Fontana's Bar
(Now Closed)Rock Club, Music Venue, and Bar
Lower East Side, New York
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Staff PicksJune 5, 2014[event] Veggie Prom 2014 benefits Darwin Animal Doctors, which provides vet care for the animals of the Galapagos Islands. Creative prom attire's encouraged! Free vegan snacks! Friday 6/6, 8 p.m. $15. Read more
NYC PunkNovember 14, 2011Not a band spot for rock music. Weekends tend to be a bit crazy with the hipster and college crowd hanging around. Best to go during the week. The place has a great sound system and backline for bands
coleen c.April 18, 2011this bar is full of surprises. it has a bistro vibe by the entrance, and about 50 feet away is a decent sized game area. this floor plays a great selection of rock music. around the corner is the sta
Great Happy Hour everyday 2-8 pm with $3, $4, and $5 drink specials. Red Hook Pilsner and shot of whiskey for $6. Ask for free popcorn :)
They may have changed door-guys, because the guy I always see is incredibly friendly and looks nothing like Kid Rock, but you should still bring your ID, I mean, it is his job to ask...- L. T.June 30, 2016Will be missed... Great bar and live music space. Great bartenders. Anyone know where they're working now?
V. SlimApril 27, 2015I went for a producer competition. Small space downstairs; but still lots of fun!
Harlows Hideaway is here evry first Monday of the month. It's the best variety burlesque show for people in the know. Only $5 if you say you are a friend!
Joe MasilottiMarch 18, 2015Great to stop in for a beer or two before venturing farther into Chinatown for some hot pot.
Humberto MartinezApril 18, 2011Say hi to regulars and sometimes DJ's James and Jeremy. They're the shit. Also, Vanessa's Dumplings across the street is amazeballs.
Nikki RomanDecember 6, 2011So, they have a "Check-In Special" advertised & when shown that I "Checked-In" they completely shot me down! My first time here & my excitement went from 10 to 0 in .5 seconds, Thumbs Down Fontana!
Taylor LaShaeSeptember 15, 2013I always dig the door guys. for real. they are always funny and the music here rules ! jus saying
Mike HornMarch 1, 2010Regardless of the location, it's really not a bad bar at all. I've been here on off nights and busy nights. I've enjoyed both. When a bar is crowded and I still have fun, it's a good bar.
JeiHoodieFebruary 1, 2011Bartender is a cool dude, makin cool drinks, everything is cool. Especially the pack man/galaga game in the back. Lvl 8 is tough.
Friendliest bar staff in the city. Just don't tick 'em off.- Best pool table in the LES and happy hour 2-8 pm everyday.
Robert RoweJune 10, 2010...enjoy a fun crowd with Karaoke til late in the morning! Check their site for events and live music...
UmsMarch 31, 2014Not been yet but to people bitching about the door guy carding everyone know that he doesn't enjoy it. It's the State Liquor Authority throwing everyone into paranoia by sending people undercover.
Go on the last Thursday of the month for vegan drinks!
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✨Pun Bandhu ✨February 23, 2010Great backroom ideal for private parties/movie screenings on weeknights
- Alex CavoulacosOctober 8, 2011Get tickets for The Ryan Case, an interactive murder mystery from 1873, by LiveINtheater
Alana WashingtonDecember 8, 2012Not to undermine their badassery, but the bouncers are kind of adorbs.
Nacoteque downstairs in the basement great Mexican parties from time to time.
Sarah NelsonApril 21, 2013DJ is insufferable. Bartenders are assholes- who also reused my dirty glass for another person's drink.
Andrew CochranMarch 13, 2011This place is horrible for the over-25 crowd. It's like everyone came here straight from the mall.
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Massive multi-level funhouse on edge of Chinatown & LES w/ live music stage, private party room, 3 bars, multiple DJ booths, giant movie screen, & a chandelier.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 2:00 PM–4:00 AM
(212) 334-6740
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
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