Paul's Cocktail Lounge

We decided to visit Paul’s on a random Tuesday night. We are all well-versed and well known within the NYC nightlife scene/sector, hence the reason we even decided to come to this place (one of my co-workers is friends with a server there.) My initial impression was not really a good one, as the Trinidadian guy working the door had a stiff/unwelcoming demeanor for seemingly no reason. My coworkers have been there before but it was my first time. One of my coworkers mentioned having a friend who is working tonight (mind you, we got there relatively early around 11:30/12am) and he immediately brushed off the conversation, saying she wasn’t there (even though she was, she was just on break). Then, he begun to question the authenticity of another one of my coworker’s ethnicity/background because he is half-Trinidadian. It was honestly very uncomfortable to watch a grown man approach customers in this matter but whatever? I guess? He finally let us in after my friend literally had to prove that we were invited there by an employee. When we get inside, the space is actually very beautiful, dimly lit with a modern-art-deco kind of appeal. However, for the way we were treated at the door, I was very surprised how empty the room was. The rest of the visit was good. We had great service from Kiara and appreciated her attentiveness! I didn’t really know what to expect as far as ambiance and music was concerned and it definitely wasn’t my favorite- mostly like 70/80’s vibes with a little top 40/current music mixed in.

Too much fun

this place is awful the bouncers are so entitled it’s honesty embarrassing they will literally stand there and talk about you in front of your face… there’s so many better places don’t waste your time

Oh i love it here… ahmed always is the best so personable