# Waiting on a Friend > Modern cocktail lounge with two distinct areas including a back room with its own bar and a disco ball for dancing. Atmosphere shifts from relaxed with great music at conversation-friendly volume to lively dance vibes later in the evening. Space suits private events and draws a consistent, energetic crowd. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/WaitingOnAFriend - Address: 206 Avenue A, New York, New York, 10009, US - Hours: Thursday: 05:00 PM - 01:00 AM Friday: 05:00 PM - 03:00 AM Saturday: 05:00 PM - 03:00 AM Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Phone: +12032048046 - Website: https://www.waitingonafriendnyc.com/ - Google rating: 4.6 (168 reviews) ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Dance Spot — 10/10 - Night Lounge — 10/10 - Dancing — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Happy Hour — 9.6/10 - Party — 9.6/10 - Fun Activities — 9.5/10 - Nightclub — 9.3/10 - Bar — 9.1/10 - Cocktails — 9.1/10 - Nightlife — 9/10 - Day Lounge — 8.8/10 - Birthday Parties — 8.8/10 - Food — 8.6/10 ## What people say - "The drinks at this bar are amazing and thoughtfully balanced." - "I hosted my birthday party here and had such an amazing time!" - "This cocktail lounge is a nice little chill spot." ## Good to know - The venue is perfect for birthday parties and private events. - Happy hour runs from 4-7pm on weekdays with half-price appetizers. - The new cocktail bar on Ave A has a fun vibe for happy hour. - The lounge has some food available for guests. - The venue is suitable for dancing and having a good time. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.