Rise Bar

A friend and I saw Zeta Jones and Brenda Dharling and it was great! The service was really amazing too! I’d definitely go again! Venice was our server and they were attentive, informative and fun!

Went here on a Tuesday for post-theater karaoke. The bar is divided in two sections, so you can still go if you don’t like karaoke. The door staff and bartenders gave polite service. The show started reasonably on-time. The sign-up was “go talk to the DJ.” There were unattended jackets, umbrellas and backpacks strewn about. The karaoke host was fun. All the singers in the first rotation (I stayed for about 8) were hard on the ears. One singer was clearly drugged-out.

Drag brunch here was amazing! Izzy and Skye are super friendly, super talented hosts. The bar staff functioned like a Swiss watch. Prices were incredibly fair for Manhattan drag brunch, and the food itself was delicious. Every table got a personal picture with the queens afterwards for free. HIGHLY recommend.

Was walking around with some friends, decided to check out this place because of a sign saying “lychee martinis and frozen margs” so immediately it was a yes! The bartender seen us, and made sure to keep ignoring us. When he finally came over, he got our drink order, I ordered a lychee martini, my friends order a dry martini, and a martini with a twist. He used coconut rum for my lychee martini, and sure coconut cream too because of the texture. There was no lychee. It was also very disgusting. The martini with a twist was served with a big soda cut lemon dropped in the glass. It was also disgusting. If martinis is not something the bartenders aren’t knowledgeable about please remove that sign. However the drag show was fantastic, enjoyed the show and the atmosphere. Just wish the drinks was better.

I invited my friends for happy hour, which ends at 9 pm, and the bartender refused to tell me how much it was when I asking (referring to the happy hour price), he made it so AWKWARD! Instead of telling me the price he told me to give him my credit card and he’ll give me a receipt. Because I refused to give him my credit card, he threw all the drinks in the sink and called me rude. I just walked away. The other bartender was really nice. I love the music and the environment.