The wording of the now-repealed 18 th Amendment to the United States Constitution made this clear:. Throughout Prohibition, saloons would get their hands on illicitly manufactured alcohol and claim that it was manufactured before Prohibition went into effect, an argument whose legal effectiveness tended to track political bribes and donations to local politicians.
When Prohibition ended, the saloons were loath to give up a source of income, especially one that consisted of almost nothing but pure profits. This practice continues in various forms to this day. One night of cover charges almost knocks out the monthly cost of the property. It amazes me how much fees, charges, and other indirect expenses have come to take on such an omnipresent role in the American economy. Check their website for schedules. Ages 21 and over. Proper attire is expected.
Open pm - 4am every night. Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 14th St. Aria , W. Hours: Mon. Subway: C, E to 23rd St. Open 9pm - 4am. Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 59th St. Bar , E. Broadway, Essex St. Regular shows include Latin music every Thursday, and Underground every second Sunday.
Hours: Sun. Subway: F to E. Le Bar Bat , West 57th St. Ages 21 and older. Club hours: pm - 4am. Bowery Ballroom , 6 Delancey St.
A cool mid-sized venue for Electronica, Alternative and Indie-rock. Downstairs opens at 7pm, upstairs opens at 8pm with shows starting at or 10pm. Age limit varies 16 - 21 depending on the show. Blondie and the Talking Heads got their starts here. CB's as it's affectionately called now hosts many different kinds of music, but it's still true to its punk roots. Shows nightly at 8pm. Ages 16 and over to get in, 21 to drink obviously. Chaos , E.
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