Bar Name: Vlada Lounge
Location: 331 West 51 st Street between 8 th and 9 th Avenues (in the heart of the theater district)
Website: http://www.vladabar.com/
What to Order: This gay lounge boasts some great unique drinks. They have what they call “infused vodka” drinks that are very martini-esque but packs quite a punch, especially their more unconventional flavored beverages like horseradish and pepper. If those flavors don’t appeal to your palate, their fruit-flavored drinks are the best way to go.
What Else: There’s live entertainment on select nights, as well as finger food and other appetizer-type dishes to tide you over and keep up during the night.
Vibe: It’s not like any other lounge you’ve been to—straight, gay or otherwise. Because it’s so close to the theater district, there’s a distinct artsy feel to the atmosphere, coupled with European influences inflected in their drinks, food and décor.
Go With: Alone or with a group of friends. Either way, you’ll be entertained.
Vlada Lounge
