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NYC Entertainment | Nightlife in New York City
Bartenders in NYC have an uncanny talent for remembering faces. Make sure to tip
Entertainment and Nightlife in New York City
Are you looking for the best in NYC nightlife? Well, you're in the right place. Here at NYCTourist.com, you'll learn everything you need to know about entertainment and nightlife in NYC, including how to get in to the most popular NYC clubs, where to find the best bars in NYC, and what cheap NYC hotels are close to New York nightlife hotspots. Whether you're looking for cool, kooky NYC bars or trendy NYC clubs, you're sure to find what you're after.
Here are a few beginner's tips:
- Dress to Impress: Most popular clubs in NYC enforce strict dress codes. If you don't look like you belong, you won't get in. Check club websites for dress codes.
- Tip Your Bartender Well: Bartenders in NYC have an uncanny talent for remembering faces. If you stiff them on the tip, they'll note it, and you probably won't get a drink again. Of course, if you tip them well, they'll remember that, too, and they'll pour stronger drinks and take your order first. This is especially true in upscale NYC clubs.
To learn more about nightlife in New York City, continue reading below!
Located in the Midtown West neighborhood of Manhattan, The Royalton New York stands right in the center of it all
Hotels Close to Nightlife in NYC
If you plan on doing your share of partying in NYC, do yourself the favor of booking a room in an New York hotel close to nightlife in NYC. Here are a few of our top New York City hotels for partying:
- The Royalton New York: Located in the Midtown West neighborhood of Manhattan, The Royalton New York stands right in the center of it all, close to popular NYC attractions and the best nightlife in NYC (the world-famous Pacha Club NY stands just steps away). This 4.0-star luxury hotel boasts a lively on-site bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and a breathtaking lobby with an enormous cast-bronze fireplace.
- The GEM Hotel Chelsea: For those who would rather spend their money on signature NY drinks than on trendy NY hotel rooms, there's the GEM Hotel Chelsea, a cheap NYC hotel close to New York nightlife. This popular NYC hotel stands just minutes away from many of New York City's hottest clubs, including Marquee NYC.
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NYC Nightlife - Cool Bars in NYC
Are you looking for fun things to do in New York City after dark? Do you want to learn about NYC nightlife and nightclubs in NYC? Are you on a quest for the coolest, hottest, swankiest bars in NYC? If so, you're in the right place! Below you'll find two of our favorite NYC nightlife hotspots.
- The Rum House: Located in Manhattan's Times Square, just steps away from New York City's Theater District, The Rum House is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail before or after a Broadway show. This upscale bar in NYC is sure to delight music lovers and cocktail purists alike with its leather upholstery, piano players, and high-end drinks.
- Smith & Mills: One block east of the Hudson River lies the small, pocket-sized bar known as Smith & Mills. At this eccentric Tribeca bar, which occupies a mere 450 square feet, food is served on antique flatware and beer in Mason jars.
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Garden Wine Bar
at the Four Seasons NYC
The Garden NYC Wine Bar offers 150 wines by the glass to guests, along with a small offering of light bites by sous chef Anthony Zamora. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Chandelier Room
at the W Hoboken Hotel
The Chandelier Room W Hoboken sets a seductive tone with its centerpiece crystal chandelier, and the views of Manhattan offer guests a reason to stay until closing time. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Upstairs NYC
at the The Kimberly NYC
One of only a few Manhattan bars open all year long, the Upstairs NYC rooftop bar at The Kimberly features a retractable glass roof and glass-enclosed walls that offer panoramic views of the NY skyline and the Chrysler Building. Enjoy romantic rooftop ambiance any time of the year at the Upstairs Rooftop Lounge NYC. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Bar Pleiades
at the The Surrey NYC
Enjoy classic New York ambiance at the elegant Pleiades Bar in NY. With its black and white lacquer finishes, French doors, and quilted walls, the bar interior, inspired by fashion icon Coco Chanel and the clean lines of a 1930s Art Deco bar cart, will impress you almost as much as the signature cocktails crafted by bartender and mixologist Cameron Bogue. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Archives Bar
at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
Archives Lounge in Brooklyn is a full bar with wooden countertops that serves up dinner along with cocktails. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Underbar There is no better place for a memorable night than at the Underbar NYC. Boasting a 2,000-square foot subterrane lit by wall-hung candle sconces and lined with private, curtained nooks, the Underbar in NYC is a great place to meet new people and kick back with friends. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Second Floor Bar
at the The Cooper Square NYC
The Second Floor Bar NYC is a Cooper Square Hotel Bar with a patio area during warmer months and an ambiance that is perfect for a date. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Forty Four
at the The Royalton New York
Perhaps more than any other bar, the Forty Four NYC embodies the spirit of New York. With dark, handsome woods, rich leathers, and a roaring fireplace, this classic New York bar is sure to delight. Signature cocktails include The Other Word, an electrifying mix of single village mezcal, fresh squeezed organic lime juice, organic agave nectar, Yellow Chartreuse, and maraschino liqueur, and the Hocus Pocus, a delicious mix of gin, Carpano Antica formula, orange liqueur, and Fernet Branca. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Glass Bar
at the Hotel Indigo NYC
The Glass Bar NYC offers outstanding signature New York cocktails and breathtaking city views from the top of the brand new, twenty-story Hotel Indigo. Enjoy a memorable evening at this chic property listening to the hip soundtrack of the house DJ and sipping a Blu Martini. A light snack menu is available from the on-site restaurant. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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CV in NYC
at the Hotel on Rivington
CV Lounge NYC at Hotel on Rivington is a 1500 square foot club that serves specialty cocktails, bottle service, champagne and late night food in Lower East Side Manhattan. Enjoy the sleek, modern setting and casual attitude of fellow CV Lounge goers. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Cellar Bar
at the The Bryant Park Hotel NYC
Cellar Bar NYC has strong drinks, beautiful girls serving them, and live DJs spinning on the most popular nights. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Pacha Club boasts a 3,500-square-foot wooden dance floor
The New York Nightlife Scene and Things To Do at Night in NYC!
We’ve all heard that New York is the city that never sleeps – and it’s true! If hitting the town, checking out the clubs, seeing the lights in Times Square, or just hanging out at a great lounge or bar is your thing, then NYC can deliver. There are hundreds of restaurants that have bars and lounges for early evening entertainment and hundreds more pubs and bars in New York (especially Manhattan) that are open deep into the night. New York’s club scene is broad and varied and is led by Webster Hall in the East Village – one of New York City’s most popular nightclubs featuring five (yes FIVE) dance floors, live music, famous DJs, and an iconic history of entertainers (our nightlife tip is to buy tickets early as this is a hot place to hang out, dance, and party).
Another way to spend the night is dinner and live music at a New York jazz club like Cleopatra’s Needle on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. If you’re into laughing (let’s hope so) then New York boasts some of the best comedians and comedy clubs in the world such as the Broadway Comedy Club, Caroline’s on Broadway, World Comedy Club in Manhattan's Midtown West, Dangerfield’s, and the NY Comedy Club where "Laughter is an instant vacation!" Yes, most have a two drink minimum but that’s nothing compared to the quality of entertainment.
If you’re looking for NYC concert tickets, entertainers or other things to do at night in NYC then check out our up to date NYC events calendar.
Clubs and Nightlife in NYC
Some of the best clubs in the world can be found in New York City. One famous NYC nightclub is Pacha Club NY. Located in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan, Pacha Club boasts a 3,500-square-foot wooden dance floor and four stylishly decorated floors with large open spaces and intimate seating coves. Notable attractions at this popular club in NYC include Pacha's famous shower booths, where bikinied girls dance under colored LED lights, and the jet-setting celebrities who people the ultra-exclusive mezzanine floor.
Another popular NYC club is Marquee NYC. This trendy nightclub in NYC evokes the elegant sophistication of an old-fashioned gentlemen's club with its scuptural glasswear, custom-made ice buckets, 42-foot vaulted ceiling, and 35-foot "wishbone" staircase. With a maximum capacity of just 600 people, Marquee NY is the perfect size for an NYC nightclub, neither too big nor too small.
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- TuesdayDec 21 3:00pm
Times Square Prohibition Pub Crawl
Father Duffy Square - New York
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West Village Ghost Pub Crawl
Abingdon Square Park - New York
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- WednesdayDec 22 5:00pm
$1 Wing Night Wednesdays
Doha Nightclub NYC - Queens
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- WednesdayDec 22 11:00am
1-Hour Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus and More
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Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center - New York
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Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center - New York
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- WednesdayDec 22 3:00pm
Broadway Prohibition Pub Crawl
21 Club - New York
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- WednesdayDec 22 11:00am
Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Neighborhood Tour
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In Person - WednesdayDec 22 Date TBA: Any Date Through Dec. 31, 2021 (10:00am-4:00pm or 7:00pm-10:00pm)
Central Park Horse & Carriage Tours
Central Park Sightseeing - New York
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- WednesdayDec 22 7:00pm
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Herald Square - New York
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- WednesdayDec 22 9:00pm
East Village Gangster Ghost Pub Crawl
St. Mark’s Church-on-the-Bowery - New York
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- WednesdayDec 22 11:00am
NYC sightseeing Boat Tour
Pier 36 - New York
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular: Radio City Rockettes
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular: Radio City Rockettes
Radio City Music Hall - New York-
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Radio City Music Hall - New York-
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- WednesdayDec 22 1:00pm
Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour
Lower Manhattan - New York
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- WednesdayDec 22 12:00pm-5:00pm (Various Timeslots)
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - New York
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- WednesdayDec 22 1:00pm
St Patrick's Cathedral Official Tour
St. Patrick's Cathedral - New York
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- WednesdayDec 22 2:30pm
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Cruise
Pier 36 - New York
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Pier 36 - New York
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Cruise
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Statue of Liberty and NYC Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
Pier 36 New York - New York
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Statue of Liberty and NYC Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
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The Book Of Mormon
Eugene O'Neill Theatre - New York-
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The Lion King
Minskoff Theatre - New York-
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Minskoff Theatre - New York-
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Tramps Like Us: The Holiday Show
Cafe Wha? - New York
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1-Hour Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus and More
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- ThursdayDec 23 12:00pm
Big Apple Circus
Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center - New York
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Herald Square - New York
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East Village Prohibition Pub Crawl
Scheib's Speakeasy - New York
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EastVille Comedy Club
EastVille Comedy Club - Brooklyn
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EastVille Comedy Club
EastVille Comedy Club - Brooklyn
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EastVille Open Mic Spectacular
EastVille Comedy Club - Brooklyn
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Edgar Allan Poe Pub Crawl
47 Bond Street - New York
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Manhattan Inn Piano Bar is a cool and quirky NYC piano bar located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn.
NYC Nightlife - The Best Bars in NYC
Looking for cool bars in NYC? We've got you covered! Check out these trendy NYC bars with live music and bar food. They're two of the best bars in New York City!
- Manhattan Inn Piano Bar NYC: Founded in 2009 by Brooke Baxter and Rolyn Hu, Manhattan Inn Piano Bar is a cool and quirky NYC piano bar located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. This popular NY piano bar offers live music seven nights a week and a full bar that serves quality small plates and full-course meals.
- Le Poisson Rouge NYC: Founded by musicians on the former site of the Village Gate, Le Poisson Rouge is one of the best places to see live music in NYC. This cool NYC bar features a 28' x 21' fixed corner stage, a 23'-diameter hardwood dance floor, and flexible event space that can seat 250 and stand 700. Aside from signature NY cocktails like the Garfunkel and the Pumpkin King, Le Poisson Rouge serves delicious small plates like quesadillas, nachos, and pizza.