Bamboo Lounge

08/07/2008 Posted by djhives

Here we go again - another fake "NYC style lounge"... first off, have you been to NYC in the past 8 years? IT S*CKS! NYC is disney-land... full of pretentious *ss-clowns... so why would you want this in Philly... and not just anyhwere in Philly but IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE DOWNTOWN PHILLY! This place is on 20th street near arch... LOL! very brave! So heres the deal: you enter and the typical grease-ball loser uncle-tom bouncer is at the door enforcing a dress code. Then you go upstairs to a packed little hell hole.... There's no point to a 'lounge' UNLESS THERE IS PLENT OF LOUNGE SPACE... this place will have you standing, no place to dance, bathroom behind the dj area, and the drinks are too expensive for the middle of nowhere center city. pointless... find someplace FUN to go instead. However if you like to be around d*uche and other assorted pap, this is the place for you!

Pros: none

Cons: d*che & pap

03/13/2007 Posted by barflier21

Don't know what some of these reviewers were on while writing good things about this place, but I should have taken some before spending my night at Bamboo. Could be one of the smallest bars in town, you figure if they are going to put a place off the beaten path they would find a larger room. The place is about 6 feet wide and 30 feet deep...no exaggeration. That was fun when I was younger and didn't mind getting my toes stepped on and being smash against a wall. Save your empty drinks, because you are going to need something to use to go to the bathroom.(There is ONE stall for both guys and girls to share...I hope the girls don't mind squatting in urine). One more thing, all of the girls that work there look like they came in second place in an Axe fight.

Pros: ummm?

Cons: small

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02/18/2007 Posted by mdem1

Found my way to Bamboo this weekend and had a great time...what I remember of it anyway. I thought the DJ was great and while the place was pretty crowded, the bartenders (Hot bartenders) did a hell of job taking care of everyone. The decor is really cool w/exposed brick walls, bamboo ceiling and dimly lit chandeliers. The crowd was young 20's-30's, goodlooking, friendly and there to have fun. I didnt make it back to the VIP area w/bottle service but think next time thats the place to be. It is definitely different from any place in Philly and i'll be back often.

Pros: Great music, hot crowd

02/10/2007 Posted by sarita28

If you are looking for a new spot to spend your Friday night, I would give Bamboo a shot. The music was mostly good except for a poor 80's montage in the middle of the night. The crowd is an interesting mix of 20-30 somethings professionals. The drinks are a bit pricey so make sure you drink every last drop, but it is worth a visit if you are tired of the same, tired rittenhouse and old city bars/crowds. Bottle service is available, but not required to get a table, which is a nice change from most local bars and lounges.

Pros: Ambience, staff, new crowd

Cons: Pricey

02/02/2007 Posted by hlaw

It is about time this city did something different, and in a different location for that matter, other than the usual Old City and Rittenhouse drama. From my experience, this place promotes to a professional crowd that wants good service. Decor is sick... whoever did the design. Exposed brick and bamboo ceilings are a nice touch, in addition to the seemingly endless bar area that sort of glows as you come up the stairs. Simple---good job. Will be there often....good prices on bottle service too. Also there are 2 other spots on the same corner that you can bounce in and out of all night...totally different atmospheres..Would check it out...by the end of the night, i was trashed in what appeared to be a neighborhood bar/tavern...turns out, it was right next door....

Pros: Cool spot

Cons: not much;

01/18/2007 Posted by mscotty

Went to this bar on the recommendation of some of the user reviews I read, but they must be on Bamboo's payroll because my friends and I were completely disappointed. Not sure if it was an off night(It was a Saturday) but the vibe in this place was dead! Maybe my expectations were high when it was described to me as a NYC type lounge...I think the person who told be that might have been thinking of a Newark, NJ Lounge. The place seemed kinda seedy, the Bamboo on the ceiling was cool, but that's about it. Looks like they cheapd' out when converting this place to a 'lounge'. My advise: stay in Center City or Old City if you are looking for a classy place with classy people.

Pros: Still thinking???

Cons: Lame

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01/04/2007 Posted by cfor32

I've been to a lot of lounges but this is def. my fav. Love everything about it. Only thing I suggest is that you call a head for table service because the first time I went they were all taken.

Pros: Ambience, Service, Music

Cons: No food

01/04/2007 Posted by tmullen313

It's a place in philadelphia that thirves on the lounge atmosphere. A new york style lounge in philly that finally works.

Pros: Lounge, Ambience, Service, Music

01/04/2007 Posted by js264

Finally philly gets a place where people can go to listen to good music, meet nice people and have an all around great time with out the drama of old city.

Pros: Ambience, service, music, drinks

Cons: Only open Thursday Friday and Sat

12/28/2006 Posted by tob10

Classy place with resonable prices and option for bottle service. Service is great, people are hot and the music will keep you going all night.

Pros: Thumbs way up. Highly recomended.

Cons: None