Beauty Bar

Bouncer was rude and our group was denied at the door. Want worth the effort

Amazing hamburgers, good price and friendly people and nice location.
Increíbles hamburguesas, buen precio, buena atención, las recomiendo ampliamente!

Great happy hour deal where you can get a manicure and a drink for $ 10!!! How wonderful right!?! And to top it off, guys outnumber the women or at least they do on Thursday nights. Very good looking patrons frequent this bar in hopes of catching a girl at the bar drying her nails and drinking. You know that she is trapped… and not unlike the lion hunting in the jungle, the prey surrenders because where is she going with wet nails. But it’s all good and in the name of good old fashioned fun.

This place is cool if you’re a hipster but otherwise it sucks. The music was terrible and almost every song sounded the same. I guess you could say it was 80s or 90s music. I didn’t find that the place reeked of nail polish though as some people said though.

The throw back jams are spot on and make one hell of a dance party. It’s one of those bars where someone has probably dropped their drink, shattered glass everywhere, and everyone is dancing on sticky floors all night but no one lets it kill their vibe. Be a little mentally prepared to be pushed around by staff /​other bar goers walking through the dance floor pretty often.
Back room /​dance floor tends to get crowded and pushy but you can wander to the front for some air (also where you can get a manicure, though I haven’t tried it). There are two bars, in the front and back. In my experience the front bar made much stronger drinks than the back. Place is casual, tab minimum is $ 20 and drinks are reasonably priced.

I use to like Beauty Bar a few years ago and now it’s just an embarrassment, either that or I was much to drunk a few years ago. That being said my one friend wanted to go someplace where you could dance, and I thought well why not beauty bar, it’s not clubby and it plays a ton of different 80’s music. We go in for a little bit, it appears dirtier than I remember it to be and the people are a bit pushy but whatever it’s a bar you can’t expect for it to be perfect. After standing in the bathroom line that is located in the worst area ever, in other words it’s a line that goes directly in front of the bar, that makes no sense at all. Was it always like that? We then leave and eventually venture back a few hours later. That’s when disaster hits, my roommate gets into the bar just fine and the bouncer then goes on to scrutinize my I.D. I mean I get it, that’s your job and I get I have the old NYS I.D. still, but it’s not like NYS is sending me a free updated version of the new I.D. and it doesn’t expire for another 5 years so why would I pay for it? Honestly though he stared at it, then scanned it (the scan said it was fine) and then stared at it some more and I look exactly like my I.D. So there is that. I started to say that I was already here earlier that evening and was willing to show I have other things with me with my name on it when my roommate came back and gave me a look and went to ask me what the problem was. The bouncer then proceeds to yell at my roommate saying why did you give me that look, meaning him, and he needs to watch who he gives looks to. So it seemed like the bouncer was trying to start a fight just because he was having a bad evening, which isn’t cool. The whole point of a bar is so people can come have fun and if the first person someone sees is aggressive for no apparent reason then why is anyone going to want to come back here, actually why would they even stay and give it a chance? My roommate then went to find the manager and inform him of the situation. Hopefully he took care of it but honestly who knows since we immediately left. All I know is that I won’t be back and won’t be recommending Beauty Bar to any of my friends.

Last year I came here with a girl friend and her phone was literally stolen out of her bag. I have always kept that in the back of my mind every time I’ve come back to this bar.
Last night I was here on a date, and having never gotten up from my seat, with my bag at my feet the entire night, somehow my phone and wallet were both stolen out of my bag. The manager helped me track my phone and it was still in the bar, but he refused to make any sort of announcement and actually snapped at me that he couldn’t search people.
When I got home, my credit cards were charged with around $ 900 worth of charges at Duane Reade, Walgreens, and CVS.
If you want to listen to loud music while you get light headed from chemical fumes, I suggest you keep anything valuable in your underpants. Although the professional thieves that roam this place will probably still find a way to get it.

I felt like such an outlier at this place being neither gay or hip.

Fun bar in Union Square area with a quirky vibe, cool & young crowd, and cheap drinks. Fun oldies music for dancing.

Check it — there’s prosecco on tap.

The only place I know where you can get a 10 $ manicure with a free drink!
Bartenders here are very friendly. Drinks are somewhat over priced, but it’s an overall nice place if you’re going barhopping with your friends.
I love the salon seats in the hallway. The décor is cute.

Stopped by on a Friday a few hours after work. It wasn’t packed, but the back room was closed (for a stand up comedy thing) so there wasn’t too much space available — most seats were taken. It does smell somewhat like a nail salon (peeped 2 girls getting their nails done), but it wasn’t terrible. (What did smell terrible was the bathroom. everytime the bathroom door opened, it stunk!)
They had a coat rack in the front with hangers, which was so useful for bulky winter coats. Decoration was kind of divey kind of boho.
$ 5 mixed well drinks (not sure if that was happy hour?) so I would say this place is super affordable. I also spotted a $ 10 manicure + free drink option on the menu, but I wasn’t sure if that’s a standing price, or just for happy hour.
Cute place, cheap strong drinks — a good place to meet up with a bunch of friends.
Note — $ 20 card minimum

Probably the coolest place in all of NYC. Not too overcrowded on a Friday night, unique and edgy crowd, plus the lovely smell of nail varnish… jk. You get a free drink with a $ 10 manicure. This is the kind of place that really harbors the punk/​alternative attitude that is all too hard to find in this city. Jams were a mixture of old school and poppy contemporary tunes. Nailwork isn’t amazing, but that’s not surprising for a $ 10 manicure in the dark. I shall return, though it is a bit gimmicky.

Just a regular pub, with a slight fun twist. Bartender was friendly, and made us a custom drink. We also did the nails and beer combo. The woman who did our nails was a sweetheart and I tipped her.
Heads up, it was quiet when I stopped in, but she said that the nail table gets very busy at nighttime. She did my cuticles and everything! No bubbles… And both my friend and I had our polish on for just over a week. I was surprised. There was one nail table just rolled next to the wall. Not much seating, and the room is quite small… But a pub is a pub! I’ll return
4 stars because the bathroom is pretty gross.

I went here for a friend’s birthday. It was super packed and they could’ve played better 80s music. It was all young kids who don’t know what good 80s music is. It was too crowded for our taste so we left after half hour.

First experience at a real bar (just turned 21) and I seriously dig the vibe! I think I’m a little too young to fully enjoy the experience as the atmosphere consists of mostly 30+ year olds but the place is quaint, retro… In the sea of heads singing along to 80s punk rock my friends and I were the only people who didn’t know the lyrics to the majority of the tunes while on the dance floor but the alcohol definitely helped. The drinks were palatable but I can only compare them to mixed college house party drinks given my lack of experience at actual establishments. My girls and I sat at the bar for a while and had a great time. The staff is lovely, bartenders are absolutely the sweetest… I had such a stellar night! If this is how it is to be a full-​fledged adult then I think I’m okay with that.

If you love a dive bar and dancing to 80’s and 90’s music, this bar is your place. The clientele is a bazaar melting pot of people, varying age ranges as well as types of people. It’s hard to explain but I have the best time when I come here. The drink prices are fair. I don’t really care for the smell of nail polish but manicures is part of what makes them the beauty bar so I can forgive. It also fades quickly once they wrap up. The bathrooms are gross but that is to be expected. Overall I love this place and I go any chance I get (which isn’t often but when I go it’s always memorable!!).

I love this place! The cocktails, while not at all strong, are yummy. The vibe is not pretentious and the dancing in the back is fun! And weird! And sometimes really creepy! DJ is awesome. I love the décor and it’s a truly cozy neighborhood joint.

Thank god for cheap drinks.
I wasn’t into the décor or the bad 80s music BUT the drinks are cheap.
I’ll take cheap drinks and put up with the rest anyday. Beauty Bar is different and worth trying out. It just wasn’t for me.

Came here on Friday night. There was a comedy show. Tap beer was only 1 dollar plus tip.
It says it’s a dance club but I didn’t see a specific area for dancing. Maybe sometimes they will use the room where we enjoyed stand-​up comedies for dancing.
Water and other drinks are not allowed to take in, so I have to throw my bottled water after bag inspection.
I give this place four stars.

*** Cheap Happy Hour drinks, Great service ***
I came here on a whim with some friends. It was $ 5 happy hour drinks and our bartender made the drinks really strong; huge plus! You can get your nails done while you drink; just purchase a ticket at the front desk. The space is small, but it’s a nice casual place to catch up with friends.

I went here with a friend recently, because this is her absolute favorite place, and I don’t blame her! The vibe in here is seriously unique: Like, retro with a hint of outer space and glamour. My friend and I ordered drinks, and since there was a $ 20 minimum, we just paid on one card for both of our drinks. If you don’t like the minimum you can easily figure it out with a friend or just drink a little more, because this place is definitely worth it. Cool location, too!
PS — I didn’t even know they gave manicures until I started reading the reviews below — what did I miss out on, I must go back to experience this magic!

Great atmosphere. People were having a good time. Nice selection of beers.
The thing is… the DJ was terrible. It’s not like he had a planned set and was flowing. He was cutting songs off half way through. He went from Creedance to Def Leppard to some crap disco song. Zero flow. That should be his DJ name.
Outside of that, it was a cool place to drink a beer and hang out.

I went here with two girlfriends on a Saturday night around 1am. Fun bar with a good atmosphere — and very generous on the spirit measures! Quite a range of ages and people having fun and dancing. Definitely not a serious place. Personally I’m not really into 80s music and tend to get a little bored after each chorus that I recognize passes, but the DJ seemed to keep the crowd going pretty well. I wouldn’t go out of my way to go back but if I was in the area after a few drinks I wouldn’t rule it out…

I am way too young for this bar. I think they really cater to an older crowd 30+, but damn do I love it.
Dance the night away to 80’s music or get your nails done OR both.
The only place in NYC I would go after a bad day to dance and feel completely comfortable.
The bouncers are great and super kind. The drinks are pricey, but worth it for the environment.
It is loud, so don’t expect to be having deep conversations with your pals, but expect to have an amazing time!
I came to beauty bar with my friends after every heartbreak and it was always the best time. I just moved to California and I’m glad I got to spend my last night in NYC after years dancing here.
Like every place in NYC, there is a card limit of $ 20+ they hold your ID at the bar if you open a tab. Bring cash if this bothers you. Also there is no coat/​bag check, so keep an eye on your stuff, carry light.
P. S. The Pink Drink is great!

WORST OF THE DIVE BAR EVER IN MANHATTAN. Should call your self DRAMA BAR not BEAUTY BAR. I would give them 0 star if possible, here is why:
Me and my friend really wanted to try this place, but the thing is as soon as we walked in, we could smell heavy smell of spirit like in the ones in you gf’s nailpolish. I wanted to leave but my friend wanted to try so we stayed… Guess what big mistake.
The bartender really got annoyed when we called him out very politely on his black label that tasted like a cheap moonshine. My friend was super nice about it. Though it was within happy hour, the bartender charged us regular drink for all three drinks even though we didn’t drink the fake black label.
Money is not the issue (which is a big issue at times) but we vowed to never return to this place. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. BAD ATTITUDE. INCONSISTENT PRICE! If you cant handle being in hospitality you should do us all a favor and just close this one out.

From the outside, this looks like the Type of place I would not wander into on a whim on my own. A few folks meandered outside gaping inside but doubtful. However, I’m so glad my awesome company for the evening led me here. The back area was closed while we were there but the front space was more than suitable for us. (I also love this place because the bartenders carded me– YES!!!)
Their signature Cocktails are varied and aplenty. But of course, they have your Standard concoctions as well. Place was clean and had an eye catching décor that was almost as interesting as the crowd and bar staff. If you dont like tattoos— dont come here. Having said that, they wont judge you but you will have to leave your ID to start a tab. They serve peanuts, goldfish and other snacks throughout the bar. There are enough good food options in the area for them to forgo serving meals.
Crowd is unique and full of individuality– but most importantly friendly! No pretentious suits or uptight jerks to be found here. Definitely no B&T crowds here either. Happy Hour is almost all day long and almost all drinks range from $ 5 – 10. Cant beat that. They have a cocktail & manicure special for $ 10 which was perfect to spruce up my chipped manicure. Rachel the manicurist is a darling who did an awesome job. Not sure why others had issues with the manicure – mine is still on point three days later.
Bathrooms were small but adequate and very clean. It doesnt compare to a fine restaurant but it gets the job done. I will definitely be returning, no doubt about that. I Reserve my 5^th Star for when I get to see what that back spot’s got.

Celebrating 20 years in the neighborhood, stop in during happy hour for a cocktail and a manicure. They have Narraganset in a can for all you Jaws fans looking to «Crush it like Quint»! Seriously, full bar…
Friendly, unpretentious staff, great punk rock streaming from the jukebox, its a greatly appreciated haven for those of us searching and yearning for good ol’ fashioned bar with listenable music. No canned music in this joint. No sir. No hip hop or pop starlets either… Sorry, not sorry. We walked in to the Gun Club and walked out to the Clash… Soundtracks of life.

What a clever idea! It’s a salon and a bar!
We came here on a random Tuesday night when visiting New York and it was so much fun. The bartenders were really nice and even gave us the first round of drinks on the house! It was a great place to see a different type of bar and talk with all the fun people there.
The venue is a bit on the smaller side but you can definitely make your own dance floor. They play old-​school music and it sounds like it comes from a juke box. It’s the size of your standard hair salon and you dance in front of all the hair dryers.
Good times!

Endroit atypique, concept unique. La clientèle est complètement incohérente et la déco super cheap, le tout est plein de charme. Manucure + verre à 10 $, et jusqu’à tard le soir, ça né se trouve nulle part ailleurs !

Super concept se faire faire les ongles pour 10 $ et bien fait en plus en sirotant un cocktail !
Patronne et manucure super sympa.
Décor tout en paillette, salon atypique vraiment à recommander.

le Beauty bar est décoré dans l’ambiance d’un salon de coiffure des années 50, vous verrez donc beaucoup de sièges et casques pour friser les cheveux.
L’ambiance devient assez folle le samedi soir et la salle du fond devient vite bondée.
Ambiance rock pop pour la musique.
Un établissement à faire si vous êtes de passage dans la grosse pomme.
/​/​The beauty bar is decorated in a1950’s hair salon style so you’ll see a lot chairs and helmets around.
The atmosphere can become pretty crazy on a saturday nigh and the backroom can get full in a couple of minutes.
Music is mostly pop rock.
A good place to visit if you are in the big Apple.