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230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10001

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230 5th
Local(212) 725-4300

230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10001

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Expert Reviews of 230 5th

Citysearch | An expansive deco penthouse lounge and tropical wraparound rooftop, both with views to envy.

Gilded elevators open onto a penthouse cocktail den practically stretching to the horizon. The mirror- and window-lined room looks like an '80s interpretation of the art deco era, with low-slung suede sofas in...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/30/2006
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User Reviews of 230 5th

*** HORRIBLE SERVICE ****

Last night, my fiance and I had an engagement party gathering at 230 fifth. Unfortunately, the horrendous experience has left a permanent bitter taste in my mouth. First, we were told that in order to get in,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Nice view. Horribly overpriced.

Go for the view. Everything else about this place is horrible. Drinks are expensive and come in small glasses. If spending Twelve bucks for a vodka tonic (mostly tonic & ice) and eight bucks for an eight ounce...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vicky c.

2.0 of 5 stars. Yeah... You know that girl in elementary school? The one who's mom told hourly how pretty she was? Who shot one commercial and couldn't stop talking about it? Who more makeup and "grownup clothes" at…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Its all about the view. This place has a view that is remarkable. I went on a Sunday evening and there was no line and plenty of seats. It seemed everyone there was European but i guess with the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kai B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went there on a Friday night after Labor Day around when it was already pretty chilly. It was around 1am when I got to the door and there was no line. Handing out the robes is a great idea but…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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uhmm not great... over-hyped.. I can do better.. and so can you.

lousy service.. especially from waitresses... crowd is definitely not that great looking if you are not fully drunk... didn't get packed till later... below average.. better places for a better price.. i went...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pragati S.

1.0 of 5 stars. 230 is nice, bouncer is racist. I was excited to visiting 230 again after an year. So two weeks ago, when my friends booked a table there, I came in at about 11pm with a guy, but we were not allowed…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marshall H.

4.0 of 5 stars. (from 07/16/2007 via Citysearch) Went here Saturday night around midnight... I wouldn't have waited on the long line but saw a friend up front and cut in (read: not worth waiting on the line to get…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Star B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's pricey with a posh crowd, but whattya expect when you're on a roof in NYC sipping cocktails staring at the Empire State Building within arms length? I like this bar: a good "starter bar" (go to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay this place will always have it's up's or down's. I have had good vibes and very negative vibes when I come here, it's really a hit or miss. Well I finally decided to write a review about this…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Collin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great view, great ambiance, great for meeting some pretty interesting women that may or may not be ready to roll out with you for an evening of fun at some other bars/clubs in NYC. The downside?…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Racism Still exist

I went to this place on a Wednesday with my cousin, I spent alot of money but really enjoyed myself, so much so i decided to bring my wife there. When i got there i noticed a long line and a short line. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daphne H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Its a seen and be seen type of place. But the ambience is amazing plus they serve South East Asian fusion cuisine (which I've yet to try) - the kitchen closed by the time we got here so we just had…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by curtis w.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't know what to think of this place. The view is great (see my photo, and tell me that's it's not.) and the place has that chic look to it I guess.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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In defense of 230 Fifth

Went there a few nights ago with a girlfriend. I am a black female, was sporting flip flops and jeans and had absolutely no trouble getting in. In fact, my friend (who was also wearing flip flops) and I almost...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pricey, watered down drinks, obnoxious finance types, cramped mens room, and overcrowded . Went here the other night with a friend and despite what I just wrote had a great time! Maybe because I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Great view, free cover.

I had a great time at 230-fifth. The view was splendid, and the drinks were what you would expect form an upscale lounge. Im sure everyone's experience differs, however I have never been discriminated there...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Worth the view

First off the view is amazing and the added decor make it even better. I was happy to see that on a thursday at 8 i didn't need a reservation and there were plenty of seats. The food wasn't very good and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arnab M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The views are beautiful but I bet this place is a big bore when it gets a little chilly. Also, minus one star for all the hurdles to get in. Get carded downstairs before you enter the building, WTF?…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ang h.

2.0 of 5 stars. 230 Fifth is an evidence that great view is indeed a commodity, and if you know exactly how to capitalize on it, you can throw in snooty servers, drinks that would require you to take out a mortgage…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin R.

3.0 of 5 stars. 230 fifth has a great view and is known for the bridge and tunnel crowd...not that I care since I came from the other side of the hudson river too. It is what it is.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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dont waste your time or money on this place

I went to 230 Fifth ave this past saturday and the service me and my friends received was horrible to say the least. The drinks are overpriced to begin with but I get it, you are paying for the view. At 11...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Coo B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Enter 230 Fifth and proceed past bouncer with straight face.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Great after 2am

I went there this past Saturday with a group of 5. To be honest just my one girlfriend and my self were good looking, while everyone else was slightly above average. Needless to say were weren't able to cut...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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230 5th Ave - Stinks!

This saturday, I went to 230 5th to celebrate my friends birthday and was very disappointed and angry with the service at your place. To start off, I got there at 9pm and there was a hugh line outside, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by koko p.

2.0 of 5 stars. After work, the rooftop is a total meat market. Kind of disgusting and insanely crowded. Late night, as a club, it seems somewhat empty but there's a long ass line. Lots of Eurotrash. (While I was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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WHAT A SHAME! IT IS STILL AROUND RACISM!!!!!

This past Friday 8/22 my husband and I along with friends headed out to 230 fifth to celebrate my birthday.We left the house in a wonderful mood only to have it ruined by over bearing doormen "BOUNCERS". Some...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zoe P.

3.0 of 5 stars. When I got invited to my best friend's 21st birthday party at 230 Fifth I did what any good Yelper would do: RESEARCH. After reading through the majority of recent reviews, I was skeptical of the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuan G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The rooftop view is awesome - probably one of the best in the city. The crowd, not so much. I would come here with a group of close friends and just chill, not so much partying. The bouncers at this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lani N.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place looks like it was cool circa 1990s. The lobby you walk through to get to the rooftop reminds me of Atlantic City. Maybe you like Atlantic City, good for you. I do not, so I was not…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelsey E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally, a place that makes me think I'm actually in NYC! You can never go wrong with sitting on the roof in summer with the NYC skyline all around me (not to mention some pretty attractive people).…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the cities better roof top lounges. Awesome drinks, hot women on the week days. Good house music. A
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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BEWARE, BLATANT DISCRIMINATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In all my years of clubbing i have never experienced BLATANT RACISM like this. Anyone that is NOT caucasion i recommend that you dont even waste your time. The waitress are liars...The managers at the door and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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GARBAGE

This place is the perfect example of "Trying Too Hard", as they would like to think that they have celebrity clientele and impenetrable velvet ropes, but in all reality, 230 Fifth is a gathering of B&T,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Rating CITYSEARCH ITSELF

CITYSEARCH allows bogus praises & bogus criticisms to stay on their website. CITYSEARCH itself fails to even do a spot check style investigation of any claims of praises or criticisms of businesses. It doesn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Renvie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Rooftop lounges in NYC are the best. This one is very nice and chic, I like this place because they never charge for a cover when you go in unlike every other lounges in NYC. The drinks are a little…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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EXTREMELY PICKY BOUNCERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I went recently with a friend who's brother was in town for the weekend from Florida. The bouncer did not let us in simply because he had worn a ED Hardy t-shirt with a big icon on it. Understandable that it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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best view in the city

The views are really impressive! Didn't know what to expect while entering the long hall way but once I got upstairs I was transformed into a totally different state of mind. its really tranquil and the palm...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Race Matters...

As a guest at the same party that Latoya and her group of friends attended, I would like to document my experience at 230 Fifth. I am a white female; I was joined by 4 other white females and one white male....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Worst service I have ever receive, horrible staff, dirty lounge

I read the negative reviews of 230 5th and I thought I would still give it a try on Thursday night with my friend. I have never been treated so rudely in my life. I was shoved aside by one waitress because it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Race Matters

In response to Brandon, As previously stated before I have never yelled race or felt this way before. As far as me not making it far in life, you have no idea how far I have made it. In fact I am very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert R.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you go for an early happy hour, when it's not too crowded, this place is fine. Good view, relaxed, plenty of places to sit, even if the drinks are too much $$$. That said, don't go late or on the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lianne Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. Synonymous with Sunday brunch, Bergdorf's, Central Park and Gray's Papaya, this is one of those NY touristy staples that one must try if one wants to be deemed a true New Yorker (or at least a wannabe…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jose M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Well, to start I have to give credit where credit is due, they have an awesome rooftop which they maintain really well and the view of the empire state bldg is amazing especially after 8pm when all…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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there is enough anger in this world

I visited this past friday night at around 11pm. waited about five minutes on line and was let in. They were selective and denied some people who were infront of my group. (not black) I have been going out in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Race Matters

We were all under the same circumstances, work for the same company, dressed in our Sunday's best. We went on line like everyone else. And as we spoke with other employees no one else was questioned. We saw...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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RACE MATTERS

I am writing this in response to Melvin. I am very happy that you had a pleasant experience at 230 fifth. I would be even more upset if I heard that another African American had the same experience my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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this is way too much

I woke up this morning and decided to write a review based on my pleasant experience I had this Saturday evening on the rooftop. After reading the last few posters I have to say, as an African American male I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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NO GOOD

This is the worst place ever . If you support a establishment that clearly for Racism then i say go and have fun . Clearly they only let white people in and anyone that is Spanish ,Chinese, black or any other...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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People of Color need not Bother

Funny, this morning after I had a awful experience last night trying to get into this club I read the post below. Our circumstances were similar, my bf's coworker had his bday party there the line was long and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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"Race Matters"

It is very sad to say that I would never recommend this place to anyone. The racism that my fellow coworkers and I experience was unacceptable and should not be tolerated. We tried to attend a good friend's...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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"Race Matters"

On the website states "Bottle Service We do not encourage 'bottle service' since all of our guests are welcome on an equal basis. We are pleased, however, to accommodate those guests who wish to have priority...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Continuation of "Race Matters"

did speak with several employees at the location about my experience and I did make it clear to the guard and others that I felt discriminated against. One of my coworkers was so hurt, he did not enjoy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Charles Dickens wrote, "A Tale of Two Cities", but this review of 230 Fifth is entitled "A Tale of Two Bars." A few years ago when this place opened, I was a major fan. The view of the Manhattan…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Latoya L.

1.0 of 5 stars. It is very sad to say that I would never recommend this place to anyone. The racism that my fellow coworkers and I experience was unacceptable and should not be tolerated. We tried to attend a good…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hank C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Well, this is quite a nice rooftop, if you can get in - dress code is strict, and no sandals, sneakers, or shorts. Plus multiple other rules. The lines can be long, and heaven forbid if you're a group…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by norm g.

1.0 of 5 stars. WHAT IS THAT DISGUSTING SMELL???? I'M GONNA PUKE!!!!!!!!!! no, it's not the urine people have talked about, no sign of that. elevators were clean, although it felt like going up the empire state…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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I can see why this Roof Top is popular!

I visited this bar last Thursday - a beautiful eve -around 8 PM. No line to get in. Folks - if you get turned away for dress code, then learn from your mistake. I did see people with jeans there - It's free to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle H.

3.0 of 5 stars. 2 years ago (2006)...it was a cool after work happy hour spot. Not too crowded and real chill. Fast forward 2 years later (2008) it is waaay too crowded overpriced, and just alright. I was here for my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelsey F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Omens that I should have turned around: -People with flip flops on were allowed inside the establishment despite the very official-looking dress code sign (READ: not official). Hypocrites!
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Big trainwreck of a rooftop bar. Drinks are weak and $$$. Never seen a lounge try to be more pretentious... and SO crowded. I gave it two stars: 1) out of pity, and 2) can't contest the great view.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Great view and atmosphere

230 5th Ave is a good place for a drink or two....not all night. The place can get crowded....the drinks could be better quality.....and there is a lack of good, louder music. It is not the cleanest or most...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kent S.

2.0 of 5 stars. When I found out I was going to come here, I checked what my fellow Yelpers had to say. I thought 230 Fifth must have a water fountain serving Haterade because no one seems to like this place. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by karina a.

3.0 of 5 stars. started coming here when it first opened 2 yrs ago.. the drinks are dumb expensive, the people are snooty but the view is awesome. nice touristy place.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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love the palm trees

love the outdoor part of the roof. the palm trees are a beautiful touch feel like i'm not in ny when i visit this place. never have to wait on line. The bouncer dude let 9 of my girlfriends in this weekend...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place could've easily been 4 stars but the high priced drinks take it down to 3. I love the view of the Empire State Building on the roof and the panoramic views inside as well. Coming here…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Never again, I don't care if someone is having a wake up there. This bar is the worst. I went on a thursday, got there around 9:30. After getting herded into an elevator, we get off at the top. The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Don't Waste Your Time

This place is a joke. I went there to meet some friends and it was obvious when you walk up that the bouncers/management only let 'select' people in the line. I walked up alone and the bouncer asks me if I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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amazing veiws

I am a transplant from downtown LA. And really enjoy being outdoors when the weather permits. I have been to many rooftops in manhattan this summer and realized that anything on a rooftop is promoted as a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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GREAT SPOT!!!

I want to start off by saying that this place is amazing - great views, spacious, good music (plays all types). It is no easy place to get in to and you do have to make sure you follow the dress code but once...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Worst service and rude people

This place does not know anything about customer service. The long lines are ridiculous!!! We recently went there to celebrate a friend's birthday party. A couple of our friends were already in the penthouse -...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Nice place for a corporate event

Nice for a social networking event! The members of NetMixer are held to a certain standard and 230 fifth has that. I will be hosting there regularly. check us out at Netmixer-events dot com
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Power-Tripping Doorman

My friends and I had the most terrible experience here this past weekend. The doorman wouldn't let us upstairs to go to our friends birthday party unless we bought a bottle (even though this place is huge)-...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Clint A.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went upstairs, shielded my eyes at the tacky early 90s interior decor, made one lap around the roof deck and left without even ordering a drink. This place reeked of douche-baggery. I don't care how…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicky L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been here 3 times. First time was in August 2007 for my birthday. Arrived around 10 o'clock, easy to find a table, didn't have to get bottle service, and nice view of the ESB.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mada S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here after almost two years away from NY and it was everything I remembered New York to stand for. Long lines, big bouncers, extravagant atmosphere, short skirts, pricey drinks and breath…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee C.

4.0 of 5 stars. hands down, 230 fifth has some of the best sweeping city views in all of manhattan. the problem with this is that the management is well aware of this fact. seriously, if you're a guy who is not…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Tacky, tacky, tacky

It is more enjoyable to ride the subway in mid-August at rush hour with no air conditioning than to go to this place. It's just plain awful and a complete waste of a fantastic view. I went early last...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by carly g.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 I can understand why this place gets some seriously shitty reviews because it is overpriced and you shouldn't expect great drinks here BUT this place isn't THAT bad.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Krisztina F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Definitely pretentious. Definitely pricey. Definitely awesome views. We had an absolutely brilliant time sipping ridiculously girly but delicious Appletinis, listening to a mix of 80's to present…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Worst Club in New York

Seriously, I would rate this club as one of the worst in New York. The bouncers are unbelievably pretentious even for New York, meanwhile wearing H&M suits. The decor is hideously purple and the view is not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by alexandra f.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went with two friends to 230 fifth park after hearing how exclusive/awesome this place was. It is neither of these. I knew ahead of time the crowd would be mostly bankers and an upper cut crowd. I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Boring!

If you like Long Island & Westchester types this is the place for you. Plenty of suits and WASPY types. This bar appears to have personality but doesn't. They say it's for after work but if you're like me and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Fantastic Time with My Co-Workers!

I'm usually turned off by bottle service, but my co-worker is quite the planner and she really hooked us up tonight! There was no way of telling whether or not the weather was going to hold up, but we stuck it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Beware, poor service and disgusting staff attitude

We go out with my friends every weekend to one restaurant/bar or another. I have been living in NYC for over 15 years and have never seen such a horrible employee attitude. My friend had a birthday and invited...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is what it is. And that is an overpriced, large Midtown lounge that has staggering views, a huge roof deck with hundreds of seats and lots of people trying to look cooler than they are.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a good place to check out once or twice. The views alone are worth the first trip and well for the second trip try to relax in one of the couches and order a bottle (if you have a group of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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False promises and misguidance

As we called 230 Fifth they told us that there will be a stunning view of the fireworks and there will be a free buffet if we buy a bottle for 300 $. All just false promises. You could see no fireworks at all...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Rip-off on 4th July

I received a newsletter from 230 Fifth, advertising their AMAZING view on the 4th July fireworks. That event was such a rip-off!!! A bottle for $250 (excl. 20% gratuity...) needed to be purchased in order to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan L.

2.0 of 5 stars. It was a long weekend and after a long barbeque on Friday, we were itching to go out, chill a bit, and just enjoy living in the city we all grew up in and loved. We were originally going to head to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Share W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm only rating for their awesome lounge area and roof top deck. It has a great view of Empire State and others at nite. If it's cold, they have they dork suits you can use, since you probably…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Worst fireworks view

Went there on July 4th with my wife sister and brother-in-law. You'r charged $24 to get in (and given 2 drink tickets) and never told that it will be standing room only. The waitresses are no help because they...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Make sure to hit up a divebar beforehand cause this place is expensive! Obviously they can charge a premium on their drinks when they have one of the nicest rooftop views in NYC. My happy hour…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Great View!

First of all...the view is amazing, I find it breathtaking. If you love architecture and this city, you'll love this place...and I love all the green plants all over. I always have a great time here because...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Less than smart staff

I had a going away party for a friend which required bottle service for 17 people, with guaranteed rooftop seating. Only 12 people were able to get pass the less than "smart" bouncer. For the others, he...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle G.

1.0 of 5 stars. $18 for two Amstel Lights. In glasses that barely held 8 ounces of the atrociously expensive beer. Do I even need to write more? I will say just this:
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by yaahmee t.

1.0 of 5 stars. One star for the amazing view of the Empire....the placement is almost too perfect. Other than that, it blows... ....the girls look like they're at a Vegas night club, maybe it's to match the decor…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dena S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok - so I know the only reason to go here is the outdoor space - but the drawback is that is gets way too crowded the later you go. The trick is to get there a bit earlier, so you can grab one of the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Lame. 1. A guy in our group was denied by a bouncer who looked like his name was Giuseppe from Jersey and more slick in his hair than Exxon Valdez because he was wearing leather sandal flip flops,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jim c.

1.0 of 5 stars. Great view, fabulous spot to bring visitors for one drink and look at the view. So why only 1 star? Your friends wont get in if they are not white...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Literally took 45 min to get drinks from the cocktail server. When we asked for the check it took her over 30 minutes. Horribly overpriced. The food isn't good and the drinks are weak. Nice view…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cougar central. Interpret that as you may. Managed to get three stars cause i went here for a wedding where the whole place was rented out and it was open bar.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J K.

1.0 of 5 stars. EW overpriced drinks. tacky bottom floor decor. waitresses looking to sell more than their drinks... not so fun clientele. rooftop way too crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Pretty tacky place, don't bother.

First off the decor is pretty tacky like some seedy 80's vegas disco. There's a stuffed zebra and lots of colored lights on the clubs first level, the staircase takes you up to the roof top garden which is not...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen L.

2.0 of 5 stars. On a Saturday night at 12am, the line stretched past the corner. Try this - tell them you have a table already, drop a name (apparently it doesn't matter if the name exists), and skip the line. While…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vishal D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Oh 230 5th, you're everything wrong with Wall St. personified, but as another one of them who am I to judge? You're expensive, you're filled with suits, you've got girls giggling over guys with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place to impress out of town guests out for drinks and a beautiful view of Manhattan. Pricey and water downed drinks but the rooftop is like a tropical island and the penthouse lounge has…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Great Place

I went here with my friends a couple of times and they always serve the best d00t in the business. It is second to none
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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not worth it

The view from the rooftop is gorgeous however, the over priced drinks and the extremely rude bouncers do not make it worthwhile. I've been here a couple of times for friends' birthdays but would never come on...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theodore Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Came here to meet up some friends on Friday night. Didn't get there until probably around 2. Got in fine cuz i was with a female friend, but with all NYC locations, if you arn't with a female, good…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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one of my favorites...

I have been here twice, once for my birthday - and a week ago when i just moved here. the staff was awesome both times, never a problem getting in. No place in all of New York beats this rooftop view. When the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Great view, tacky crowd, rude waitresses/bouncers

The good thing about this place is that the view is spectacular. The bad, is everything else. Cocktails are overly expensive and they come in cheap plastic glasses, bouncers are obnoxious, waitresses don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike S.

2.0 of 5 stars. What bank are you with? Expect to overhear that at least 5 times in the evening at 230 5th. View is nice, and there is a good looking crowd there, but it is seriously the biggest summer intern hangout…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm going to have to concur with the board's opinion of the douche bags that I was forced to rub shoulders with as I squeezed my way through the corporate AMEX yielding crowd last night. The view…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The view=amazing, the crowd=a little different, but overall a very cool place to go on a warm summer evening! A friend and I went out for a drink pretty late on a Thursday, and given the prices of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shira B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is the perfect bar to wow your out-of-town guests. Impressive views and interior design. Great for large groups (make a reservation), attentive waitstaff, amusing guests. Great place to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Horrible, snobby and just plain ridiculous

We went at 10:00 pm this last saturday. 2 guys, dress shirts, dress shoes. Was told by the bouncer that since we didnt have any girls with us the only way we were getting in was to by a bottle. We told him we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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The place to be on a summer night

Honestly, I was a bit worried about stepping into this venue after reading all the reviews on the extremely strict door policy...but when I arrived here last night (a Saturday) around 11PM-ish, me and my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nadja M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is an impressive jump off spot for out of towners who are familiar with terms such as "frenemies","he's just not into you", "funky spunk", and the siren call of the drink of the moment which…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Terrible Experience! Don't Waste Your Time!

I went there for my best friends birthday and the service was horrendous from the moment we walked in the place... We had reserved tables for 20 people and we never had enough ice or glasses, and the hostess...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Dont Waste your time/ Whats the point in going here?

To all paying patrons: Last night, and from what I hear all nights at 230 fifth, was the night from hell. I wouldn't even rate this establishment the pen*s tip of a star, but alas a One is the worst according...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica T.

3.0 of 5 stars. They have a really strict dress code so check before you go! Those jerks wouldn't let my friend go in b/c he was wearing a crew neck shirt. After heading back to my place for a quick wardrobe change…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heidi B.

3.0 of 5 stars. roof top bar amazing! View is even better. But WHOOWEEE what the @#$%# is up with the crowd? Maybe it was just a bad night but we were hysterical! I thought I stepped into the twighlight zone. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Limited Menue and Bad Service

The website describes many options regarding drinks and food, yet when I arrived there I was told they did not serve any of those items. When I asked the waitress why it was on their site, she simply shook her...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie P.

2.0 of 5 stars. The view is pretty. That's about where it ends.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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beware ignorant Doorman

I had a very bad experience with the doorman (some guy in his late 30s with dark hair pulled back into a ponytail). It's Friday after work and 5 of my associates/friends and I were meeting for drinks. 3 of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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amazing view, sunday special

Yes it's true the managers aren't good, even when approached to give a compliment to our waitress they were cocky, arrogant and unprofessional. Besides there lack of social skills, the view, food and our...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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An experience

I went here on Friday for after work drinks and stayed until very late. This place is wonderful!! The views are stunning and the rooftop garden is incredibly large wtih several bars. The food was very good and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Spanish speakers not welcome?

My boyfriend went here with his cousin who was visiting from Mexico to show him a great view of the city. In front of them was a group of guys, also sans girls, and an Asian man, very casually dressed. The...
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