Cocktails and jazz
Description
Step into Only Love Strangers, an enchanting new addition to the Lower East Side's vibrant nightlife scene. This captivating cocktail bar and jazz lounge, which opened its doors in April 2024, offers an extraordinary escape across two distinctively designed levels. The space seamlessly blends futuristic elements with vintage charm, all bathed in evocative blue hues that transport guests to another world entirely.
Our venue is a perfect canvas for your private events, featuring multiple spaces that can accommodate intimate gatherings of 8 or grand celebrations of up to 250 guests. The journey begins in our sophisticated Private Dining Room, an intimate space perfect for exclusive dinners and small gatherings. As you explore further, you'll discover our main Bar area, where inventive cocktails flow freely in a space that pulses with energy and possibility.
The Parlor offers a refined setting for seated dinners or standing receptions, while our Jazz Room provides the perfect backdrop for events that deserve a soundtrack of live music and sophistication. For those seeking something more dynamic, our Disco Room delivers an atmosphere of unbridled celebration, ideal for parties that continue into the night.
Throughout the venue, guests can indulge in our Mediterranean-inspired menu while enjoying rotating live acts that fill the space with energy and rhythm. Located just downstairs from Comida Corrida, Only Love Strangers comes alive Thursday through Saturday from 8 PM until the late hours, creating an atmosphere where every event becomes an unforgettable experience. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner, a corporate gathering, or a celebration that calls for the entire venue, our space adapts to create the perfect setting for your vision.
Our team specializes in crafting bespoke events that capture the unique energy of your occasion, complemented by our innovative cocktail program and curated entertainment options. Let us help you create an event that your guests will remember long after the music fades and the last cocktail is served.
Capacity: 100 people
The entire venue.
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: 3 hours
Booking Policy
Free cancellations for 48 hours after booking, unless the booking is within 48 hours of the event.
Location
200 Allen St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Reviews
3 total reviews
Aesthetic, friendly and unbeatable atmosphere...
by Xingtai Huang
Aesthetic, friendly and unbeatable atmosphere. Mainly for the jazz harp performance myself so didn’t have the chance to try the food. Thanks Amy for arranging the seat for me patiently. Will definitely come back again.
Visited OLS within two weeks of...
by Karl Whitemarsh
Visited OLS within two weeks of opening and sat in the downstairs disco room area with a fun mirror view of the live jazz performance. It filled up but was never loud. I could hear the people at my table just fine. The service was excellent. So attentive and personable. I tried three drinks. Those pictured: Groove (green) and the cocktail with tequila and beet (red). All drinks super good. We also ordered the two salads and they were HUGE and delicious. One smothered in grated parm. Yum-o! Before we left, we toured the upstairs spaces. So unique and fun. Loved the interior design. Location is across the street from subway. Too convenient.
Only Love Strangers is a wonderful...
by Jay Suave
Only Love Strangers is a wonderful restaurant with the potential to really be something special. The interior design and vibe is magnetic - the blue tiling, the mirror placements, thoughtfully placed lighting...everything makes the space feel intimate without being crowded. In a world full of copy and paste "speakeasy" bars and boring restaurants, OLS is a wonderful change of pace offering great jazz music in a genuinely cool space. The service was impeccable from start to finish, every person I spoke to was attentive and kind. Thank you to Anthony and Stephanie and everyone else who assisted with my lunch yesterday. Some of the food fell below my expectations but I think this could be remedied with a quick taste test prior to serving. Squid ink tagliatelle is usually one of my favorite menu items to order but at OLS it was under seasoned and I had to request salt to bring the flavors out. (The salt and pepper shakers are identical so it does require checking the bottoms before using) The roasted chicken was very redeeming - savory, tender, and well portioned for the price. Both dishes were delivered quickly and with care which was appreciated. For drinks I started with the Bebop which is a tequila cocktail with an interesting blend of pomegranate, apple, and beet. I loved it and finished it quickly! I ended the meal with the New Orleans which is a rye forward cocktail made with Disaronno, artichoke liqueur, and rhubarb (bitters?). It was smooth and balanced, but I found some of the flavors a bit muddled. It was difficult to pick up on the liqueur so the Disaronno stole the show. I can definitely recommend OLS as a cool space for drinks, music and vibes. Some of the food is great, it just needs some adjustments especially given the price point. Keep in mind, it's a new space so there's room to grow. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next.
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: 3 hours
