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Retroclubnyc
694 8th Ave 2nd fl, New York, NY 10036, United States
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Ho
Review №1

Best club in NY we had a blast and we enjoyed every minute, different rooms with different music styles, it gets really crowded after 12 but still fun. They also have some nice shows in the main room. I will definitely be back. Very recommended

Da
Review №2

This was my first time clubbing and I didnt see myself ever going to a club but this place changed my mind! I went here for my 21st birthday and it was also the DJs birthday... so it was 10x amazing! I absolutely loved it, We got there early and it was empty at first but it got packed quickly. The mash-ups were amazing. They had dancers and it was a very entertaining event!

Ma
Review №3

Best place to have a great time and to enjoy yourself. Everyone is kind and very professional. Everytime I go to db lounge I know Im going have great time! Highly recommend this place. The music is always on point and offer two different dance floors which is a plus! Last but not least the bartenders are quick and friendly. Thanks Erin for making db one of the best places!

An
Review №4

Retroclubnyc is a beautiful venue to rent out for parties. My company threw our holiday party here and we had a great time. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating to all our guests!!

Em
Review №5

The ambience reminded me of Londons Heaven G-A-Y, friendly and fun young people who were also passionate in their life in terms of tech / arts. The music was however , kinda terrible - sped up pop music with badly matched beats were absolutely cringe-y. The best music I have ever had was from Koko London. You can probably try to catch up in terms of music

Ne
Review №6

Five rooms with different types of music playing. Diverse fun crowd. They have drag shows and circus arts (Lyra) performers if you come early. Friendly staff and DJs. Pizza is bomb at the end of the night. DNA, the venue, supports a lot of great artists during the week as well.

Al
Review №7

Imagine room upon room of bodies crowded together dancing to the beat of the room. There were a minimum of four rooms, all playing different music. Amazing.

Ti
Review №8

Spend The 2020 New Year’s Eve party at RetroClub with 10 friends. My era Disco/Hustle & Free Style Music. Had the greatest time that I haven’t had for a long time. Jeff the DJ knows his music and from the time we arrived till ending everyone was on that dance floor. The music moved us all & we never left the dance floor. Jeff plays the best. Manager & staff - great hospitality. “We shall be back”. Recommend this place to all. Thank you guys for giving us the greatest best time. “ love you”. Tina, Tiffany n friends.

Jh
Review №9

Oh. I enjoy it. Its a great place to hear songs from the different eras. It takes you back. I try to go when I can and its a LOT OF FUN! People are great for connecting with. I enjoy the disco sets. Awesome place! Price is right too. The DJ is plays a nice variety from the different eras.

Do
Review №10

What a fabulous party! Great retro music and good time for all! Plenty of dance floor space and a fun crowd! A hidden gem in heart of Times Square, you won’t be disappointed!

Wa
Review №11

Great venue! Downstairs and upstairs DJ spaces. Great decor and environment. There were a lot of places to hang around the venue. A bunch of bars to buy booze. Theres usually a line if you get there too early, so if youre debating your arrival time, chill at home for a bit. Do NOT buy tickets at the door! Buy them online as they are way cheaper. The place is usually packed with people and full of fun! Highly recommend for a club and especially to see a DJ you really want to see.

De
Review №12

Hung out at Retroclubnyc for NYE with friends and had a blast. DJ played all and didnt even need to make a request - all songs from all eras were there. We danced like we never danced before. We didnt want to leave and had such an amazing time. WOW DJ Jeff you really know how to spin it! Id like to commerate you for the great music experience. Bartenders were excellent. Management came around to make sure everyone was having a great time. What a nice touch. I cannot wait to return.

Je
Review №13

I have been to Retroclub many times over the last year, and its a nostalgic throwback to the great dance music of the 70s, 80s and 90s. DJ Jeff doesnt disappoint, always playing all of the classic oldies, while generously taking requests. Cant wait to go back.

Ta
Review №14

Great time, lots of fun!! Best retro music ever, so much needed in the nyc nightclub scene! Bartenders are fun, strong drinks, good crowd - will totally be back!!!

Na
Review №15

Had a BLAST Friday night dancing under the disco balls to an endless string of great oldies. Drink prices were consistent with other NYC bars and ours were poured generously. Make sure to check your bill before paying, gratuity was already added to the total.

Va
Review №16

If you’re looking for a feel good, cheesy, let loose kind of time. This is the place to be. Fun club to go to with reasonable prices and the best throwback music in the city!

Gr
Review №17

Visited the RetroClubNYC to meet sis-in-law and friends. My sis-in-law has been bragging about how great of a DJ Jeff is to The Bring Me Back Classic Music of the 70s, 80s, & 90s. Guess what she wasnt lying. Its so amazing to go back in time to the best music ever. The best of this DJ unlike other DJs - he played the songs from start to finish not cutting the music in half like other DJs do. The DJ glued us to the dance floor with the best non-stop music. Our thanks goes out to DJ Jeff. Jeff keep up the good work - no competition out thereYou are the best!

Ni
Review №18

Came here with a group of peeps for a Bachelor party! Had an amazing time, the DJ is fantastic (rated the best DJ in Manhattan)! Drinks are awesome! Highly recommended!

Gl
Review №19

The DJ told me specifically that he didn’t take any requests for New Year’s Eve tonight. Two groups of younger white ladies came up to him and he happily said he would play their songs. He even did a shout out to the girl from Miami (played Shania Twain_not dance music!). He did finally play our request 2 1/2 hours later. The floor does need repairs and the bar added the tip to our tab. I have to admit the music was fun but the transitions were not smooth. This is a revised version. When I first posted, we were still in the club.

So
Review №20

Don’t care what ppl has to say about this place! Too small not a big deal blah blah. You go for the music and the vibe. Had a blast in the fall and I’m going again this summer! About time there’s a RETRO place to enjoy the blast! Thank you who ever came up with this place. Love it!

E
Review №21

We came for a birthday party and left all smiles! Music is great - mix of disco, 80s, to current. We danced all night! It wasnt super packed when we arrived (early, around 10:30), but for us, that made it even better! More room to dance! When we left, around 1am, it was getting pretty crowded. Servers are very nice and accommodating. Crowd is a mixed-bag, but that just adds to the appeal!

da
Review №22

The photos are are a scam. 100%. Let the club owner respond please!! The place is a dump. A left over Steak &Ale and nothing , nothing done to it. Rip off. One star is one two many. If you do go, ask to go upstairs before tho burn $10.

Va
Review №23

This is not a club. Its a small ratty dancefloor upstairs from a deli type restaurant. They have the nerve to charge a $10 cover fee. They should pay people to go. Mixed drinks are overpriced at over $15 each and the DJ needs his title revoked because there was no smooth transition between songs. Youll be better off dancing with your friends at home.

Lu
Review №24

My first time to NYC for new years, club was recommended by google. DJ would not take any music request but would take younger white ladies music request. I would not worry about going to the disco here.Racist DJ

Ro
Review №25

I have such a great time there so much different music for all

Ap
Review №26

Went here for new years and it was absolutely lit! I definitely recommend this place. The only catch is the restroom locations. Ladies, if youre wearing heels, keep in mind that you have to go down two sets of stairs to get to the restroom. That was the only pain in the butt for me, but other than that, awesome place!

Da
Review №27

Love this place!! Great music and atmosphere. Have been coming to Retro since it opened its doors at its previous location and never lets me down. If your looking for a great spot to listen to the best music from back in the days and dance the night away with a great crowd then this is the spot for you. Special Thanks to DJ Jeff you never let me down always playing the best tunes from back in the days.

Ki
Review №28

You never know when your last dance at the club will be!! If you had this thought throw it out, the crowd was 21-55 years old. The music was legit 70s through 90s with a good variety of all three decades. We got there at midnight having walked from our hotel 3 blocks away. The liquor prices can cause sticker shock however, it seems consistent with the area. Yes , it is up a flight of stairs but it is only tough to navigate up and down with a 5 inch heel. This is a low key club, dress up or down, we dressed up and had a blast!

Ar
Review №29

What a fun clubCame here a few times with a bunch of friends and we had a great experience. No other place in the city to listen to 70’s 80’s 90’s music. I recommend everyone to come and have a fun night!!!

Da
Review №30

So I came here with my dad because he loves disco music and loves to hustle. The entry fee was 10$ which was pretty cheap for the area that we were in. The music was awesome great DJ and he took requests. It was a great crowd and nice vibe it was the right amount of packed. The only reason that I do not give this place 5 stars is because the bartenders sucked so bad, they were so rude for no apparent reason. I asked for a water with lemon and she took 10 minutes to give it to me then rolled her eyes when i asked her to put ice. They had that same attitude with everyone. Once they get new bartenders this place will be the full package.

Ca
Review №31

Had a freakin blast at RetroClub last weekend! Celebrated my 26th birthday with a disco theme and this place was perfect! The dance floor had lights and disco balls and DJ Jeff played all the best dance music we literally closed the place because we didnt want to stop dancing! Highly recommend!! Thanks so much!!

Vi
Review №32

Visited the city again and wanted to try something different. Came here and was pleasantly surprised! The music was definitely poppin, will be back next time

st
Review №33

I m really confused how did this place get 4 stars just left it . It is above a deli lucky if there was 20 people here pics on web site could not have been taken here.music really bad 70 80.90 to choose from we were there 1hr heard same song twice .only one toilet ?? wont be back night ruinedwe where here 11.30 till 01.00 the place was empty only one level was directed to 1 toilet down stairs in the deli your doing great PR job but this is not a good club

ka
Review №34

Wow! This place is really cool :-). My friends and I came and had a blast. DJ was playing all the right songs! Drinks were great! Definitely will be coming back soon.

Su
Review №35

Great music, great fun and all casual and super easy. Clubbing can be just pure fun in NYC!

Ly
Review №36

Went here with a friend late (1.15 a.m.) tonight (Sat.). They close at 3 p.m. The lady at the front door was snotty when my friend went to give her a credit card to pay for the cover. Granted, most places don’t take cards for cover, but her attitude wasn’t necessary.Anyway, ultimately, she said $10 cash each and put her nose back in her phone. I leaned forward and asked since they close in less than two hours would she accept $18 as that’s all the cash we had on us. She ignored me completely so I asked again, and she looked up and said no and put her nose back in her phone.I’d be surprised if a manager would have missed out on two people coming in for a couple drinks over being $2 short but, because she was so rude, I didn’t feel like dealing with it or trying to give them our business. If she’s any indication to their customer service, we pass!

Ri
Review №37

Had a great time. Fun music, cool vibe, awesome location.

Mi
Review №38

Had a great time at the new location! Really good vibe and everyone had a blast. Can’t wait to go back!

Ja
Review №39

FUN. Retroclubnyc had an AMAZING DJ who effortlessly mixed old singalongs with today’s hits. The disco balls, lights and dance floor were perfect, and the bar was close enough to dart back onto the dance floor when Bruno Mars came on. The crowd was a bit older, but my party (~25 24 year olds) blended in.

Ri
Review №40

We chose Retroclubnyc for a birthday celebration and Im glad we did! Their bottle service menu is priced fairly compared to other clubs in the area. The club itself was such a pleasant experience, the staff was awesome and the music was lit.

Ra
Review №41

UpDate...I love the music and the energy of the crowd enjoying the 70s, 80s & 90s. The drinks are a bit overpriced. Get there by 10 or you will miss out!

Kh
Review №42

Ive got the best fun ever

Ba
Review №43

Went last weekend and had the best time. Music was on point, dj didnt miss a beat! Going to book my birthday next mos, great crowd with mixed ages.

Ev
Review №44

I had a great time last night.The music was great and crowd was good. I plan to go back.

Sy
Review №45

Honestly the worst. DO NOT go here. It’s not the ratchet Times Square experience you’re hoping for.

Ro
Review №46

Such a great vibe, its really class place, and judging by the crowds the 3 time I went, its a melting pot that everyone likes. Good music brings people together, and good drink dont hurt the cause! Door guy was cool, bartenders were solid, but the music 80s music it was makes everyone feel good.

Sa
Review №47

Had the best time with my friends here!!! ️ We stayed until 3 AM!!

St
Review №48

Music was great, but no classic cocktails!

Sn
Review №49

Great club, great music, the best DJ, I had so much fun, definitely I’ll be back!

Ma
Review №50

This is a scam. They make you believe reservations are needed to get in. We got there at 10pm after making reservations with “Jeff”. Reservations were confirmed by an email from the so called “Jeff”. The place was empty. It’s an old dusty place , old furniture and very poor layout . They charge you $10 to get in before you can walk up the stairs and actually see the place . We left right away as did another couple, both $20 poorer. Avoid this place at all times. Scam!

Ch
Review №51

DJ played way too much disco, and ignored my requests as well, but .... I had a blast. Not many places where a 40 something gal can shake her booty and not feel like the old lady on the dance floor! I will definitely return, even to dance to disco!

Ch
Review №52

Good music but ridiculous to charge a cover when there are 10 people in the place. It’s the 2nd floor of a deli so would by no means count as a club.

Ro
Review №53

Fun atmosphere with great music. The drinks were very well prepared, we tried the gin fizz and long island iced tea. Heads up there are not many food options, but what they do have is delicious. Id recommend, the Retro Platter.

Tr
Review №54

Sorry not a review yet, organizing a night out. Looking for 80s place similar to good ol Culture Club. Which is the best night for 80s, Fri or Sat?

Jo
Review №55

I came for a birthday party thinking this was the old retro disco. Well was a disappointment it has been. People walked out of the place since the music is horrible. The DJ is stuck with Saturday night fever and only same disco songs are played. I have heard Saturday night just about 3 times. This should be called disco re-run. There is no retro music in this place it really sucked. Which nightclub has an empty dance floor at 1am?

Ar
Review №56

They charged a $10 cover when the bar was more empty and dead than my father is to me. That’s not even good business sense.Imagine a person who knew how to run a bar died and their son, who hand blows glass bongs for a hobby in Santa Monica, took over. Very Sad.

He
Review №57

Edited review after owner/manager made me aware of my mistaken notion that the club had 3 floors/ bars/dance floors. I was under the impression that that was the floorplan but I was wrong. Rest of review is an exact representation of our experience.Again...maybe this was an off night. I am not a hater, and do not always hate as manager stated in reply to this initial review (and to every other bad review). I can only attest to our experience which is in contrast to some and in concert with other reviews here.After searching for the entrance for 5 minutes, we saw a white paper sign with the directions to the side diner entrance scrawled on it in sharpie. We entered into the diner downstairs, paid our cover charge (really?) and walked upstairs.To say that this place was empty at 12 on a Friday night is an understatement. There were, maybe 25 people. And to be bluntly honest, we almost walked right back down to demand our money back and look for something else. But we didnt. We decided to give it a try.After paying $52 dollars for 4 drinks in small plastic cups (and one was a club soda!) some of us danced. The night was not getting better. The music was not good. We heard Donna Summer 4 times, Madonna 3 times and when we tried to ask for New Order, it took forever to come on. We enjoyed that song but when the DJ played Kenny Logins...we knew it was definitely time to go. We needed time to find a new place to save our night, albeit $100 poorer and with one less hour to enjoy our night with.Others may have had great times here so I guess its hit or miss. Its NYC...that happens. Id try again based on other reviews if it werent for the cover and obscenely expensive drinks. I get it. Its Times Square (my first mistake in choosing a place to dance in NYC) but for that price you would atleast expect an actual glass for your drink and something bigger than a juice glass. With such small plastic cups, they could also lighten up on the ice.The smell of tuna fish and coffee wafting up from the diner below didnt help the vibe either.Edited: This next part was added after the manager replied to my review so defensively.Now Im not ever planning to try it again.Every bad review is replied to in the same defensive manner (and all with the same complaints) instead of respectful deference to our experiences. I manage multiple business SM accounts for our multiple businesses and Id never reply to a negative review in this way. There is a way to plead your case in response to bad reviews and this is not the way to do it.

co
Review №58

Went here for a work party and really had a nice time. Drinks are good, especially with the two-for-one special. BEWARE: Only thing i have a problem with is that they charged me a 20% service fee for party of one person, i would not have tipped on top of that if i had already known.

Dy
Review №59

60s 70s 80s music is what they advertise but we had to beg the DJ to play the popular disco & rock music from that era and he mixed in RAP which is not the popular 70 80s music at all!!! What a waste!!

Ni
Review №60

Had an awesome time!! Great music, so much fun!

Da
Review №61

Had a great time. The DJ was great.

Jo
Review №62

FYI: the club now has a $10 per person cover charge after 9pm. A cover charge. For a dance bar. On 23rd street. We reluctantly paid and went in, its not as busy as it used to be. A beer and a non-called cranberry-vodka was $22 before tip. If anyone needs a lesson on how to ruin what used to be a good club, follow this example. Music was great but now the place is ridiculously over priced. Lets see if it exists in a year...bets, anyone? What a buzz kill.

Ge
Review №63

Good to see the management care about peoples reviews. Great place to dance and drink!

Mi
Review №64

Great music and great staff party party

Ja
Review №65

This place is fantastic! I went last saturday for my birthday with a whole group of friends and have been twice before to their new spot. I love 70s and 80s and they played lots of it. danced all night with my friends and they mixed in some house 90s and current too! dj even took one of my requests lol. everyone was so friendly and the staff was nice. my new favorite spot for dancing in nyc! and yea... i love disco too and they are the only place that plays it!

Da
Review №66

Nice place to enjoy

Lo
Review №67

Me and my friends had a blast birthday party here last weekend 11/24/18 Great place, great music, great service, from the beginning till the end and I thank you for giving us such a wonderful time ! cantt wait to go back again :)

Mi
Review №68

This place is awesome!! Great music, drinks, and food. Definitely recommend checking it out!!!

Br
Review №69

It was okay. Good bartenders and drink prices. Dance floor was too small. Nothing special.

Il
Review №70

Don’t go this place looks like a cafeteria isn’t a club . This place is a scam.

La
Review №71

Stopped by last Saturday night. We were really looking forward to this club, but one step in the door and I felt like I had stepped into a sonic blast and had gone deaf in an instant. Same with my friend. It was so loud we literally could not take 2 steps in. We we so disappointed. Does everyone have hearing problems? Is that why the music is so loud? Were we just super sensitive? Dont know, but Ill try again, next time with my titanium earplugs!

Al
Review №72

Dump. The pictures are a total misrepresentation. Cover charge. $33 for 2 tiny drinks in plastic cups. Maybe 20 people in the place at 1am. Did I mention its a dump?

Ig
Review №73

Great place!! I had fun like I havent have for so long time! Music drives you trough time in a very nice way!! You can dance and drink all night long and will still be wanting more! Its really a place for fun with friends, without worring about no onelse!! I just recomend to add the dancing flor like the iconic Odissey 2001! Jeff, please add this dancing flor. I will be back from Brazil to dance again in your discotheque!!

Fa
Review №74

I havent been here yet but i am looking forward to going!! I love classic disco 70s & 80s definitely will be going soon!

Mi
Review №75

Was there last nite it was ablast the music .ppl. The atmosphere. The drinks was on point shot out to the bartenders they did their thing. Im a 70 babe .we enjoy neva mine it seem we were the onky blk in there. Lol will be back for st patrick day

Sh
Review №76

Definitely not a black experience. DJ completely ignored my Before I let go request. Really!

Pr
Review №77

Love to go with a group of friends...Is there a cover?

Ve
Review №78

I had great time! I will back again!

Ja
Review №79

Free to get in, drinks are inexpensive and the Disco is !

De
Review №80

Great time and good crowd.

Su
Review №81

Horrible and it’s too loud unbearable sound

ha
Review №82

Simple and calm

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3.9 Rating
  • Address:694 8th Ave 2nd fl, New York, NY 10036, United States
  • Site:http://www.retroclubnyc.com/
  • Phone:+1 516-622-6384
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar
  • Dance club
  • Dance hall
  • Dance restaurant
  • Disco club
  • DJ service
  • Mobile disco
  • Night market
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10pm–3am
  • Friday:10pm–3am
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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