Le Poisson Rouge sits in the basement that used to be the Village Gate, which means a 2000s dance party is happening on the floor where Coltrane and Nina Simone once played, and that contrast is most of the fun. An 11pm start makes it the natural second stop after a dinner or an early show. If you want a Labor Day Friday that ends on a dancefloor rather than at a table, this is the downtown option.
What to expect
A flat basement room that clears to a dancefloor with a proper sound system and a bar along the wall. The music runs to early-2000s pop, hip-hop and R&B, and the crowd dresses to the theme more than you would expect. It starts late and runs later, so arriving at the door time means an empty room.
Good to know
- Take the A/B/C/D/E/F/M to West 4th Street-Washington Square; LPR is on Bleecker at Thompson.
- This is a late-night event, so the room does not fill until well after doors.
- It is 21 and over with ID checked at the door.
- The Main Space is standing with no seating to speak of once the floor opens.
- Bleecker Street is busy at closing time, so agree a meeting point with your group in advance.
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Common questions
What music does the party play?
Early-2000s pop, hip-hop and R&B, hence the Y2K billing.
Who is presenting it?
P91 in partnership with Le Poisson Rouge, in the venue's Main Space.
Is it seated?
No. The Main Space operates as a standing dancefloor for late-night events.
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