Great venue. Gets pretty hot and uncomfortable if its packed

Interesting place, very similar to house of yes but with a different crowd. A little bit more upscale (maybe too much). Recommend getting there much earlier than the show starts to make to a good spot to see the show. Also keep in mind a long line, where the staff lets in pretty girls before other groups.

You are not actually allowed to take pics inside, so...The place is great, people are fun and the shows are incredible - loved the concept. Definitely not the usual club! Will def go again if in NY

I’ve been to many bars in ny but the box is one of a kind! If you like to experience or surprise your friend to some exotic, eye-opening late night performance, this is the place to be. No spoilers here but all I can say is it takes some to create what they put on the stage. And no photos allowed-pay your respect and don’t get kicked out :)

I have been wanting to experience the box for a while now so going in today was super exciting for me until I got there. They dismissed my passport because it was a older picture of me (which I completely understand) but what really dumbfounded me was when “thai” came out and told the man that was vouching for me that he was not allowed in because he was vouching for us... that literally doesn’t make sense, especially because they let me in!!! This whole experience has left me super confused and I definitely don’t want to go back, considering the awful customer service from Thai. If you’re not letting someone in, at least give them a valid reason instead of feeling entitled just because you work there. Sad, because I’ve heard so many great things about the box but I didn’t want to stay there after seeing another customer being treated so poorly.

Best show bar in NYC...dont be faint hearted ..

Probably one of the coolest places in Manhattan even after all these years. Good luck getting in though. No photography is allowed.

I dress in late 1800s suits so I never have a problem getting in (plus, I know a few people that work there)..I hear the cover is usually high. Girls usually have no problem, especially if they are dressed sultry.. but guys, break out your wallet...

I was out with a group of friends for my birthday and thought going to the Box might be a good idea.There were about 10 of us in the group (mixed race - Asian, Latino and black, all educated professionals (ivy-league Phd grads, lawyers, bankers, entrepreneurs etc...) who live and work in NYC). We lined up as directed and when it was our turn, the bouncer eyed the group, pointed at us and said This is not happening and shoved us off. We are appalled by the way we were turned away for not apparent reason.There may be reasons why we were turned away - either the club is at its full capacity; some of us are not dressed appropriately, or there is a minimum spend for the group etc... We were not given any explanation but simply bounced. It may not be outright racism but the bouncers action certainly came across as racist and repugnant. You can turn people away at your club, but you can do so with courtesy and respect. This is especially infuriating when we were ready to drop a couple thousand dollars.This is 2019 in New York City, lets recognize this wildly disrespectful behavior that is pervasive among bouncers at these popular establishments in the city and do something about it - Behavior like this needs to be called out and condemned. As customers, we should not have to accept that bouncers have the right to treat you poorly. As a matter a fact, no one should be treated with such disrespect, period.

One of the best spots in the city. Left my keys unfortunately. Would lobe to come get them back if that’s ok

What a night!!! The box is a wild and amazing place! We reserved a table and just had an awesome experience!

Very rude and obnoxious staff! Can let you wait in the cold for hours, while knowing the whole time they aint planning on letting you in. We were just 2 guys, (minorities) dressed normal, not drunk. They didnt even bother bsing us its for reservations only . Not even the decency of telling us outright were not welcome. No, they just kept us waiting and waiting, skipping over us on the line to let others in, using us as a prop, it should seem from the street lika major party . Giza. Not cool.Save your time and money and go to The slipper room or Nurse Betty

This club is unique in NYC. The club requires you to have good manners. In order to get in you have to dress to impress. The shows are amazing and very surprising. People are nice and very sweet if you know how to interact with them.

This incredible low key hidden gem. Sultry seductive late night fun. Only at the Box NYC

Awesome atmosphere and venue the shows are spectacular and sexy

Very nice place Good atmosphere drink was good Nice crowd

Did not meet our expectations. We had to buy the pricey entry fee to be at the bar with a bottle of champagne (a couples package) ! Initially we thought it was a good deal because we had heard that people get turned away at the door if they dont have a reservation. We were there mainly to see the performances that start at 1:30 a.m. We were the only couple at the bar with a champagne bottle!!! The place filled up by midnight and everyone was buying just their own drinks. We wish we had that option. We were stuck with our champagne that we could hardly finish! But, as I said we had to reserve with that option because wanted to get in and not get turned away at the door. But, then all the others who got in, we wondered how much they paid at the door!!! Because they were young kids wearing t-shirts, with no sense of clothing, did not look wealthy enough to be able to pay an exorbitant entry fee. We looked kinda out of place with our fancy attire! Either way, being at the bar is not always necessarily a bad place to see a show! But, it IS at the Box. Now, let me move on to the performance. Pretty awful and off the wall. I can imagine why they have such acts, because thats the only thing that will call for attention from the drunken crowd. Any good act will be completely ignored! We had a much much higher expectation of this place. But, now we have done it and it was our first and last. We prefer, by any means, Slipper Room in the LES, 100% better than this place. In Slipper Room, you can have the booze and see a really quality variety show, kinky and off the wall and full of talents and you spend nothing close to the couples package price at the Box! So, I hope you will make a wiser choice for your entertainment, after reading my review. Learn from others mistakes, thats what I always say!!!

Very different from other clubs that Ive been. Loved it! The show is awesome.

This is an amazing place to go for a night that can only be had in NYC.

The Box has a great venue and great customer service. It does however lack Burlesque. Naked is not Burlesque! The show, which by the way had an amazingly talented MC, first set lasted all of 15 minutes, and then it became an anything goes club for the next hour. Plus the whole idea of booking a table with a one bottle minimum, is to have exclusivity, privilege. What I got was my table blocked in, and I was stepped on by a intoxicated neighbor. All for over $2000.00. This could be an amazing place, and some probably think it is, but it is not Burlesque.

You just have to experience it for yourself. Been a couple of times and each time is a whole new experience. The bouncers can be hit or miss, but it’s worth the trouble to get in!

Good place , different . but shows and quality have decreased

I’ve always had a fun/crazy night at the box! Unforgettable summer nights.

Very interesting spot. I usually have a fun time... bar is always great service.. shows were very entertaining... HOWEVER, the door is extremely pretentious... I tried going recently without my usual friend who gets me in... and they essentially treated me and my party like we were diseased. It was embarrassing to say the least.. to have them lie to our face and say it was full but then proceeded let in at least 10-12 people while we stood there in the freezing cold. Not sure Ill be back...Im not a newbie, I know you have to be in the cool crowd to get in anywhere... but have the decency to say hey look if you dont have a connection or a reservation, you wont be getting in dont make us stand there in the freezing cold.

Full of surprises. Had an unforgettable night!

The men at the door at very rude and disrespectful. I simply asked what the fee to enter the club would be and the man looked at me and said 5k then shortly later changed it to 12k. The guy had no manners at all. I would’ve been willing to make a RSVP for a different day, but not now based on the way the men disrespected me. They are so stuck up and obviously do not enjoy working there or their lives are miserable enough. LMFAO!!By the way, I dont normally write reviews but I had to this time to warn others about this place. It’s not worth it. Don’t waste your time or money.

Bustling, energetic space with pricey drinks and pleasant booths

Don’t leave New York City without visiting this ensemble of a joint. The doorman will make you feel like you’re in another country with his boorish attitude but once you enter the fun pops off and so might your clothes. Enjoy the performances and be sure to mingle with the crowd!!

The show is great and theres nothing to compare it to in nyc.. It has a sister location in London but I havent been. If you can get in the box is the experience of a lifetime

I loved it. Amazing music. Amazing show. I loved loved it. Specially the tickle bell

Rude door staff. After waiting with minimal acknowledgement we were offered a table with bottles starting at $700 USD. I get thats its NYC but being polite costs nothing. Maybe go for a meal at Eleven Madison park and see what customer service really looks like.

Rude and uninspiring - stay away!Well, the comments about rude and peremptory service are born out by my own experience tonight. Indeed I was almost put off by other reviews in thre first place.So. I swung by The Box for an afterparty hosted by a friend The staff on the door were so rude that I decided to call it quits and head home. A really disappointing end to an otherwise great evening.Life is too short for lack of service, especially when there are so many other clubs and bars offering much more.Listen to all the others on here whove said the same - go somewhere else. Or home!

They r too chooses...not fear to other people...

Unfairly and rudely dealt with! Was there Thursday night waiting online to get in, they had no rules of first come first serve. We were skipped over a whole night and they did Not even say why we are kept in the cold waiting. Rude rude Bouncer!

Great NYE show and curated clientele.

Had an amazing time at The Box. Great atmosphere, like if Studio 54 and Westworld had a baby with David Bowie and Mick Jagger. Great bartenders and performers. Highly recommend for groups of open minded friends.

Its a new york staple. Everyone should go once. Or twice. A week.

Oh boy, place is not for a conservative. But I love it.

Great music, cool place however no room to dance and the shows lack decorum.

Poor attitude in the entrance.Made people wait in line for an hour, with the selector busy picking up a girl. A huge amount of people, including beautiful girls, have in and went to different place instead. I recommend people to go to a better place as their time is too precious for waiting on them.

Lmao weird vibe

2 words: shock & awe!As a regular patron over the past year, I can honestly say the Box never fails to deliver either. Ive regularly brought friends & coworkers just to watch their faces go through a rainbow of expressions as they marvel at the talent on display. Of course my favorite performers will always be the aerialists; I never tire of their strength & elegance.Fyi:This place totally rocks!

The venue is cool (albeit very dark) and the performances were amazing. Drinks are a little expensive, but its a great time. Go with a group and get a table if you can.

Awful place! I came with my friend who is from the UK and they asked for ID for which she showed her UK driving licence. The host guys at the entrance Did Not Know how to read a UK ID and kept asking her to provide ID for which she was trying to explain that that was a driving licence. The hosts were extremely rude and dismissive asking her to leave.Funnily enough a girl before us showed them a digital version of her passport (on her phone) and they let her in; when my friend asked to provide a digital copy of her passport they said no dismissively - to this I asked why that was not possible if the girl before did it and one of the guys responded this is different by case. I want to mention that I did get in with a US driving licence which happily they managed to read but had to then leave as I couldnt let my friend out.This is the worst place I ever went to and for the exclusive standard that they advertise for their club they should hire Professionals and not any rude and ignorants.Terrible, I couldnt care less about the show since this is the welcome that I received.

An eccentric spot in the city with shows you cant find anywhere else. It starts late though, 1am, 2am etc so if youre an early bird you might want to grab some coffee. They try and keep an edgy crowd in the front to balance out all the wealthy white bankers who get tables with bottle service.

I thought that the place was wonderful. I was with someone who wasnt all dressed up. I was dressed nicely for a cocktail party. We got in within 10 minutes. I made my way all the way to the front and met some amazing people. The show was wonderful. The guests were amazing and the staff was average and normal for what Ive grown to expect in NYC for the most part.

Is very good at what it seeks to do. Not for everyone.

Old school club very exspencive and an acquired tast...

Great organizer manager GeezerMet me at the doorVery accommodatingI walked through the place was amazingly archetevually beautiful. .The show was interesting the bartender sge was professional and experience ..I enjoyed a newly experienced placeIll be bavk with friends

This place discriminate people judging only on the opinion of the hostesses at the front. The level of the place is rude.

Dope NYC spot good vibes if you have a strong stomach

Top of the top!Make a reservation first!

Dress nice and Bring your wallet full!

The bar food look good I liked that they had ginger beer. Air condition was horrible.

Must go, be nice to the doorman

Very nice, old, stylish, fancy bar. Suit up!

Went for a work event so the performances were very tame. But it was so fun. The host was amazing and had a great voice. The venue itself is cool with lots of little corners to sit

From Gossip Girl (Victrola Bar)

Most weird fun Ive ever had.

A wild place! The entertainment was oout there but it was freakishly fantastic.

Beautiful decor. Great shows. Hipsters galore

This place tries really hard to be trendy and new but fails drastically and the management is horrible. They had problems with their credit card machines and accused me of not having sufficient funds to settle the bill. They put a bouncer on my back and kept my drivers licence. I had to go to an atm and withdraw the money. Later the manager Nenad tried to apologize After he realized that all mastercards were not working in his establishment he even confessed to me saying that he didnt know what he was going to do.....but the harm and shame i went through was already done. I will never go back. Very disrespectful. Stay away if you want to keep your dignity. All they care about is getting their share.About the show?? Who wants to watch another man taking a dump in the middle of the show??? Literally!! I left early!

This was one of the most unique nights out Ive had in a long time. The performances on stage were all original and sexy (or weird depending on your disposition). The service was on point and made sure everyone was properly seated during performances so that we could see the stage clearly. The space was intimate and had a speakeasy feel to it.

Glad to have been once, however that proved enough.The music was good and the show was a mix of talent and cringe inflicting moments.Lucky to have been invited as a guest otherwise $$$$$$.If you get the chance go to tick that box.

Totally would work here again, everyone is nice there

Always awesome.

The most wildly unique fun times ever

If you love out of the ordinary, you’re in for a treat. Had a great evening/night!

Great show and even more interesting crowd. Stephanie the aerial artist was the best part of the show. She danced in the air with Kanye Wests Fade playing in the background and the whole show was HOT!!!

Fun place with potential, better during the week to avoid the weekend rich kid finance crowds.Coktails are ok, but not good enough for the price (can be rushed if they are backed up)The shows are worth it

The weirdest and coolest place youve been. Not for people with weak stomach

Total pretentious trash. Got to the door just after opening to find a small crowd, waited around to be shouted at by the bouncer, and then finally told that only bottle service was available for $$$$. I thought that this was a serious theatre, but it is total trash!

Why have a party promoting a brand and get stingy with the product? I might refrain from purchasing this now if they are hurting for cash and cheap with their client events.

Ctazy... and FUN

Fun party and a small intimate room.

What a fun night, great vibe, great show, good patrons when we were there, will be back for sure.

The short bald man running the door needs to be fired immediately. When we first arrived in line I heard him tell one of his employees that he should go jump off the roof of the building. Next he looks over at us, points at me (white looking male) goes ok I like you, then points at the rest of the guests I’m with and does that very condescending and disrespectful wagging of his hand as to say they weren’t good enough (mind you in with 3 beautiful woman and a young Asian man, all dressed up very nice, ready to join our Table inside). After these two appalling behaviors, I blurted out the question “do you work the door or are you just a drunk club goer trying to mess with us?” He immediately goes into the most ridiculous powertrip saying that I ruined it for all of us, that he wasn’t drunk (which he clearly was) and goes to run inside when I tried to confront him about his absurd behavior. I feel the worst for his cronies, who saw exactly what happened but were forced to insist that we were being disrespectful, when it was clearly the other way around. Until he’s gone, avoid this place at all costs.

Love the fun atmosphere and especially love the cowboy with rope and whips ;3

One of the best, popular, decadent nightclubs in NYC. Its #tuesdaynightatthebox party looks to be one of its most popular and legendary nights. Very hard to get In due to VIP doorman (feel free to contact me for assistance).

Arrived at 11:50 and while we the first three girls in line, we waited 30 minutes without getting let in so we had to leave. If you have time to waste, feel free to stand in line otherwise best to drop money on a reservation for a table.

This place is not for the light hearted. (If youre able to get in, that is). The only way you can easily get in is if you know someone or are someone important. Though, the entertainment is out of this world. Crazy expensive though.

Bouncers and the promoter are total douches. I waited outside with my husband and a girlfriend for over an hour. When I finally tried to find out why they werent letting us in, the promoter was dismissive and smug, and ignored me. I had been chatting with some French girls outside, and when I called attention to the bouncer that they had also been waiting a while, he brought the girls inside and kept us waiting. We finally decided to leave. I couldnt stand such blatant disrespect, especially when we were so patient and willing potential customers.

Such a fun place the staff is incredible

Very provocative, playful, fun and hard to get in. Best way to get in is to join someone who organizes a party there.

Worst experience ever! They stole cash inside of my bag on the coat check! They open everything inside of my bad!!! I will never recommend this place! They should be ashamed! You can’t trust them

Not too bad! ;)

A cool exclusive lounge that will make you feel almost VIP if you are lucky enough to get in. The best way to get in is to know someone or to throw some $ at the bouncer. Once youre in, youll be hit by the music that will carry you away onto the dance floor. Not a surprise that the place is overpriced and over rated, but the exclusivity still attracts many including some celebs. On big nights, dancers will light up the crowd and it will get pretty packed, but have no fear, theres always enough room to dance.

I had a ball! I would recommend this spot to all out of towners like myself

The front door guys think they are better then everyone.

Incredibly rude staff- we were told to wait in a line and did so for over 20 minutes. A friend politely asked when the doors would open and the guy in front pretended not to hear her. It was so awkward other people were nervously laughing in line. It was the very first time someone asked him a questions and his response was so hostile and rude, so petulant and really inappropriate. Once inside it became clear the whole staff all had the same attitude problem. I just cannot understand businesses where exclusivity is confused with hostility towards people trying to hang out at their place. We all arrived at the bar excited for a really fun night and they just took the entire night down and kinda ruined the whole night . We just went to a place across the street and had drinks and tried to joke about it but what a buzzkill. You guys really need to work on your attitude. This bar is just really trashy.

I wish I could give a review about the inside of this place, but unfortunately we never got in. Waited over 30 minutes on a night where it was completely DEAD inside. We even asked the bouncers about how long it would take to get in, first they said it would be an undetermined amount of time because we didnt have a reservation. Later, they told us we just needed to be okay with waiting and we might never get in. Then, they offered to let us in if we paid $500 for a bottle. Not table service, but just for 1 bottle. The line was over 25 people long - it was clear they were just looking for status and a crowd. I would never try to go here again!

Been here a few times over the years, crazy place... Wild adventure if you get in...

What a fun experience... I will always visit this place when Im in town! Hot hot hot!

MY FAVOURITE PLACE. PERIOD

The sequence of shows ramped the night from good to better to amazing. Great place.

Very beautiful

This place is (allegedly) not what it used to be. Run over by white, rich folks who pay excessive amounts of money for table service ($1,000+) just to show off. The variety entertainment is amazing, however. Showtime is around 1am every night, and the quality of the performers is just incredible.

I like the old school fashion decor this a great space to enjoy date night. On the upper level there are tables set for 2 people and if you want further privacy you have the option of closing the curtain. The shpws are very eccentric, creative and one to experience at least once.

What happens at the box stays at the box.

Great atmosphere.