Tantra Lounge

Do not come here they say they have dress code for sneakers but only let certain races in and I asked for the owner and the bouncer with the glasses refuses to get him out here I suggest if you are black don’t come here they will discriminate. And Fernando I appreciate you responding but I’m pretty sure you don’t know what your bouncer at the door does. You guys apparently have a dress code but I did not violate it nor was I intoxicated but he said my black sneakers were violating dress code and he let multiple people after me get in with with white sneakers and when I asked for the manager he said that he didn’t feel like calling the manager. I’m not saying theirs anything wrong with the inside of you lounge but your bouncer at the door is a bully and he gets off on it and it’s very unfortunate that he gives tantra a bad name

I never been to a place with such bad service first we go in and we have to buy a very expensive bottle to get a table we look at the menu grey goose 250 kettle 230 jack daniels 250 everything was overpriced. I ended up getting a agua ardiente which is a colombian alcohol which is very cheap still paid 180 for this and unfortunately they had another drink brugal special at around the same price range I asked the waitress if she could check if it was available. She told me she would check before she brought me anything she ends up bringing me the cheap drink without explaining to me that the other was not available as though she did not check and we were celebrating a b-​day. After buying a bottle and hookah and running a tab of around 300+ dollars the waitress was still harassing us through the night to buy another bottle as if her fuck up wasn’t enough to let us keep the table. Then at the end of the night $ 50 tip is fine 20% is what they include but she was trying to keep the change from the cash we gave her I told her to get my change because bad service I would not tip anymore. Then they would constantly take away our cups to pour our drinks on leaving us with literally no cups. Sadly my experience was not great hopefully these waitresses learn how to treat people and communicate which is what they are getting paid for if they want to make money. I would have bought a different bottle if she would have communicated the bottle I wanted for my bday was not available never going to this place again pure garbage overpriced.

Why cant we get a 0 star option? Boy what a horrible night. Came here to celebrate friends birthday. All I’m going to say is the menu says a price and you will not pay that. You will pay a lot more because according to the waitress the «taxes». So we order a bottle of ciroc for 250 $, ended up paying 350 $. Order a $ 30 hookah, ended up paying 55 $. Order a $ 20 refill for the hookah, pay 35 $. On top of this we felt bad for the girl and paid tip which now I think was BS because I’m pretty sure the «taxes» had her tip included somewhere in there. You’ve been warned, your risk. If you don’t care about blowing your money then come here.

I couldn’t be happier with our decision to have my girlfriend’s surprise party here. Gin was extremely helpful in answering all my questions and concerns; her great personality locked my decision in having our event at this venue. our host, Jonatan, was hooking us up all night and kept my guest smiling and hyped (even after the bill was paid, which you’ll never see anywhere else). The DJ had the party going all night. I recommend this spot and will definitely consider checking in, every now and then.
A+ for this spot!

I love tantra! I come here with my girls all the time and we have such a good time. Definitely recommend coming here if you want to have a good time, listen to good music, drink, and dance your butt off.

If I could give 0 stars I would all of the bouncers at the door judge you on what you look like. I tried to get in on Saturday and they didn’t let me in because they said I broke their door last time I was there even tho this was my first time there! So basically if they don’t like the way your face looks tough luck they won’t let you in. I had to learn that the hard way I definitely won’t try to get in tantra again and would recommend you stay away to unless you want them to discriminate against you

Very good music. Very good drinks. Love there little presentations they do around 1−2am. I hate how you cant sit down if you dont have a table reserved. But other than that, very good ambience. I had an amazing time the last three times I showed up. Very convenient being right under the Train!

Had great parties here. Staff super nice. Hookah is amazing. Great way to spend a chill evening during the week or party on a weekend!

One of the places to be at on a Saturday night! Had a blast with the music and the drinks! This location is also very convenient it’s right next to the N train. They usually have cover charge and could be pricey but it’s always a good time.

I have been coming to Tantra since they opened. I’ve hosted b-​days, private events and this past Friday, I hosted my bachelorette party. After stopping at a few bars we closed the night at Tantra. Fernando the owner and his staff are amazing, drinks and hooka are great and the music keeps you on your feet all night!

We went out with my girlfriends last Saturday to celebrate a birthday, a few of us got drinks at the bar and a few took table service. The table service had no problems with service but the bar was awful. The bald dark skinned Hispanic guy kept flirting and making out with one of the customers who seemed like either a girlfriend or what ever was very rude. He service charged all of us with %20 tip. Really? Where in your bar does it state that? Who really does that? This is New York! This is the First time ever I have been confronted with such situation. No wonder they were half empty on a Saturday night because of amateur people that wants to kill the customer for every dollar.

WARNING! I was there in December and used my CC to purchase table service. I was charged twice in DECEMBER of 2014. I called them and they agreed to reverse one charge. On June 3, 2015, they kept my CC info and decided to charge my CC again for the same amount I was charged back in December 2014. I haven’t been back to this hole in the wall since December. Do not use your CC there!

Just celebrated my birthday last night!
I was so pleased with my choice. I researched so many lounges (I’m not from NY so I really depended on sites like Unilocal for my decision)
Trantra caught my eye because of the décor but it really impressed me with the staff. The coordinator, Gin was on point with responding to all my messages.
When I arrived my table was ready and I really felt like my guests and I got the VIP treatment.
Hooka and drinks were all great. Very nice presentation.
The waitresses and staff were all awesome. Supper accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone!
Thank you again,
Mariana

Came here for a mini reunion with friends. We got there around 1030 and it was pretty empty at first. Only those who reserved spots were there enjoying drinks hookah and music. We wanted to sit but we found out that only if you reserve can you sit and reservations require a bottle that costs around $ 120. We thought that was a bit odd. So instead we had to drink and have hookah at the bar which wasn’t terrible but very awkward. Boyfriend and I ordered a drink each, came out to 25 roughly… we wanted to pay by card and there was a $ 30 minimum so we opened a tab. Hookah was about $ ³⁵⁄₄₀ so we payed $ 7 each. Hookah was great. The music was awesome and some of the drinks were great. The shots of tequila were $ 11 each.
Overall the crowd was cool, the music was great and the hookah good too! I would go back, I just wasn’t so happy with the quality of my drink or how expensive it was.
Also no one tipped the bartender except my group. He was a great person to be around and he made the drinks I ordered great as the night went on.
Remember to tip them guys!

I’m not a loungey type of girl, I don’t dance, and I don’t like mixed drinks or cocktails. This place is definitely fun, though. It’s cute on the inside as well. I was completely turned off at the fact that a beer cost 9 dollars! Yeah, nine dollars for a Heineken. No thanks.

Great vibe and music! Staff are very friendly and prices are decent. Friday nights and Saturday nights are always fun all year round!
They always go all out for birthdays! Especially if you want a specific theme.

Terrible place! Horrible staff, place smells like throw up! We had a birthday reservation, ordered a Ciroc bottle 170, hooka 50 wasn’t even done with the bottle and were forcing us to order another bottle! We had more friends outside waiting to get in and the bartender said they wouldn’t let them in until we order another bottle! So rude and disgusting how they treat you! Bartenders are on top of you constantly asking if we want another bottle CAN I BREATHE and enjoy a drink without feeling harassed! Their focus is to make you spend as much as they can but in a very nasty way! Very disappointed because it used to be a nice place to go to! Btw 20% tip included in your bill for the worst customer service I’ve experienced! They don’t deserve a penny !

I went here for the first time at a stand up show called Astoria stand up. Entry was free owner was saying in a nice way to buy drinks understood to cover this overheades. Noticed lot of people did not buy anything at all. Then owner said we can make some coffee too which was good due to cold weather and afternoon time.
I think in a situation like this its our job to buy and support their sales as entry’s are free and we are sitting and connecting with people in the nice warm place.
Tip for owner charged $ 10 and give coupon for one beverage free.

Lorena. The worse person to have at the door…
Just lost at least $ 350
Why do I have to pay even before I am in?
Are u kidding me?
Fer. Be careful

Good place for when you don’t want to stand in line for an hour just to get inside (like at Don Coqui) and when you’re looking for good Spanish Music. Nice décor and even the security guards were nice. Didn’t drink tonight but my friends were telling me that the drinks were really strong here, so they get an OK in my book.
A good mixture of nationalities and the ration of men to woman is 2 – 1.
It was a good night beside having this random dude ask me if I wanted to go to an after party with him… ummm no dude, go away.