The Bowery Union is an arts center that is the downtown hub of New York's (authentic) art scene…read more Great exhibitions and events.

Went for their Wednesday night show/party with my girlfriends and it was pretty much perfect for a…read morechill mid-week spot. Cool art and interesting decor. Friendly, unpretentious people. Lots of mirrors and magazines and a fun DJ. The dude who runs the place made me a vodka with blueberry juice that was kick-ass strong and delicious, too. :)

Ive been here a couple of times over the 3 years. I understand that business operations change when…read moreplaces get more popular, but it definitely sucks to see the quality go down as well. I first went when you can bring food in & pets. Ive also been at their esports watch parties and there as a casual customer for drinks. In the beginning, their cocktail menu varied from $12 to $16. Now it seems like most of their specialty drinks are $16. Non alcoholic drinks are still $10. Compared to other bars, usually the menu will display the brand of alcohol used but their menu doesnt display it. I have had a few of their drinks but they are not particularly strong. I am not sure about the food quality there as Ive never seen a menu there since they've introduced food. I would recommend other Chinatown bars as OS NY is more popular as a LAN internet gaming center.

Cool concept if you're into gaming, esports, or just looking for something different to do in the…read morecity. During our visit there was even a Beyblade tournament going on, which was fun to watch and added some energy to the space. That said, the value felt a bit questionable. The drink I ordered was around $17 and was just okay, while the $35 day pass seemed expensive for what was available. The venue is clean, modern, and definitely caters to a gaming crowd, but there was not enough going on to really justify the price for me. Worth checking out once for the experience, but I would not rush back.cool concept if you're into gaming, esports, or just looking for something different to do in the city. During our visit there was even a Beyblade tournament going on, which was fun to watch and added some energy to the space. That said, the value felt a bit questionable. The drink I ordered was around $17 and was just okay, while the $35 day pass seemed expensive for what was available. The venue is clean, modern, and definitely caters to a gaming crowd, but there was not enough going on to really justify the price for me. Worth checking out once for the experience, but I would not rush back.v

I've previously experienced an art cafe where you're encouraged to choose from a menu of crafty…read moreactivities to partake in via Happy Medium, which felt too pricey to become a regular place I'd return to over and over again. Enter Recess Grove, which I learned about from their weekly Ink & Drink writing meetup. Way more approachable pricing, in fact this weekly event is completely free! I brought a journal and some prompts, parked myself at one of their long tables and got to writing. They provided water and writing material and you were encouraged to take a seat among folks who were working on anything from drawing to writing to sewing projects. When I'm writing by myself it's so easy to get distracted by my phone so I really appreciated being in this place where I was motivated to just work on my writing. The folks there seemed really sweet and I hope to return for more events.

We came by for their Valentine's Day series, which included a wine flight for two and two hours of…read moreopen play. We had a very lovely time! The space is big and stocked with all kinds of materials to make pretty much everything. The drink and food menu is nicely done and we enjoyed our wine flight. The staff were so nice and accommodating. They have a bathroom on site as well. Really looking forward to attending more events here. Open up another location in Manhattan please!

The office space itself is ok, but don't expect to get your security deposit back. Plus at one…read morepoint they experienced flooding from the ceiling which made several offices unusable including mine, and I was forced to still pay for it even though I couldn't use it, and not only that they made me stay at least another month due to their 30 day cancellation policy, which obviously should only apply if you can actually use the office, not if they've failed to provide usable space. Surprise, surprise, come the coronavirus pandemic it turns out they are doing something similar on mass scales, keeping everyone's security deposits to pay for extra months after cancellations. Obviously its an unusual time, but its keeping in line with their existing policies. They steal whatever they think they can get. If you are considering renting office pace in the future when they reopen, remember how they treated people during an emergency, many of whom are out of work and now unreasonably forced to forego security deposits and charged for months after their cancellations. This is not a business that deserves to survive. UPDATE: Just over a year after I stopped doing business with them, I received a random email thanking me for "my payment" and saw a corresponding $700 charge on my credit card. I called them up and apparently they have some sort of error where their system has suddenly charged all their former members and (the person that I spoke to claimed) also making extra charges to current members. Before I left I had made a point of removing my credit card from their system, and the man I just spoke to on the phone said I do not have a payment method on file, but maybe there is an "archived" payment method. Well, there must be something since the charge showed up in my credit card account. So not only does this company make random charges, but they do not remove your payment methods when you ask them to. I had to cancel the card to avoid this happening again, but this place has just become the most scammy business I've ever encountered. If this error were the only time, it could be a genuine mistake, but as this is now the *third* time they've tried to scam money from me it's an obvious pattern. Like I said, they try to find any way to steal your money they can. You'll notice the only positive reviews for this company are from long ago and generally about the building itself (which is the only reason it doesn't get 0 stars, the company itself is as bad as a company can be), I think the company must have been going downhill since even before the pandemic and since then they just gave up any pretense of being a legitimate business. Avoid this company at all costs. You will regret doing business with them.

This is a co-working space with private offices, common lounge areas, and other amenities. It's a…read moregreat place to work in the LES. The Pros: - There's a beautiful roof deck that has space for events. - There's always fresh coffee. - There are plenty of bathrooms in good working order - I never have to wait. - The private offices get good natural light because they have large interior and exterior facing windows. - The shared office spaces are in shared lounges with desks, shared lounges with couches, and some counter-top space. This makes the very small offices bearable because you can escape to the more shared spaces. - The front desk is staffed during business hours and the staff is very friendly. The accept packages and deliver to your office. - The staff and owners are very responsive - The community - people are very friendly and helpful to each other. - Great conference room spaces and practically unlimited use of printer - THE LOCATION! The Cons - The private offices are very small, especially relative to the price. In a private office, a person gets space for their desk and themselves, but not much beyond that. - The noise level is high because the walls are thin and there's lots of old building clanking noises.

Disappointing experience with The Farm Soho. My concern was not with having policies or…read moreexpectations, it was with the lack of clear, written guidance and how the situation was handled. I contacted Ray and later Samuel Poku regarding a policy issue and requested a copy or reference to the specific written policy being applied. Instead of providing the requested policy language, I was told that a separate detailed policy was not required and that the general rule applied. If a coworking space is going to issue warnings or threaten to terminate a member's access, the standards being enforced should be clearly defined and available in writing. Additionally, when a space advertises 24/7 access, using the amount of time a member spends in the workspace as a point of concern creates confusion unless there are clearly stated limits or guidelines. The back-and-forth communication took significant time away from the purpose of having a workspace. I ultimately decided the membership was not the right fit for my needs and canceled. I would expect a professional coworking space to provide clear policies, transparent communication, and consistent expectations for its members.

Great event space for a small and medium size event space. Hosts are really friendly. Located a…read moreblock from the subway. The elevator is on the small side but they're on the second floor and the stairs are easily accessible.

We had a fantastic night hosting a cinematic workshop for our new educational company Film Mastery!…read moreEverything was seamless. Great space, clean environment, pleasant staff. The owner Manu was very responsive throughout. I was surprised to see that Cre8ive had a couple negative reviews. Extremely unfair and out of proportion - blaming the owner for a mistake that was actually the responsibility of a negligible event organizer. Cre8ive was reliable and easy to work with. Provided us with a projector, white board, Bluetooth speaker, and extra supplies to make our event complete. Thanks for providing the space and looking forward to hosting more filmmaking workshops for the NYC community! @studioiluminado @film.mastery

VillageOne is a gorgeous new space in SoHo, conveniently located right off of Broadway. It's easy…read moreto get to from the 6, B/D/F/M, and R/W lines, which is a huge win. The staff at VillageOne are really kind and friendly, and the space itself is impeccable. Seriously this place is so tranquil, the furniture is extremely comfortable, and they have a great mix of tables, sofas, and standing desks. Their membership rates are incredibly affordable - especially when compared to the other 4-5 options that are right in the same neighborhood and on the same street. Looking forward to working from here often!

As a professional photographer, I have shot at studios around the world. This is by far the best…read moreone that I have shot at. Fully equipped studio with all Profoto gear. Classy and high end environment that will impress your clients. The staff is the best and most helpful that I have worked with at any studio in NYC. They have helped in every way, went above and beyond of what was required for them. They make sure your experience is top notch as a professional creative. The studio is 10/10. I had a great experience with Vivian and Victoria who have helped me out tremendously.

I've been coworking here for the past few months and have had a wonderful experience! I'm on their…read moremost lightweight plan (floating desk, $500/mo), which has worked well for our team of 2. The WiFi has been reliable and they have a lot of conference rooms to hold meetings. I look forward to their continental breakfast every morning (croissants, bagels, overnight oats, hard boiled eggs), and their afternoon snacks (pumpkin pie, brownies, etc). The interior is spacious and decorated with a lush array of plants, which helps get the creative juices flowing. Unlimited coffee and tea is also a great perk. Lots of food options nearby too. They have co-ed bathrooms which was a little strange at first but you quickly get used to it.

Let me say, its a beautiful space, however, huge huge AVOID…read more Whoever their front desk person is, well, she is probably the worst person ive experienced in a long time. It seems like everyone at Brass Factory feels the same. I have never met a more unprofessional, rude, and strange person in my life. Im not going to be moving forward with my membership. I would never bring a client or investor here, because this person is so unbelievably unprofessional. She is terrible, truly truly terrible, and is rude to pretty much everyone, she has yelled at other members and more than one person who has done a tour has withdrawn their membership because of her terrible behavior.