Session 73
“They transformed their normal dining space into a perfect party place with easy access to the band.”
“And a dance floor to sing your lungs out or dance the night away on makes this my favorite bar of all time.”
“Live 90s pop on the weekends and a ton of fun people.”
Session 73
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Good For Dancing: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I visited this place for a meet up on a Wednesday evening and it is your typical no frills type bar on the UES. I will say that beer pipes may need some servicing because I ordered Sam Adams summer ale and it tasted like crap as did the pint of Magic Hat #9.
Be aware that some nights the bar has live music and it can get pretty loud.
I was a scene kid in high school. I went to shows at least once a weekend, I wore mostly black, I had a scene kid haircut, and I almost exclusively dated guys in bands. Or at least guys who were all about the music.
These days, I am more into accountants. But, I hold affirmatively that when I do find someone good enough to date, they need to be at least a little punk rock.
I feel like that is my relationship with Session 73. We are both mainstream now, but we are still just a little punk rock.
Now is a good time to mention I have only ever been there late Friday/Saturday nights.
So, Session is my spot. I LOVE it. A few months back, I convinced a group of friends to go, saying that they have the best cover bands that do a lot of 80's/90's/00's covers. When we get there I was immediately elated–they were doing The Cure. I rock my face off, and look back at my friend who says to me "I thought you meant, like, Spice Girls."
Woops. I am talking about a lot of pop-punk (blink 182), some grunge (4 non blondes, nirvana), some oldies(billy joel, bruce), some poser-punk that I used to hate but now I like (yellowcard), etc, etc. There a few different bands and some are more mainstream than others, but I really enjoy them all.
The drinks are decently priced, I wanna say 7 or 8 for a whiskey ginger. No cover. Its usually not crazy crowded, though the most recent time I went it was. If you want to rock out, get your dance on, go there.
Surprisingly, the crowd is pretty bro-ish. I say surprisingly because of the music that is played. It's like when the popular kids would come to a show in HS and its like GET OUT OF HERE THIS IS MY THING. But, alas, perhaps bro-ish bars are also my thing now.
I came on a Saturday night for my friend's birthday and had a BLAST! I arrived a little after 11pm and there was no cover charge. Even though the bar is pretty large with 2 different bar/music areas, it was packed with people and difficult to maneuver. However, the music and vibes made dealing with the crowds worthwhile.
I can't tell you how awesome the music was…it was one hit after the other! The DJ in the back room played awesome 90's throwbacks and '00s pop hits. Me and my friends belted out every lyric and didn't stop dancing the entire night. When we wanted a little break from the back, a live cover band played in the front area. They were really talented with great voices singing some more hits that we enjoyed.
Considering the bar was packed, the bartenders attended to me quickly and were friendly, which was greatly appreciated. Definitely will hit Session 73 again soon!
I loved this place!! Live bands with no cover charge to get into the bar, on Friday/Saturday nights? I'm sold. On first impression, I just saw a cute restaurant with candle-lit tables, and thought hmm this place would be good for a dinner date, not a bar scene! But I was happy to find out that is only one part of Session 73- there's a huge other room for the bar/live band, and another whole room for a bar/lounge/dance area. I loved that depending on the song the band was singing or the vibe we were feeling, we could easily switch to a different room to change up the scene. I loved the songs they were playing in the dance room, my kind of club music. In the other room, wasn't the best live band I've seen, and a little loud / hard to hear over your friends talking over the music, but it was still an enjoyable experience. I was surprised it was kind of dead there even around 11pm..it took until about 12 to get more crowded (I guess because the band started around then). If I'm in the area I definitely want to go back!
Good food, especially the fondue and chicken strips. Lauren the bartender makes the best chocolate espresso martinis. Most bartenders there are friendly. There is a manager that works there, red hair guy, avoid him. The guy is arrogant and does not make customers feel welcomed. Tuesday nights are best, the place is less crowded and usually has live music as well.
The place has indoor and outdoor seating. I sat outdoors and the table is very small.
There is a small menu with the typical bar type food – wings, dips, burgers, and salads.
I ordered the tuna skewers, tuna salad, artichoke and spinach dip. The dip is a big portion and was too much for 2 people. Its more like for 4 people. I should have ordered wings, instead.
The tuna skewers were okay, nothing amazing. It was bland. The salad could have been presented better and in a larger plate.
I've had better food, maybe I should have selected to usually bar food – wings and burgers.
Great casual but nice Ues bar for live music, great friendly service and good bar food. Also sports on the bar tv's for those who want live music with game scores in view.
I called ahead because I've been here several times over the years and the main area depending on the night and music can get busy and crowded. There is also a side area they open that's not as loud on busy nights. We wanted to have conversation – and The night we went / early in the week, a female vocalist with a super voice was singing.
Also a good spot for a company meet up. We were there the same night a company was having a get together so we were at a table that after about 30 people came in we at our little bar table became the only ones not a part of the large group … Lucky us in making a toast the company exec included us – beckoning/ glancing with a look… how nice?? :/ I wasn't sure if that was a friendly hey leave our area cue like we were crashing the party despite being there before they arrived but we in friendly spirits toasted with them, even applauded the guys toast ha and then I asked the bartender if this was a private party or there was another area we should sit/ if we should move … He assured us we were good and despite the busy (friendly) company crowd Jason the bartender and one of the other guys were so sweetly attentive. A bar back saw me trying to charge my phone in a non working outlet and kindly took it to a spot up front to charge for me. Another guy not even a bartender behind the bar brought me extra olive juice for my dirty martini and when I forgot to get it from the bar he walked it out to me… And Jason the bartender despite busy busy working the company crowd almost solo at the bar came To our table to check on us a couple times. I was impressed ..
Jason recommended the loaded nachos with pulled pork which were so so loaded and so amazing ! The brussel sprouts were also great, cooked and flavored just right.
Music was wonderful.
Drinks were great and when I wanted my martini dirtier they brought more juice . Plump fresh olives.
Highly recommend as a fun casual Ues spot with live music. Fantastic friendly service. For friends, colleagues or a date. Also seemed great and sizable enough for a company gathering . If you don't want heavy crowds call ahead and confirm their music lineup and expected crowd level.
We came here to dance, a bit on the early side, but hardly anybody was dancing! Super cute little place, though. Big fan of the back section. Perhaps there was more dancing later. I vote for early dancing! Dancing always!