The ultimate multi-national drunken-Balkan disco divebar extravaganza...A frenzied embassy for world music and immigrant punks.
113 Ludlow St (btwn Rivington & Delancey St.) New York , NY 10002 United States
Reservations | Yes |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Music | Live Music |
Restroom | Yes |
Menus | Dinner, Happy Hour |
Drinks | Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails |
We dare you NOT to have a good time at this raucous den. Drink and dance the night away, but make sure you venture downstairs to the ice room to cool off with a shot or two.
one of the weirdest, funniest places I've ever been. If you might enjoy being locked in an ice cage while you take shots of watered down vodka then this is the place for you!
This place is WILD. There are bras hanging from the ceiling, there is a walk-in fridge in the basement , and you can sit by the bar on a swing! If in doubt, go for the cider .
Let's explain the "Ice Cage": For $20, you're thrown into a frozen glass room full of open vodka bottles in a Soviet soldier uniform. Frozen shot glass in hand, you get 2 minutes, all you can drink .
Go with a big group of friends. Spend some time on the upper level with shisha and live Balkan music . Then go down to experience the ice cage, forgotten music of 80s-90s and naked women statues .
Are you still being stupid and contemplating that $10 cover? IT IS SO WORTH IT THAT YOU ARE WASTING TIME. You'll have fun. I promise. If not, I won't give you your $10 back but I might high five you.
Free ice cage entry on your birthday! ???? You can find discounted tickets for the rest of your crew on Groupon.
thursday night dancing was lively , not too packed, and not too dark. good crowd, eccentric decor.
Eastern European insanity downstairs. Step into the « all you can drink » ice cold Vodka room and then take a few spins off the stripper pole.
Check out both floors for a night of electro-gypsy music . Step into the "ice cage" freezer room with friends for 2 minutes of unlimited vodka , if you dare. Then dance on the pole stage downstairs.
Great music ! Diverse crowd , the place smells like beer and vomit when you go down the stairs but if you can get passed that it's a fun time.
July 28th: Need to cool down? Head to Mehanata Bulgarian Bar and have a seat in the subzero vodka room. Read more
Great music and atmosphere. Loved the experience. Their special apple drink is good and the idea of swings as barstools was fun
It is loud , it is packed, it is absurd (yeah there's a cover). Not a place to start the night but coming here while already black out drunk to dance and end the night is a good idea.
This place is one of the coolest I have been to in a while. Great music and atmosphere!
Great place to dance to some unique music and drink some apple cider . Ice bar down stairs.
Great place to let loose and dance . Try the Ice Cage: dress like a Soviet soldier and drink vodka
super fun and had amazing mixed magnum drinks!
So much fun at the ice cage! Ask for the flavored vodkas ❤️
The Bulgarian bar below Kuma Inn features an ice cage, Bulgarian beers , and rowdy dance parties that last way after hours.
Came for the Balkan and Cumbia. Was thoroughly pleased. Equal parts janky and rustic , Mehanata has become my new favorite discotheque.
$20 a person gets you 2 minutes of unlimited vodka in the Ice Cage downstairs . And you have to wear the provided Soviet uniform. A must.
Look at the calendar & Don't miss the live shows. Feels like a Eastern European wedding party!
Get the Homemade vodka apple cider , gypsy music , dancing and lots of fun people!
Go on a Thursday night--not too packed + no cover! Great music (always!) & vibe. Vodka Apple Cider is awesome. Fav dancing spot hands down!
Descend downstairs Thursday nights for comedy and 2-for-1 drinks Thursdays from 8-10!
After you get your fill of gypsy punk, end the night by grabbing a crepe to go at the Creperie (135 Ludlow). - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
After you get your fill of gypsy punk, end the night by grabbing a crepe to go at the Creperie (135 Ludlow). - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
The best night out in a looong time. Great vibe, music , crowd, and bartenders ! Don't miss the Ice Cage for first time visitors. Read more
This Saturday we make history!! Needles to say this is gonna be apeshit! Read more
A must go place in a visit to NY. You will never be this happy anywhere else!!
Super fun! Be sure to take a trip to the toilet and check out the sink! Seriously.
Mandatory cover, mandatory coat check , bouncers are rude and the waitresses blow a whistle in your ear to make you get out of their way. Management aside, such a cool bar !!
Gispsy concerts on Saturday.
Try the hookah here. Excellent
Grab a Vodka Apple Cider and a hookah and enjoy the ride! Dare to enter the freezer shot room downstairs!
Great place to dance . Max of cultures, check out the ice room
I like the stripper pole downstairs.
Go to the ice cage downstairs
Check out the bathroom sink in the Men's room downstairs
Fun ambiance! Weak drinks.
Diverse dance party
Oooooh the dancing !!!! And the weirdness. Love it
Really good world music here....crowd, a little short .
so many things about Jewish bars I don't understand
Best thing about this place is Vodka cave :) Read more
Cool dance scene.
Tonight Taranta music in NYC. From Bari to Salento - Puglia - Italy
Go there for loud and crazy gypsy music .... and the vodka ! Read more
Do the minute challenge.
Good music and nicely loud sound, also pretty nice work with lightning. good public. Left it at 5 perfectly drunk. It was fun ;) - Polya Shubina
Great concept, unique place to spend a night! Great idea with the show, that's doesn't make you to feel boring during the hole night. A bit small place, many people! Nice people :) girls - Anton Monastyrsky
So incredibly yum! Try the pastrami on rye with mustard the pastrami is sooo juicy and tender. - Vicky O
Grilled cheese is Amazing!!! And the women jazz band amazing - Paloma Lopezdemesa
Great place for a private party! Fresh margaritas flowing, guacamole and inventive tacos all day! Love it! - Stephen Michael