Sounds of Brazil Review

Rubbish space,rubbish equipment, rubbish rude employees

Nice club. Came here for Bhad Bhabie s concert. I wish it was bigger but the bartenders and security were nice. Winded up running into Theresa from Jersey Housewives here! Lol

I love this place for a fun date night out and the fact that the food is amazing making it wonderful!

Awesome little spot with great music playing. From the outside it doesn't look like a nice place, but after walking in the ambiance changes. The entry fee is cash only so be aware. I went there on a Friday night, and it was Latin night. The acoustic of the room is nice and there is plenty of space to dance. It wasn't packed at all which was good since I'm not really a fan of big crowds. I was able to dance without bumping in to anyone. The bar was fully stocked but with a $30 card minimum I was not happy. In the future I will be bringing cash.

Came here for trap karaoke. The vibe was insane!!! Loved that. The drinks were wayyyyyyyyyy too pricey tho. Just completely expensive. Kitchen was open. Place was packed, music was awesome. Despite the drink prices, I was happy overall.

Audio is terrible bad, i dont know why because they have been 100 years in the game...music and bands are 5 stars, eat outside food prisy, drinks too, 15 dollar a mojito uffff snd they are not but done but...

While the venue is sub-par, SOB's is known for featuring amazing and talented artists -- both new and established. I've seen Teedra Moses, John Legend, and Jill Scott perform at SOBs and each time I"ve enjoyed the intimate atmosphere that SOB provides. However, I do not recommend ordering any food. Instead, eat at a great restaurant before heading to the show.

Music culture creative social club amazing atmosphere

My favorite venue in the city, there is a great sense of community and culture here. I have seen three concerts here and I have never been disappointed.

Had a great time Saturday night with my wife and Mom. The food was great and so was the service. Can't forget the awesome live band. I recommend SOB's for sure!

Came through on a reggae night and Marcus got me in very quickly !! Great vibes

Went to see MAXO Kream!
He was Amazing, the NY crowd was a little boring. But maybe because I'm from the West where the vibes are poppin! Great show MAXO!

The only thing I don't like is that the bathroom is 2" wide and there is an attendant

The name of the place is sound of Brazil. I was expecting authentic brasilian food and music. The bouncer Larry was very nasty.
The other workers were nice though.
If you are looking for a Brazilian restaurant and looking to listen and dance to brazilian music do not go there. They also make you pay 18 dollars to get in which is ridiculous. We just wanted to eat there that's it.
I have no idea why the heck this place is called sound of Brazil if there is nothing Brazilian about it. Thankfully we found a real brasilian restaurant a few blocks from there which is called Berimbau do Brasil or something like that. The food was great and the drinks too!

It's too dark, and it's not enough chairs and tables. Plus the drinks are overpriced! The stage is enormous and is the most bright part. I wear eye correctives, and it bothers me because after I leave the light from the outside messes with me. I know it's the right place for shows, but it's a depression moment especially at the V files shows!

Best place on saturdays for soca and dancehall .
Nice environment, no ratchets , good vibes

I had the opportunity to align with my deeply connected family and deliver dance phenomena from my galaxy roughly 4,000 light years from earth Sob's is Dope AF

The bouncer confiscated my chicken rice even when I told him it was just a takeaway box for my lunch the next day.

Drinks are bad and overpriced. Security guards are rude.

Great atmosphere, loved the vibes. However, the drinks SUCKED! And you should hire more attractive bar tenders.

Great music and drinks, especially on Kizomba night

Good venue for a concert. Drinks are really pricey but what did you expect

Almost got robbed by security at sob. Security is trashy and this venue is trashy. Save your money if you're thinking of visiting this place. There are many nicer and safer clubs in NYC.

This place is pretty good, although it can get very packed at times. Everything is easily accessible and the security is tight. Will be going there again.

legendary epic place. i have gone here for year and it's a small nice spot. i got to see so many dope acts at sobs over the years. then the food is great. the drinks are awesome

Last night(1-31-13) I went down to SOB's for a concert.
I went to the bar ordered 2 Vodka and Tonics and a Stella Artois;The price of which came to $34.98(without tip).
Which I thought was a little expensive, even for Manhattan. I looked at the receipt and noticed I was charged $4.98 for a "Service Fee".
So apparently, if I use my card, they charge a service fee, without mentioning it, NO Signs, anywhere, and the only explanation given by the waitress was"I just run the cards, thats my job"
This is totally unacceptable, I have never been to any place in The City, or anywhere else besides an ATM, that has charged me a fee simply for using a card.
Especially without any signage!!!!
Regardless to say, I wont be back.

My friend performed there, so I came to show support. My experience was good.
I'm not a club person, but I'd definitely go to S.O.B's again!

What a great night of food and entertainment! The boyfriend and I used a LivingSocial deal to make reservations for a Samba-themed night. We were seated at a table right next to the dance floor and the waitress was very attentive in making sure the various parts of our our was taken care of. I was afraid that we would be rushed to finish so that they could seat another couple for dinner, but we were welcomed to stay as long as we wanted; we stayed for 4 hours between eating and dancing. The food was average, though the fish cooked and wrapped in a banana leaf was a nice touch. The samba band was good, though it was weird that the DJ played top 40 songs when they went on break. There was supposed to be a free samba lesson advertised in their flyer, but that never happened and restaurant staff couldn't given me a straight answer. All in all a very enjoyable night. The whole package would've been pricey had we not used a deal, but it was well worth what we ended up spending.

Great Music Venue.
Located 3 steps from the train stop!

Son of a bitc...............! This place has been around for some time now! Alot of international bands from around the world often show up here. Haitian bands play well there and is know for the cool vibe. The food and drinks were cool last i was there

Habana de primera it's the first band in Cuba it sounds pretty good I love this gay Alexander Abreu he is hilarious when play his instrument.

I went last Saturday and it was way too cramped. The sounds were nice, but there was barely any room to dance. The drinks are overpriced and maybe this is the reason the guys that attend are so thirsty. The thirst is real.

First Time At SOB's 4/4/18 To Support The Late To The Party Event For Up & Coming Hip-Hop, Rap Talent From The Tri-State Area. The Event Was Dope, The Food & Drinks Were Resonable & Very Good!! Would Recommend For Sure!! Pics . On Their Website.

This is definitely a happy hour bar and often smells like stale beer when you pass by. The beats are fun, it's a place to start the evening before you head somewhere else. I have to admit I haven't tried the food yet but the drinks were not that great. I'll give it a second chance when I'm in the area to try the menu and maybe amend my review.

Very entertaining, offers live music with lots of swing, a dance floor, a great menu

I went there Saturday night with friends and its 20.00 if you come in after midnight. Very reasonable for a place with top bands like Kes who played, A Top MC Dahved Levy (I love this funny man) and a super fine DJ who brought you music from all the Caribbean islands as well as Africa, the Latin countries and the US. Its a mix crowd.
I would definitely be back, as this place is fab with super hot looking people who know how to party.

Cool! A house with Brazilian attractions is always good.

I went there 2 times for a salsa event and it was great. Once, with a few friends we decided to have brunch there and to my surprise the food was good and we had a nice time as well listening to live music.

Had an AMAZING time when I took my girlfriend here for her birthday! Live Latin music was on fire and food and drinks were incredible! Not to mention the waitress was super nice! Will be back!

The dj never shut up. Can't listen and dance if all they do is talking the whole time and promoting the show coming the following week.

Be prepared to stand. Or get a table but you have to buy drinks or food. The food is actually pretty good. But not the best place to hang out

Nice large dance floor, music was good, dranks will cost you $$.

ALWAYS a great time here! Caribbean Fever Saturdays are amazing!

I use to frequent SOB"s when I was younger and partied a lot more than I do now. I met some friends here for a party on a Friday night hosted by WBLS of old skool R&B/Hip hop and a littel reggae. We had a great time, the venue was just how I remembered it, spacious and well maintained, Thank goodness it was a mature crowd and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Ladies free as long as you RSVP.

I am a native New Yorker and will keep to the directness of how we are known to be :)

Food: Excellent! My favorites here are: Coconut shrimp and the NY Shell Steak.
Drinks: Good. Depending on the nights you go.***
Space: This is an old school music venue, club, restaurant and bar. It has some really amazing performances featuring Brazilian, Latino, Reggae, Funk, Bhangara, and Jazz. It has a small bar that opens up into the large dance floor and dining area. Great place to bring a date, impress your significant other, catch a live show, dance, or grab drinks with co-workers or friends. The performances are outstanding. You will have a great time during the show. They offer Happy hours with dance lessons some nights. ***The drinks are very watered down during those nights.
Scene: Romantic. Date night. Get-togethers. Happy Hour. Singles Scene. Club. Live Performances.
Service: Only Ok. Don't want to give them poor because they are courteous, but very slow.

I came here for a concert. It's a little small but not too bad. Not a Brazilian venue despite its name , drinks are tropical and food isn't Brazilian. For concerts/shows, it's fine.

Its only spot for dancehall and reggae left in Manhattan so its spot to go to period Caribbean Saturday we go at least once a month music on point and everyone dancing not just standing around big up to SOBs to keep Caribbean parties going.

They have fantastic brunch and Saturday Caribbean night is so much fun!!!

They have a bad rep for saying free before 12 and holding everyone outside in line till after 12 an then making them pay to get in

The sound was great and the show was very intimate last night. However, my first time experience was hindered due to the extremely rude service of the security guards. I will not be coming back to a place that treats their patrons disrespectfully.

Owwsm Indian music ..DJ was frndly in palying the requests.. had fund with old frnds..

I've been here twice and enjoyed both times. The drinks were a little overpriced, especially considering how tall some drinks should be and what I actually received. In either case, I loved the talent I came to see and would go again if he ever decided to come back.

I am here in SOB'S celebrating New Year's eve. The admission was
267 dollars per person. I have a friend with me.The food is lousy..
2 pieces of chicken with a spoon of uncooked cold rice was served. . This is direspectful. Music was too loud. That is a rip off for
267 dollars.. 2 bottles of cheap champagne was placed on my table. That is a nightmare.

They had an event and we couldn't enter till 11 pm, then they had 20 $ cover, not worth it

The best place in terms of security. The food is excellent, it's about having a good time. Number 1 in terms of meeting place in town, always an unforgettable moment.

Did not start on time. Was to start at 11pm and still waiting at 12:10am
They didn t give any free water.
No seats for the wait outside

They have the worst servers ever ! You call these people and they are rude and they don't even listen to your questions (she called herself as a manager of the afternoon shift, she does not have skills to be a manager at all). This place over charged for a cheap food and service ! Don't waste your time there! please.

Saw an awesome show here. Small and comfortable. Dont let them smell the blunt tho.

We were among the first to arrive and the bathroom was already unusable, the staff rude and we saw how the drinks that we ordered at the bar and that they are expensive were reduced with water. Bad experience.

Best old school hip-hop shows happen at S.O.B.s be it Rakim and KRS-one of members of Wu-Tang.

Wouldn't come back. I came to an event that was originally supposed to seat 300. I received an email from the event organizer that the venue provided misinformation: it can fit 300 people, but about 120 of those people will have to stand. Then! We get to the event, and everyone who is sitting, including those who paid extra for VIP/early access, has to spend a minimum of $25 each in order to remain seated. Otherwise, and I quote the waitress, "You're welcome to stand by the bar because there are people who are standing that are willing to pay that much." Wth? I mean, with a mandatory 18% gratuity, why wouldn't she be rude? Super tacky.

*I read the business' response. I still think it's tacky, from management to the waitress. I won't be returning.

I came here on a Friday night for a live salsa concert, and it was a really enjoyable experience. My review will only be focused on the place and the dance floor bar. The venue is big, with a good music quality. I like that this place has an actual dance floor, which is more catered to the type of ballroom dance music played here. If you feel like doing something out of the ordinary for a night, come here and enjoy your time.

One of my favorite stops in NY. Brunch on Sunday is the best

I was at the venue Friday the 13th to see Jimmy Bosch play. Met with a few people. Place was ok, but as a friend went to close his tab a bit before 11p, the White Bartender that assisted him, looked like he was high on drugs!! That alone was scary. It's not difficult to close a persons' tab, but the white bartender struck my friend out of no where and for no reason at all. Of course, my friend defended himself, but that same bartender STRUCK his girlfriend also. SHE HAS PICS OF HER BRUISED ARMS! I suggested they go to the Police. The crowd that night was calm and relaxed. OBVIOUSLY the manager keeps employees with atrocious and violent behavior. How disgusting of the manager to allow this! Delinquent Reputation for the Venue, I see. Never again will we go. For those who do...Watch out for that bartender for your safety.

I threw my 24th birthday function at SOB s. I'm not going to lie at first I was a little skeptical if it would be a good place to have a something here but I was overreacting it was an amazing night DJ was on point and the drinks was good. Shoutout to Rawl cool dude he made everything go right for me. 5 stars

About last night at SOBs...the LOVE TRAIN band was FANTASTIC! And this Jalapeno Steak burger was DELISH! Lemon Drop Martini, shaken, not stirred was the best!