Retroclubnyc

An unpretentious gem! This retro club has an amazing crowd - diverse, inclusive, and full of great energy. Coming from a native New Yorker, It’s the real New York vibe, and we had an incredible time dancing all night. A heads-up: it’s cash-only at the door, but that just adds to the retro charm in the best way. Highly recommend for a fun, laid-back night out!

What a weird place - no line but it still took 20 minutes to check coats. Cash only (please move in to 2024) They charge $450 for table / bottle service but the tables are shoved to the side of a dance floor - they allow more ppl than the place can handle so you actually cannot dance till it empties out - one woman who I can only assume was on drugs had both boobs out flailing around gyrating on a chair- super weird vibes from the crowd. Just bizarre. Wouldn’t ever go back again.The music WAS great and the bar staff were very nice.

This is not a club. It is a restaurant that moves the tables to the side and turns on disco lights at 10pm. They advertise dance music from the 70s, 80s and 90s but when we made requests for 'anything Madonna' the DJ rudely said "No, Madonna is not the vibe" WHAT? and then proceeded to play only wedding dance music like Kool and the Gang. They have a reel of us dancing on their Insta and I commented and was blocked! "DJ"/Owner Jeff is a pretty poor businessman - instead of taking criticism that has been offered in the reviews of his business, he retorts on social media by calling you a hater or doxxing you. Grow up, buddy. Listen to the people. Do better.

Visited during their Halloween party.1st, we supposedly reserved a bottle service but when we got there, they had no idea. But a blessing in disguise because there was no space for a bottle service because the area was too small and overcrowded. Not worth it to pay extra for nothing.2nd, the girl at coat check was rude.3rd, drinks has very little alcohol in it and not tasty.4th, again they allowed too many people inside that the place can accommodate. So people will just pay the entrance fee and just give up and leave. So still a win for the place.5th, it’s not really a club but a restaurant turned into a dance area.

Myself and 4 friends chose to celebrate my friend's birthday at Retroclub over the weekend. We researched the choices and decided based on music that this where we wanted to be. We made reservations and got a confirmation email. We arrived to the club, which to be clear IS NOT A CLUB, at our designated time. This is an Italian Restaurant where someone moves the tables, puts up crappy decorations and pretends to be night club. There was security outside to be expected. We watched a group of women get into the club without ID (not okay) and wearing light up crowns. When our group approached, our IDs were checked and my friend was told to remove his hat. He was wearing his usual simple, no logo, baseball cap. He was told to take of his hat by a man wearing a hat which is hypocrisy at its finest. My best friend suffers major medical issues and his head is covered in scars. He never takes off his hat as it is not comfortable for him and this request is a violation of his medical privacy and protection. He tried to explain his situation but was told the place was "old school" and "men can't wear hats." When we made our reservations, at no point were we notified of this dress code or we would have never come. We walked into the space thinking we could talk to manager and explain the medical issue, but were met by another security guy, also wearing a hat! How can you have a policy that your staff doesn't even follow?! Yet another person approached us and it was unclear if he was a manager or not (later we found out it was the DJ - note to all, do not go dancing at a place where the DJ looks like they could be your Grandfather!) This person said, "If we didn't like it we could leave" and we did!If you are looking for a great dance night with Retro music, go to LPR on Bleecker for their Saturday Gimmie Gimmie Dance Night! This is an actual club where they know how to treat people right! We told the security guard there our story and he gave us free drink tickets and access to a VIP sitting area. This is how you do it! Amazing evening filled with great music! Place was packed!!!No need to ever consider RetroClub when LPR is actually doing it right!Updated 10/25/24I was on their Instagram and found the attached photo showing a man in a hat! There is no "old school policy" of no hats on men, they just didn't want my best friend, who is black, to enter the club. I amend my review to say these people are racists! DON'T GIVE THEM YOUR BUISNESS! Go to LPR and have a great time where all are welcome, no matter their skin color or clothing.