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Splash (Closed Permanently) Formerly: SBNY

(229 Ratings)
CLOSING AUGUST 10TH
Most out-of-towners consider this a must-stop when in NYC. Large video screens blare dance remixes, hot bartenders/waiters serve you strong drinks, and offer weekly themed party nights (like Thursday's Campus party for the college boys, bring your college ID for free admission) with dancing, go-gos and more. Too much for you? Then stop in their lounge downstairs. Oh, and make sure you go to the bathroom (or is that the lounge?). Either way it's worth the trip.


Address
50 W 17Th St
New York, NY 10011

Near: Between 5th & 6th Ave.



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Reviews

GOLDDIGGER
GOLDDIGGER
Over a year ago

Expected more...

Went there pride weekend. I ordered a drink, which was so small. I asked the bartender, "Is this is a sample?" The people were friendly. I got cruised a little. But the crowd wasn't there. Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child was there, performing upstairs. I passed on that. I was hassled by management because I had my shoes off and propped up on the table. I was tired. It was a long day. She hovered. We had words. She eventually moved on. $30 at the door. I purchased in advance online for $20. I doubt if I'll ever go back.


ericv24
ericv24
Over a year ago

Not the place to go on Sunday!

Went on a Sunday, pretty lame you're better off trying to get in at Vlada on W51st that's were the party seems to be and had a line to get in! Few cute go go boys running around on the bars and music is awesome that's about it!


superboialiks
superboialiks
Over a year ago

The Queen of Mondays!

There is no other place I would rather be on Monday night than at Splash for Musical Mondays. The selection of music videos from Broadway (and Movie) Musicals is unparalleled anywhere, and the crowd is so much fun! Happy hour goes late (until 9), which gets the evening off on the right foot. The cover on weekends can be a bit excessive, but it is one of the few great clubs left in the city.


AussieJason
AussieJason
Over a year ago

What a waste of my time and money

Went there for the first time last weekend. It cost $20 to get in. The music was terrible. The dick dancers were ugly. The croud was young guys trying to pick up old guys. The only good thing with this club/bar was the bar staff was in underware and no shirts. It was nice ordering a beer from a semi naked good looking guy.


gefen53
gefen53
Over a year ago

ok sometimes

Thursday night it was great, but Sat night it seems like a different crowd shows up with not such hot dancers. If I go back it will be for Thursday nights. Now about those bathrooms downstairs........ don't get too excited about peeking. The security guards are paranoid about it and try to discourage guys who go there just to peek. They actually push open the bathroom stall doors to see if you are urinating or just there to look. I guess if you go to piss and take a peek while you are there it's ok.


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