Sebastian Tribbie, meme-maker and former table host
“Paul’s was like Gilligan’s island — you never knew what time it was, but it was always a good time. I also never knew who was going to be at my table, whether that was an A-list celebrity or an underage freshman. There was a sort of hierarchy of nightlife that reminded you of what old New York nightlife could have been like.”
Jeanette Hayes, artist
“I always thought of Paul’s Baby Grand as the place where me and my friends all go and that’s why it’s my favorite club. When I used to get bored in the party, sometimes I’d go outside and Ludwig would let me pretend to be the doorman. It wasn’t until then, when I saw the desperation in people’s eyes for admittance, that I realized this was not only my spot — but the spot. So everyone agrees: it’s the most fun! I can’t wait to be back under those Josh Smith paintings sipping a frozen cocktail once again.”
Charles Reynolds McDonald, luxury real estate agent
“I miss that it was like a ‘Cheers’ for a certain group of downtown New York kids. The Paul’s crowd changed a lot between 2015 and 2020 but anytime you went you were sure to see familiar faces. And of course the smoking room and laissez faire attitude toward literally everything (except flash photography).”
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