Overall rating: 4.4 I went with a group of 6x and while I love the large space and plants, I thought he food was okay. I just ordered a cocktail and the mason jar cheesecake. When I asked the size of the mason jar, the waitress said it would be the size of a regular mason jar. It is not. I also asked the staff how they water the plants and they had no idea. So odd. read more

Ainslie Bowery - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Decent food but really terrible service on a Saturday night. They should just close the restaurant as this place turns into a club and nobody wants to serve anyone. Eventually cajoled server into taking our order, had to get drinks from the bar, beg for water, etc. Nightmare. Salt and pepper ribs were ok. read more

Ainslie Bowery - Salt & Pepper Ribs - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Came here to celebrate my birthday with a group of 8, and honestly had a pretty good time overall, even though there were a few hiccups. Made a reservation on OpenTable but got seated at a table for 4 at first... it was a little confusing but they moved us to a bigger table without much fuss once we said something. The restaurant was buzzing since the World Cup was on, so it got loud, but that's kind of expected on a night like that. Our server was doing her best in a packed house. She wasn't rude per se, just moving fast, so a couple times she'd step away before we finished asking for something. Nothing that ruined the night, just something to know going in. Food-wise, we lucked out. We shared a bunch of appetizers, and the pork sliders and fried ribs were both really good. Very tender. I got the pappardelle for my entree and enjoyed it too. All in all, good food and a fun night despite some service hiccups. Might not be my first pick for a big group again, but I'd come back for a smaller dinner. read more

They are too strict with their rules for large parties. I understand why the policy is there but the restaurant was dead. If u have 9 people, u have to order from a different menu than if u have 8 people with you and it's a prixe fixe family style with limited options. We went back and forth with them and they had 8 of us at one table then 2 of us at a separate table next to us.... so we just pushed the tables together ourselves. Like really? can't blame the staff for the policy, and the manager kinda tried to compromise, but it was so silly, because it was so dead. Food wasn't bad, just ok. read more

Came here to celebrate a friends birthday, and it was the perfect spot for our group of 12 adults and 6 kids. The restaurant has a spacious layout that easily accommodated everyone without feeling crowded. We went with the family-style brunch and added the Bellini option for drinks. Everything we ordered was delicious! Our picks included the chicken wings, meatballs, penne alla vodka, pancakes, and the classic pizza. We also added an order of fries for the kids. Overall, the food was plentiful, flavorful, and left everyone full and happy. I'd definitely come back and highly recommend it if you're looking for a great place to celebrate with a large group. read more

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Had a great time here for bottomless brunch. An aesthetically nice location and relatively large. I'm curious to see how packed it is during the night. I had the margarita pizza with spicy salami and burrata - delicious. I also had their wings, not bad. The server was great and she was very attentive, she made sure our carafes of mimosas and spiked ice tea kept on coming when we finished. The only knock on this place is the lengthy walk to the restroom, this place is huge and the restroom is located all the way to the back by some random wine bar they have. Overall I recommend and will be here again sometime to see how their nights look. Four stars read more

Ainslie Bowery - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Ainslie has one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the neighborhood and an excellent happy hour menu! Their N/A options will blow anyone away because they taste as good and look as beautiful as the cocktails on the menu. read more

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I came here for a Mother's Day brunch with the family. It was great all around, from the service and attentiveness of our waitress (making sure our bottomless mimosa glasses were never empty), the great music that was playing and the food. I would definitely recommend this location as it checked all the boxes! read more

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Came here for a friends birthday last weekend. The inside is quite large and it goes back further to areas with games. Saturday night there was a DJ but the music was pretty typical for a Manhattan bar for young people. I had an espresso martini while there and it was alright. Our table also had apps for the group including the Wood-fired Rosemary Chicken Wings, which were good and Margherita Pizza, which I also enjoyed. This is a solid place for get togethers, nothing too standout. read more

The Ainslie Bowery is a very spacious bar and restaurant. It offers American cuisine and a full Alcohol menu. There are actually two bar areas on site. And not to mention, three full spacious dining areas plus a private curtained area for events. I even spotted a game table in one of the dining areas. The staff was very friendly and seated us wherever we wanted to sit - indoor and outdoor (semi covered) was available. We were a party of 3 and it was a nice Sunday evening so I opted for the in between indoor seating right next to the outdoor area so it was the best spot given all the doors were open. The food portions were pretty full plates and there was a deal on ordering sides, value pricing at 2 for $18! Think salads, pizza/flatbread for appetizers. Then a few seafood, steak, and pasta options for entrees. Very generous portions on those. We very much enjoyed the variety and fair pricing overall. For starters, we ordered the meatballs, a pear and walnut salad with gorgonzola (added avocado too). Then we picked two sides to share for the table; broccolini and fries. Everything was quite good. I recommend the meatballs, sauce was not too sweet and just a smidge of tart ness to it. Our entrees were definitely generous in portion. I ordered the branzino with the lemon and butter sauce. The sauce was very mild so I would've wanted a little more lemon. It came with cous cous which had little flavor as well. My buddy ordered the red snapper, on the specials menu for the day, and it was paired with mashed potatoes and spinach with garlic. Needed a little more seasoning for my taste but no complaints. And my hubby ordered the shrimp and Oyster pasta which was again light in seasoning. I guess we could've just asked for salt and pepper but didn't think of it. The nicest part of the evening was dessert. While we were not offered any dessert menus, not sure if they exist. Earlier I told the waitress it was my buddy's birthday so they surprised us and brought a candle lit mini chocolate lava cake with a speckled cream, all for us to share. The waitress even sang Happy Birthday. So sweet. The dessert was given to us, complimentary! We were thankful and tipped generosity for the service and dessert. The restaurant is very dimly lit, so if you're going for the vibes, it's definitely a place to be seen. And to drink! read more

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I loved this place!!! Came after the marathon. They held the table past our reservation. I expected it to be hectic and unenjoyable with so many people but everything was SMOOTH. Ordered food through a QR code (genius), bar is HUGE so it was easy to get a drink. You could also get buckets of beer with the table which was a package deal that was done. The food was phenomenal. The rosemary wings fell off the bone, has a nice crust to it, were huge, and came with a delicious greek yogurt/feta dip. The burger was nice and juicy. Perfectly cooked to medium. Fries were hot and crispy. No complaints AT ALL. I would 100% recommend this place if you have large groups!!!! read more

Ainslie Bowery - Wood Fired Rosemary Wings & Ainslie Burger (Dinner) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great ambiance, cocktails, and food! This is a great spot for a large group, very lively, plenty of space, and a great menu! Our favorite drinks: Friendly Relations, Spill the Tea Favorite entrees: Ravioli, Penne Alla Vodka read more

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Unethical business practices will make me never return here. I came here with a group of friends on a Friday night and I will say this place is HUGE, so you shouldn't have trouble getting a table. However, the food and drinks were so mid and we were scammed with our espresso martinis. We ordered them with tequila and were not made aware that that was a $15 upcharge until we received the bill. That DEFINITELY needs to be something that the waitress made us aware of when we ordered them. I don't eat dairy so I ordered the vegan pizza and it was basically just a salad on dough. I picked about half the lettuce off, it was an insane amount. Overall, would not come here again. The scammy drink prices coupled with not great food isn't worth it. read more

Ainslie Bowery - Vegan pizza and espresso martini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food just okay. The vibes are best for drinks to start off a GNO. For starters the Caesar was mid and the burrata was so disappointing. It was unseasoned; literally no salt, pepper or even olive oil. For mains the penne alla vodka was unmemorable. The kale and burrata pizza was plain but probably my favorite dish of the night. The service was also lacking; it took forever to flag over the waiter to order wine. I've been one other time for drinks and had a better experience because we had a table reserved and the just ordered from the adjacent bar. read more

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My sister friend hosted her bridal shower here, and I was genuinely surprised by how full I got from the brunch sampler selections alone. Everything came out family-style, which made it feel festive and communal--perfect for a celebration. Standouts for me were the penne pasta, French toast (stellar), and the arugula salad, which ended up being one of my favorites. The bottomless mimosas were decent--about a 6/10--but still did the job. We wrapped things up with the Nutella pizza, which was a fun, sweet finish to the meal. Overall, it's a solid spot for a bridal shower or private event, and I could also see it working well for an after-work hang with coworkers, especially given the location. The vibe was good, the food was satisfying, and I'd definitely return--weekday or weekend, either works. read more

Came here for brunch, had a reservation for a party of 3 on a Saturday. The vibes, service and food here are immaculate. Will the GM is amazing, provides excellent service and is a great addition to this place. We got a bunch of white peach Bellini crafts which were amazing, some of the best I've had. We had some arancini, cacio y peppe, meatball panini and penne Ala vodka. Everything here is incredible and extremely affordable. Great spot for a brunch outing with friends or even a date night. read more

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I had my birthday brunch here three years in a row and Will continue to do so. This place is the gift that keeps on giving. The brunch special of about $40 for unlimited mimosa, Bellini, spiked ice tea and bloody Mary's WITH a meal is unbeatable. However be warned that if you have too many people you have to do family style! Still they provided unlimited of all the aforementioned AND mocktails AND coffee and tea. All agreed that the meatball appetizer, Caesar salad, penne ala vodka, strawberry French toast, and SPICY HONEY PIE were all to die for! What made it most special was how kind and accommodating the staff always treats me. read more

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Definitely not for me. Flatbread was hard as a rock. More like a cracker. Chicken wings were crispy burnt. Inedible. Not sure about the pizza since they got the order totally wrong and I didn't eat it read more

What an amazing brunch. From the moment we walked in, the Christmas decor and upbeat music set the perfect tone. We were seated right away and quickly attended to. Our waitress Yulianna was great and kept our drinks flowing exactly how you want at a boozy brunch. The food was incredible, and the add ons I ordered were perfect. Even with a packed house, the experience never faltered. We also had the pleasure of meeting the GM Will. He is amazing and truly exemplifies professionalism. He made us feel welcome, checked in on us, and you could see him supporting his staff and staying actively involved in the service. It made a huge difference. We will absolutely be returning. This is a brunch worth attending. From the service to the decor to the food and beverages, everything was a home run. read more

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I want to start this off by saying that I wanted to LOVE Ainslie Bowery and honestly I did, it exceeded my expectations in a lot of areas. But, some of its short comings were also pretty notable. I'll start with the positive.. 1. The space is HUGE, it's vibey, it's cool.. it was packed on a Saturday night and everyone was having a great time! They had a DJ going when we got there around 8:45 (although he was a bit all over the place with his song choice) 2. THE FOOD!!! For some reason I did not expect quality Italian food from this place, idk why! I expected gimmicky store bought sauce Italian food and I was WRONG the food was sooo good! Highly recommend the penne Ala vodka, cacio e Pepe and the hangar steak! 3. They offer a family style dinner (that you choose the food from various options) for larger parties that you can add on 3 different tiers of open bars with it for a very reasonable price 4. The family style was a LOT of food, we had a 7 person party and they brought two of every dish we ordered, it was so much food we actually ended up giving a FULL pizza away to a table nearby who commented on how good it looked because we hadn't touched it! Unfortunately though, from the start the customer service and run of the house was not on point at all... 1. We arrived for our 8:45 reservation a few minutes late and were told the table wasn't ready yet, we had to ask two more times before we were seated around 9:20. The hostess seemed overwhelmed and confused, when she seated us she told us she thought her manager had already but we had been standing right at the front the whole time.... 2. The waitress was not aware of the family style menu and open bar selected for the reservation... this is kinda confusing and I can see how this happens because you make your reservation on open table but then select your menu on their website.. I was concerned from the start that my menu selection might not be "connected" to my reservation so I even texted the restaurant with a screenshot of my menu confirmation to make sure it was.. but it still wasn't... and it took our waitress about 20 minutes to figure out our menu and open bar package. 3. One of my friends arrived a little late with packaged and sealed cupcakes in a box, the bouncer would not allow her in the building with the cupcakes, telling her outside food was not allowed. My other friend had to get the manager to come assist her who eventually did allow the cupcakes to come in. 4. THANKFULLY TOO because we were celebrating my birthday and by the end of our dinner we were told the kitchen had an issue and had to close early therefore we would not get dessert from them. Which they did take off the bill of course but still disappointing on your birthday to have my friends have to light their own candles for me and sing without waitstaff assistance. 5. Oddly too our waitress gave our table away to another waiter during the evening at some point. We had no idea why but at 11 he came and told us our 90 minute open bar was done. We were surprised since our dinner had started almost an hour late and suggested that in the future waitstaff give tables a warning before ending their open bar.. he took this feedback and did allow one more round of drinks, but it definitely had not been 90 minutes.... This place is FULL of potential and is already really great, I think these kinks are things the staff can easily work out but I still just felt like they had to be addressed in some way by the staff and they were not. Hopefully they see this feedback and take it to really improve their operation and have Ainslie Bowery running like a well oiled machine! read more

I had high hopes for Ainslie Bowery based on friends' recommendations, and had a very disappointing experience with them. I reserved a table for my birthday and was told via email there would be no minimum requirement, and that guests could order from the bar/open their own tabs and simply use the table as a homebase to congregate. Then, I got a call just 2 days before saying that the restaurant decided to require a minimum and that the bar would be closed for ordering. I never was able to speak to someone about honoring the original plan (the hostess I spoke to had no idea about my email exchange, and the team never bothered to respond to my follow up on email). I was very disappointed by this, and to find a new space, 2 days before a huge game day, was unnecessarily stressful. I'd never recommend this spot to anyone, especially if you want to celebrate your birthday. read more

The place is big, the path to get to the bathroom is farther than desired better signage would be appreciated. The music was rly interesting didn't seem to match the vibe, distracted from the experience, lights would randomly dim then start up again??? Food was ok, flavor tends be a bit strong like arancini too cheesy, pasta too tomato like it gets heavy after a few bites. For Italian, I didn't expect much but was dissapointed read more

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Came in with a group of 9 on a Monday with a reservation at 6pm for a team dinner. This place is super spacious, seems great for big groups and parties. I made my reservation about a week beforehand on OpenTable. Heads up that online reservation makers need to fill out a pre-order sheet for groups 10 and over, you can find the online order sheet in the reservation description on OpenTable. I didn't get any email confirmation after I made the order, so I had to call in a few days before to confirm that they got my group reservation and well as my food pre-order. On the day of, only 9 people showed up so our group technically did not need the pre-order - we got an option to either stick with the pre-order menu or just order individually off the menu. I chose to just let the group order individually. Heads up that even though the service is reasonably fast, the food will take a very long time to come out. Our waiter was great, but some orders from my table ended up falling through because we wanted to add on orders a bit later during the middle of the meal and it just took too long to come out. On average, our apps came in about 15 minutes, and the entrees came out 45 minutes after the apps. We ordered entrees right after we were done eating the apps. I think this is why they have the pre-order form for big groups, so just be advised that if you have a large group of around 9 like we did, be sure to put in everything you want right at the beginning so they have enough time to get everything out to you in a reasonable amount of time. The food itself and service were all great. If I had to nitpick a few improvements, I'd say having a pre-order confirmation email would be great, and that a short heads up about how long the kitchen takes for a group on the larger side would also be helpful. read more

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I was here with my friend of dinner and I absolutely love their food! Their staff were nice and ambiance is always trendy for the Millennial & Gen Z crowd. read more

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Came here for my friend's birthday for the bottomless brunch for large parties. It was a pretty solid place to celebrate a birthday with a bunch of your friends! Per person it was around $50 for bottomless of 3 different drinks along with multiple shareable plates of pizza, pasta, eggs, salad, and risotto balls. The grandma style pizza and the eggs in purgatory were among our groups favorites. One of us also saw Dua Lipa and Callum Turner around the corner LOL so a celebrity sighting around this area is a bonus read more

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Ainslie you were just amazing, the sexy ambiance when you first walk in is giving bar lounge vibes with moderately loud music almost club vibe but if you walk to the back it's to sit and dine. Our waitress was excellent, bubbly attentive and had great recommendations (wish I could remember her name) . We started with the shrimp scampi that honestly you could drink the sauce it was it (please dip the bread) I got the cob salad with arugula so good with salmon on it, and the sea bass with mashed potatoes all very delicious in taste and great portions. I will see you there read more

Ainslie Bowery - Menú - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food is very underwhelming and nothing to write home about. The plus is that they can accommodate large groups and it has a convivial environment. read more

I had a 20-person bottomless brunch on a Saturday and had a great time! I will admit the communication ahead of the event was lacking, as although I had made a reservation, communicated with the restaurant via OpenTable and text, and completed the menu form ahead of time, I was still told a couple days prior to the event that they did not have my reservation in the system. This was thankfully resolved through a phone call, but still stressful as I would prefer not to walk in the day of the event to no reservation being present. The day of the event, I was able to come in a bit early and set up at the table that was prepared for us. The 90-minute brunch would be started as soon as we sat down at the table regardless of whether everyone was present, so we waited a bit in the bar area. The service and speed with which everything came out was perfect. I had the choice of having the mimosas, peach bellinis, and/or spiked iced tea and decided to have all of them available as options. The pitchers were refilled and replaced very frequently as the staff was very attentive to us. The food came out very quickly with all the appetizers coming out around the same time and all the entrees arriving afterwards. The caesar salad, arancini, and fries were all delicious as well as the pizza, french toast, and penne vodka. The pizza was particularly good and better than many of us expected. At the end of the meal, they even provided complimentary nutella pizzas for the table and a brownie with a candle on it which was cute. Overall, I would definitely recommend Ainslie for a large-group bottomless brunch ($46 pp) but would suggest calling the restaurant to make sure they have the reservation in the system. read more

I stumbled upon this place after some errands and had the burger. Yum! Bar area is lively, dining sections are mellow and decorated differently. They have three sections, all quite nice. Staff were welcoming and service was good. Definitely want to go back with my family. read more

This place is huge for a NYC restaurant, so shouldn't be too hard to get a reservation. I loved the plant decor they have set up in the front section of the restaurant. Server was really nice although the service was a little slow when I went, late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. They do have a great boozy brunch deal for 90 minutes, do check that out! Food wise, I loved the mushroom pizza I got, and they had really nice cocktails as well. So thin and tasty, I also loved that they offer a burrata addition to all of their pizzas. I also got the arancini balls that people were raving about but it was a miss for me personally. Excited to come back and try more from the menu. read more

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Came to Ainslie-Bowery for Mother's Day brunch. We were one of the first opening brunch slots, there was so much seating and the service was good! We chose indoor seating but the outside seating looked cute but can be loud because of traffic & bums walking by. The food came out quick and drinks were good. I had previously been to Ainslie for a work event and their bartenders were on point and drinks tasted strong! Would definitely come back here for Brunch again. read more

Ainslie Bowery - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Been to this spot a couple of times now and it's always a hit! Great location, great good, great vibes, great playlist! Also can't forget the great service! I think my group and I were here for 5 hours and the service was top notch the whole time. The food was also so good and such a huge portion. read more

Came here with some friends for lunch on a weekend. FYI you'll need your entire group to be seated for your reservation. Once we were seated though, I'll say service was the best part of the meal. Friendly and timely - we were there for a while and never felt rushed so very much appreciated that. Our group got different kinds of pastas, pizzas, and salads and everything was generally good. The unlimited mimosas were well enjoyed too. Cute place with decorations in line with this halloween season. Cute place all in all. read more

Ainslie Bowery - Penne Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Food/Drinks were absolutely delicious! The service was exceptional/ friendly service. The music was great too. read more

Ainslie Bowery - Margarita Margherita Pizza & Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Ainsilie is good for large groups looking for a last minute spot for a drink. The music was pretty overbearing, so it's hard to have a conversation here. Food and drinks were average. read more

The bottomless brunch drinks and the food was excellent! I had the eggs in purgatory and it was delicious. Loved the young vibe.

This review has nothing to do with the food. This is my favorite restaurant, the food is amazing every time. This is about the manager shutting down the kitchen wayyy too early. A friend and I travelled all the way from massapequa to come here, she was also in town for the night and was leaving in the morning. Not only did the manager not even offer us anything , he simply didn't care. They close at midnight on thursdays , I got there 2 hours before that. It took me an hour and change to even get there. Coming from a woman who's also in hospitality management , this isn't a good look. They could've at least offered us something read more

This place is a great affordable option for bottomless brunch, but that's the only good thing I can say about it. Came here for bottomless brunch since I had a great experience at the Williamsburg location the last time I visited New York, but I left this one feeling quite disappointed... The food was okay... not the best, but I wasn't expecting much since I knew that this place was not known for the delicious brunch, but rather their bottomless experience. The service was the most disappointing. From the moment we were seated, our server was not the most welcoming. We ordered our food and were brought our first round of mimosas, but our server never checked on us again. After 20+ mins of waiting for a refill, we had to flag another server to refill our glasses, and this happened multiple times. There was an instance where I waved at our server, made eye contact, and saw her turn her head to ignore me. The last thing that really upset me was that we were cut off before the 90 minute time limit (and it wasn't because our group was drunk or rowdy). We all left the brunch feeling as if we barely had any mimosas and that our server was trying to get us to leave. I understand we were in a big group (8 ppl), which can be hard for serve, esp for bottomless brunch, but that is no excuse. It was not very busy, and we were very respectful. read more

Ainslie Bowery - Inside seating - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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My friends and I were easily able to get a last minute table at Ainslie Bowery on a recent Friday evening, and once we arrived, I could see why. Though the place was packed, it was also sprawling with high ceilings and tons of space. The industrially-designed restaurant was also carefully constructed to ensure the place was not overwhelming loud. It was definitely a destination best suited for a large group and/or birthday experience. The service was fine, yet nothing memorable, and the food was pretty much the same. Our part of 4 started with 2 market sides as appetizers, before moving on to individual main dishes. The Sauteed Baby Spinach with garlic and olive oil was very standard, yet well-executed. The Wood-Fired Beets with goat cheese and toasted almonds were also good, but not great. For my entree, I opted for the Pan-Roasted Branzino, which was cooked to perfection and exceeded my expectations. It was served over a warm Spring mixture of Israeli Couscous, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini, all in a white wine butter sauce. The broth skewed more towards butter than wine, but I still very much enjoyed it. It was also a generous portion at a reasonably-priced $27. I had paired my meal with the Spicy Like Me cocktail, which was a blend of Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Contratto Aperitif, white peach, lemon, and habanero. While I typically love spicy margaritas, especially those made with mezcal, I found that one too sweet and fruit juice-forward. Ainslie Bowery offered a buzzing, young atmosphere perfect for a festive group meal on a Friday night, and the food was fine. Overall, I would say it was more of a place for the scene than anything else. read more

Went here for an event. Stood at front desk while 3 people were working but not acknowledging any customers. Then bar, same result even though more workers than customers, then back to front desk....ended up leaving and notifying even organizers reason. read more