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STAY

244 East Houston
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 982-3532
STAY
Cross Street:
Avenue A
Hours:
Tue-Wed 6am-3pm, Thu 6pm-4am, Fri-Sat 8pm-4am

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STAY

Post Modernist Bar Lounge with a 60's era swank in the Lower East Side

  • Birthday RSVP's / NO COVER
  • $10 OPEN BAR 9pm-10pm weekends
  • Free bottle to groups of 20

It may be the 60's retro decor, the diverse mix of DJ-spun tunes, the specialty cocktails, or the cool, attractive downtown crowd which make you stay, but once you arrive, you're going nowhere.

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Editorial Review for STAY – by Kara Zuaro

The Scene
A very subtle sign on its front window makes this nightspot feel discreet--despite its well-traveled Houston Street location. A mod, curvaceous couch lines one wall, '60s-style lounge chairs provide additional seating, and retro-futuristic pendant lamps cast a sexy red glow. The only thing that's missing in this chic space is a snooty attitude; instead, there's a welcoming, inclusive, laid-back vibe.

The Draw
Thanks to a generous no-cover policy and mainstream-friendly house, hip-hop, and '80s DJs, an unpretentious crowd packs the house on weekends, and full bars at either end of the long, slim space ensure service without much of a wait. The affable staffers deftly pour several popular house cocktails, including the achingly sweet and naughtily named Punani, a blue pina colada served in a martini glass. The bar covers all the bases, with beer, wine, and bottle service available, too.

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Save Money

The $2 to $3 discounts on drinks from 7pm to 10pm makes martinis a cool $5 during happy hour. The bar doesn't get crowded until later in the evening, so plenty of seating is available.

User Reviews for STAY

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/19/2008 Posted by TFRosenberg

My going away celebration at STAY this past weekend was an fun. I didn't like the fact that I had to ask for my complimentary bottle of champagne, they should just have given it to me upon arrival when they seated my group. The male bartender with the french accent in the front was really sweet but slow as a turtle. I counted at least 7 or 8 people waiting on drinks. Not good. The vibe inside was ok, typical lower east wanna-be hipsters filled with mostly Europeans and to my dismay not as diverse as I expected. Other than that I'd like to point out that the music made my night and everyone loved the DJ, oh and the bouncers are awesome! never met security that was so cool.

Pros: Music Music Music , DJ, clean

Cons: not as crowded as hyped up to be

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/15/2008 Posted by jbonga

I had my 25th bday party at STAY Saturday,and had a blast and worry free time. No hassles at the door,immediate seating, and comp champagne to celebrate. The bartenders were generous and friendly. I met one of the managers,Lance,and he hooked us up with some yummy shots. He's so hot!!!! The only issue was it got a bit packed and the smoking section outside is tight.

Pros: fun staff

Cons: crowded

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Editor's Review

A seductive style and easygoing East Village sensibility at this modernist lounge.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Save Money

The $2 to $3 discounts on drinks from 7pm to 10pm makes martinis a cool $5 during happy hour. The bar doesn't get crowded until later in the evening, so plenty of seating is available.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Happy Hour
  • DJ
  • Bars
  • Clubs
  • Specialty Cocktails
  • After Work

Hours

  • Tue-Wed 6am-3pm
  • Thu 6pm-4am
  • Fri-Sat 8pm-4am

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Discover
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

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