The Monster
Gay Bar, Night Club, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
"relaxed pub featuring a dance floor downstairs"(5 Tips)
"Will always love monster on their hot rabbit Friday nights"(2 Tips)
"The frozen margarita here is really tasty."(2 Tips)
"Monster has been a destination for dancing and singing to Show"(4 Tips)
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GayTravel.comMarch 30, 2012This place is a little bit calmer, more of a drag queen and piano lounge than an upbeat club. The people and staff are super friendly!- The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2011A relaxed pub featuring a dance floor downstairs, piano bar entertainers upstairs and the best bartenders slinging cheap happy hour drinks and frozen margaritas.
DeJa AjedOctober 21, 2015Tuesdays with classic club music us GREAT. Some nights downstairs gets too packed but overall it a cool place to hangout with friends. "Most" staff is friendly!
Todd BraceyMarch 14, 2019More half nude “employees” than patrons, and they’re all beautiful. Maybe too aggressive and overwhelming for some people. I had fun looking but not touching, drinks were nice and strong 🙂
Jim SapisDecember 7, 2022Current Managment is despicable at the Monster. Chris (owner) has street level drag queens performing nightly who aggressively target the customers for tips and personal cash. He accepts this practice
John AJanuary 6, 2015Your guess as good as mine as to what the decor of this place is, but if you like fun... Sunday disco nite. Drag queen spins (and dances) & guys that know the steps. $5 long Islands, free popcorn.
Very sexy bartenders. A great place to unwind after work. Weekends are a little raucous. Awesome upstairs piano bar. Downstairs dancing.- The frozen margarita here is really tasty. Plus Piano Phil is awesome!
Have to try the margaritas..... specially the raspberry one!!!
Best piano bar in New York. Fun crowd. Great pianists. Hot bartenders. Who could ask for more.
This place has become a super fun hangout again! Downstairs club is *alive* on Saturday nights!
N AvedisMay 22, 2019I was only on the first floor, and didn’t really feel the vibe, but it’s a recommended spot.
Jimmy Horan typically plays Saturday nights from 6-11 pm. Definitely check him out!
- Washington Square HotelMay 22, 2012Since the '70's, The Monster has been a destination for dancing and singing to Show Tunes... super fun.
Every Friday girl party downstairs. Free with password.
M MFebruary 8, 2011Great salsa and bachata music on a monday night. Drinks were small but still great.
Free. In the Disco. The Bassment Party by Jools Palmer and Mandy Graves attracts DJ royalty and night life creatures.
Francisco PastranaAugust 8, 2016I went on a Saturday night expecting a packed dancefloor but it was very much dead! But the bartender is very hot.
Brian CAugust 26, 2011The guy who plays piano is incredible! All from memory and improvs! Impressive.
Chill at the piano with Bill, it can get really fun in there!!!
Old School Fun on Tuesdays and yes, the Bartenders are cool.
Shannon JowettDecember 24, 2011The French/Irish bartender has Rodin hands prefers 20 y.o.'s in gray khakis. To THIS. #morebitterswithmymanhattanplease
If you're gonna complain about this place, be specific! "Scary" means nothing!
MafiaHairdresser Jon-DavidNovember 28, 2010Wow, it's been a long tome since I've been here. I think I had some good times here: three martini might refresh my memories.
Free hot canapés at 7 pm. Jalapeño poppers are good. Stay away from the crusty old dips, though.
The Bartenders are great! Especially Stephen and Johnny!!!
- Be sure to ask Phil to play "White Rabbit" while you're there!
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- 2:00 PM–4:00 AM
(212) 924-3558
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N Avedis - 8.4
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- 8.0
"the best. downstairs piano bar to upstairs rockband. awesome place."
Brookes Decker - 8.5
"Not only do they have the best burgers, they have sports in tv, great jukebox, and you can actually have a decent conversation with some interesting people:)"
Franklin Bonafe - 8.5
"Want to sing showtunes? This is the place to be then. But don't forget to tip your piano player, server and bartender, and they'll take care of you!"
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