I essentially avoided these comedy clubs (and the bars around them) for my entire tenure living in…read moreNYC because I thought they'd be cheesy, tacky and touristy. But recently I kept seeing good comedy clips of Comedy Cellar on YT so decided what the hell, why not give it a try? Pro tips: - it is worth it. cover charge is not bad, you basically get to see 5-6 comedians. some nights are $25, but it was Sunday, so was $18. plus 2 drinks, so not an expensive night out. - definitely get a reservation. don't be those 20 people sadly standing in the standby section on the sidewalk, hoping to get an open spot. between the 3 jointly-owned clubs (incl Comedy Cellar & Fat Black Pussycat), they probably do 15 2-hour shows a night. You can always grab a resv for tomm, if tonight is full. - expect organization/chaos. they sort of have this down to a science. they line up the 200 people on the street out front, check ids, assign your table, get your phones into bags, etc. but once inside the system can break down a tad and long waits for drink service and your bill at the end, so be patient. - you will be forced to put your phone on silent and placed into a sealed pouch for the show. no exceptions. literally, your table # is written on the outside of the pouch. - be sure to check-in the minute you arrive, to get your pouch and then get in line (there is no one telling you this) - overall it's a fun time. comedians are talented, it's one of the best places in the country to see comedy and quite a NY experience.

pretty sure comedians hate Yelp but here I am. The operation, just from my first experience, was…read morelike watching a well-oiled machine at work. from the check-in to cashing out, they make it super straightforward and simple. Our waiter was great about checking in unobtrusively. the owner Noam should be commended for his level of customer service & the way he makes sure staff upholds it. Sets were killer, especially Ryan Hamilton, Yamaneika Saunders, and Lucas Zelnick. website is super informative and well organized so you have an idea of whose performing at each room + have an understanding of ground rules/menu offerings/etc. the line outside could use a biiit of work // clearer or larger signs because it was a bit chaotic to navigate with so many people but was chill once we found the Reservations line. hiiiighly recommend making one, btw. Ordered Passion & Heat cocktails + onion rings + a Stella. the onion rings were way better than I expected as was the cocktail.

Great atmosphere with lively music and a fun crowd! The bartenders are friendly, but the drink…read moreprices can be a bit steep. Overall, a solid spot for a night out with friends!

Very good music! A lot of reggaeton, dembow, and salsa the night we visited. The bouncers are…read moreprofessional and informative- would come again when visiting the area

I've been here three different nights. The first night was for my friends birthday party and DJ…read moreAlex Sensation was spinning. It was packed and hot in there. They insisted on me checking in my very light and baby jacket for no reason, and it's a stupid policy because they ran out of hangers towards the end of the night and ppl had to be in that hot ass place with their full winter coats on. Anyways the music was great and the drinks were great! Wouldn't recommend having a birthday there though cuz my friend said they charged her for stuff that was supposed to be included and didn't give her stuff that was supposed to be included. The second time I was there it was pretty empty but still hot, idk how. The music was even better, the drinks were great and I had an amazing time. They still made me unnecessarily check in my very thin jacket. Third time I was there was wack. It was empty but still hot! My drink was weak. Music wasn't great. But no jacket check in that time so I guess one win !

This place is ghetto if you're looking for a vibe with wobbling tables and a DJ that doesn't know…read morehow to get the music to stop cutting out when a good song comes on, tjis is the spot for you-- the only thing good about this place is the bartender. It's too raunchy just not a place for a demure person but if you're used to hole in the wall clubs, this is one step up from that.

So we were in the area and I found the spot after looking for lounges. It's sort of like a…read morebasement. Apparently they have 2 floors, but I didn't get to check that out. As soon as we step in, the bar is right there. And the DJ is right by the window side as well. It is a little compact in the front than in the back which has the lounge area. I wasn't sure if those were like reserve. As for drinks, they were good, a little on the pricey side. But the music made up for it, and I like that they had free cold ice water. Because it does get hot in there even though they have AC running. Everybody was bopping, it was a good vibe and they are open till 3. Even the bartenders were dancing and having fun.

Really cool vibe. Not as crowded as I thought it would be. Dance vibes and good music but not so…read moremany people dancing. Unfortunately it's so loud so you shouldn't come here to had a conversation.

I came here for a speed dating event and then a salsa class afterwards. The setup in the club…read morewasn't very conducive to a speed dating event. It was dark and the tables were setup randomly and caused a lot of confusion for the men. The drinks were ok. They had 3 different specials drinks costing $18. Bartender was very friendly and personable. The salsa/bachata class was ok. But I heard from some of the other participants who frequent other classes in the city that the instructor wasn't very good and teaching the wrong steps.

Attended a private party for 40th anniversary of 116 festival. The place ambience is very dark. The…read morefood was catered. There was live performances by artists and an award ceremony. Hosting was Carlito from LaMega.

Always a lovely time. Fun energy & amazing vibes! Great DJ's and music. One of my favorite clubs in…read moreNYC-- dinner is also delish. Oriental fusion inspired bites are super unique and creative. Servers are OK; depends on how busy they are I guess.

I hate leaving bad reviews, and I rarely ever do, but tonight was an exception. I've never…read morepersonally experienced racism before, but unfortunately, I felt that way tonight. The team of bouncers clearly showed favoritism. If you're planning to visit Tao Downtown in New York, just be aware that it seemed like some people were allowed in without paying, while others were expected to pay $300. Very disappointing experience, especially for a place with this reputation. Enjoy your two stars, hope y'all get better management

Ambience is exactly what the reviews say: diverse and welcoming. Most fun I've had at a dance club…read morein a looong time. Love this place and will def be back.

Delaceiba cookin' up the dope vibes!…read more Came out to see the DJ, Delaceiba, and he did not disappoint! The energies he provided kept the party MOVIN'. I loved that there were congas by the ready for a quick jam sesh! My only gripe was the drinks. My first drink was an "old fashioned" and it had a bunch of raw coarse sugar at the bottom. It actually looked like a Long Island iced tea, so I'm not sure what it was. It was a bit loud, so maybe they misunderstood my order. My second drink seemed accurate, and was just fine. Anyway, I'd definitely hit this spot up again, especially if Delaceiba is in the house. Much much love Bembe!

Great goth club. Has a few different rooms. The crowd was relaxed. The bartenders were friendly…read more Enjoyed the evening.

I was pleasantly surprised!…read more What a cool spot! Located not far from Prudential Center.. came here for Wednesday night karaoke. Found street parking with no meter which was great. Smaller spot, but you don't feel like you're on top of each other. It reminded me of a Village kinda spot.. very dark interior... but a whole vibe. Bathrooms were really clean.. nice bar in the back of the space. The only reason I will give it 4 is because even though the drinks were reasonably priced, the bartender wasn't making the best drinks... you could barely tell that there was any alcohol in them.. I had to order an extra shot just to make it taste good. I think she needed some help because she seemed sorta flustered in taking care of everyone. I would definitely return!! Especially for karaoke!

I went with a group of 10 for the 9 pm salsa class, and we had a blast…read more I suggested arriving before 11 pm, as by 11:30 pm gets pretty crowded, and it could be hard to dance without banging into people. Despite that, we had a lot of fun dancing to reggeaton, bachata, salsa, and Rave. In terms of the drinks, I could not judge because I did not drink alcohol that night. But noticed the prices seem affordable $6 juices, $7 Beers, $10 Wines, and $12 spirit drinks. I overheard the amount of alcohol in the spirit drinks isn't much, but I cannot attest to it. I would recommend the spot if you desire to dance to Latin music.

Come here to dance to mix latin music: pop, merengue, reggaeton, música tropical, salsa...3 floors…read moreall playing diff genres, including non latin on the top two floors and latin on the main floor. They host a free mambo lesson around 9pm on Saturdays. We came in at the tail end to see it wrapping up and they had a decent crowd. My complaint: they played hardly any salsa and the salsa selection the dj played was no bueno. Some of the music blurred the lines between salsa and música tropical and not good variety. Mostly fast songs too. A Latin Mix night can be disappointing if they don't mix it up equally. That is how I felt after rounds and rounds of bachata, merengue, reggaeton, etc. All of the other music was good, but if you are looking to dance mambo to some good stuff, I would go elsewhere.

We went here for the World Cup Final and had an amazing time! They had outdoor seating with TV…read morescreens so there were plenty of viewing spots. Our waitress, Nicole, was fantastic. She was one of two wait staff working during the busy game and was still so attentive and never left us without a drink!

Giving this place 5 stars for our World Cup match Mexico vs England. We were walking by and the…read moreowner said we can bring food to watch the game! They dimmed the lights, lit up all the tvs, and the drink prices seemed reasonable. Everyone working there was nice and the atmosphere of the crowd was chill. Good spot if you want to have good time and watch sporting events.