The Summer Club Concerts

Love this place and always have the best time. Some atmosphere there and the staff are amazing. Can't wait to go back on my next visit to NYC!

Should’ve read the reviews before coming here. Racist just like they said. Only reason I’m giving two stars is because the bartender showed love and the place actually looks good. Went on a quiet day to celebrate my birthday but staff messed it all up at the end. I was asked to leave at 5 though I paid until 6 and others weren’t given the same notice. Don’t come here if you don’t want the racist vibes. Bye now ✌🏽

I headed to see Elderbrook this past Sunday, and while I initially thought my experience was okay, it quickly became clear that the entire night was filled with unsettling incidents. After reading some reviews afterward, everything fell into place for me. Let me tell you about that night. Right from the start, the intensity of the pat-down and search I went through stood out. Among my group of three friends, I was the one who faced the most thorough inspection. The security staff, who happened to be black, patted me down meticulously, going through every part of my body. Then, she proceeded to go through my bag in great detail, unraveling my clothes, checking every pocket, and digging into my purse and toiletry bag. In stark contrast, my white friends received only quick glances and were spared the invasive search. I couldn't help but speak up, questioning why my friends weren't subjected to the same level of scrutiny. Her response was unsettling: she justified the differential treatment by saying that my friends' clothing was more revealing and that she could "see everything on them." By the time she was done, all my belongings were scattered around me. And as I hurried to put things back together, she abruptly yelled at me to "keep the line moving." That incident was the first sign that things were going awry. Upon reaching the upper level, we headed to the bar for a drink. Despite the bar being mostly empty, the bar staff treated me with an odd aloofness, almost as if I were invisible. This time, I followed my mother's advice and spoke up. I expressed my frustration about waiting for so long to order while others were being served before me. Only after I spoke up was when they decided to serve me. Later that night, my friends and I were invited to the DJ booth. A man asked my friends to come up on stage not realizing that I was with them. However, we were promptly asked to leave just four minutes later, citing "capacity issues." After the third incident, I couldn't shake the feeling that this place was unwelcoming to POC, or in my case a mixed raced black passing women. Even my white friends couldn't ignore the obvious mistreatment I faced. This venue doesn't deserve support. The behavior of the staff wasn't just rude and dismissive, but overtly racist. I'm committed to letting all my friends know not to support this club and to dissuade anyone else who asks.

Fun time until they repeatedly asked me to move away from in front of the stage because i looked "pregnant" (I'm not). Security staff was definitely whack. The bartenders and bathroom attendants were great though.

The Summer Club Hosted : CITYSIDE PUMPKIN PATCH as a pop-up for fall. I attended here with my friends. I must say it was a pleasant experience for the price paid. There were soo many pumpkin and interactive events to do that made it more appealing. The pumpkin smashing and the drinks were a hit. Lots of photo ops. The only downfall was that they were a tad-bit over priced on their appetizers.