Vela

55 W. 21st St.
Union Square/ Flatiron, Manhattan

Already closed by 2009 (April 2006)

In 2026

A different business is licensed at this address: The Amber Room

A different licensed business now operates at this address

Later here: Porky's NYC, Bounce Sporting Club (licensed 2022–26).

From New York State Liquor Authority active licenses, downloaded October 9, 2026.

New York on Tap listed this bar without a review.

Porky's NYC under 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: The Amber Room
Slate under 0.1 mi Still pouring
Taj II under 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Out of the Ordinary
Duvet under 0.1 mi Closed
Avalon Night Club 0.1 mi Closed
Markt 0.1 mi Closed
Metropolitan Room 0.1 mi Closed; now Honeybrains
Red Lounge 0.1 mi No license found in 2026
Embassy Lounge 0.1 mi No license found in 2026
Niche 0.1 mi No license found in 2026