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230 5th Ave Ste 7
New York, NY 10001

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230 5th
Local(212) 725-4300

230 5th Ave Ste 7
New York, NY 10001

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Expert Reviews of 230 5th

Citysearch | An expansive deco penthouse lounge and tropical wraparound rooftop, both with views to envy.

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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User Reviews of 230 5th

Yelp.com Review - by vicky c.

2.0 of 5 stars. Yeah... You know that girl in elementary school? The one who's mom told hourly how pretty she was? Who shot one commercial and couldn't stop talking about it? Who more makeup and "grownup clothes" at…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Its all about the view. This place has a view that is remarkable. I went on a Sunday evening and there was no line and plenty of seats. It seemed everyone there was European but i guess with the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kai B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went there on a Friday night after Labor Day around when it was already pretty chilly. It was around 1am when I got to the door and there was no line. Handing out the robes is a great idea but…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pragati S.

1.0 of 5 stars. 230 is nice, bouncer is racist. I was excited to visiting 230 again after an year. So two weeks ago, when my friends booked a table there, I came in at about 11pm with a guy, but we were not allowed…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marshall H.

4.0 of 5 stars. (from 07/16/2007 via Citysearch) Went here Saturday night around midnight... I wouldn't have waited on the long line but saw a friend up front and cut in (read: not worth waiting on the line to get…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Star B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's pricey with a posh crowd, but whattya expect when you're on a roof in NYC sipping cocktails staring at the Empire State Building within arms length? I like this bar: a good "starter bar" (go to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay this place will always have it's up's or down's. I have had good vibes and very negative vibes when I come here, it's really a hit or miss. Well I finally decided to write a review about this…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Collin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great view, great ambiance, great for meeting some pretty interesting women that may or may not be ready to roll out with you for an evening of fun at some other bars/clubs in NYC. The downside?…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daphne H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Its a seen and be seen type of place. But the ambience is amazing plus they serve South East Asian fusion cuisine (which I've yet to try) - the kitchen closed by the time we got here so we just had…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by curtis w.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't know what to think of this place. The view is great (see my photo, and tell me that's it's not.) and the place has that chic look to it I guess.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pricey, watered down drinks, obnoxious finance types, cramped mens room, and overcrowded . Went here the other night with a friend and despite what I just wrote had a great time! Maybe because I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arnab M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The views are beautiful but I bet this place is a big bore when it gets a little chilly. Also, minus one star for all the hurdles to get in. Get carded downstairs before you enter the building, WTF?…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ang h.

2.0 of 5 stars. 230 Fifth is an evidence that great view is indeed a commodity, and if you know exactly how to capitalize on it, you can throw in snooty servers, drinks that would require you to take out a mortgage…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin R.

3.0 of 5 stars. 230 fifth has a great view and is known for the bridge and tunnel crowd...not that I care since I came from the other side of the hudson river too. It is what it is.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Coo B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Enter 230 Fifth and proceed past bouncer with straight face.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by koko p.

2.0 of 5 stars. After work, the rooftop is a total meat market. Kind of disgusting and insanely crowded. Late night, as a club, it seems somewhat empty but there's a long ass line. Lots of Eurotrash. (While I was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zoe P.

3.0 of 5 stars. When I got invited to my best friend's 21st birthday party at 230 Fifth I did what any good Yelper would do: RESEARCH. After reading through the majority of recent reviews, I was skeptical of the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuan G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The rooftop view is awesome - probably one of the best in the city. The crowd, not so much. I would come here with a group of close friends and just chill, not so much partying. The bouncers at this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lani N.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place looks like it was cool circa 1990s. The lobby you walk through to get to the rooftop reminds me of Atlantic City. Maybe you like Atlantic City, good for you. I do not, so I was not…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelsey E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally, a place that makes me think I'm actually in NYC! You can never go wrong with sitting on the roof in summer with the NYC skyline all around me (not to mention some pretty attractive people).…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the cities better roof top lounges. Awesome drinks, hot women on the week days. Good house music. A
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Renvie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Rooftop lounges in NYC are the best. This one is very nice and chic, I like this place because they never charge for a cover when you go in unlike every other lounges in NYC. The drinks are a little…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert R.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you go for an early happy hour, when it's not too crowded, this place is fine. Good view, relaxed, plenty of places to sit, even if the drinks are too much $$$. That said, don't go late or on the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lianne Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. Synonymous with Sunday brunch, Bergdorf's, Central Park and Gray's Papaya, this is one of those NY touristy staples that one must try if one wants to be deemed a true New Yorker (or at least a wannabe…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jose M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Well, to start I have to give credit where credit is due, they have an awesome rooftop which they maintain really well and the view of the empire state bldg is amazing especially after 8pm when all…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Charles Dickens wrote, "A Tale of Two Cities", but this review of 230 Fifth is entitled "A Tale of Two Bars." A few years ago when this place opened, I was a major fan. The view of the Manhattan…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Latoya L.

1.0 of 5 stars. It is very sad to say that I would never recommend this place to anyone. The racism that my fellow coworkers and I experience was unacceptable and should not be tolerated. We tried to attend a good…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hank C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Well, this is quite a nice rooftop, if you can get in - dress code is strict, and no sandals, sneakers, or shorts. Plus multiple other rules. The lines can be long, and heaven forbid if you're a group…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by norm g.

1.0 of 5 stars. WHAT IS THAT DISGUSTING SMELL???? I'M GONNA PUKE!!!!!!!!!! no, it's not the urine people have talked about, no sign of that. elevators were clean, although it felt like going up the empire state…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle H.

3.0 of 5 stars. 2 years ago (2006)...it was a cool after work happy hour spot. Not too crowded and real chill. Fast forward 2 years later (2008) it is waaay too crowded overpriced, and just alright. I was here for my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelsey F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Omens that I should have turned around: -People with flip flops on were allowed inside the establishment despite the very official-looking dress code sign (READ: not official). Hypocrites!
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Big trainwreck of a rooftop bar. Drinks are weak and $$$. Never seen a lounge try to be more pretentious... and SO crowded. I gave it two stars: 1) out of pity, and 2) can't contest the great view.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kent S.

2.0 of 5 stars. When I found out I was going to come here, I checked what my fellow Yelpers had to say. I thought 230 Fifth must have a water fountain serving Haterade because no one seems to like this place. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by karina a.

3.0 of 5 stars. started coming here when it first opened 2 yrs ago.. the drinks are dumb expensive, the people are snooty but the view is awesome. nice touristy place.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place could've easily been 4 stars but the high priced drinks take it down to 3. I love the view of the Empire State Building on the roof and the panoramic views inside as well. Coming here…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Never again, I don't care if someone is having a wake up there. This bar is the worst. I went on a thursday, got there around 9:30. After getting herded into an elevator, we get off at the top. The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Clint A.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went upstairs, shielded my eyes at the tacky early 90s interior decor, made one lap around the roof deck and left without even ordering a drink. This place reeked of douche-baggery. I don't care how…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicky L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been here 3 times. First time was in August 2007 for my birthday. Arrived around 10 o'clock, easy to find a table, didn't have to get bottle service, and nice view of the ESB.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mada S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here after almost two years away from NY and it was everything I remembered New York to stand for. Long lines, big bouncers, extravagant atmosphere, short skirts, pricey drinks and breath…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee C.

4.0 of 5 stars. hands down, 230 fifth has some of the best sweeping city views in all of manhattan. the problem with this is that the management is well aware of this fact. seriously, if you're a guy who is not…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by carly g.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 I can understand why this place gets some seriously shitty reviews because it is overpriced and you shouldn't expect great drinks here BUT this place isn't THAT bad.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Krisztina F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Definitely pretentious. Definitely pricey. Definitely awesome views. We had an absolutely brilliant time sipping ridiculously girly but delicious Appletinis, listening to a mix of 80's to present…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by alexandra f.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went with two friends to 230 fifth park after hearing how exclusive/awesome this place was. It is neither of these. I knew ahead of time the crowd would be mostly bankers and an upper cut crowd. I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is what it is. And that is an overpriced, large Midtown lounge that has staggering views, a huge roof deck with hundreds of seats and lots of people trying to look cooler than they are.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a good place to check out once or twice. The views alone are worth the first trip and well for the second trip try to relax in one of the couches and order a bottle (if you have a group of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan L.

2.0 of 5 stars. It was a long weekend and after a long barbeque on Friday, we were itching to go out, chill a bit, and just enjoy living in the city we all grew up in and loved. We were originally going to head to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Share W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm only rating for their awesome lounge area and roof top deck. It has a great view of Empire State and others at nite. If it's cold, they have they dork suits you can use, since you probably…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Make sure to hit up a divebar beforehand cause this place is expensive! Obviously they can charge a premium on their drinks when they have one of the nicest rooftop views in NYC. My happy hour…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle G.

1.0 of 5 stars. $18 for two Amstel Lights. In glasses that barely held 8 ounces of the atrociously expensive beer. Do I even need to write more? I will say just this:
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by yaahmee t.

1.0 of 5 stars. One star for the amazing view of the Empire....the placement is almost too perfect. Other than that, it blows... ....the girls look like they're at a Vegas night club, maybe it's to match the decor…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dena S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok - so I know the only reason to go here is the outdoor space - but the drawback is that is gets way too crowded the later you go. The trick is to get there a bit earlier, so you can grab one of the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Lame. 1. A guy in our group was denied by a bouncer who looked like his name was Giuseppe from Jersey and more slick in his hair than Exxon Valdez because he was wearing leather sandal flip flops,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jim c.

1.0 of 5 stars. Great view, fabulous spot to bring visitors for one drink and look at the view. So why only 1 star? Your friends wont get in if they are not white...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Literally took 45 min to get drinks from the cocktail server. When we asked for the check it took her over 30 minutes. Horribly overpriced. The food isn't good and the drinks are weak. Nice view…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cougar central. Interpret that as you may. Managed to get three stars cause i went here for a wedding where the whole place was rented out and it was open bar.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J K.

1.0 of 5 stars. EW overpriced drinks. tacky bottom floor decor. waitresses looking to sell more than their drinks... not so fun clientele. rooftop way too crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen L.

2.0 of 5 stars. On a Saturday night at 12am, the line stretched past the corner. Try this - tell them you have a table already, drop a name (apparently it doesn't matter if the name exists), and skip the line. While…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vishal D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Oh 230 5th, you're everything wrong with Wall St. personified, but as another one of them who am I to judge? You're expensive, you're filled with suits, you've got girls giggling over guys with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place to impress out of town guests out for drinks and a beautiful view of Manhattan. Pricey and water downed drinks but the rooftop is like a tropical island and the penthouse lounge has…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theodore Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Came here to meet up some friends on Friday night. Didn't get there until probably around 2. Got in fine cuz i was with a female friend, but with all NYC locations, if you arn't with a female, good…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike S.

2.0 of 5 stars. What bank are you with? Expect to overhear that at least 5 times in the evening at 230 5th. View is nice, and there is a good looking crowd there, but it is seriously the biggest summer intern hangout…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm going to have to concur with the board's opinion of the douche bags that I was forced to rub shoulders with as I squeezed my way through the corporate AMEX yielding crowd last night. The view…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The view=amazing, the crowd=a little different, but overall a very cool place to go on a warm summer evening! A friend and I went out for a drink pretty late on a Thursday, and given the prices of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shira B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is the perfect bar to wow your out-of-town guests. Impressive views and interior design. Great for large groups (make a reservation), attentive waitstaff, amusing guests. Great place to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nadja M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is an impressive jump off spot for out of towners who are familiar with terms such as "frenemies","he's just not into you", "funky spunk", and the siren call of the drink of the moment which…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica T.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Heidi B.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie P.

2.0 of 5 stars. The view is pretty. That's about where it ends.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah G.

4.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Rada I.

5.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by manda m.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Jon D.

2.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan W.

2.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Roger G.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa K.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Tom D.

2.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Diane D.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer N.

1.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Eric N.

1.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Jack N.

4.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Romanie G.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Zubin D.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Karen J.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Chantelle K.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Colin B.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Chi N.

3.0 of 5 stars. drinks are mad expensive (and don't taste good) update - way too strong for all the wrong tastes... the people look mad expensive and older crowd
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chi N.

3.0 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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If you can't afford a $14 per drink. Don't leave your house.

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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Yelp.com Review - by J T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pretty views. Rooftop bar.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellia J.

1.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Nic B.

2.0 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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Nice views...horrible bartender service

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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Yelp.com Review - by Chris J.

1.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by ankur v.

4.0 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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Horrible staff and more expensive than its worth...good views

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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Yelp.com Review - by allie c.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Jen N.

2.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Yelpster S.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Chun L.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by jeff c.

4.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer Y.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by MCLOVIN L.

4.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Aimee A.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Paul K.

5.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by T D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like the rooftop, but not worth a long wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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GREAT CITY VIEWS! Everything else is just o.k.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Sara C.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Rex P.

4.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Parisa A.

2.0 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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Good On Weekdays AWFUL on Weekends

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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Identity Crisis

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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Yelp.com Review - by Wai Y.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Jane K.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Varun V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pros Best views of the city from a bar
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alden H.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Frances K.

5.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Zach K.

3.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Luis M.

3.0 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