I was here at the turn of the millennium, in 2001, and found this place to be the most melancholic yet cheerful, the most intelligent, intriguing, friendly, and wonderful hangout in Manhattan. I wonder if Robert, a regular, is still alive, and if the bald pianist whose name I can't remember still works here. Goodbye, Monster. You were very important to my stay there.
Italy, here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Martin
A cool bar to end your night
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Shawn Lehouillier
I have lived in New York City for over 25 years and been to the monster a few times and had a good experience. I went to the monster tonight and ordered bottle service in a VIP section. The bottle was $250.00. I ordered two Red bulls on top of that plus the mixers. The mixers were free but the Red bulls were an extra charge which was fine. When I decided to close out... The bill was almost $400. I asked for a detailed receipt multiple times and was refused. I will never go back to this bar again because it's a scam. I don't mind paying for my tab if I order something but they claimed they could not print a detailed receipt and for sure overcharged me. It didn't make sense that they couldn't print it because he had a computer screen for me to pay the bill on the POS. They could have easily showed me something on the screen or at least provided some information for what the extra charge was for. Thought it may have been a service charge or tip but they told me no that's not included. Still dumbfounded and confused but wanted to share my experience. If you go to this place be very wary of your bill and watch it closely.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Kiana Hayes
The best service I’ve ever had. I love the vibe that they give me and I love how much they care as bartenders . My favorite bartender is Tyler. 😍 He IS the party. 🎉 Always kind, warm and loving vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom L
We typically visit Monster Bar twice a year. Sometimes the cover charge at the door is $20. We have always been treated well. We patronize the piano bar on the main floor. We have had some memorable nights there. The singing (even among the amateurs) is usually of high quality. You can get up nice & close, it's a very intimate space. Patrons are generally very friendly & we have had some lively conversations. They are most certainly breeder friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Daniela Venegas
Was really good, honestly they have good drinks, confortable prices good environment, I had a good time there I'll come back. Not to much others girls inside but that's life.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Stuart Nichols
The crowd used to be younger, but so did we, and I'm 30 years we've never failed to have a good time.
Andrew Woodruff
Great bar, but basement was packed for the gogo dancers
one of my favorite all-time bars. it really has not lost its essence. they do save some top level security guards, make you feel you're a bank and look suspicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Sofía Forero Correa
I visited Monster Bar during Pride Day. My experience was amazing! The bartender, Felix, made me totally feel at home. He was always pending of me and he was kind. I’m defenetely coming back
Service: 5
josh Collins
I rarely leave bad reviews, but I felt compelled to after my experience at Monster Bar over Pride Weekend. I guess a ( Dragqueen ) The door person was incredibly rude and dismissive, setting a negative tone before we even got inside. It was supposed to be a weekend of celebration, inclusivity, and joy—but instead, me and my friends felt unwelcome and disrespected at the entrance.
There’s no excuse for that kind of attitude, especially during an event that’s all about community and acceptance. I understand places get busy during Pride, but basic courtesy shouldn’t be optional. Monster Bar needs to seriously reevaluate how they treat guests at the door, especially during such an important and symbolic weekend.
Won’t be returning anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Andrei Solovykh
Very nice and gay friendly place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Naomi Henry
The person at the door was nice but the trans girl wasn’t asking for money wasn’t so nice
Fabulous piano bar. Noisy nightclub downstairs
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I was here at the turn of the millennium, in 2001, and found this place to be the most melancholic yet cheerful, the most intelligent, intriguing, friendly, and wonderful hangout in Manhattan.
I wonder if Robert, a regular, is still alive, and if the bald pianist whose name I can't remember still works here.
Goodbye, Monster. You were very important to my stay there.
Italy, here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A cool bar to end your night
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
I have lived in New York City for over 25 years and been to the monster a few times and had a good experience. I went to the monster tonight and ordered bottle service in a VIP section. The bottle was $250.00. I ordered two Red bulls on top of that plus the mixers. The mixers were free but the Red bulls were an extra charge which was fine. When I decided to close out... The bill was almost $400. I asked for a detailed receipt multiple times and was refused. I will never go back to this bar again because it's a scam. I don't mind paying for my tab if I order something but they claimed they could not print a detailed receipt and for sure overcharged me. It didn't make sense that they couldn't print it because he had a computer screen for me to pay the bill on the POS. They could have easily showed me something on the screen or at least provided some information for what the extra charge was for. Thought it may have been a service charge or tip but they told me no that's not included. Still dumbfounded and confused but wanted to share my experience. If you go to this place be very wary of your bill and watch it closely.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
The best service I’ve ever had. I love the vibe that they give me and I love how much they care as bartenders . My favorite bartender is Tyler. 😍 He IS the party. 🎉 Always kind, warm and loving vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We typically visit Monster Bar twice a year. Sometimes the cover charge at the door is $20. We have always been treated well. We patronize the piano bar on the main floor. We have had some memorable nights there. The singing (even among the amateurs) is usually of high quality. You can get up nice & close, it's a very intimate space. Patrons are generally very friendly & we have had some lively conversations. They are most certainly breeder friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Was really good, honestly they have good drinks, confortable prices good environment, I had a good time there I'll come back. Not to much others girls inside but that's life.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
The crowd used to be younger, but so did we, and I'm 30 years we've never failed to have a good time.
Great bar, but basement was packed for the gogo dancers
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Friendly service
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
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one of my favorite all-time bars. it really has not lost its essence. they do save some top level security guards, make you feel you're a bank and look suspicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
I visited Monster Bar during Pride Day. My experience was amazing! The bartender, Felix, made me totally feel at home. He was always pending of me and he was kind. I’m defenetely coming back
Service: 5
I rarely leave bad reviews, but I felt compelled to after my experience at Monster Bar over Pride Weekend. I guess a ( Dragqueen ) The door person was incredibly rude and dismissive, setting a negative tone before we even got inside. It was supposed to be a weekend of celebration, inclusivity, and joy—but instead, me and my friends felt unwelcome and disrespected at the entrance.
There’s no excuse for that kind of attitude, especially during an event that’s all about community and acceptance. I understand places get busy during Pride, but basic courtesy shouldn’t be optional. Monster Bar needs to seriously reevaluate how they treat guests at the door, especially during such an important and symbolic weekend.
Won’t be returning anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Very nice and gay friendly place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The person at the door was nice but the trans girl wasn’t asking for money wasn’t so nice
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