Founding MemberSoHo

Name: Founding Member
Address: 324 Lafayette Street, NY, NY, 10012
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.3

SoHo · American

324 Lafayette Street, NYDirections

4.33 reviews

A retail-lounge bar where fries, hummus, and happy-hour energy do the talking.

Founding Member is a $$$ American restaurant in SoHo, NY. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Why go

Founding Member sits in the American-bar lane at $$, but guest reports make it feel less like a standard bar and more like a hybrid: restaurant, fashion store, and lounge. Its 4.8 Google rating across 98 reviews is backed by praise for accommodating service, private-space hosting, strong drinks, and a room that works for a birthday or a company happy hour.

On Blackbird, 733 all-time check-ins from March 4, 2025 through June 15, 2026 give it a measurable following, with Wednesday and Tuesday as the busiest check-in days. The food notes get specific where they should: pita and hummus, fries, appetizers, and cocktails that reviewers liked in group settings.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird shows 733 all-time check-ins for Founding Member.
Wednesday and Tuesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.8 from 98 reviews.
Reviewers describe a hybrid of restaurant, fashion store, lounge, and full bar.
A private birthday and a company happy hour both show up in five-star reviews.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Blackbird data shows 733 all-time check-ins, with Wednesdays and Tuesdays leading the week.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

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Neighborhood

SoHo

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Review signal

4.3

3 Google reviews

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FAQ

What kind of food does Founding Member serve?

Founding Member serves American and Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Founding Member?

Founding Member is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Founding Member located?

Founding Member is located at 324 Lafayette Street, NY, NY, 10012.

How do I check in at Founding Member?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Founding Member in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.