The Blond
SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
The Blond is a practical SoHo pick when location and late-night flexibility matter more than a clearly defined drinks specialty. Book it for a polished downtown meet-up; cross-shop wine-led or cocktail-led peers if the drink program is the point of the night.
About The Blond
The Blond is a New York City venue with evening and late-night hours. It opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, stays open until midnight Monday through Wednesday, extends to 4 AM Thursday through Saturday, is closed Sunday. When planning, focus on its schedule and dress code.
For a first visit, the clearest planning value is its late-night usefulness on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal arrival. For details such as menu specifics, prices, seating, promotions, off-premise service, or dietary accommodations, it's best to check directly with the venue before making it the center of your plan.
Pick it for New York City late-night timing, not a defining specialty
The Blond does not present a defining specialty, cuisine, chef, menu format, or price position. Treat The Blond as a New York City option to consider when the timing works, especially on nights when a 4 AM close matters. Do not rely on it as a specialist venue.
For broader planning, keep Our full New York City bars guide open alongside other New York City options. You can also use Our full New York City restaurants guide and Our full New York City hotels guide to keep the plan organized.
Who should skip it
Skip it if the plan depends on specific seating details, published promotions, transparent pricing, a food menu, or a specific venue focus. These are not prominent features. For other options to compare, consider La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Centre St, Gem Wine, or Happy Bones.
If this is part of a wider trip build, city guides are more useful than forcing one venue to carry the whole night. Use the broader New York City bar, restaurant, hotel guides to separate late-night timing from the rest of the itinerary.
Located inside
Hotel11 HowardFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 11 Howard St, New York, NY 10013
- Website
- 11howard.com
- Phone
- +1 212 235 1111
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Blond reads like a focused exercise in boutique-hotel hospitality: a pale, pared-back room that favors European restraint over speakeasy theatrics. Pale blonde wood, low banquettes and a controlled colour palette create a deliberately curated, modern interior that encourages lingering. Rather than hiding behind dark drama, the bar presents itself as a place you might happily spend two hours on a Tuesday — design-forward and composed, with an intimate, cozy edge created by thoughtful materials and seating. The result is a contemporary SoHo bar that feels considered and quietly stylish.
Best For
As a hotel bar rooted in SoHo's design scene, The Blond is best for evenings when atmosphere matters as much as the drink. Its intimate banquettes and refined palette make it a natural pick for date nights and small celebrations, and the emphasis on drinking as the primary activity suits late-night visits. Guests who appreciate a design-forward setting — and a room meant for lingering rather than rushing — will find The Blond aligns with low-key special occasions and quiet, stylish nights out in the neighbourhood.
Ordering Tips
The Blond positions itself around drinking as the main focus, so approach a visit prepared to make the cocktails the centerpiece. The write-up stresses that identity is tied to “whatever is in the glass,” so expect a bar program meant to complement the room's restraint. Ask staff about the cocktail approach and any seasonal or house-focused drinks; opt to settle into a banquette and let service pace the evening. Because the experience is about lingering in a design-led space, order thoughtfully and plan to stay awhile.
Venue details
Ambiance
Low lighting, dark woods, gold accents, jewel-toned velvet couches, and antique mirrors create a seductive, sensual atmosphere that shifts from light and open to intimate and energetic.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 4am
- Music
- House, Dance, Hip Hop
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Centre St, Notable alternative
- Tailor, Notable alternative
- Happy Bones, Notable alternative
- The River, Notable alternative
- Gem Wine, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares for a downtown drinks plan
La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Centre St is the stronger pick when wine is the reason for going out. The Blond makes more sense for a mixed group that values a SoHo address and a hotel-bar feel over a category-specific drinks agenda.
Gem Wine is the better cross-shop for readers who want the evening organized around bottles and conversation. Happy Bones is the easier daytime or casual-meet option, while The Blond fits later, dressier plans in lower Manhattan.
Tailor and The River are better comparisons if the group wants a more intentional bar choice rather than a convenient SoHo fallback. Choose The Blond when booking difficulty should stay low and the location is the main advantage; choose the peers when the drinks identity matters more than the address.
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Compare The Blond
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Blond | New York City | No published awards |
| La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Centre St | New York City | No published awards |
| Tailor | New York City | No published awards |
| Happy Bones | New York City | No published awards |
| The River | New York City | No published awards |
| Gem Wine | New York City | No published awards |
How The Blond New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Blond have happy hour deals?
Do not count on happy hour as a deciding factor at The Blond. While its hours and smart casual dress code are known, a happy hour is not featured. If happy hour is the goal, choose a venue that states deal timing clearly before you go.
Does The Blond have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not a prominent feature, so do not choose The Blond for an outdoor-first plan. If outdoor seating matters, pick a venue that states it plainly before you go.
What's the crowd like at The Blond?
Information about the crowd at The Blond is not available. The most reliable planning details are its hours: it opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at midnight Monday through Wednesday, stays open until 4 AM Thursday through Saturday, is closed Sunday.
Is The Blond open late?
Yes. The Blond stays open until 4 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Monday through Wednesday it is open from 5 PM to midnight, Sunday is closed.
What's the best time to go to The Blond?
The best time depends on your schedule. Go between 5 PM and midnight Monday through Wednesday, or use the extended Thursday through Saturday hours if you need a later New York City option. The Blond is closed on Sunday.
