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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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Last night, my fiance and I had an engagement party gathering at 230 fifth. Unfortunately, the horrendous experience has left a permanent bitter taste in my mouth. First, we were told that in order to get in,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Go for the view. Everything else about this place is horrible. Drinks are expensive and come in small glasses. If spending Twelve bucks for a vodka tonic (mostly tonic & ice) and eight bucks for an eight ounce...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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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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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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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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lousy service.. especially from waitresses... crowd is definitely not that great looking if you are not fully drunk... didn't get packed till later... below average.. better places for a better price.. i went...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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I went to this place on a Wednesday with my cousin, I spent alot of money but really enjoyed myself, so much so i decided to bring my wife there. When i got there i noticed a long line and a short line. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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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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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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Went there a few nights ago with a girlfriend. I am a black female, was sporting flip flops and jeans and had absolutely no trouble getting in. In fact, my friend (who was also wearing flip flops) and I almost...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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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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I had a great time at 230-fifth. The view was splendid, and the drinks were what you would expect form an upscale lounge. Im sure everyone's experience differs, however I have never been discriminated there...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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First off the view is amazing and the added decor make it even better. I was happy to see that on a thursday at 8 i didn't need a reservation and there were plenty of seats. The food wasn't very good and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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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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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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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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I went to 230 Fifth ave this past saturday and the service me and my friends received was horrible to say the least. The drinks are overpriced to begin with but I get it, you are paying for the view. At 11...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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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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I went there this past Saturday with a group of 5. To be honest just my one girlfriend and my self were good looking, while everyone else was slightly above average. Needless to say were weren't able to cut...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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This saturday, I went to 230 5th to celebrate my friends birthday and was very disappointed and angry with the service at your place. To start off, I got there at 9pm and there was a hugh line outside, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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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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This past Friday 8/22 my husband and I along with friends headed out to 230 fifth to celebrate my birthday.We left the house in a wonderful mood only to have it ruined by over bearing doormen "BOUNCERS". Some...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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In all my years of clubbing i have never experienced BLATANT RACISM like this. Anyone that is NOT caucasion i recommend that you dont even waste your time. The waitress are liars...The managers at the door and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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This place is the perfect example of "Trying Too Hard", as they would like to think that they have celebrity clientele and impenetrable velvet ropes, but in all reality, 230 Fifth is a gathering of B&T,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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CITYSEARCH allows bogus praises & bogus criticisms to stay on their website. CITYSEARCH itself fails to even do a spot check style investigation of any claims of praises or criticisms of businesses. It doesn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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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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I went recently with a friend who's brother was in town for the weekend from Florida. The bouncer did not let us in simply because he had worn a ED Hardy t-shirt with a big icon on it. Understandable that it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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The views are really impressive! Didn't know what to expect while entering the long hall way but once I got upstairs I was transformed into a totally different state of mind. its really tranquil and the palm...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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As a guest at the same party that Latoya and her group of friends attended, I would like to document my experience at 230 Fifth. I am a white female; I was joined by 4 other white females and one white male....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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I read the negative reviews of 230 5th and I thought I would still give it a try on Thursday night with my friend. I have never been treated so rudely in my life. I was shoved aside by one waitress because it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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In response to Brandon, As previously stated before I have never yelled race or felt this way before. As far as me not making it far in life, you have no idea how far I have made it. In fact I am very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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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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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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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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I visited this past friday night at around 11pm. waited about five minutes on line and was let in. They were selective and denied some people who were infront of my group. (not black) I have been going out in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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We were all under the same circumstances, work for the same company, dressed in our Sunday's best. We went on line like everyone else. And as we spoke with other employees no one else was questioned. We saw...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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I am writing this in response to Melvin. I am very happy that you had a pleasant experience at 230 fifth. I would be even more upset if I heard that another African American had the same experience my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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I woke up this morning and decided to write a review based on my pleasant experience I had this Saturday evening on the rooftop. After reading the last few posters I have to say, as an African American male I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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This is the worst place ever . If you support a establishment that clearly for Racism then i say go and have fun . Clearly they only let white people in and anyone that is Spanish ,Chinese, black or any other...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Funny, this morning after I had a awful experience last night trying to get into this club I read the post below. Our circumstances were similar, my bf's coworker had his bday party there the line was long and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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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 friend's...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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On the website states "Bottle Service We do not encourage 'bottle service' since all of our guests are welcome on an equal basis. We are pleased, however, to accommodate those guests who wish to have priority...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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did speak with several employees at the location about my experience and I did make it clear to the guard and others that I felt discriminated against. One of my coworkers was so hurt, he did not enjoy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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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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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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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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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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I visited this bar last Thursday - a beautiful eve -around 8 PM. No line to get in. Folks - if you get turned away for dress code, then learn from your mistake. I did see people with jeans there - It's free to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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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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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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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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230 5th Ave is a good place for a drink or two....not all night. The place can get crowded....the drinks could be better quality.....and there is a lack of good, louder music. It is not the cleanest or most...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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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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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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love the outdoor part of the roof. the palm trees are a beautiful touch feel like i'm not in ny when i visit this place. never have to wait on line. The bouncer dude let 9 of my girlfriends in this weekend...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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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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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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This place is a joke. I went there to meet some friends and it was obvious when you walk up that the bouncers/management only let 'select' people in the line. I walked up alone and the bouncer asks me if I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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I am a transplant from downtown LA. And really enjoy being outdoors when the weather permits. I have been to many rooftops in manhattan this summer and realized that anything on a rooftop is promoted as a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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I want to start off by saying that this place is amazing - great views, spacious, good music (plays all types). It is no easy place to get in to and you do have to make sure you follow the dress code but once...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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This place does not know anything about customer service. The long lines are ridiculous!!! We recently went there to celebrate a friend's birthday party. A couple of our friends were already in the penthouse -...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Nice for a social networking event! The members of NetMixer are held to a certain standard and 230 fifth has that. I will be hosting there regularly. check us out at Netmixer-events dot com
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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My friends and I had the most terrible experience here this past weekend. The doorman wouldn't let us upstairs to go to our friends birthday party unless we bought a bottle (even though this place is huge)-...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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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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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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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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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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It is more enjoyable to ride the subway in mid-August at rush hour with no air conditioning than to go to this place. It's just plain awful and a complete waste of a fantastic view. I went early last...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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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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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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Seriously, I would rate this club as one of the worst in New York. The bouncers are unbelievably pretentious even for New York, meanwhile wearing H&M suits. The decor is hideously purple and the view is not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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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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If you like Long Island & Westchester types this is the place for you. Plenty of suits and WASPY types. This bar appears to have personality but doesn't. They say it's for after work but if you're like me and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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I'm usually turned off by bottle service, but my co-worker is quite the planner and she really hooked us up tonight! There was no way of telling whether or not the weather was going to hold up, but we stuck it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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We go out with my friends every weekend to one restaurant/bar or another. I have been living in NYC for over 15 years and have never seen such a horrible employee attitude. My friend had a birthday and invited...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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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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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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As we called 230 Fifth they told us that there will be a stunning view of the fireworks and there will be a free buffet if we buy a bottle for 300 $. All just false promises. You could see no fireworks at all...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008