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161 W 54th St., 212/586-9311

Ah, midtown, home of the suit and the overpriced, stuffy bar. Then you hear the name of a place like Faces & Names. It sounds like a transvestite cabaret club in the West Village. We can't help but wonder what some people are thinking when they name their bars. Despite the horrible name, F&N isn't a bad place for being in the middle of suit hell. Reading their Web site, they really do puff themselves up quite a bit, referring to their clientele as "Mostly execs from nearby firms - some of the top companies in entertainment, finance, tourism, broadcasting, publishing, advertising, and other businesses." Whatever, it looks more to us like a bunch of plebes who just wanted to meet some friends for a beer or two after work. Maybe Skippy in the corner was an executive asswiper, but he was certainly not what their site refers to as a "Person in the know." Regardless of who/what they think they have here, the place is pretty relaxed, semi-crowded, and actually a decent time. If you scare easy, stay away, as the giant painting of Christopher Walken on the wall is enough to give even the most stalwart drinker a case of the cold shakes. [MF]


 
     
 
      Additional bars/restaurants nearby:
Midtown West

Other bar/clubs of a similar type:
After Work

 
     

Symbols - AM=Abbreviated Menu | B=Bar | BF=Serves Bar Food | BWL=Bowling | C=Cabaret | D=Dancing | ED=Exotic Dancers | K=Karaoke | LM=Live Music | R=Restaurant | TO=Take Out Only | VR=Velvet Rope | WS=Watch Sports Here

 
   

 

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