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The DL

The DL

Lounge and Night Club$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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    Has a stamp of approval from The Corcoran Group and New York Post
    • The Corcoran Group
    • New York Post
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    John-Eric S.
    "It's a few flights upstairs but the roof deck is worth the trip"(18 Tips)
    New York Post
    "biweekly brunch party Everyday"(2 Tips)
    The Corcoran Group
    "Truffle Pops and Lobster Crack."(2 Tips)
    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍
    "rough week and want to have some drinks and dance."(6 Tips)
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  • Stavria K.heart icon on user image
    Stavria K.August 1, 2015
    Awesome rooftop. Amazing decor inside.
  • Justin B.
    Justin BartonMay 5, 2013
    Calling young girls, or guys that like them. This is the spot where they go. Hotties, trendy music, decent but overpriced speciality drinks. I didn't go upstairs but it looks huge from the outside
  • Brian S.
    Brian SawickiJune 10, 2012
    Don't waste your time
  • Phoenix E.
    Phoenix EJanuary 19, 2013
    Very rude bouncer for quality of place
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistMay 14, 2012
    Be a child with an unrefined palate and order the PB&J. Just kidding, it's actually a pork belly & jam slider. Read more
  • Brownstone Living NYCheart icon on user image
    Great party spot.. Multi-service venue for all occasions.. Not the cleanest but hey it's Manhattan.. People pay for location.
  • StageBuddy
    StageBuddyAugust 2, 2013
    Befriend a promoter on the second floor, score free booze and head up to the third floor, dance your ass off and repeat. Read more
  • Brigitte P.heart icon on user image
    Brigitte PerezNovember 2, 2015
    Came for an everyday people party and loved the space. Three floors, unisex bathrooms.
  • StageBuddy
    StageBuddyAugust 2, 2013
    Every Wednesday at midnight is a “rock” party with 70′s-90′s metal, rock, punk, glam and pop. Read more
  • Edheart icon on user image
    EdMarch 14, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great venue, great line up, covered rooftop and NO cover!!!
  • San S.heart icon on user image
    San SanNovember 2, 2016
    Great place for parties. Love the rooftop and first floor.
  • Elvis R.
    Elvis RodricksJuly 22, 2018
    Casual crowd... non pretentious... large dance place.. glass windows overlooking street
  • Malik B.heart icon on user image
    Malik BrownDecember 28, 2014
    Drinking with close friends... Gr8 spot with amazing music
  • Michael K.
    Michael KJanuary 25, 2013
    Save your money for the weekend & have a chill Thursday night: free DJ set & $1 vodka drinks 10-11 PM
  • Amanda T.
    Amanda ThalmannJune 2, 2014
    Good cocktails , nice atmosphere , but went on a Sunday and the rooftop has a party more like a rave. Maybe if I was 20 something.
  • Veronica D.
    Veronica DelimatMay 2, 2013
    Chicken meatballs with broccoli apple slaw and sweet chili sauce are delish!
  • StageBuddy
    StageBuddyJune 20, 2013
    Bar, restaurant and rooftop lounge/club, you've got it all here! Read more
  • Darnell J.heart icon on user image
    Darnell JohnsonOctober 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The mac$cheese along with the tuna tartar are to die for
  • Sophie G.heart icon on user image
    Sophie GuilleuxAugust 21, 2018
    Nice place, good location. Music is ok, and staff Amasing!!
  • MISSLISA
    MISSLISAJanuary 29, 2014
    Cold winter nights...dl toddy{bulleit rye whiskey, lavender-chamomile tea & hot lemon}
  • Kien N.heart icon on user image
    Kien NguyenFebruary 16, 2015
    Probably one of the better club in the city
  • Sarah
    SarahJune 1, 2013
    Second floor is where it's at. Old school hip hop for dayz.
  • Cameron B.heart icon on user image
    Cameron BorrielloMarch 12, 2016
    If you're looking for a club atmosphere, you found one
  • Yesbelt F.heart icon on user image
    Yesbelt FernandezAugust 24, 2014
    The mussels are spicy and delicious!
  • Gary T.
    Gary TorielloJuly 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The rooftop is sweet
  • Myles
    MylesSeptember 6, 2014
    Because bottomless drinks seemed like the right thing to do.
  • Larry L.heart icon on user image
    Larry LaBurrOctober 14, 2015
    Dope DJ and dope upstairs lounge. Truly terrible long line but eh, what can you do.
  • Justin A.
    Justin AMay 26, 2015
    Doorman couldn't have been more of a jerk, still a fun place regardless.
  • New York P.
    New York PRFebruary 16, 2014
    I would pass on the peri peri chicken. It is a chicken thigh, a lot of fatty meat
  • Trish R.
    Trish R.April 18, 2014
    Really great dancers can be found here
  • jin k.
    jin kimMarch 24, 2012
    marcin, the bartender here is so awesome. ask him to make your favorite cocktails!
  • Yura L.heart icon on user image
    Yura LeeNovember 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    THE nicest bartenders and managers!
  • Monica S.heart icon on user image
    Monica ScatàFebruary 15, 2016
    Amazing night!
  • MISSLISA
    MISSLISAJanuary 29, 2014
    Dessert...freshly made pumpkin spiced doughnuts
  • John-Eric S.
    John-Eric SanchezJuly 21, 2012
    It's a few flights upstairs but the roof deck is worth the trip
  • Shannon B.
    Shannon BAugust 3, 2014
    The stairs to the rooftop are no joke.
  • amico8
    amico8May 11, 2013
    3 floored last floor is thr best
  • Sree B.
    Sree BhandaramNovember 16, 2013
    Check to see if gratuity is already included.
  • Will A.
    Will ArnoneJuly 10, 2013
    Cigars on the rooftop patio. Finally another smoker-friendly lounge!
  • Jackie M.
    Jackie MucilliDecember 4, 2015
    great place to get your moves on
  • Desi B.
    Desi BAugust 9, 2014
    Happy Birthday Bi!
  • Nandi A.heart icon on user image
    Nandi AndersonOctober 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I love DL. It's such a nice venue.
  • 💎T
    💎TDecember 31, 2014
    Amazing dinner menu
  • Louis M.heart icon on user image
    Louis MitchellMay 21, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Cool venue with a good looking crowd
  • ᴡ N.
    ᴡ NewtonNovember 12, 2014
    Alph-alpha! !
  • Tom N.heart icon on user image
    Tom NohNovember 19, 2014
    Sunday night clubbing sometimes
  • Kamara C.heart icon on user image
    Kamara CampbellMay 23, 2015
    The burger is good
  • Taylor C.
    Taylor CraneSeptember 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Rooftop only. Otherwise not close to worth it
  • Michael M.heart icon on user image
    Michael MunozMay 11, 2015
    The vibrant
  • Trenton G.
    Trenton GaucherNovember 24, 2013
    If I wanted to go to a frat house, I wouldn't have gone out in NYC.
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