Scene Girl
Passerby, Meat Packing District
Don’t let the Saturday Night Live retro-style floor throw you, for there’s nothing polyester kitsch about Gavin Brown’s gallery space cum bar. Deconstructed, minimalist decor (think tiny art deco stools, mirrored walls) and a steady stream of potent cocktails draws the most stylish of the art world and those in the know about a spot so reclusive, it rightly earns its name - you very well would pass this speak-easy type bar by. But if you’re set to buckle down for a dirty martini while listening to some serious beats, and want to avoid the frenetic and uber trendy Meat Packing bars, then sneak into Passerby.
But leave the Jessica Simpson inspired cowboy boots at home, ladies, because patrons could care less whether you don Pucci or vintage threads.
And in a city whose nightlife barely starts at midnight, expect this happening spot to reach its optimum stride in the wee morning hours, where the doors close and the fun really begins.
TIP: Warning: Passerby is small, but well worth the visit; ideal if you’re with a friend or date. If you’re carting crew, arrive early to secure one of the highly coveted tables.
Passerby
436 W 15th St btwn 9/10th Avenue
New York City
212-206-6847
Subway: A/C/E to 14th St; L to Eighth Ave
