Bar in New York City, United States · Inside 11 Howard
The Blond
100Pearl PointsLate-Night SoHo
About The Blond
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.
The Blond is a New York City venue with evening and late-night hours. The verified practical details are limited, so it is best evaluated on schedule and dress code rather than on unverified claims about cuisine, pricing, seating, or service format. It opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, stays open until midnight Monday through Wednesday, extends to 4 AM Thursday through Saturday, and is closed Sunday.
For a first visit, the clearest planning value is its late-night usefulness on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal arrival. If you need confirmed details such as menu specifics, prices, seating, promotions, off-premise service, or dietary accommodations, verify those directly before making The Blond the center of the plan.
Pick it for New York City late-night timing, not a documented specialty
The verified profile does not support calling out 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. It should not be described as a specialist venue unless you have confirmed current details directly.
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 confirmed seating details, published promotions, transparent pricing, a documented food menu, or a specific venue focus. Those details are not verified here, so they should not anchor the recommendation. 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, and hotel guides to separate late-night timing from the rest of the itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Blond have happy hour deals?
Do not count on happy hour as a deciding factor at The Blond. The verified details here include its hours and smart casual dress code, but not a published happy hour. 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 verified here, so do not choose The Blond for an outdoor-first plan unless you confirm that detail directly. If outdoor seating matters, pick a venue that states it plainly before you go.
What's the crowd like at The Blond?
The crowd at The Blond is not verified here. The safest planning facts are the hours: it opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at midnight Monday through Wednesday, stays open until 4 AM Thursday through Saturday, and is closed Sunday.
Is The Blond open late?
Yes. The Blond stays open until 4 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Monday through Wednesday it is open from 5 PM to midnight, and 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.
Location
11 Howard St, New York, NY 10013
New York City, United States
Compare The Blond
| Venue |
|---|
| The Blond |
| La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Centre St |
| Tailor |
| Happy Bones |
| The River |
| Gem Wine |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
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
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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