Den Social Lounge

Great vibe from start to finish. The DJs are genuinely talented and know how to read the crowd, keeping the energy consistent and engaging throughout the night. One of the biggest highlights is the pricing. Very reasonable by New York standards. Drinks are fairly priced, and unlike many other clubs, there’s no automatic gratuity or hidden service charges, which is a huge plus. Overall, a solid spot for good music, great atmosphere, and a refreshingly straightforward experience. Would definitely come back.

Came here with a group of 10 friends and got a table upstairs. Music and overall service was fine. We decided to go downstairs to the dance floor to join in on the music close up only to be greeted by this one security bouncer that kept telling us to “move in” and clearly we had no space to move in and I was trying to avoid making uncomfortable physical contact with anyone in the crowd so I told him I can’t and he insisted “yes you can” asking to force myself between a group of girls that we didn’t know and he came back after 2 minutes and I was still trying to get in and he just rudely said “don’t make me tell you twice”, which made me very unhappy and ruined the experience for me.

Was visiting NYC from LA for the holidays and this spot was highly recommended by locals. The vibe is on point, the music hits, and the atmosphere slaps. The drinks were solid, the music kept the energy up and the staff was attentive. On the flip side, there was a long line to get it but that was expected in the city for the long holiday. Amazing energy from start to finish!

I’ve been a regular at Den Social Lounge since it first opened. If that gives away that I’m a millennial, then yes, I’m a millennial. I’ve also spent years going out across NYC. K-Town, Meatpacking, LES, West Village, Brooklyn, and venues like Mission, Maru, Somewhere Nowhere, Tao, Public Hotel, Marquee and Le Bain etc etc. With that perspective, I think a lot of the negative reviews here are missing some important context. Security’s role is to manage safety, capacity, and overall flow of the venue. They are not there to host or entertain guests at the door. That’s standard across NYC nightlife, regardless of neighborhood. If you’ve spent time going out in other parts of the city, you know that bouncers are rarely overly friendly. That’s not unique to Den. It’s how nightlife operates. The complaint about a security/staff personnel prohibiting you from holding your drink over the railing is hilarious - it's called liability. If you drop the drink and it injures a patron that's standing below, the venue is at fault...not you so yeah, security was just doing his job. Waiting in line or not being admitted is also not unusual at a popular venue. Lines happen everywhere. Being turned away at the door also happens everywhere. Showing up earlier when doors open (10:30pm) and not at peak time (12am-1am), dressing appropriately, being coherent, and treating staff with basic respect goes a long way. That’s true at Den and at any club or lounge in the city. I’ve also worked front of house before, and I can say firsthand that patience and politeness dramatically improve everyone’s experience. Most issues at the door come down to attitude or dress code, not the venue. Want a better nightlife experience? Learn some basic nightlife etiquette and build relationships at establishments that you frequent often including the host, promoter and security. It's not that hard people. Den has consistently delivered a good vibe, strong music, and is a well-run operation. The staff does their job well, and the experience reflects that.

honestly pretty fun. good music, got pretty packed inside. big line but you can skip if you get a bottle. overall vibes were slightly pretentious but still fun.

Thank God for security on NYE. There was an angry over drink man walking done the block trying to cut the line. Being very aggressive we did not feel safe until the guards approached him. Then he punched both them in the face trying to get in. They were able to take him down. Glad it wasn't us. Really glad it wasn't us that got punched in the face. Security saved the day. Glad to know security wont let anything happen to club patrons.

Den Social Lounge is a great spot for a fun night out in NYC. The vibe is energetic, the music is always on point, and the drinks are solid. Perfect for going out with friends or celebrating a special occasion. Definitely recommend.

I had a guy named Daniel who’s a server. After going to the bathroom I noticed half a bottle of grey goose gone. Mind you atp I was already tipsy, I have a gf so when I bought the table out of comfort and giving my free bottle of grey goose part of the table for free, I noticed my half bottle gone after using the bathroom. The server Daniel made sure I was taken care of, spending more than half hour to make sure I was taken of, constantly asking if I wanted free shots or a move tabe. The money wasn’t a problem. The problem was the security asking me to move over from the tables and staff door but not noticing me moving from my table to bathroom. Just to get my bottle stolen. I give 5 Becuase they are respectful to make sure I get an understanding of the situation and a right to change it, therefore I recommend Daniel as your server.

I'm from out of town. From Los Angeles so I know what things are when you see em. I showed up on the later side of their closing hour with my wife for my bday and I was told they were closed when in reality they refused service to us because of our race. How do I know that? I grew up in Lincoln heights with a huge Asian population that did same to me before. It also doesn't help that I saw another couple walk into a room as we walked out. Ridiculous

Karaoke spot tucked away in Den Social. It's the same entrance, but you have to go downstairs to get to the karaoke rooms. There's oddly no signal but there is wifi and the staff are all very helpful. Rooms are spacious and my friends love how there's no drink minimum. Soju prices and other drinks are similar to other karaoke spots in the area. Drinks are all pretty good and they have your standard fare. The machines have international songs, so if you like to sing Chinese or Korean music they have a decent variety. Slightly fewer Chinese songs than some nearby spots but most of the classics are here.

I figured trying out a new bar would be nice especially since it had karaoke. This place was the worst. Not only did were the lines long (45 min to 1 hr plus), it is not guaranteed that you get in. There are two lines: ones for general admission ($20) and another line that is the VIP line ($$$). My friends and I were waiting for 1hr and 30 minutes and they close the line by 12;00am. We have been in line since 10:00. I have never been to a bar that takes longer than 30 minutes to get in. Not only that, they were not vocal about the amount of cover until we got near the entrance and the bouncers were rude for no reason. I just asked how much the entrance fee was and I got no answer. Instead, he was shouting around "cash only" without specifying how much the fee would be. Unfortunately without even getting into the bar, I would have to rate it a 0 out of 10.