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Slipper Room

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Citysearch | This Orchard Street spot adds a dash of genuine show-biz glitz to the L.E.S. bar 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,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/16/2004
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User Reviews of Slipper Room

Yelp.com Review - by Drea T.

3.0 of 5 stars. My first burlesque show and definitely not my last. Went here for a bride-to-be celebration and it was worth it. Entertaining show.. kinda racy with not-so-amateur drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sercin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I live in Istanbul and on my last visit to NY in April, my friend Jen took me to a private birthday party of one of her friends. It was then when I first watched a burlesque show in my life. Two shows…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Donna A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was simply amazing. It had the absolute perfect mix of sketchy LES dive bar, fun people and great live act. I convinced my boyfriend and his cousin to come out to see the burlesque dancers…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Do you want the award for coolest wife of the year? Then, for your next date, simply suggest that your and your Mr. make an appearance anywhere involving scantily-clad women. Ding, ding -- we have a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went for a burlesque show a few Wednesdays ago, which featured my beau's band The Venn Diagrams. The space was amazing. An intimate stage, perfect for burlesque and cabaret, heads this long bar. At…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam P.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's unclear why I haven't reviewed The Slipper Room yet, as I've spent many a happy night here. I even threw a party here for a book launch back in my publishing days. What I really love about this…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Drea V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hilarious! Just bar hopping through the LES and decided to try this one. Had no clue their was silly funny crazy burlesque! Great pick!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Job E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ha. Not a burlesque connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination, so I went here not sure what to expect. The show had its hits and misses, but overall it was fun and provided some laughs. The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The absolute best place for burlesque in New York, hands down. I have never been disappointed with the variety and quality of the acts I have seen there. I love how the Slipper Room does not censor…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane L.

4.0 of 5 stars. so fun! who doesn't love a burlesque show with a very tall man in a blue latex bunny suit emceeing? i liked that it was crowded enough to create a scene, yet not so crowded as to prevent my friends…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katrina W.

4.0 of 5 stars. You CANNOT go to this place and not have a great time. It's part old-timey burlesque, part freak-show, 100% awesome. Seriously. I've been here several times, and every time I go, the shows get more…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cyrus S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've never been to a burlesque place and I'm actually glad I found this place. It has this retro ambiance that I've never experienced before and totally lacks the seediness of a strip joint.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is good, clean kitschy fun. A lot of my friends hang out and/or perform here. As to drink prices, honestly, it's about consistent with everywhere else I go in the Lower East Side, with…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Addie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. MASSIVE TIP FOR SINGLE MEN OF THE WORLD: Go to the Slipper Room.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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tweaked out blues!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa P.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to spend Friday night. Plus it's right across from Rosario's.. Anyway love all the ladies and some men/ladies who perform here. Very entertaining show with real women who…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Albertro F.

3.0 of 5 stars. No draught beer and Pabst is $4. In a can. However, the shows are fun, and if you pre-party or manage to sneak in a flask, this can be a great time. If showtime is supposedly at 10, plan on 11:30…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. My jaded SF eyes thought they'd seen everything. Not until they encountered David Lynchville on Wednesday Burlesque at the Slipper Room. First of all, smart, glamorous burlesque shows featuring real,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura A.

4.0 of 5 stars. From my first visit to Slipper Room when I saw Miss Saturn spin those hula hoops and Rose Wood do whatever he does,lol, it's always been a fave spot to see burlesque. the $5 cover is worth it as are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Abby L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thou shall never go to the slipper room with your brother and your friends, its all sorts of uncomfortable. Why i wen't to the slipper room with my bro? well i wasn't about to take him to strip club…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah L.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite late night hangs. The burlesque there is sexy and smart...and sometimes disturbing and/or gross. The show gets better later, but if you show up too late you'll be stuck in the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have only ever been to the Slipper Room for "The Big Quiz Thing" they host every other Monday. The trivia itself is good, but there are a few reasons my friends and I stopped going. First - there…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariel S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Not the place to enjoy dancing or drinking with fellow drinking buddies. The burlesque dancers are totes out of their element and duff. The comedians are lame and talk way to much. The only good thing…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JeAnne S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went this past Saturday night and it was a fun time! The music and dj was great...you cannot go wrong with lots of 80's. The show was fun, but get there early if you are hoping for a seat where you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lol this place is an absolute RIOT. Such a good time.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by gina e.

4.0 of 5 stars. the slipper room is a place i'd really love if there weren't a lot of really nasty, rude men there. the cocktails are good & the burlesque dancers are foxy & have smart, fun performances; it's a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by G D.

5.0 of 5 stars. The cabaret acts are hillarious and sassy. Watch out for the giant blue bunny MC - he will spank you if you squeeze his tail. One important thing: the acts change constantly, so go as often as you…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by N. M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good retro sexy fun that made me want to get some tassels and relearn how to hula hoop.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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Ta-ta's and Beer

With a refreshing lack of raunch this unassuming Burlesque joint carries the great tongue-in-cheek tradition of the old bumb-n-grind to a new, and fun-filled low. The DJ was spinning classics like Little Red...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nish N.

5.0 of 5 stars. For those who know me, it's a given that I am a fan of burlesque, so I was very excited to hear about the Slipper Room. It's a relatively intimate space, but of course when the dancers are on, the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Erik C.

4.0 of 5 stars. When you approach from the outside, it's pink and all the windows don't allow anyone on the street to see what's going on inside. I went on a week night for a Theatre Fund Raiser, so sorry folks. No…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by megan c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've seen my share of boobies, and I've seen more than my share of performance art, and I've even seen quite a bit of performance art with boobies in it, but nothing I've ever seen dealt with the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by MARIANA L.

5.0 of 5 stars. For sexy retro glam at it's campy best, find your way to the LES to this little spot. The burlesque dancers can be funny, glamourous, astonishing on top of sexy. The atmosphere is very…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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let loose for something different

constant entertainment and good drinks. small cover charges for a great time out...burlesque and cabaret acts are both hilarious and entertaining, and the old time cabaret feel is priceless. definitely not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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An "only in NYC" type of experience.

We slipped into this place on a rainy night one Saturday on our way to a one of the "in" places in the lower east side. We really were trying to duck getting soaked and the $5 cover was an easy decision. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2005
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wowzah!

it was my first time at "the room" saturday night. they've turned me on to burlesque shows! the performances were not only creative but hilarious. even the emcee jumped into the action and sang "sweet...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2004
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great place

went here for a party over the weekend and had a blast. This place was so much fun. We all enjoyed the shows and it was a great night. Thanks to all who run this place!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2003
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late night romantic and fun

ran into the place one late night with a guy, great music, awesome drinks, had the best time for a random wed night!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2003
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Not your typical...

Definitely not your typical LES bar spot. The dancing girls on stage added an interesting twist. The room itself is rather sleek. IN my opinion, they could do a little better than the odd 80s underground rock...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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oh yah

this place was the best bar i've been to in years! the room is kickass!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2002
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inconsiderate hosts

I planned to have 40 people meet me for a surprise party at the Slipper Room and spoke to the manager about the arrangement. He told me that the date was open and agreed to all my requests. Well, true to their...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Good drinks, great entertainment

This is a fine establishment. The cocktails are quality, and the decor and ambience are splendid. But the shows are the real payoff, from burlesque to cabaret to experimental opera. Just when you start to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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