When the last industrially zoned spot in Soho was rezoned to accommodate commercial uses, the new Obivia bar and lounge found a home. Residents from nearby Soho, little Italy and Nolita flock to Obivia, the New York hotspot that attracts New Yorkers from all over town. Located on the corner of Lafayette and Kenmare, Obivia is an elegant lounge, with the cozy ambiance of an old friend's living room. Comfortable couches and low tables invite you to relax and exchange New York City stories while sipping drinks into the night. A warm amber glow is cast everywhere from beautiful antique lighting fixtures. The music ranges from pop, hip hop & top forties to rhythm & blues and late night jazz. Four plasma screen televisions are displayed, each playing its own B movie, like constantly changing works of art.  

Obivia is the creation of Michael Matzo and Craig Skiptunis, partners who first met while working together at a wine bar in the Wall Street area. Matzo was the bartender and Skiptunis, the manager. They vowed to collaborate one day and create the perfect lounge. Obivia is the result of their collaboration.