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Entertainment and Nightlife in New York City
Bartenders in NYC have an uncanny talent for remembering faces. Make sure to tip

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.

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Located in the Midtown West neighborhood of Manhattan, The Royalton New York stands right in the center of it all

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.
Are you looking for fun things to do in New York City after dark?

Are you looking for fun things to do in New York City after dark?

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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1. Bar Seine
at the Hotel Plaza Athenee

Bar Seine NYC lounge provides a romantic atmosphere and a quiet setting perfect for those looking for a change from the usual New York nightlife.

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2. The Lambs Club
at the The Chatwal New York

The Lambs Club Bar features a stylish lounge, located one floor above the Lambs Club Restaurant, and a separate bar area in the lobby of The Chatwal Hotel, ideal for those who prefer a more leisurely pace. Drinks include the Hays Fizz, the Classic Mojito, and the Lambs Cup, a delightful cocktail infused and garnished with fresh pomegranate and cucumber. A light fare menu is also available.

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3. Bar 75
at the Andaz Wall Street

Enjoy classic Manhattan ambiance and old fashioned NY cocktails at Bar Seven Five in the Andaz Hotel on Wall Street. One of the Financial District's best new bars, Bar Seven Five specializes in classic prohibition-era drinks, and even serves these authentic NY cocktails on Pullman-style drink carts.

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4. The Bar NYC
at the Andaz 5th Avenue

Located in the Andaz 5th Ave Hotel in Midtown, The Bar Downstairs NYC is a brand new bar in New York that has already made a name for itself as one of Manhattan's most renowned fashionistas favorite watering holes. Featuring a stylish interior and casual upscale ambiance, The Andaz 5th Ave Hotel Bar is one of the coolest bars in New York.

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5. The M
at the Ritz Carlton NYC Central Park Hotel

The M Bar New York at the Mansfield Hotel in Midtown is a classic NY hotel bar featuring dark-wood accents and a decadent dome skylight that remind guests of a Manhattan of yesteryear. The walls at the M Bar are lined with classic American books, and their horseshoe bar allows guests to mingle easier as they sip on one of the signature NY cocktails at the M Bar.

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6. Church Lounge
at the Tribeca Grand Hotel

One of NYC's premier nightclubs, the Church Lounge is anything but your typical New York hotel bar. Hit the dance floor and rock out to some of NYC's most famous DJ's, or drop by on Sunday mornings for one of the best brunch menus in New York. Either way, the Churce Lounge NYC in Tribeca will leave you satisfied.

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7. Shoreham Bar
at the Shoreham New York

The Shoreham Bar NYC offers a full bar in a retro yet modern designed bar area. This bar and lounge is also a full-service restaurant and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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8. Pony Bar

Grab a delicious pint of craft beer straight from the keg at the popular Pony Bar NYC in Manhattan. Known for their great beer selection and tasty pub fare, this cheap bar in NYC features 20 different craft beers and two cask ales at any given time, as well as a full bar for NYC tourists who like their drinks a little stronger.

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9. Duff's NYC

Strap on the combat boots and the most ripped T-shirt in your suitcase when you head to Duffs Brooklyn Bar in NYC. A famous dive bar in Williamsburg, Duffs Bar in Brooklyn features fast and friendly bartenders, cheap NYC drink specials, and a cool heavy metal atmosphere that's as inviting as it is loud.

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10. St Nicks Pub

The famous St. Nicks Jazz Club NYC is one of the best jazz clubs in New York City. Located in the eclectic district of Harlem near the Upper West Side of Manhattan, St. Nicks Pub in NYC has been hosting the best jazz and blues musicians in NYC for more than five decades.

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11. McSorleys

Established more than 150 years ago, McSorleys Old Ale House in the East Village is New York City's oldest bar. Offering just two kinds of ales throughout the history of this classic NYC bar - Light and Dark - McSorleys NYC is a popular tourist attraction for beer enthusiasts visiting Manhattan.

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Pacha Club boasts a 3,500-square-foot wooden dance floor

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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Manhattan Inn Piano Bar is a cool and quirky NYC piano bar located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn.

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.