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The Bowery Electric

Music Venue, Rock Club, and Bar

East Village, New York

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The Bowery Electric

6.7^/10

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"Sweet tunes and great dance floor."(5 Tips)
"Very intimate and great acoustics."(3 Tips)
"Formerly Dorian Grey on Wednesday nights."(2 Tips)
"LOVE gina the dj on thursdays!"(6 Tips)

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Jacob ForsterJune 7, 2015
Extremely fun dance floor downstairs! There are two lines - one to get in and one to get on the dance floor - but the wait is worth it. Plus, there's no cover!
Joao Veloso JrAugust 16, 2015
Cool place, fair price for the beer! Let's just hope it's not vanished for a fashion store as it happened with CBGB a few yards away
L. T.July 11, 2015
Really cool venue! The downstairs area has a bar area elevated from the main space, so you can watch the show from two levels. The benches on the side are convenient!
Ira BApril 21, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Wanna dance with your crew? Come here on a Friday or Saturday. But be prepared for lines to get into more lines if you get here a little after 11:45
Andrew CJanuary 28, 2019
Great music options (different artists on different stages every night)... but there was a cover and bar had xpensive drinks
citizenMDecember 4, 2015
The crowd is young and hip and the staff is friendly. Great venue despite its size. Read more
Foursquare InsidersOctober 29, 2015
"Two floors—an upstairs bar and a downstairs venue. The speakers can be loud, so don't position yourself right next to them." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more
Karen RoccoFebruary 5, 2013
I came here for a band and stayed afterwards for the great music and atmosphere. Really good vibe during the weeknights. The weekends get crazy!
Concert Ticket AgencySeptember 19, 2012
Two floors. Three bars. See a killer band in an intimate setting or dance the night away to fantastic DJs.
Ms HeleneOctober 11, 2016
#mobilemondays fun crowd fun place good tunes
Karen RoccoFebruary 5, 2013
Great venue with excellent sound and good standing space to see bands. The staff is accommodating and the bartenders are friendly.
CompassMay 19, 2014
Noteworthy DJs, non-stop dance parties and a long line on Saturday nights make Bowery Electric a go-to for debauchery on Bowery.
DensAugust 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
We threw a massive party here on the eve that Google shut down dodgeball. @harryh made t-shirts (I still have some), me & @arainert DJed & @naveen and I launched foursquare a week later @ SXSW 2009.
Meghan OfftermattApril 6, 2013
Perfect party room in the back available by reservation; this is where we had one of my close friend's 21st birthday and it was a huge hit!
Rich Dun-DealDecember 19, 2014
$7 House cocktails. $6 Heineken. Typical drink prices for NYC. Small lounge upstairs. Downstairs nice area for DJ dance parties.
Gabriel HayesAugust 6, 2015
Downstairs is great for live music. Very intimate and great acoustics.
San SanApril 27, 2016
Great bar. Lower floor has live music events. Very chill and casual
Marc PhillipsJuly 23, 2012
Really cool venue with decently priced drinks. Music selection was the perfect mix of 90's and top 40.
Zack POctober 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Go downstairs. There's typically a list on Fri & Sat for groups. Ask around for the names of the reservations.
Carrot CreativeJanuary 30, 2013
Head down to the basement if you feel like dancing the night away to awesome Motown music! You'll definitely need some energy for this dance floor.
Michael DiscenzaFebruary 12, 2016
Beer on tap didn't seem to be flowing that well, but music was good and bar tenders were pleasant!
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantFebruary 12, 2019
Really cool spot to see music
DeannaOctober 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Come here on Wednesdays for Dorian Gray! Amazing goth night hosted by Anna Evans and Kayvon Zand.
amNewYorkJune 27, 2013
This space, previously home to Remote Lounge, is known for its dance party, “The Electric Feel,” every weekend.
Dan VJanuary 31, 2013
Come on Wed. nights for Old Soul Revival, great live music w/ no cover! Come get your dance on!
Danielle EmigJune 26, 2013
Watch out for the random steps in the back if you're at a reserved table. Especially if you're in heels and intoxicated.
Christina ChinFebruary 27, 2022
Weirdest club music I've heard in awhile. I don't go to clubs much anymore but even that was weird to me..mostly 80s -'00s but also like gladys knight thrown in.
Janine JansonMarch 1, 2012
Don't use the coat check! I checked my coat with my cell phone in the pocket & the attendant gave it to someone else without a claim ticket! And the Bowery did nothing to help! Very irresponsible!
Libby KoberMay 18, 2015
One of my all time favorite places - worth the wait to get into the basement for some killer throwbacks
kevin waiteJune 25, 2016
One of the best-sounding rooms in the city.
Yera HaOctober 7, 2014
Not too shabby! Fun music. All the dancing's downstairs-- smile, you're on camera!
JësJuly 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Venue is actually 2 separate clubs in one building. The Bowery Electric is downstairs, and The Browery Electric is upstairs. If you're from NYU, don't ever go downstairs. EVER.
Gabriel HayesAugust 6, 2015
Typically has a cover of $5 or $10 for live music or DJs
Inderpreet SinghSeptember 16, 2014
They have live music both upstairs and downstairs.
Shohini GuptaDecember 28, 2018
Great older music, good for dancing!!
Shafin DamaniJuly 19, 2011
If you like waiting in lines, you'll love this place. Line to get in, line to go to each of the 2 small dance floors. *Sucked* Read more
Melissa RosenthalMarch 23, 2015
Another one of NYC's best spots to see up and coming acts.
Alex RobertsonSeptember 19, 2021
Solid venue (downstairs)
Kacey BFebruary 1, 2013
Friday/Saturday night parties are great... Danced for like 4 hrs! Try the margaritas @ downstairs bar.
AOctober 18, 2015
Excellent dancing! 90s-early 2000s style ☺️💃💃💃
Matthew CroswellAugust 21, 2012
Monday nights is 45 night. Classic hip hop samples all night.
Janice TaylorNovember 6, 2014
Formerly Dorian Grey on Wednesday nights.
zeynepJuly 29, 2016
great place to listen to music and get some beer
Claire DranginisSeptember 6, 2014
Sweet tunes and great dance floor. Mirror ball and everything.
Ariel AmbarJune 7, 2015
The music and atmosphere is great.
Mark LombardiJanuary 31, 2016
Good music, Good beers on tap.
Jessica TuckFebruary 26, 2012
This place is AMAZING on a Saturday night....favorite place on earth right now!
Zii HammadAugust 27, 2014
The downstairs stage area is pretty cool. Just don't order a beer from the taps down there, they taste awful.
Leanne ZMay 17, 2017
Always a good time had by all.
Colin ENovember 28, 2010
good but falls short of canal room. PACKED after 12--come with girls or they won't let downstairs.

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