Slipper Room
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 253-7246
- Cross Street:
- Between Rivington Street and Stanton Street
- Directions:
- F, V at 2nd Ave
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 8pm-4am, Sun-Mon hours vary
Editorial Review for Slipper Room – by Kat Kinsman
The Scene
A successful blend of opulence and kitsch, the Slipper Room provides a welcome twist to the East Village scene. What sets this glitzy retro lounge apart from the host of other cosmo-slinging, PR-girl-on-cellphone-glutted boites currently dominating Orchard Street is an honest-to-God commitment to quality cabaret.
The Draw
The star of the Slipper Room's self-proclaimed "Vegas/Victorian" aesthetic is the velvet-curtained, gorgeously gold-trimmed stage itself. The Slipper Room plays host to both local and more widely-known cabaret acts, including Scotty the Blue Bunny and *BOB*, as well as the song stylings of owners Camille and James.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasYou can reserve the space for large or private parties. Call for information and rates.
Know Before You GoThere's a $20 minimum on all credit card purchases, so plan to drink up if you pull out the plastic.
User Reviews for Slipper Room
08/27/2008 Posted by oldcrank
the crowd is mostly annoying birthday parties. this is not burlesque. its not much more than a skanky strip club. maybe the 2nd and 3rd acts get better? the first was AWFUL. the MC was funny and the bartendar was nice though. Save your $5 cover and put it towards a real show.
Cons: crappy show
10/17/2007 Posted by davebile
Well, the space is nice, but the owner would rather go in the bathroom and tweak out than take care of his performers. He seems to run this place for the sole purpose of hooking up with burlesque dancers and getting high, which in itself isn't a bad thing for him, but when it affects his acts, it could become troublesome. Beware if you are a band or performer that is booked here; if you have nothing to offer this pseudo-rich dude in his suit and bowler, you will be berated behind the curtain and certainly have a bad time performing. Perform at your own risk. He has a habit of double-booking, and when the act he "didn't" want shows up, he likes to flex his NYC bar-owner muscle and call you every name in the book. Completely unprofessional.
Pros: nice atmosphere and bartenders
Cons: owner is unprofessional
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