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Record Room

4.2 (141 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Jazmin C.

Such a classy venue Grown and Sexy VYBES. The sound system is amazing !!! It's the perfect listening room, they have 1000s of Vynls. The space is a nice medium size, not too big it can still be intimate. They have a gorgeous bar and excellent cocktail program. We tried the Strawberry Fields and Espresso Martini and both were DELICIOUS. Quality is They close around 1-2 am so it's the perfect early night for those 25-35 Service was immaculate and fast, they do have small plates- French fries and chicken sliders etc. they do bottle service as well. This would make a nice date spot on a weekday and a good place to go dancing with the girls. Definitely dress up when coming here because you will want pictures :) I'll 100% be back and I 100% recommend to everyone

Constance L.

Great drinks, great atmosphere, great music. It's pretty loud inside so not conducive for any extended conversations, but great for just enjoying the vibes with girlfriends or a date! Staff are also friendly and frequently clear tables. Especially love the location here right on the LIC waterfront. Perfect for a stroll and view of Manhattan sparkling in the distance after a fun evening :)

Morlene C.

I had high hopes for this place, which purported to be a vinyl listening bar with amazing handcraft cocktails. But unless you go for a specific event, if you go on a regular night you'll just find yourself at any ol bar with music playing from the speakers. It's fun that the place is hidden behind a coffee shop and the seating area does feel like you're in someone's fancy living room, but it didn't feel conducive for community building, with each group sequestered in their own space. I am relatively easy to appease when it comes to cocktails, but I will say I was wholly unimpressed by my drinks here. I got the Beware of the Boys with tequila, mango, tea, and the Hotel Nacional with rum, pineapple, apricot, and citrus and both hit one, flat note. $17 is not terribly expensive though, but they would have to redo their drink program for me to recommend. R&B nights on Tuesdays are hard to get into but is a fun vibe with a fashionable crowd.

Christina M.

I had such a great experience at Record Room in Long Island City. The vibe is exactly what you'd hope for -- stylish but still laid-back, with early 2000's music that keeps the energy just right. The staff was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the drinks were on point. I had the Barbie Tingz and stuck with it the entire night. It felt like one of those places you can go for a fun night out with friends but also feel comfortable just hanging back and soaking it all in. Definitely one of my new favorites in LIC.

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Courtney G.

RACHET!! Came here for my girlfriends bday and one of the wall panels fell on my girls head. The manger was unapologetic didn't even offer a water . We were coming in & getting a table . Even the owner Jeff was unhelpful. If your looking for a drinks / vibes go to Mira Mediterranean & Hookah Lounge.

Peta W.

Loved the ambiance. Upon entry there a whole show cause of vinyl covers of the greats. Through a dim-lit passage way you enter the main room. Wall covered in more photos of greats. The ambiance is hip ans lively, a Dj spinning, music is great and it's all good vibes. There's a bar area and a main floor with seats, comfy couches etc. The service is good, timely, bar staff is pleasant. The red light radiating from the sign adds a certain je nais sais quoi to the whole ambiance. I especially showed up to see my friend spinning on Vinyl. Good times.

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Antonia D.

The record room is a great place to go to on a week night or weekend. I would deff go if you like old school R&B. The drinks were great and the DJ was playing classics. Deff would recommend, make sure to have a reservation!

Brandi B.

A nice Queens gem!! This speakeasy will easily become a favorite. The DJ keeps the jams flowing and the drinks are amazing. If you're in Queens - be sure to make a reservation or you'll be standing!

Sam G.

Interesting and Intimate spot. I lived for the DJ playing all the 90's bops with some of today's hits. He kept my friends dancing all night long. The bartenders made some fabulous drinks. The bathroom was kept clean as they have an attendant and we didn't have to worry about our coats (they have a coat check) The decor was cool I would go here again. I love that it wasn't overly packed like some of the other spots. It was perfect to me.

Amber K.

This was such a unique experience coming from Cali! I heard the food is amazing but They had a limited menu. I got the chicken sandwich and it was SO GOOD. The vibes were amazing. They only spin records here and the music was nostalgic and sooooo fun!! They played all kinds of music and the people who throw this event are soooo kind and fun. The DJs were amazing!! Dj Mustafa and another DJ were spinning and it was AMAZING!!

Michael B.

Very few places get the hype that this place does and the lives up to it. I'm here to tell you to believe in it. Came on a Saturday night around 930pm. It was still early in the night but it was packed. There are limited walk in spaces and so getting on the VIP list or booking a reservation and booking it wayyyy in advance. Aside from it being great vibes and energy. Dope music. And just all love. What makes this place dope is that it feels like you're having a jam session at home with the homies. Everything and everyone is just living their best life. Chilling. Grooving. And sipping on strong drinks. Their drink menu is more artisan cocktails and so what you won't find on the menu is your staples (although they do exist). Which means you can be open to new adventures and twists to your drinks. Kitchen closes at 10pm. Food menu is limited but includes truffle fries, sliders, calamari and skewers. I had the sliders for 18 dollars and it was pretty good. Was happy with the flavor. Won't fill you up if you eat like I eat but it was nice to get additional things in my stomach with how heavy I thought the pour was. The wifi password was: notaspeakeasy but I couldn't get connected to it. Inside didn't have great cell service so be prepared to be disconnected from society for a while. Because it was packed, dancing wasn't the easiest but you make it work. I ended up drinking half my drink each time to make sure that when I get bumped, it wouldn't go spilling. There is a coat check available and it's free of charge.

Geraldine E.

This is a speakeasy in Long Island City in Queens. Tuesdays is a must visit where DJ only plays R &B music and have the crowd singing their hearts out reminiscing about their past loved ones. We had Dis Love Guava Island Dance Yourself Clean So Fresh and So Clean Ring the Alarm On and On MOCKTAIL with tequila Record Room vibes were on point--DJ spinning classics, truffle fries thick and tasty, but some cocktails came with a twist thanks to our server suggested but we should've kept for the original.The 'So Fresh and So Clean' was refreshing with cucumber, but the 'Guava Island' tequila switch was unexpected, keep it as mezcal. Chicken skewers needed a flavor boost, but we dipped them in sauce. Perfect for a girls' night or date, just make sure to snag a reservation--90-minute seating goes fast as the night gets packed. You can even grab a vinyl on your way out for purchase!

Jessy L.

I was here for the first time the other night for a friend's birthday celebration. The entire room was packed by 8:30 pm and continued to get crowded as the night went on. The music played is 100% nostalgic from hip hop and r&b. I love that the songs are played in it's entirety. We were seated for our reservation after about 10 minutes. The seating is very limited and where we were, I was sitting on a stool chair in the passageway of people going back and forth from section to section. I kept on getting bumped and knocked into which was quite frustrating. Although the wifi password was provided, the service was still very spotty. I had the beef sliders and truffle fries out of the 4 food item options. They both were pretty good and it was nice and hot. I had about 2/3 glasses of the Rose wine and my friend ordered a bottle of Presseco. Alcohol for the most part isn't an issue here. However, someone at our party requested a Long Island Iced tea and he was told that they didn't make that drink. I was also hoping to get the " Beware of Boys" drink but unfortunately it wasn't available. The establishment physically holds your card on file. It was my card that was held so I was anxious that thet would either misplace my card or ultimately forget to return it like what happened with my friend. I rather them just swipe your card to open a tab as opposed to having to take your card. The bathroom line gets long and tends to move relatively slow. I was relieved that the manager took some people including myself across the street at their sister restaurant to use the restroom there. All in all, this a trendy place that you try out once or twice. Great vibes overall but I just feel like there are tons of other places and activities that's more worth your time and money.

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Great music, great ambience, amazing location, good looking millennial and xennial crowd, and amazing drinks!

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It was an amazing experience and good vibes. Will definitely be back!! Ambience was great, DJ little bites

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Always a great time at record room, would highly recommend this place for a night out! Just make sure to get a reservation.

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What time does the DJ usually start on Saturdays? Are people usually there when it opens at 6pm?

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I've been spending a little more time on the UES lately and stopped into Bemelmans after an…read moreafternoon at the frick. Despite living around the neighborhood for years, this was somehow my first proper evening here. I came without reservation and expected that I might be out of luck. Instead, after about a 15-minute line wait, I found a seat at the bar just before the 5:30 pianist and vocalist began. I ordered crab cakes and a glass of taittinger. Peanuts and chips arrived at the bar once you sit. The bartenders and staff are appropriately uniformed and it's a very chic and polished vibes altogether. I spent enough time where places like this have become increasingly valuable to me. Bemelmans feels almost deliberately analog. A piano, a good glass of champagne, conversation, and a room that has no particular interest in reinventing itself. The pianist and vocalist that evening was excellent. I'd originally hoped to hear another of their jazz pianists (Eng), but within a few songs that hardly mattered. I'm still learning to appreciate having the opportunity to enjoy places like this, and perhaps that made the evening more memorable. This venue is warm, crowded, elegant without feeling sterile, and unmistakably chic. I left feeling fortunate that places like this still exist and even more fortunate to be able to wander into one on an otherwise ordinary afternoon.

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Where to start? I really can't rave about Altamirano's enough. My friends and I came here twice…read morelast week to watch the NBA finals. Louis and company treated us to such a wonderful time on Wednesday evening that we immediately made a reservation for Saturday (the Knicks victory did not hurt). The food is phenomenal -- absolutely loved the tagliatelle ala fungi and the orchiette with sausage, though everything was amazing. Do not leave without getting the bread pudding (and I'm not a dessert person at all). The service is absolutely aces. I can't believe how wonderful everyone was to a large group of scatterbrained (and rowdy) basketball fans. Cannot recommend a game-watching spot more highly -- rather than throw elbows in a sweaty bar, enjoy some delicious wine and pasta in a lovely, comfortable space (still plenty celebratory). I'll finish by saying that a week ago, before I went to Altamirano's and met Louis, the Knicks were not NBA champions. After I went to Altamirano's and met Louis, the Knicks ARE NBA champions -- coincidence? I think not!

Excellent food and wine! A great spot to watch the playoffs and have a nice meal. Great lively…read moreatmosphere and comfortable bar seating with a good tv to view sports. We had the veal ossobuco special, linguine bolognese and baked clams. The service is always good and the staff friendly, attentive and reasonably paced.

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3.8(34 reviews)
2.0 mi•Yorkville, Upper East Side
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Five stars for service, four stars for the food…read more We came here for a private mixer and I loved the ambiance as soon as we got there. There were some heavy hors d'oeuvres which included your tropical charcuterie options, fried calamari and artichoke, and mini arancini. I must say, that arancini was amaaaaaazing. I didn't want to be greedy so I only had two, and I'm still kicking myself for being so modest. They were worth the calories. Luciano was the main server for the mixer and recommended a white wine that I cannot remember. I want to thank him as I frequently get migraines afterwards and even though I had three glasses, I woke up feeling fine. My colleagues and I stayed for dinner and Luciano was our server (yay!). He was so charismatic and attentive during our meal. I ended up trying the l'hamburger which was made with rib tips, while most of my team went for the steak. The burger was probably one of the best that I've had - there was so much flavor and it was really moist. Also, it was the perfect size. I left feeling satisfied, but not overwhelmed or heavy. The fries weren't really fries, though. They were potato wedges, and they didn't really add much to the meal. I didn't finish them. Although we opted out of desert, Luciano brought out complementary tiramisu and a slice of hazelnut cake for the table to share. I definitely enjoyed my experience.

My friend and I were looking for a place to go, opened yelp and it showed us this place - so here…read morewe are. It's a busy wine bar/restaurant. My friend and I already ate, so we opted just to sit at the bar. It's a busy place, but cozy enough. Can be a little loud. Drinks were good (and strong!) but you can at least say you're getting your money's worth. Bartender was nice and service was good. Good mixture of people, some folks with friends, some appeared to be on dates, mixture of young-ish and older-ish place. I get the feeling that if you want to come here for food, its best to RSVP and that my friend and I just got lucky to get seats at the bar when we did.

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The cocktails were great and the interior is very modern and unique. Unfortunately there is not…read moremuch standing room or space for seating, making it feel like you are in everyone's way. Definitely need to go back with a reservation, as my experience was through walk-in.

The Mark and Surrey Hotels are fabulous boutique hotels on the Upper East Side in New York. We…read morespent an afternoon at these gems on our recent trip for my bday weekend. It's easy to hit both in an afternoon because they're around the corner from each other. They're both elevated in every way but have a real residential feel to them. Nothing better than a spot where you see locals hanging out. Our beautiful wives had the idea to find a nice place to grab an afternoon snack and cocktail and decided on trying out the Mark Bar first They were able to score bar seats so we had the perfect spot for afternoon fun. The coolest thing about the Mark Bar was something we've never seen in a bar. Many had their dogs with them in the bar. It was a nice treat for us since we love pups. Every designer breed you can imagine was enjoying the beautiful space with their people. Another nice touch was the gourmet hot chocolate and chili dog cart they had stationed on the sidewalk outside next to the hotel entrance. We regrettably passed on the chili dog, but had their prize winning hot cocoa. So good!!! The Mark Bar is chic and warm. It oozes stylish and loungy. We struck up a number of friendly discussions with folks around us when one of our crew thought they lost their phone at the bar. Everyone dropped what they were doing to help us look for it. Good thing she found it in her back pocket. Of course the people watching on the Upper East Side is spectacular and it didn't disappoint. Everyone was as friendly as they were dressed to the nines. The cocktail shot is a Negroni. What a great afternoon. These are a must during your next NYC visit. Salute @thejohnnycoxktail

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