Do not enter this place! There is not a proper queue and the bouncer lets people in in a very random order. Most people seemed under aged. The staff was very rude and drinks were expensive. I wouldn’t return to Acme.
672Abroad
If you're a POC or especially Asian please do not spend money at ACME. I've loved this city for a long time but the egregious and blatant racism by the host was disgusting. If I could report them to the city I would but PLEASE trust my reviews and the others here and do not patronize this establishment. Let them live their sad lives hiding behind their bouncers and hopefully this place ends up closed for good.
Q7912PStant
No lines and very nice experience on Fish Friday. Discounted prices and easy experience with congenial customer service.
Lauren R
Didn't even go in. My male friend and I got there and they said it's £20 per girl and guys have to buy a table or bottle service, which we were obviously not doing. As a female I hate clubs/groups who throw parties like this because there's always a bunch of girls and few to no guys. It sucks because I followed Ace Of Clubs on IG for a while and I was hoping to go to one of their events while I was in London (I'm from the state's). If I wanted to be around a bunch of thirsty females who were obsessed with guys with money but had none of their own I would just go to the mall for free. News flash, guys with money dont go to clubs like that. I do think its cool they manage to get a lot of US artists to perform at their clubs but their policy for men is outrageous. We ran into another promoter there who invited us to this other club for free and we had an amazing time.
Ken P.
I've come to Ace Of Clubs a number of times as both a fan of music, and as a music scene scribe/photographer for my website PiercingMetal.com and I really have nothing but good things to say about the venue. Here are some quick points on it. - The venue holds about 100 people and that is a fair amount of a draw for some of the more popular independent artists out there. I've seen great appearances by Warrior Soul, Hung, Gwynbleidd and more and while crowded was always enough space to move around. - The stage is a little bit compact, but it is larger than places like Lit Lounge, and even Arlene's Grocery if I had to compare notes. Enough room to have a decent drum kit and a few guitar players. - The lighting could be a little brighter but depending on the band the ambience works. This might make you test your photo taking skills. - The sound system is good and run professionally. I have never experienced an issue with the sonic side of a gig attended there. - The back bar does serve you cheaply and quickly. Its NYC so only so affordable anywhere but not too bad here. - The door price is "usually" ten bucks depending on who is playing and remember to pick a name of one of the bands when you come in since that is how they are getting paid. You'll be helping out. - Yes there are a few seats and side row benches but who wants to sit at a Rock show? I don't. Upstairs is the terrific Acme restaurant which I love quite a bit. Many tasty dishes and beers along with a Cajun flair, but that is a Yelp for another time.
Kenny Chung
Bartender kept PBRs behind the bar and got snippy when I asked them if they sold any. WTF, m8?
Betty C.
The only distinctive thing about this place is that the bartender gives you your change with a very fancy flip of the hand. Also, there is a nice rack to hang your own coat. Otherwise, bands are probably the only reason why you would come here. There's nothing wrong with that though!
Leah Taylor
See Manson the Musical every Sunday at 7; it's hilarious.
Leah Taylor
If ur seeing a show, u can't bring down drinks from the resto upstairs. Bummer cos everything is a buck more at this bar.
Good points are the stage, the sound system and the lighting. The disaster is the staff, they are lazy, stupid and mean. During much of each set the sound guy would disappear upstairs to buy food. I went there to photograph the rock show, because the sound/light guy walked off for most of each set it was impossible, often he would leave the stage unlit. The bands want to photographs to remember, many of them were from out of town, I do this for fun and make no charge. When I complained the dweeb manager threatened to charge me $200 to take photos, nice. Zero customer service, ignorant aggressive management.
John W.
Great place to see a show. Nice atmosphere, small room but not too small. The acoustics are phenomenal. The band I saw was able to be loud enough to carry the room, but not so loud that you would be deafened standing anywhere within 15 feet of the stage. A small bar with a surprisingly deep selection of beer and assorted spirits. Quick bartender service. Clean bathroom, all things considered, too (because a place like this would seem somehow inauthentic if the bathroom mirror DIDN'T have bands' stickers plastered all over it).
Beatrice Robbins
Hot shit. SleepCrime is an amazing band to see here.
Rebecca D.
If you want to see this place bumpin, come to the Creamsicles' rock and roll variety show! Features a set by the Creamsicles, live band karaoke, belly dancers, burlesque acts, and a dance party at the end. Good times.
Chris K.
Ace of Clubs is pretty fun , depending what nights you go there ITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE RESTAURANT If your in a band and looking to play a show you should hit up this place It has good (7 out of 10 ) sound system , and the sound guy is nice the lights that are pointing at the stage are kind of dark .. but sometimes they make them brighter .. there's 1 bartender , really nice guy Ace of Clubs dose have a website that keeps u up to date will all the shows that are happening there
Do not enter this place! There is not a proper queue and the bouncer lets people in in a very random order. Most people seemed under aged. The staff was very rude and drinks were expensive. I wouldn’t return to Acme.
If you're a POC or especially Asian please do not spend money at ACME. I've loved this city for a long time but the egregious and blatant racism by the host was disgusting. If I could report them to the city I would but PLEASE trust my reviews and the others here and do not patronize this establishment. Let them live their sad lives hiding behind their bouncers and hopefully this place ends up closed for good.
No lines and very nice experience on Fish Friday. Discounted prices and easy experience with congenial customer service.
Didn't even go in. My male friend and I got there and they said it's £20 per girl and guys have to buy a table or bottle service, which we were obviously not doing. As a female I hate clubs/groups who throw parties like this because there's always a bunch of girls and few to no guys. It sucks because I followed Ace Of Clubs on IG for a while and I was hoping to go to one of their events while I was in London (I'm from the state's). If I wanted to be around a bunch of thirsty females who were obsessed with guys with money but had none of their own I would just go to the mall for free. News flash, guys with money dont go to clubs like that. I do think its cool they manage to get a lot of US artists to perform at their clubs but their policy for men is outrageous. We ran into another promoter there who invited us to this other club for free and we had an amazing time.
I've come to Ace Of Clubs a number of times as both a fan of music, and as a music scene scribe/photographer for my website PiercingMetal.com and I really have nothing but good things to say about the venue. Here are some quick points on it. - The venue holds about 100 people and that is a fair amount of a draw for some of the more popular independent artists out there. I've seen great appearances by Warrior Soul, Hung, Gwynbleidd and more and while crowded was always enough space to move around. - The stage is a little bit compact, but it is larger than places like Lit Lounge, and even Arlene's Grocery if I had to compare notes. Enough room to have a decent drum kit and a few guitar players. - The lighting could be a little brighter but depending on the band the ambience works. This might make you test your photo taking skills. - The sound system is good and run professionally. I have never experienced an issue with the sonic side of a gig attended there. - The back bar does serve you cheaply and quickly. Its NYC so only so affordable anywhere but not too bad here. - The door price is "usually" ten bucks depending on who is playing and remember to pick a name of one of the bands when you come in since that is how they are getting paid. You'll be helping out. - Yes there are a few seats and side row benches but who wants to sit at a Rock show? I don't. Upstairs is the terrific Acme restaurant which I love quite a bit. Many tasty dishes and beers along with a Cajun flair, but that is a Yelp for another time.
Bartender kept PBRs behind the bar and got snippy when I asked them if they sold any. WTF, m8?
The only distinctive thing about this place is that the bartender gives you your change with a very fancy flip of the hand. Also, there is a nice rack to hang your own coat. Otherwise, bands are probably the only reason why you would come here. There's nothing wrong with that though!
See Manson the Musical every Sunday at 7; it's hilarious.
If ur seeing a show, u can't bring down drinks from the resto upstairs. Bummer cos everything is a buck more at this bar.
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Good points are the stage, the sound system and the lighting. The disaster is the staff, they are lazy, stupid and mean. During much of each set the sound guy would disappear upstairs to buy food. I went there to photograph the rock show, because the sound/light guy walked off for most of each set it was impossible, often he would leave the stage unlit. The bands want to photographs to remember, many of them were from out of town, I do this for fun and make no charge. When I complained the dweeb manager threatened to charge me $200 to take photos, nice. Zero customer service, ignorant aggressive management.
Great place to see a show. Nice atmosphere, small room but not too small. The acoustics are phenomenal. The band I saw was able to be loud enough to carry the room, but not so loud that you would be deafened standing anywhere within 15 feet of the stage. A small bar with a surprisingly deep selection of beer and assorted spirits. Quick bartender service. Clean bathroom, all things considered, too (because a place like this would seem somehow inauthentic if the bathroom mirror DIDN'T have bands' stickers plastered all over it).
Hot shit. SleepCrime is an amazing band to see here.
If you want to see this place bumpin, come to the Creamsicles' rock and roll variety show! Features a set by the Creamsicles, live band karaoke, belly dancers, burlesque acts, and a dance party at the end. Good times.
Ace of Clubs is pretty fun , depending what nights you go there ITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE RESTAURANT If your in a band and looking to play a show you should hit up this place It has good (7 out of 10 ) sound system , and the sound guy is nice the lights that are pointing at the stage are kind of dark .. but sometimes they make them brighter .. there's 1 bartender , really nice guy Ace of Clubs dose have a website that keeps u up to date will all the shows that are happening there