Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieIndie headliners & up-and-comers have kept this small music venue crowded since the '90s.
217 East Houston Street, Manhattan 10002What to order: Mercury Mule · Mercury Rye ManhattanFrom Google Maps reviews.
Came here on a Saturday evening to watch a band (Good News!). Metal detector to get in, ticket process easy, and they let me bring my camera in (tho they told me no taking video with the pro camera...only iphone). Sold out show, so the floor was packed and the crowd was into it, so had a great time! Not a lot of room by the bar to hang out before/after the show, Will definitely come back to watch more bands!
This lounge allows an intimate experience with the artist/performer. The drinks were great and the staff were friendly and funny. I plan to come back for future shows. I was pleasantly surprised to find available seats placed along the walls, this allows people to take a small break from standing.
Place was small and kind of dirty. Employees weren't particularly helpful. You had to squeeze in like sardines to get in and out when a concert let's out everyone blocks the bathroom and line to buy merch. Also, there are no chairs, so you will stand during the entire concert. That might be ok somewhere else, but in NYC most people will have just walked a long way to get there then stood in line an hour outside to get in.
From the Nov 6, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.