Sin Sin

have been a patron at sin sin for over five years and they never fail to provide a banging/late/fun night out.
music is always on point and of course is their selling point as a venue.
keep up the good work leopard lounge/sinsin
also never a production to get in on whatever night i go which i can not say for alot of other venues in the village.

Pros: music/dj/vibe

Cons: to small

Posted 03/19/09

sin sin is my weekday hangout and it rocks.the wednesday party is banging,week in,week out.one of the last remaining true underground venues left in this town.

Pros: dj/wednesday nights

Cons: none

Posted 03/18/09

I reserved 1.5 - 2 weeks in advance for 15 people, they promised me tables with a waitress. What I got at the door with my party was the manager saying someone had tried to call over and over to 'confirm' the reservation, but got no answer. I have a cell phone, I always have it with me, I didn't miss one call all day, total bs! We figured they probably over booked and then picked and chose which parties they would keep the booking for. Total BS! Therefore he said no tables for us. He gave me 7 drink tickets as a small consolation.

The place was SO packed we seriously could barely move, and it took over 25 minutes to get the bartender's attention for drinks. I am 100% sure this place is breaking the fire code, it was disgusting and sweaty and extremely unpleasant. If I could give this review as 0 stars, I would.

We went to Bar on A after 30 mins. (11th and Ave. A) and did some good dancing to 80s/techno music. But you can't get your birthday back for a whole year, so Sin Sin was a big mistake!"

Pros: NONE

Cons: Crowded, fire trap, long long wait at the bar, brutal tunes

Posted 03/17/09

I was really stressing my 30th birthday party for 2 months, worrying i wouldnt have enough space, etc. Well i had an amazing party. Nikki the manager (?) was very nice, and cooperative. She answered all of my questions and concerns. We got a really good price for open bar, and i didnt get charged a fee to have my party there. All the other places i looked into were charging an arm and a leg and werent offering open bars or even drink specials!!
We had a nice size roped off section and two tables for my guests. Ordered hookahs which came right away. Didnt have to wait forever for drinks even though there was only one bartender (that I noticed anyway)
The music was kinda crappy for my taste, at first (mostly hiphop and R&B) but later on the DJ started to switch it up. My guests all had a blast, got wasted and danced the night away.

I have to say if i wasnt drunk and didnt have like 30 of my friends there, i would think it was too crowded and annoying but i really didnt care cause i was having a ton of fun with my friends by that point. I would not recommend this place for a date, unless you are coming during the week. And i would suggest showing up before 10 and getting nice and drunk before the crowd gets there.

Pros: staff, good place for party, prices, location

Cons: crowded

Posted 03/17/09

booked my birthday at sin sin and had a great time.all my guests where dancing the whole night.we had drink specials.the staff were friendly and there was no great production at the door.

Pros: none

Cons: dj

Posted 03/17/09

this is my first review, & also the first time i threw a bday at a venue, but me & the other 2 birthday celebrants had a great time! nikki, the booking manager, was great! she was efficient & very clear with her responses, which helped a lot when it came time to plan the party. they accomodated all of my guests, with no hassles or hesitations, even though my guestlist number kept changing. the party was held on the lower level, which was decorated very nicely. small tables, dim, reddish lighting, good amount of seating. was very pleased with the dj as well. in the earlier hours, played a lot of old school then continued on to play more hits & the crowd was very responsive. overall, had a great night at leopard lounge...room is a little small so it gets quite crowded...but it didn't really bother me `=] Thanks Nikki!

Pros: table areas, staff, good music

Cons: parking!

Posted 03/12/09

went to sin sin for a friends birthday and had a blast.no problems getting in with my group.the dj was great .
the only down side to sin sin is its size,a little on the small side but a great time none the less.

Pros: dj

Cons: too small

Posted 03/11/09

i threw my birthday at leopard lounge this year and was very pleased.leopard lounge allowed me to bring my own dj and he rocked it all night.all the staff were pleasant and made all my guests feel very welcome.the lounge was also inexpensive unlike the spot i had last year (in the meat-packing).
thank you very much leopard lounge for a memorable 25th.

Posted 03/10/09

Like the vibe....the music...cool bartender....reasonable drinks....diverse earthy crowd that likes to dance. I like to dance so thats a biggie for me. If you wanna just get some friends together for a cool hang and don't want to deal w/ unnecessary door drama check out the LEopard Lounge :)

Posted 03/10/09

went here for a leaving party for a friend.had a great night.the dj was very good and kept me there all night.
will go back for sure.

Posted 03/03/09

i recently booked my birthday party at the leopard lounge/sin sin after i read some of the reviews on the citysearch website.my number of guests grew rapidly the week of my party and i was concerned because i had told sin sin i had 30 guests and my list day of was 75 plus.the manager on the evening was very helpful in getting all my guests in at the door and everybody i invited had a great time.the dj was awesome.i had submitted a song request list to sin sin about a week prior to the party and the dj played all the songs i wanted to hear.the bar staff were pleasant even when they were swamped which seemed to be for the best part of the night..i would highly recommend this place to host a birthday party.it worked out very well for me and i intend to return to sin sin soon.

Pros: helpful staff/,\\manager

Posted 03/03/09

we found sin sin leaving a nearby restaurant and popped in for a quick drink.five hours later we crawled out of this place after a wild evening.and this was a wednesday night.the music was loud and very energetic.also the drinks were cheap and strong so we took full advantage of that.we have made plans to go next week for another messy night.

Pros: djs and cheap drinks

Cons: none..........

Posted 02/26/09

i just celebrated my 30th at sin sin on feb 14th.what seemed like a bit of a production just to book turned out to be a wild celebration.i had half of the downstairs room reserved for my group.i had requested pink balloons for valentines day and i got about 100 of them waiting for me when i arrived.the guy whom was the dj played all the music i love and i did not sit down for the whole night.sin sin is on the small side but all my firends had a great time non the less.

Pros: music

Cons: none

Posted 02/18/09

My buddy and I got together last week for a friends going away party. The management was nice enough to let us Dj. The sound system is great for a venue of this size. It does get crowded, but hey, its NYC.
The other attraction are the Hookah's you can smoke as you move to electronica or other global beats. Overall, highly recommended !!!

Posted 02/15/09

had my leaving party at sin sin.the staff were great but venue way too small.music was good but just not enough room.

Posted 02/13/09

soulgasm on a wednesday at sin sin is my home.as a native new yorker i have been to thousands of house music gigs.thank you soulgasm and sin sin for bringing it home.i dont know the djs name but i love what he plays.so many joints have sold there soul to the benjamins so what a breath of fresh air this place/night is.

Posted 02/12/09

i held a surprise party at sin sin for my boyfriend and was delighted with this venue.i had the upstairs back room reserved and my boyfriend had no idea.the manager put up a curtain for us so we were all hidden and the surprise was great.thank you Nikki for your help.i will tell all my friends about sin sin.

Pros: the manager/Nikki

Cons: none

Posted 02/12/09

i discovered this joint on this website.i went on a wednesday for the party they call soulgasm.i have finally found a venue that reminds me of the old skool house venues in NYC that i miss and loved.firstly the music was perfect.there was no problem getting in and the door guy/manager actually gave me a big smile and spent five minutes telling me about the night.i highly recommend the venue and its midweek is now a hangout i can call mine.

Pros: music and vibe is right

Cons: none

Posted 02/11/09

sin sin just hosted my 28th birthday.the staff all made a big effort to make me feel welcome.the place was packed but they reserved me a corner spot where i got trashed and had lots of fun with a young brazilian boy !!!!!
the dj was akso very good.
thnk you to the manager Alejandro for all the drink tickets.

Pros: bartenders know how to pour

Cons: very busy joint

Posted 02/11/09

This place is great for pretty much any occasion or simply a night out. It is two levels and the space is intimate. You wont have to yell to talk to your friends. There is an eclectic mix of people as well as the music on any given night. I personally prefer Thursday and Friday nights but I have been there on a Wednesday as well as a Saturday and was equally satisfied. The thing I really love about Sin Sin is that its not going to break your pockets to party there. The drinks are reasonably priced and not watered down. Also, the location of Sin Sin is prime because there are other places you can stop in and check out on your way. 9 times out of 10 you will end up coming right back to Sin Sin though. I had my 25th birthday there and they had the best bottle specials I have ever heard of for a spot in NYC. The music kept myself and all of my guests on their feet the entire night and I was more than satisfied by the end of my night. I still go to Sin Sin at least 4 or 5 times a month.

Posted 02/11/09

the manager of this place asked me to write a review after i held my 22nd birthday party here.so here it is.
they reserved me an area of the lounge for my party.i had 50 guestswe were not required to buy bottles and kept the section for the whole night.so it actually cost me nothing as all my friends were paying for my drinks and thats the way it should be.i also got a free bottle of vodka from the manager so what i remember of the night was all good and a bit fuzzy.i would return to sin sin and they actually do what they promise when your booking.

Pros: staff/mamanger

Cons: on the small side

Posted 02/11/09

my party here was awesome.we got drink specials all night and had a blast.i will be back .
bartenders are cute also.

Posted 02/11/09

Just had to sign up and write something down about sin sin. Was in there this past weekend and the music was incredible, the DJ upstairs definitely knew how to read the crowd and he had me and my friends bumpin all night long. The bartenders were SOOO nice, even with the bar being busy and loud. We'd called ahead and booked a spot upstairs and had our own little area to chill at in between trips to the dancefloor and the manager was really accommodating. Haven't been there on the weekdays but one of my friends said they've got different parties there every night of the week, but not a lot of hip hop, so I'm not sure about that lol.

Will DEFINITELY be going back whenever I can get my people together again.

Pros: Great lighting, service, atmosphere and music!

Cons: It got a little packed during the busy hours for a tiny bit...

Posted 02/10/09

i decided to celebrate my birthday at sin sin this past weekend.at first i was concerned because the area we had was a little on the small side.however the whole night went very well.all my friends got in with no hassle at the door.the manager and bartender knew my name before in got there and made sure myself and entourage were happy during the night,which we were.i plan to celebrate next year at the same venue.

Posted 02/10/09

had my birthday party here in january .venue was on the small side but all my guests had a good time.the staff were on point and i will be back for sure.
thank you sin sin

Pros: good venue for bday party

Cons: none

Posted 02/10/09

just had my birthday party at sin sin, and I would recommend this place to anyone! Their dj's are really amazing and had everyone at my party dancing all night long! The bartenders pour a stiff drink so we were all happily hungover the next day! I loved the intimate space upstairs in the leopard lounge, really sultry! I'm already planning my sister's bachelorette night there, can't wait!!

Pros: easy to get to by train

Posted 02/10/09

I had been to Sin Sin a few times before and really enjoyed myself ? so it made sense to have my birthday party there. The door staff is friendly and the management is more than reasonable with respect to birthday guest lists and open bars. The DJ was on point and the music was hot ? he was rockin? old and new school hip hop, classics and dance jams all night long. This place kept my crew partying well into the AM. I highly recommend taking a look at this lounge for your next birthday!

Pros: Music, Staff, Drinks, Music

Cons: Only open until 4am!

Posted 02/10/09

I created an account on city search just to write a review on Sin Sin. I love it. The bartenders--amazing. They're always offering up new drinks for us to try, and they're so personable, actually, the entire personnel there are. Even on days where I do not particularly care for the music, I still find myself having a great time. The atmosphere is great. The hookah is a plus. It's just great to go some place and just have pure fun. You don't have to go to a mega dance club and dress up in a cocktail dress to do it. Everyone I have someone come to visit, I always take them to Sin Sin, and they are continuously asking to go back every time they come to visit again. If you're in to hip-hop, go weekends.

Pros: the couches, the hookah, the ambience, the bartenders

Cons: the music on the weekdays

Posted 12/27/08

Sin Sin is amaaazing. A friend planned my 21st birthday there and they were phenomenal with their deals- drink specials for the first hour, no cover for guests before 1230, and a free bottle of champagne. We got our own section upstairs, and the manager was great and really accessible. I called her on her cell just to check on things a few hours before the party and she got back to me within 10 minutes. The actual space is great too- we stayed mostly upstairs & there were seating areas, a bar, and lots of space to dance. The dj was great, the music was perfect, and we all had a great time. Great place to go, either to have a party, or just to go out at night.

Pros: Music, Service, Personnel, Dance Space

Cons: None, in my opinion

Posted 08/10/08

My friends and I found this place as we were walking around the East side, unsure where to go next. When the bouncer says the magic words "No Cover" we just had to check it out. I'm glad we did. This place is really kool, nice red lit glow through two floors. Great music, hip pop, reggae; some spanish. The crowd seemed to be early to mid twentys mostly and friendly. We met some girls and dance for awhile, so it was a good night. The bartenders are also friendly and easy to talk to. Especially, this girl Trixie. If you go there, by her a drink :) I suggest if you are around the area and unsure where to go :) go check this place out!! I hope you have fun. Later.

Posted 07/25/08

I go to Sin-Sin often. OK, I guess I?d be considered a regular but, there?s a good reason for this. It?s the place, the people, the bartenders, the drinks and especially the music.

On any night of the week you can go to this 2 floor bar/lounge and find some of the best DJs in NYC spinning on either floor. From deep underground House to hardcore Reggae, you can find it all there. Personally, my favorite night there is Wednesday nights Soulgasm party which takes over both floors and draws one of the most diverse and friendliest crowds I?ve ever seen at a party. Wednesday also brings in some of the most amazing dancers I?ve ever seen off stage.

Any night at Sin-Sin is good with their comfortable, laid-back set-up, cool red lighting and drinks priced for people you actually know...not ones you dream of knowing. The totally unpretentious staff adds to the overall experience.

Sin-Sin is a great place to go for after-work drinks outside of midtown or to celebrate a birthday and there?s a cool private area upstairs that can be sectioned off.

I?ve been to many, many bars, clubs and lounges in NYC but Sin-Sin remains at the top of my list. Get there if you can.

Pros: great music, nice staff, cheap drinks

Posted 07/21/08

Sin Sin was amazing. I planned a friend's birthday party there and everything went smoothly and we had a blast. Nikki and the rest of Sin Sin was so helpful and accommodating for our large group (40+ people) and some other special requests. The space we had was great: near the bar, in a corner, with room for people to dance, sit, talk, etc. I couldn't have asked for a better place, more fun, nicer staff, etc. Sin Sin was just perfect.

Posted 07/21/08

I have experienced the nightlife in NYC for quiet a while...not to say my age, but Sin Sin was a night to remember...my groups energy was in high gear and it stayed that way through out the night @ Sin Sin. From the welcoming door staff to the hospitable bartender that evening ( I think it was this past Saturday...cant remember her name, but she was hot!!) to the chillin music, our night was jamming and fun! I woke up this morning and felt like a new person! I would def recommend this joint for groups likes ours...I know I am headed back soon....

Posted 07/03/08

You cant imagine how much fun I had at this place. It's like a little club, the staff is great and friendly and you dont feel like you were in a bar you feel at a friends house that has really good sound system.
The drinks are really good they have a special one the name is Jack and Power. Ask for it is Jack Danniels with Colombian Power Energy Drink.
Love it!

Posted 07/01/08

Had my birthday party here. Arrived with 18 people from dinner; met another 8 at Sin Sin. Nikki and the entire staff were incredible. We had champagne and hookah in a private area on the second floor-- never had to worry about changing coals or getting refills. And absolutely no 'power trip' trouble. Altogether an A++.

Posted 06/29/08

I had my b-day party at sin-sin and me and my friends had a really good time,the floor staff and security were very profesional,i really liked this place and definitly will back soon!!!!!!!!!!

PROSS:the floor staff and security

CONS:none

Pros: floor staff and security

Cons: none

Posted 06/01/08

I had my birthday at Leopard Lounge last Saturday night and found it was one of the least stressful birthdays I have ever thrown! The staff was all very courteous, especially the girl behind the bar. She was always prompt to come over to me when I wanted to order a drink and it seemed she was very efficient with the demand. I was promised my own area and was given exactly that- I didn't have to deal with the hassles of kicking stragglers out of my area. Not one of my friends had any issue at the door and all were allowed entry. If you are looking for a no hassles place that is worlds nicer than your neighborhood dive bar, this is it. I would definitely come back again and recommend it to others.

Posted 04/29/08

Went Friday night for a friend's event. Had a really good time - it has a fun vibe. Cool place, no hoopla at the door. Definitely check it out..

Posted 04/28/08

I recently celebrated my birthday at Sin Sin with a big group of friends. I had never been there before, but I read a lot of positive reviews online so I decided to give it a shot. I booked online and the manager called me back within a few hours to discuss all the details. The staff was courteous and helpful, the night was fun and went smoothly, and everyone had a blast. The decor inside was really good for talking, mingling, and dancing and the dj was great. Has a great time at Sin Sin and would highly recommend it!!

Pros: Great for groups, great music, courteous staff

Posted 03/02/08

Sin sin Leopard Lounge is the best place to host your party there. All the staff are nice and the manager Matt is always there to make sure you have everything you need. Thanks again for such a memorable night and we will definitely visit back often!

Pros: Lounge staff is super friendly

Cons: Might be crowded on Sat. but who cares

Posted 12/06/07

I just had my birthday party on Saturday at Leopard Lounge. The manager Matt was incredible. He has made my party a truly memorable one for all my guests! The DJ is great and all the staff is pleasant to work with. We will definitely visit back!!

Pros: Music is great and staff are all very nice to assist you for a great party

Cons: Might be too crowded on Saturday

Posted 12/03/07

Great spot on the LES with great staff and management and cheap drink. I say give this a shot as it is way better then most spots these days

Posted 12/03/07

Felt like I was back at one of my old college bars than a NYC Club/Bar. Over-Crowded, Rude people, Plastic cups (whats the deal with that), and over-bearing outside staff. The place is more of a dive bar with music, not an exclusive club. Not what I thought it would be.

Pros: Good Neighborhood

Cons: Mandatory Coat Check, Overbearing Staff

Posted 11/20/07

Listen, here's the deal. I've been going to this place for almost a decade for several reasons. One, you know you're going to hear pretty good hip-hop. Two, because the downstairs bartender, Kevin, is the man. Three, because there's no hassles getting in, and there's usually some pretty decent talent on the dance floor. Four, because it's a great late night spot. It really gets good around 2:30, and doesn't shut down till close to 5. This place is all about reliability.

Pros: Hip-hop, Sal (bouncer), Kevin (bartender), drunk chickenheads

Cons: Ra (rude bouncer), don't always play hip hop, not good till late

Posted 10/04/07

I recently had a going away party here. My guestlist ended up reaching 70 people, but even when it was relatively small at 20, Matt (the manager) was still very helpful and accommodating. There was excellent communication between the two of us for the duration of the planning, and he did not let me down.

And now to describe the venue itself: When you enter, it appears to be a cozy size - and not in a bad way. However, as the night wore on and more people showed, it was still quite comfortable. The decor is much better than it appears in pictures, and provides for an intimate atmosphere even when crowded.

The DJ was excellent, and had many people dancing the whole night through - even those who never dance managed to have a great time.

The drink prices are affordable, albeit a little pricey for the area. But, if you are planning a party, they specials are comparable to other venues throughout the city and instantly make Sin Sin / The Leopard Lounge a gem.

Finally, what most reviews might not touch upon... I sweat - a lot. For whatever reason, I'm always warm. But, this place had to be well ventilated or have the AC pumping because I was as cool as a cucumber all night long.

I highly recommend Sin Sin / The Leopard Lounge. I'm the kind of person who will easily spend days researching possible venues for that one special night, and this venue exceeded my expectations as well as my high standards.

Pros: Service, ambience

Cons: None

Posted 08/05/07

This place was great, we had a great time! Dancing ("house music all night long...", on one of the floors), drink specials that night and the music was bangin, actually saw some really hot guys! Staff was nice even though the bar was packed, usually bartenders are asses but not here. They were cool and really fast!! Oh and the door guys were nice too!! We'll definetely come back for more!!!!

Pros: great music, great staff, fast n friendly bartenders, kickin atmosphere!

Cons: Too many pretty girls

Posted 07/03/07

My friend lives in the East Village and I met her at Sin Sin for a happy hour drink. We had some drinks, started talking to the bartender and some other people at the bar... Before we knew it it was 10 pm and we were dancing! Fun night, not so fun waking up the next day. Oh well, it was worth it!

Pros: You can drink at happy hour and see the peeps on second ave.

Cons: when the sun goes down, you loose track of time.

Posted 04/24/07

Well I found this place on Oct.06 while buying some juice on this 24 hr store on 2ndAve with 5th and there was this beautifull asian woman standing outside of an restaurant with black windows. So after she went inside I fallowed her leading me not into a restaurant but loungue on a Wednesday night and after that my life has never been the same. Sure me and that cute asian had our fun time, not making out but dancing, socializing and having fun all night long. I had to drink a few energy shots to keep up with that place.

Well, all of you who thinks its too crowed or musty, whatever, try going there on tuesdays and wednesday.
If you like to meet cool people to dance with right on the spot then wednesday is the special Soulgasm night my friends. A special night for all those crazy and full of life dancers. Don't be surprise if you get their buzz too about whatever is going on the moment. I have made friendship with almost all the staff their already. Some people think I live in the attic, but now I know that on weekends it gets too crowed so try it on the weekdays. A much better experience if you can stay up late. So if I find you there big hugs to you all and be ready cause I might just put you in a good mood.

Pros: Ambience, Close to Lit Loungue, Awesome DJ, Soulgasm Wednesday Nights,

Cons: Not After hours till 8Am

Posted 03/08/07