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This is something I don't get. Especially on weekend nights, restaurants in Manhattan usually blast really loud music. Even places that are typically quiet otherwise. I don't get the point of this, like it's fine to have some music, but it shouldn't be loud enough to the point that it sounds like a nightclub. It's a pain in the butt to look for date spots because feels like 90% of the places will be loud enough that you can't even hear your date
This seems to be primarily a Manhattan problem, in Queens I notice most restaurants keep music at a much more reasonable level
Bars should still have music low enough to have conversations though. It's not like a nightclub where people only go to dance
It's funny you say that because I was just reading a yelp review for the Bronx Alehouse (seems to be equal parts bar and restaurant) and someone complained that the music wasn't loud enough. So I guess the owners feel that more people prefer loud music on weekend nights.
It's funny you say that because I was just reading a yelp review for the Bronx Alehouse (seems to be equal parts bar and restaurant) and someone complained that the music wasn't loud enough. So I guess the owners feel that more people prefer loud music on weekend nights.
Lol what? I dont get why people want to go to a bar where they can't hear anyone
I'm baffled, too, but can only conclude that people like it. A year or so ago, I found what appeared to be the quietest restaurant in town - expensive, though - and it went out of business.
Actually what I find is a lot of places are just LOUD. Pass by the Smith near Lincoln Center as an example. I never hear music. Just TONS of people yapping. I think the key is to go to places when they aren't packed. I try to do that and get out and it seems to work. Also helps to go to more expensive places that are smaller.
Actually what I find is a lot of places are just LOUD. Pass by the Smith near Lincoln Center as an example. I never hear music. Just TONS of people yapping. I think the key is to go to places when they aren't packed. I try to do that and get out and it seems to work. Also helps to go to more expensive places that are smaller.
True point. To meet sky high rents most restaurants treat people like sardines, pack em tightly into small spaces.
Another reason for the noise is probably the nature of the city. Many newcomers, especially young people come here to #livethebestlife or whatever. Going out with friends and having a raucous conversation over a meal must be part of the best life.
I agree with you completely, its why I have so much trouble dating now. 90% of bars and restaurants in NYC are too loud to hear conversations, or you are in a condensed place to eat , and you hear other peoples conversations more than your own.
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