No photo of this bar survives from the 2008 site.

Retreat

Formerly 17 Lounge

37 W. 17th St. · btwn 5th & 6th Ave.
Union Square/ Flatiron, Manhattan

In 2026

A different business is licensed at this address: Yakiniku Futago NY

A different licensed business now operates at this address (also: BASTA PASTA RESTAURANT)

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

The log cabin gone 80's glam décor works surprisingly well is still struggling to find its crowd which can vary wildly from night to night.

SBNY Splash Bar under 0.1 mi Closed; now 50 West 17th Street offices
Karaoke One 7 under 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Baby Grand
Rush 0.1 mi Closed; now Oramen
Red Lounge 0.1 mi No license found in 2026
Flatiron Lounge 0.1 mi Closed; now Sentir
Spy 0.1 mi Closed; now Oiji Mi
Embassy Lounge 0.1 mi No license found in 2026
Niche 0.1 mi No license found in 2026
VIP Club 0.1 mi A different business is licensed at this address: Wonderland
Avalon Night Club 0.1 mi Closed