the Skinny so if you want to host a birthday, you HAVE to reserve either the mezzanine or the back area. It just makes it that much better. Drinks were very inexpensive, bartenders were friendly, waitress was prompt, and the list goes on. cheers. Pros: The lights. The camera. The action. And the drinks. Cons: The bathroom line or was it a bongo line... more