Message from White Rabbit

A laid back low-key lounge at the heart of downtown nightlife
  • Happy hour daily
  • $4 Beers and well drinks
  • Fresh food prepared daily

The best of both worlds- a relaxed and stylish lounge, without any of the attitude. White Rabbit is like having the keys to your own loft party- the simple decor lets the space transition from artspace to engagement party, from after work happy hour to late night hang. Reservations are made with no minimums, no deposit required. Our room holds 150, with ample seating for groups of 5-50. Not with a large party tonight? Just drop in. Never a cover, never a rope burn at the door.

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5 Star Rating - World class 1 review – Review White Rabbit

(212) 477-5005

145 East Houston Street
New York, NY 10002

Editorial Description by Citysearch
A slick, understated lounge scene on Houston.
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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Very up scale  5 Star Rating - World class

White Rabbit is a very up-scale Lounge bar but BEWARE you will pay a price!!! I was so very happy with the results of my findings at this bar. If price is no object and looking for a great time this is the bar for you!!!!

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Fantastic Staff 5 Star Rating - World class

I recently threw a Benefit @ The White Rabbit for my theatre company (FLUX Theatre Ensemble), and I could not have been more impressed with the staff! Orion and John are fantastic bartenders, they were friendly and fast. There are no pretensions here, although the space is lovely and hospitable. Many of my guests commented on what a classy feeling the space had, which was perfect for our event. I would definitely recommend the space for parties, no matter the size. The lounge-y tables and seating can accommodate nearly every size group. Also, the happy hour prices are great. I am definitely returning soon!! Well done, guys!

Pros: Great bar staff, Fantastic for Parties
Posted 04/16/08 at 2:39pm

Chic, friendly, great service 5 Star Rating - World class

I needed a place for an engagement party, and a friend who is a DJ recommended the White Rabbit to me. We checked out a couple other places but liked the decor and menu of this place the best. The owner and staff were extremely accommodating throughout the planning process and the party was executed flawlessly. The bar staff was friendly and the drinks were made very well. We ordered several platters of appetizers which were all delicious (especially the mini burgers and the chicken tempura) and the staff brought them out in the correct order and pacing that we requested. The champagne toast and cake cutting were done perfectly. The decor is chic and elegant, the music was low-key and lounge-y during the party and then more upbeat and dance-ier as the night went on. Several guests commented to me what a great place it was for a party. Near the end of our party (around 10:30) the place got pretty packed with an eclectic and fun-looking group of people. We had a great experience and I highly recommend the White Rabbit for a private party or for going out with friends.

Pros: Great service, yummy appetizers, convenient location
Cons: None
Posted 12/04/06 at 7:04pm

Friendly staff, not over-crowded, nice, just nice 4 Star Rating - Very good

Is this the ONLY user-friendly, not packed Lower East Side bar? I don't know, but it is one of few. The big screen TV showed an endless loop of a great Jet Li movie. The patrons could easily move around and were VERY friendly. We met a visiting crew in town from Turkey. Right before Thanksgiving. We thought that was very appropriate. The music is occasionally too loud, but otherwise it's easy to talk, enjoy yourself, find a table in the back and have a good time in a group. The bartender was extremely friendly, and good spirited-- despite our obvious lack of sobriety. The beer selection was nothing spectacular, but better than just Bud. The food was slightly on the bland side... but better and more various than the ordinary wings and calamari barfood of everywhere else. --Drink Club is a roving group of NYC drinkers

Pros: great staff, not over-crowded, music USUALLY at conversation level
Cons: average beer list
Posted 11/18/06 at 7:39pm

for those uncrazy nights 4 Star Rating - Very good

if you actually want to sit and talk with your friends this place is cool. the atmosphere is chic and mellow. If you are looking to shake your booty- go to bob's!

Posted 10/29/06 at 4:28am

Quaint Little bar 4 Star Rating - Very good

The place was a friendly place to meet up with friends for a drink. Small area in the back where some people were dancing. Good place to just relax a bit & catch up with friends.

Pros: Nice little place, friendly atmosphere
Cons: No real room to dance
Posted 08/22/06 at 12:00am