Atlas Social Club

The atlas social club is in midtown, a very busy place, well understood. This was the worst experience. This bar could be so much more if the bartender wasn’t so condescending, rude and inexperienced. I am a New York native and I will not be recommending any of my friends to go to this bar. Please stay away.

Not sure why the reviews are so low. I live around the corner and every time I have been by I have had a great time. I think I’m this bars defense when I read some of the reviews the bad ones are either someone that got into a fight or someone that would possibly be a few blocks to over from where they belong. Apple Bees. Lol

I like this place, great music, staff can be a little on the slow side, but the drinks are made very well which makes up for it. It’s basically your typical Hells Kitchen gay bar.

On early Friday morning December 5^th, I was assaulted at Atlas Social Club. Not only was I assaulted but it was a hate crime inside a gay bar. I was called anti-​lesbian slurs and then when I said I was just there to have a good time with my brother, the guy proceeded to make anti-​gay slurs towards my brother. The guy had a glass in his hand and hit me straight in the face. I have had 3 surgeries so far and scars still remain on my face. Whether I am gay or not, I don’t believe any female is truly safe in this bar. The guy who did this still hasn’t been arrested though I have heard that the bar manager on duty that night and the police do know who he is. I’m disappointed by both the police and the bar who have handled this case poorly by not acting fast and with thoroughness. Ladies, please be very careful if you go to this bar.

You know, I’ve been coming here for a long while now. And honestly its for the most part a good time. However my problem with this venue is how inappropriate their music choices always are. I’m writing this review at a quarter to midnight on a Thursday. There are only a few people here and we are all engaged in what appear to be solid conversations however the music they have playing is the polar opposite of what one would find conducive towards such conversations. They need to get the message that the «thump thump THUMP!!!» Loud music is far from what patrons come to this bar for. The louder the music does NOT the atmosphere make. Nuf said, thanks for having IPA on tap.

I have never felt so unwelcome at a spot before.
My friend and I stumbled into this place bc there was a 30 min wait for a seat at Briciola. We saw a sign out front for 2 for 1 drinks and were immediately sold. The second we walked in, we noticed there were zero women and soon realized it was a gay bar. What could go wrong, right?
I have never received so many questionable stares in my life. They ranged from curious to straight up disgusted. One of the guys noticed how lost and uncomfortable we looked, so he took us under his wing to explain the drink special to us and help get the bartender’s attention. He seemed to be a regular and was the only person that was warm to us. Thank you, Kind Sir :(
We ordered Manhattans bc it was on the sign outside, and after one sip we were ready to die. We had no idea it was a whiskey cocktail and were struggling to down the drink. I explained our mistake to the bartender and asked him for a splash of sprite in our drinks. Bartender looked annoyed but he obliged. While I waited for our watered down drinks, one of the guys looked me dead in the eyes and said «THAT’S WHY YOU DON’T FUCKING COME TO A GAY BAR». Wait, what??? Should I be offended right now? Or was he being sarcastic? He then proceeded to roll his eyes at me like the rude MF he was, so naturally, we got the fuck outta there.
Stay away from this spot if you are a heterosexual female and/​or looking to have a great time.

Atlas Social Club is exactly what Hell’s Kitchen needed in a gay bar. The bar has the aesthetics of an East Village bar while maintaining the charm and appeal of a Hell’s Kitchen bar. The dance floor is decently sized and perfect for the size of the bar. The bartenders are all very kind and quick with your order. The vintage sports theme is really sexy and plays well with the overall feel of the bar. I definitely recommend this as one of your stops!

Went in on a Sunday night. Had a jacket stolen. Was not even busy!!! First time being here in a while and am a local. Very unfortunate! If we can’t feel safe in a bar… We move on. Please do not go to this place. You will get your stuff stolen and the employees will BLAME YOU!!! Be warned!!!

Inattentive bartenders pouring weak drinks for $ 2 – 5 more than you can get literally around the corner. If you’re coming with a group of friends it’s probably decent because you’ll be left alone, but other than that, not worth it at all. Won’t be coming here again given the numerous options in the area.

Unfortunately we tried Atlas 4 times during our stay in Hells Kitchen as we really wanted to support a local gay venue. Each and every visit the bar man on each occasion was bordering on rude, dismissive and completely disinterested with us when we ordered drinks. Then we watched as they completely engaged, smiled, laughed and were friendly with «locals». We went out of our way to be friendly, engaging and even tried to joke but to no response. It costs nothing to even fake a smile. Fortunately there are so many other gay venues to spend our money in.

«Never judge a book by its cover»
The first time that I visited this place it was a Friday night and it seemed that the bar was full of typical bald (by choice), bearded, muscular white gay men. I am not saying that there is anything wrong with those quantities; I would just expect a little more variety on «the scene.» So, ASC quickly went on my «only come here if every other bar in nyc explodes» list.
HOWEVER, I recently returned on a Monday a few weeks ago and had a blast. One: the bar was not super packed (no pun), which is a plus in my book. Two: they were having some type of Musical Monday thing, similar to the now defunct Splash Bar and Pieces musical nights, going on. So, clips from various Broadway shows, musical DVDs, and even famous monologue/​dialogue clips from television shows were shown with the crowd singing and chanting along to them. The DJ (I guess VJ) was really cool and took requests, which is rare at these types of events. Plus, the clientele was pretty laid back and relaxed aka NO DIVA ATTITUDES.
The drinks were about 8 bucks a piece but the bartender did make them pretty strong. The bar has old school boxers’ training gym type of theme going on with random sofa in the back. Oh, I guess there were go-​go boys dancing (my memory is somewhat foggy from all of the martinis).
So, if you are into a more laid back outing, I would recommend coming on a Monday after 9pm.

Decent gay bar in HK. We had fun here, though we didn’t really spend too much time here before jetting off to Therapy. Definitely an older crowd, as well as older music.
I really enjoyed the boxer/​fighter theme going on. Unique for sure!

I randomly came here with my friend because we went to an art show in the area. A sign outside caught our eye for 2 for 1 happy hour from 4pm– 9pm which was great for a Sunday!
At first I just thought it was just full with really good looking guys, but then I realized it was a gay bar which immediately brought it up 1 star in my book! The drinks were cheap and the bartender was really nice and friendly. No sassy NY attitude here. They were playing great music and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves… this place actually got pretty packed as the night went on. The place itself is kinda dark and on the dingy side, but there’s plenty of seats around the bar and a large window in the front to people watch.
My only complaint is there’s a $ 20 minimum on cards so we ended up drinking more than we really wanted to. But now that I’m thinking of it, was that really such a bad thing?! On a plus side, the crowd was great so we ended up making some new friends! I’d definitely go back– good music, cheap drinks, fun crowd!

Vibe is totally different here, but not in a bad way. The décor is interesting. Crowd is a little older, but still really fun. Great place to start the night off and meet friends. But you’ll want to venture off elsewhere to find a better dancing spot or more energy. They also have a min amount to spend on drinks to use a credit card, which kinda sucks.

I just don’t get why this place doesn’t have more stars on Unilocal!First off, this place has my award for THE hottest bartender in town… and they feature the most awesome Happy Hour (2 for 1 drinks well drinks & Absolute vodka drinks until 9p)! Plus the décor is unique for a bar – it’s a vintage boxing theme with early 20^th century boxing magazine covers plastered on the walls. Finally, this place is just plane classy – wingback chairs even! What’s not to like? This place is awesome!

Not my very favorite spot to hang out. in fact, I only come if my friends want to go. The drinks are ok… Prices, well are just about on point… Or a bit higher.
The place is long, not big, just long. it also is usually overpacked at night. Like seriously, very hard to walk to the bar or even in between. There is a reason that it’s full (maybe because everyone believes they will have a chance to see Anderson Cooper here…) it’s just not the bar for me.
With so many other gay bars in the neighborhood… I would have preferred if this was maybe in Chelsea.
I’ve been here for «happy hour» for 2 for 1 drinks… The margaritas are pure syrup… Not good at all. But I will say that the bartenders are very nice though.
Not a date type place fellas or ladies (Though I have not seen a girl here yet).

My first time to come here with friends on a Saturday night.
I found the place too dark in the beginning. I could not make out the faces of my fellow patrons.
2 for 1 happy hour between four pm to nine pm.
The bartender is nice, I had a couple of martinis and we were able to sit, sip and chat on a very comfortable couch at the very back of the bar.
I found it odd and interesting to note that they are showing old video clips of body building.
There are old picture frames of body builders everywhere you look.

Who is John Galt? Is he that cutie over on the couch?
Come on, I can’t believe I’m the first person to try to make some type of «Atlas Shrugged» reference here!
All references to banal «objectivist philosophy» aside, this is kind of an odd place. It’s very, very dark inside. They show old bodybuilding videos. The bartenders are actually friendly (for Hell’s Kitchen), the beer selection is decent. The music is an odd mix.
It’s a decent place to meet someone for a drink because you can sit and talk at the bar or on the various couches. There just seems to be a lot of different forces at play.
Overall, I’m not sure what to make of this place. I’ll probably go back, but I don’t think it’s going to last too long.

Atlas Suicide Club.
What’s different about this bar?
Nothing.
Walking in and you get that all too familiar stank of a gay bar (think xes/​pieces). This place looks like any other gay bar in the city.
What’s more, looking around, I didn’t see anything that made this place much different from the previous occupant (vintage).
Sure, there are boxers on the wallpaper… vintage? Nah, probably some urban outfitters made in China stuff.
Music was sort of depressing
So, smelly bar, depressing music, bland décor… I’m renaming it to Atlas Suicide Club

As a huge fan of thematic consistency in my restaurants/​bars, ASC is a welcomed new addition to the slew of gay drinking holes in the HK neighborhood. I was happy to visit the new establishment on its opening day this past Friday. Decorated to look like an old school boxing gym, you’ll find plenty of cool retro gym ads plastered along the wall and boxing memorabilia hanging from the ceilings.
Drinks were your standard neighborhood pricing and gay bar alcohol/​chaser ratio (⁴⁄₅ alcohol to ¹⁄₅ ice). Bartenders were friendly and attentive, even with the crowded space. The owners were also present and I appreciated that they were actually doing a lot of the work around the bar — bussing tables, restocking supplies, etc. Sadly, A. Cooper was nowhere in sight. Sadzies.
There was a DJ spinning and lots of folks gathered along the couches lined against the walls. There’s also a small back room which is is great if you’re looking for a more intimate gathering with friends.
Still very early in its development, but hoping it gains some great regulars in the next couple of weeks.