Stage 48

This is one of the worst experiences that I have had reserving a party package for Level 3 at Stage 48. I had done a booking online for a table reservation but it was a little complicated so it took me a while. I tried booking it for Friday, February 12^th and got a confirmation through email but just in case, I called in to make sure it was confirmed. This was January 25^th. After three phone calls and countless emails, I was reassured that my package was booked by several of their staff and it was settled. Today February 5^th, I received an email saying that Level 3 was not opened on Fridays and I should move my birthday to that Saturday or any other Saturday. My first reaction was to call them immediately and see what was up. According to the woman that I talked on the phone with, someone «overlooked the date» and did not notice that the 12^th was a Friday. So you mean to tell me it took almost two weeks for you to realize this? On ALL my emails it explicitly had said Friday, February 12^th and they were quick to say yes to it all. After asking if there was no way for me to book it on Friday, she told me that stage 48 was closed on all Fridays… Excuse me? I got fed up and cancelled my booking but never again will I reserve something here. Completely unprofessional.

This spot didn’t do it for me. That night they only played West Indian music, (soca, reggae etc.) and I couldn’t get into it so much. The crowd mainly consisted of middle aged looking men and well you know I was hoping to dance and wine with a young adult. Also, I thought that the arrangement and set up of the place could be better. There is a whole lot of extra space that could be utilized and added to the dance floor because that dance floor was small as ever! I don’t believe I’ll ever go back. Nope not at all.

This place SUCKS they were very disorganized. Disgusting floor… There were drinks all over the floor, my shoes were covered in grossness. The bouncers were not doing anything when there were fights going on ALL around the club. I will never come back.

The club was smaller than expected, based on the event company’s description, but that is not a reflection of the facilities. If it was less packed, it could be a decent venue. There were 2 levels and multiple bars too.

I’ve been here many times (was a party girl back in the days but now I’m a changed woman). As a hardcore dancer who likes to drop it like it’s hot, this isn’t a place for me since they don’t really have a proper dance floor. It’s very clustered with various tables and chairs scattered around the area. In addition, this place is a little far from the subway station so my homegirls and I hate coming here when we’re wearing those killer heels.

I’ve been here twice; once for the pre and after party of the undie run and most recently for a silent disco party.
Ambiance: Spacious with two floors and a rooftop. Unfortunately the rooftop was off limits during both occasions i went. I guess crowd varies based on the event they are hosting.
Music: Again, this will vary but I hear they have many edm concerts here. Silent disco has three DJs which included top 40, edm and hip hop and reggae.
Prices: Drinks are pricey so pregame if you can. With that said we got free shots from a staff member so can’t complaint.
Service: Bartenders and other staff were friendly.
Overall this is a cool spot and I would love to return on a regular night to see what it is like.

I liked this spot. i came here for the silent Party/​Quiet Clubbing Party this past Saturday and it was cool. the bouncers at the door weren’t assholes or dicks they were very nice. when you get in side the attendants at the door greeted you and hook you up with the right headphones you needed for the party.
it was not overly packed or crazy like that everyone was having a good time… i would check out this club as a reg club one day.

Came here for a Boris party, and Boris parties are usually great, so this review is on the venue itself.
Solid main floor, upstairs is interesting. Since it used to be a stable, it still faintly smells like it.
Sound system is great, lights are nice, bathrooms are meh, drink prices are a little over the avergae manhattan price.
The staff I encountered weren’t mean, but not exactly accommodating either. It’s very clear that the staff do not enjoy their jobs.
Would reccommend for a DJ or show you already know you like.

It’s a large and good venue for dancing. The sound system is great and the lights make this a natural place to shake your booty. The main dance floor is overlooked by a second floor that wraps around the sides so you can peer down at the people dancing below. It’s also has a bar and is more conducive to chatting.
On a Saturdays, it’s called Viva NYC and it doesn’t get crowded until about 12:30−1am. By then the cover is $ 30. Coat check is $ 4. I found to this be steep. If you arrive before midnight, it’s $ 25 and includes two drinks. That is a huge deal. In any case, there are plenty of places in NY without cover so this may not be your place. But it does get packed.

I gave them my ticket at coat check at the end of the night but i never got my coat because they lost it. You had one job. How can you lose someone’s coat? I even I had my ticket.

We purchase tickets for the Day of the Dead event for Halloween weekend with advance tickets places usually tend to have separate lines there was none here kinda annoying but the line moved quickly enough so it wasn’t too bad.
ID’s & tickets were checked on line getting past this they search u & your good to go.
First time here & upon entering I was like not bad great set up …
Day of the Dead main event was for Dj Boris & Chriss Vargas definitely a great way go both great Dj’s.
This place is pretty big upstairs area was playing hip hop, mix music at the beginning of the night by the end it was house from what I noticed middle area nice space to hang out & check out the crowd below.
Main dance floor was insane packed but not so crowded that u couldn’t move around.
I’d have to say this was a nice change with Halloween events good places tend to get way too crowded this place was good am sure it’s size helps … Mainly packed below but with enough room to still move around & breath u didn’t feel like everyone was on top of u.
Drinks we stuck to beer & water, two beers was $ 18 pricey for sure but at least u know u r not going to get a watered down drink.
We pre gamed before coming this was a good idea since drinks are expensive.
As for the event itself it was awesome … Can’t beat great music, crazy beats & on top of that everyone dressed in costumes what a fun night.
Great sound system & lights the dancers were pretty cool to watch as well.
Overall it was a fun experience EDM events tend to be as long as the Dj’s are good, we had a great time & chances are I’ll come back from time to time.

Never coming back here or to another Whisper event. They have the WORST bottle service I’ve ever had to deal with. Went here over the weekend for Halloween. PROMOTERS DON’T KEEP THEIR WORD. I was promised 8 comp entrance tickets for a package of two bottles. Got there and they only allowed 6 of us free entry.
So instead they promised us champagne at the beginning of the night and then forgot our champagne.
The venue was tiny and unorganized. Had my group standing there for 20 minutes cus they couldn’t read their own seating charts.
Waited another 20 minutes for our bottles to come after being seated. Then they brought me the wrong bottles, least our waitress brought over the right ones over quickly.
Some girl who wasn’t even our waitress came up to our table and said we could only buy bottled or seltzer water. We’ve been going straight to the bar for tap water. NO ONE IN AMERICA CHARGES FOR WATER! If we’re paying $ 700 for the night the least you can do is offer us free water.
Waitress stalked me onto the crowded ass dance floor to sign the check. I don’t know why they couldn’t wait till the end of the night or at least until i was at the table to give me the check. Such a mood killer dancing and signing a check.
Some girl pooped all over the floor in the bathroom and no one came to address the smell for an eternity while we waited in line smelling the stinky poop.
Dance floor was smaller than the size of my bathroom, felt like a packed sardine in there.
Security will try to kick anyone they find puking or not acting right. One of my friends puked neatly into the toilet, made no mess at all, but security was waiting out side the bathroom to take him out. Only reason they didn’t was because we said we have a table, and they couldn’t kick the whole table out on the account of one sick person who was sober enough to make it to the bathroom, wait in line, and aim for the toilet.

Came to a Saturday party. As expected, overpriced cover and overpriced drinks. No variation in playlist. Another circuit party you can check out every now and then but nothing I would frequent often

Came here for a friend’s birthday and service was accommodating at least. My friend was supposed to get a comped bottle of champagne but when we arrived, they refused to give it to us saying how we need 15 people with us before we get a bottle. We were never told this before. We had about 10 people and ordered drinks at the bar. Later on during the night we ended up getting the champagne and were happy about that.
The promoters are very rude and degrading. One came to our table and tried to kick us out when we were still drinking our champagne claiming it was «his» table. Our waitress then sat them at the table next to us and the promoter and his gold digging girls with him harassed us the entire night.
Overall, good place if you keep to yourself. The crowd is horrible there.

Filled with many Asians and white men who like Asians (at least for the event I was at), Stage 48 is one of those bars you see on gay themed television shows (during pride). It just seems like a magical moment with lights, heat and shirtless men.
Stage 48 is a bit pricey though. In fact, admission for my party was $ 35 per person. Drinks were also around $ 10 or more. That’s asking a lot of money for a dance club. With all the bodies in here, it got way to hot to endure. Actually, that is the number 1 reason why we left. We couldn’t deal with the heat.
The music is okay. I like bumble gum pop dance music or dance hits on the radio (give or take a 3 – 5 year radius). The music here was neither of those two. Maybe it appeals to someone. Here is a secret, play some super gay remixes of current pop songs, and people will go crazy… at any kind of party.

For some time now, every Saturday night at Stage48 is a gay party, complete with lots of shirtless guys dancing on the dance floor, go-​go boys, and world-​renowned DJs on a weekly revolving basis keeping the crowd moving from 11pm-​approximately 6am, though I’ve never stayed there that late.
This review is only for the weekly Saturday night party.
As you arrive, you are directed to the 2^nd floor to entry, which is the main balcony overlooking the main dance floor. There are chairs to lounge on and two bars on this floor. Well drinks are $ 10. The restrooms are also on this floor. Keep this in mind as there are no restrooms on the lower level, but there are two more bars. Lots of room but always (and I mean always) super packed! Though it’s worth mentioning hat no matter how packed, the a/​c works wonders. Plus they also use kryogenifex liquid nitrogen shooters to cool down the dance floor (if you aren’t sure what they are– try google).
There is a large coat check and never a long wait as they have 4 different coat check stations. It’s on the 3^rd level next to the pop lounge where you’ll find another bar and a more relaxed space if you need to get away from the beats and bass on the main dance floor. Quite honestly, whether you’re downstairs or up in the pop lounge, it’s a great party. While not something I personally would attend every weekend, it is definitely worth checking out if you’re a gay guy living or visiting nyc and are wanting a night out. Keep in mind there’s a cover and usually lines to get in. If you’re interested check out their website at

Been to Stage 48 multiple times and mostly for Whisper’s party. Venue is spacious. Crowd always the fun kind. Every once in a blue you’ll get the drunk asses picking fights but the bouncers are always on their feet in keeping the peace.
Always a good time at Stage 48.

Been here a couple of times for EDM parties and recently went to see Yuna perform here.
Even for huge events I find that there’s barely a line outside which is always a plus.
Venue is kept really clean.
Lighting and sound systems are both of high quality. Whether you’re on the main floor or the upper level, the sound is clear. This is super important for all music lovers.
Drinks can be pricey so just booze up somewhere else and then hit this place up.

Came here for Yuna!
Pros:
* Had a great time since it wasn’t overcrowded and there was plenty of room to dance and walk around.
* Liked how the walls were lined with comfortable lounge chairs and seats
* Very clean
* Satisfactory sound– I was on the right corner of stage and heard Yuna’s voice loud and clear! If you’re in your late 20s I suggest bringing protection earplugs.
Cons:
* Somewhat pricey drinks– $ 7 beers and $ 11 cocktails, but hey, it’s NYC
* It was really, really cold! Bring layers or keep moving!

Let’s face it. It’s really a club and not a concert venue. And it’s basically a large box devoid of any character. It’s also on 11^th avenue which is basically the ass end of reality where only FedEx, car dealerships, and storage warehouses live.
That said the acoustics were f**kin spot ON — we saw Sleep here and they melted our faces off. Al’s bass rumbled through our rib cages, Jason’s drums shook the walls, and Matt Pike shredded our minds as we were standing right in front of his rig — front row to the right. They sounded incredible.
One side note, the place was well air conditioned — so much so that even when the venue stupidly oversells tickets and overfills the venue so that we are crammed in beyond what must have been beyond fire code, we were still cool.
Also most concert venues have a separate area for selling merchandise — they sold right on the floor so that created extra confusion between folks standing in line to get stuff versus others who were jockeying for space closest to the stage.
Above the stage there are a series of LED screens which before the show displayed this weird effect which made us feel like we were descending into the mouth of hell. And when Sleep started to play it appropriately displayed Hubble Telescope-​esque pics. All very cool.
One other worthless observation to close — the DJ haplessly began the night by spinning the totally WRONG tunes for a crowd that showed up to a metal show. He/​she did recover a bit before the first set but come on, man… seriously…