The Stephen Talkhouse is a Hamptons' institution. It is inarguably the most popular and famous bar on the East End. Since it opened in 1970 the place has been known for its' casual, laid-back, and unpretentious atmosphere. It is like the bar in Star Wars, populated by an eclectic clientele composed of locals, weekend warriors, and celebrities. Since 1987 it has also offered up an amazing array of national musical acts from every genre of music---whether it's blues or folk or country or soul. Over 50 musicians and bands that are in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame have played the Talkhouse. Prices range from $25 to $150 depending on the act, but patrons pay it in order to see their favorite acts in a room not much bigger than your living room. There are local bands playing reggae, rock or soul most nights after 10PM for a $10 cover on weekday or $30 on weekends.The Stephen Talkhouse is a Hamptons' institution. It is inarguably the most popular and famous bar on the East End. Since it opened in 1970 the place has been known for its' casual, laid-back, and unpretentious atmosphere. It is like the bar in Star Wars, populated by an eclectic clientele composed of locals, weekend warriors, and celebrities. Since 1987 it has also offered up an amazing array of national musical acts from every genre of music---whether it's blues or folk or country or soul. Over 50 musicians and bands that are in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame have played the Talkhouse. Prices range from $25 to $150 depending on the act, but patrons pay it in order to see their favorite acts in a room not much bigger than your living room. There are local bands playing reggae, rock or soul most nights after 10PM for a $10 cover on weekday or $30 on weekends.
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jacqmorg

07/30/2008

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Seating Policy

If you are a single-ticket buyer, don't waste your money on a VIP ticket, because their policy is to seat single VIP ticket holders in the back of the VIP section. They completely disregard purchase-order. I like sitting right up front, and I put in the effort to do so by buying early and buying the top rate ticket. You'll find no respect for any of that at the Talkhouse.



I wrote the owner an email about it, politely suggesting the policy was discriminatory against single ticket buyers (I was travelling and just happened to be passing through NY when a show I wanted to see was announce). He said: "In 21 years of seating I have never received a complaint as retarded as this." So, on top of everything else, he's an a$$. Peter Honerkamp is his name. The staff was pleasant, though.



J. Morgan

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Regular Hours
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Fax: 631-267-2540

TollFree: 800-952-5210

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amex, debit, discover, master card, visa
Categories
Night Clubs, Bars, Dance Clubs
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