Birdie Wars: Highbar
We have several dedicated Little Birdies who love to feed us tips, which in turn we share with you. Today we bring you a Monday edition of Birdie Wars, in which two Little Birdies independently go to the same place and come away with two completely different opinions. Today's venue is Highbar, Greg Brier's new rooftop lounge and grill on 48th Street.
Little Birdie #1: talk about a real shitshow....was at highbar fri nite, was first told guest list only as it was only me and another guy, then when recognized by another door guy we were beckoned in and given a tour. On way up, we were told by staff that its full of nyc models tonite. Ok, lets see. Every 3rd table was a slimy promoter with a table of underage waifs too scared to leave his side. Lots of freeloaders there admiring them. Very little bar business. Place is mostly covered and doesnt have the feel of a 230 5th.
Little Birdie #2: I love love love HighBar. It is my new favorite place to get drinks after work. You have to come up and meet me for drinks there soon, that's how good it is.
LB #2 seems to frequent HighBar immediately after work during the neighborhood's peak hours, while LB #1 seems to have shown up on a Friday night looking for some hot hot fun. Always risky to do that on a summer Friday, especially in midtown. We have to say LB #2 is the winner of this war, and we are calling HighBar this summer's after work hot spot. Show up after 11 at your own risk.
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Reader Comments (8)
I'm falling somewhere in the middle here. We made Highbar our first stop the weekend before last en route to the Knot and Upstairs, among other spots, and the crowd was... OK. Not a lot of talent, sadly, though admittedly it was a holiday weekend and the Hamptons (where we were supposed to be before work popped up) were likely killing it. I agree with #1 that it's kinda lacking the (yes, fairly douchey) vibe that makes 230 fun sometimes -- the view's not spectacular, it's pretty small, and we don't yet have any friends who work there. That said, as Midtown post-work spots go it's hard to beat. Friendly (attractive) staff, good drinks, and -- thank God -- something other than the Bryant Park/Cellar/Koi/Utah's happy hour scenes. We will be returning...
why is it so hard to find attractive girls in this city? the talent is so lacking. you would think the biggest city in the country would have some talent at the clubs and bars.
can't wait to move to Los Angeles, a city that is overflowing with beautiful women. and you don't even have to go to an exclusive club to see them.
whats going on here?
There seems to be a lot of outdoor spaces popping up this year and a lot of talk about them on the blogs. Highbar, Eden, The BED space (which will never open). I have checked out all the outdoor spots. i suggest old faithful. The Garden of Ono. The crowd has been really good and its always pretty good or better.
There seems to be a lot of outdoor spaces popping up this year and a lot of talk about them on the blogs. Highbar, Eden, The BED space (which will never open). I have checked out all the outdoor spots. i suggest old faithful. The Garden of Ono. The crowd has been really good and its always pretty good or better.
There seems to be a lot of outdoor spaces popping up this year and a lot of talk about them on the blogs. Highbar, Eden, The BED space (which will never open). I have checked out all the outdoor spots. i suggest old faithful. The Garden of Ono. The crowd has been really good and its always pretty good or better.
I just like the picture, which is of 95 horatio street/socialista/that crappy old hotel taken from the west side highway, probably, and has nothing to do with highbar whatsosver.
thats not a hotel.