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Gilded elevators open onto a penthouse cocktail den practically stretching to the horizon. The mirror- and window-lined room looks like an '80s interpretation of the art deco era, with low-slung suede sofas in...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/30/2006
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3 of 5 stars.
They have a really strict dress code so check before you go! Those jerks wouldn't let my friend go in b/c he was wearing a crew neck shirt. After heading back to my place for a quick wardrobe change…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
roof top bar amazing! View is even better. But WHOOWEEE what the @#$%# is up with the crowd? Maybe it was just a bad night but we were hysterical! I thought I stepped into the twighlight zone. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
The view is pretty. That's about where it ends.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
My friends reserved space for a party on the rooftop - unfortunately the space was far too small for the amount of guests they had invited. There was a seating area right next to us that people from…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I think the only reason this place shouldn't get 5 stars is because there is a line outside which personally I think moves quickly (but then again, the bouncer came and pulled me and my friends out of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Seriously? All the poor reviews? This place is GREAT! Maybe I'm a sucker for the NYC skyline, but COME ON! The views alone make this place worth a trip. Yes, the drinks are expensive... but they are…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Positives: Beautiful view. No cover. Negatives: Cheesy decor and red robes. Overpriced drinks. ($12 for a gin and tonic.)
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
I recently visited this tacky establishment to attend an Urban Outings mixer. Urban Outings is an insanely overpriced social club that attempts to help lonely 30-50 year old gay men make friends with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
the view - that's what this place has going for it - that's it. the robes - cheesy - the staff - too important to care and kinda rude overall - the patrons - let's just say there's more tools than a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Ok I come to New York once a year or so to hang out, eat, involve myself in general debauchery and so forth. The 230 5th rooftop was a recommendation so on a 75 degree May night it sounded perfect.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
I've only been here 4 times. It has a gorgeous view of the city and there are palm trees on the outdoor terrace that give it a cute look. There isn't a cover, BUT that's probably because the drinks…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
2 stars for the view. Went to this place a few days ago- I agree with many of the reviewers. It was way too crowded and very B & T crowd, but the view was great! I liked the palm trees too. Didn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Let's be serious. NO ONE goes to 230 5th for anything other than the rooftop view... And possibly the location, if its convenient to you or your friends' job, apartment, etc. If you go for any…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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1 of 5 stars.
Yuck. My cousin was in town from the mid-west and we wanted to do a happy hour that had a view. At 6:30pm, there was a rope and bouncer in front of the building checking ids. When we got upstairs we…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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1 of 5 stars.
I generally don't review places unless I have a bad time or a really great time. I'm an extremist all the way. Unfortunately, my review of this nightclub falls into the "bad time" category.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Great view of the city and no cover I guess I don't go to many hotel bars in the city that are on the hotel's rooftop, but I also don't understand why just the view alone doesn't deserve a better…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
On a night with gorgeous weather-- the views are amazing. The palm trees get a star on their own since this island girl needs some tropics in the city! Drinks were expensive, bartenders busy, and crowd…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Amazing views. Lame pretentious crowd. This is a good place to take tourists and just have a drink and take some pictures. The inside looks like a Vegas strip club with casino carpets. The robes…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Amazing views! There is no better place to be on a warm Spring evening than chatting with friends and staring out over the city. Now back to Earth. Your drinks will be the most expensive you have had…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Met some girlfriends here last night for drinks to celebrate the first warm day in NY (roll on spring!) Rocked upstairs to the deck and holy hell I have never, NEVER, seen so many bankers in one place…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
On a beautiful summer night, for a stunning view, come to 230 Fifth. The view alone gets 3 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
drinks are mad expensive (and don't taste good) the people look mad expensive
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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PrimeRibs16 ... I can tell that you don't actually go there that often to realize that if you order vodka on the rocks. It will come a little bit more than half full. Anyway i live right around the area and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Pretty views. Rooftop bar.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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1 of 5 stars.
words cannot express how much i hate this place. been dragged here a few times, and it KEEPS GETTING WORSE. so cheesy, but masquerading as something it's not (trendy? cool? uh...classy?) see chris…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
230 Fifth is cheesy. With the animal decor inside you almost think it might be making fun of itself...but it's not. It really thinks it's that cool. And so the people who frequent this bar feel the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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I experienced 230 for the first time this weekend for a birthday party (despite a friend telling me about the terrible bottle service she encountered a few months earlier) and I was appalled at how rude the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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1 of 5 stars.
F@#k this place, or is this place f@#king me? I pay $9 for a beer. I know it's not $9 for suds, I'm actually paying for the wonderful views and the access to the roof.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I came here on a warm March day, and found it very chill. Cant comment on how lame the crowd is @ night, but had a good time during the day.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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I had a birthday party there this st paddys weekend 2008, had a guestlist of 15 people and helped ourselves to our seats. ....... Right off the bat, the bartender comes up and demand we buy a bottle or quoted...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Met up with my friends here when it was still nice outside. Points for the diff entrance of getting into this venue. You walk in like it's an office building with the bouncer letting certiain amount…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
This place is the perfect example of where concept is seriously disappointed by execution. The rooftop views are gorgeous, the indoor lounge area with tables and booths are comfortable and cozy, but…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Used to be really really cool... but now the crowd has really turned to the B&T kind. I still give it a 3 star only because it has some great views. Still, for the price of the drinks, you would…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
I have a love/hate relationship with 230 Fifth. Love... The atmosphere, decor, and outside bar scene. The ambiance of this over the top lounge is something that must be seen at least once. Upon…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Nice outdoor atmosphere with plenty of elbow room and panoramic views of the city. Drinks are good but it can get crowded in a hurry.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
It was good & then it got all crowded & overated!!! Its a good place to take your out of town friends over... They would love the view... Plenty of chair & lounge to sit indoor... Forget it on a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
You can't beat 230 Fifth on a warm summer night. Went on Friday, the line is long but moves quickly. Non-existent if you plan on getitng a table. Words cannot describe how cool it is to look up and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
In the Summer this is a hot spot. I like the fact that you can have a big group or just hit this place with a couple of your friends. Great view no hassle at the door. I would come here for a couple…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
I went to 230 Fifth last night with my good friend. She had been there before with friends and raved about the amazing views of the city and the delicious Midori Sours they make there (that is our…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites during summer and maybe only summer, as it literally became a ghost town sometime in September/October....particularly good for afterwork, watching the sunset among fellow suits.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
I like the rooftop, but not worth a long wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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This place is a "must see" if you have never been - the views of the Empire State building are spectacular and the outdoor space is huge...... but be prepared it can take a while to get a drink. Don't order...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
the best thing about this place is the VIEW! what an amazing view of the empire state building! pros:
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Me and my friends came here on the last night of the trip and it was a great way to cap off a visit to the worlds greatest city. We went on an off night so there wasnt a line at all to get in. The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
Really no reason to go here anymore. This place has seen its day. Tacky crowd, tacky building, tacky decor, tacky bartenders, tacky plastic champagne glasses. That many tacky's in one sentence says…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Ok so if you want a GREAT after work spot in the summer THIS IS IT!! Land of the lovely!! I have been here after work about 4 times in the last 2 years and each time is memorable. I also went on a Saturday...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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With its amazing rooftop view and chic clubbesque atmosphere you would think that 230 would have a stronger sence of self. With staff giving misinformation to guests it feels like they don't know the head from...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
Last month, 230 Fifth was the venue for our 2007 Holiday Party. Being it was a holiday party, I cannot comment on the normal crowd that normally comes here nor can I comment on the cost. This was a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
I think it's kind of strange to put a bar on the roof of an office building but that's just me... I liked the outdoor space and the view was amazing... it's basically the only think I liked about this…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Pros Best views of the city from a bar
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
The best part about this bar is the outdoor space. The not so good parts about this bar is the poor service, the interior decor (which looks like a cross between the lion king and miami vice), and the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
Breath taking views and a large outdoor area make this place a must-go-to spot. Laid out lusciously on the top floor, this place was great. I went on a dead night (Sunday) and would loved to have…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
No Shoes No Entrance. no problem. Crowded, Expensive and as Sam p. puts it so well Stuffy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
drinks are very very pricey. its a sweet spot though, especially during the warm weather... the outside area is really great. its worth a look
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
We probably came on an off night, and the weather didn't help any since it was a bit chilly. Still I was glad I got to come here and see the amazing views. The outdoor area is really big too. I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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I have heard such great things about 230 Fifth and last night was my first time there at an event for Dos Equis. I work for a marketing company and I was there for business. It was a great atmosphere once I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
Really not a fan of this place even though my friends always seem to want to go here. Yes the view is nice but the drinks are very expensive and the crowd is typical. Mostly sleazy finance men and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Upon first impression, 230 Fifth is a very Vegas/Montreal-esque club. I can see why Jersey and LI girls call this place heaven... and the guiddo dudes who chase them. Anyways, the rooftop was open and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
Ok so I went here for happy hour. Reason, had some friends from out of town that were never in NYC and wanted me to take them out so I chose 230 5th. That way we can drink and I could show them all…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
The views alone make this place bearable. Expensive, but what did you expect?
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
230 Fifth. First time I went was with some girls and when we walked in, I was wondering if we walked into an all male party - creepy. Don't get me wrong, I love the men but talk about overwhelming.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Incredible. I believe thhe owners have the golden hand to ruin whatever they touch. Remember the Gramercy? A sad, overly large place that lacks in service, food, courtesy. Seriously, one of the nicest outdoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
230 Fifth is a gorgeous venue. It is located on the top level and rooftop of a standard office building. The indoor area is dark and swanky with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the city.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
The outdoor patio is pretty darn cool. Lots of seating, with great views of the New York skyline. I came here with coworkers after dinner on a weeknight and there were plenty of tables for us to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
for smoking, for the outdoor bar, - for the yuppies, - for the expensive drinks, but so could any place in that part of new york...overpriced drinks and yuppies usually go together, definitely not…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
So an out of town friend came to visit for the weekend and wanted a fun places to get a couple of bottles and catch up with friends who are now living in New York. Well at the suggestion of another…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the unobstructed view of the empire state building and the large surface area of the roof. I'd bring guests here just for that alone, and there are a lot of tables so you don't have to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
This is one of the nicest rooftop bars that I have been to. Went here Saturday night with a few friends. We got there early enough and managed to get a table without paying for a bottle. The view…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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1 of 5 stars.
douchebags. so many douchebags...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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While on a trip to NYC, a friend of mine recommended this place for late night drinks. This place is awesome! The location is hands down worth the price of the expensive drinks. You have an incredible view of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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HORRIBLE PLACE!!! I had the worst experience at this bar. The worst waitresses, bouncers and managers. I went to this bar for a friend's birthday party. We reserved a table in advance and ordered a bottle....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
I kept hearing about it and finally I dropped by and I was not impressed at all. What view? The way it's built there really isn't any view. You're just outdoors, big deal! I'd rather sit outside in a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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If you're looking for a venue to just relax on a Sunday night with a group of friends or impress some of your out-of-town friends during the week (Sun -Wed) I would recommend checking this place out. If you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
Overall I would say that this place is kind of a novelty lounge. I would recommend coming here for the view alone as everything else was kind of average. The crowd was pretty diverse, the music mostly…
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Have been a regular at 230 Fifth since it opened last year. The views are the best in the city! The music is fantastic! The crowd is great! However, the drinks are another story. On a few occasions, I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
I work right around this area and I have always passed by but never had the urge to go in. I don't like to go to "IT" places, because it usually means tacky, and lame crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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We went last night, the place is beautiful and the music was really good (1 star for that). Too bad we couldn't dance because the place was dangerously overcrowded and incredibly HOT! There was clearly no AC...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
I'm always disappointed by rooftop bars in Manhattan. I get all excited because I've heard such great things and then you get to the 16th floor or 20th floor or whichever and you realize that not only…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
Not a huge fan of 230 Fifth, except for private events. Even still, their dress code is ridiculous, and the door staff is tasteless. The line is astronomical, the wait unbearable. I went for a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Music was good. Bottle service not required but recommended so it can get expensive. The rooftop is a great view and the lounge inside great to have convos with friends or dance the night away.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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You have to check this place out. Its really nice here. Table Service Upstairs is recommended, otherwise you'll be on the line to get a drink forever. At times its way to crowded, that can be a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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I had the opportunity to attend this lounge when it was not too crowded, the view and the scene is absolutely amazing. On one occasion, I noticed my wine was served in a dirty glass and the girl next to me...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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I have never been here, but was intending to plan a party here for my ladies group. The reviews from last year made this place seem amazing, but after reading all of the reviews here from this year i am...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
NYC. Rooftop Bar.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
Since it's close to where I work, I come to 230 Fifth for happy hour (though it's not exactly happy hour prices). It's in a great location and the view is unbelievable! It's great to go to the roof…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
The view is unreal. Go there early if you don't want to wait in line. Fun crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
As a contrarian, I thoroughly detest places that have the overblown hype of: Trendy and Cool. Sadly, sometimes one needs to endure the pain for the sake of friends who are in the mood to see and be…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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This place has an awesome rooftop view! You can see the empire state building. However it does get really crowded and you can't find seating unless you reserve. The crowd is more of the upper 20s to 30s....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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Romatic spot if you can get away from the crowds and the noise on the rooftop. Very lovely environment with flowers, swaying palm trees & the like.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
The only reason this bar gets stars is for the view. If you really want to have a cocktail and see a pretty view, I would recommend going here btw the hours of 7-8:30pm. That's what we did and there…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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