New York - Bars & Nightlife
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So many bars, so little time. New York has plenty of cool bars and clubs for those who want a fun night out on the town. Most nightlife revolves around the bar scene and music clubs, but here are the hotspots for those who prefer to get dressed up and dance with the beautiful people. New York bars are smoke-free by law.
"Club Row" (27th Street)
West 27th Street in Chelsea has become known as the “Club Row” because of its many night spots. The street currently hosts no less than 13 clubs—for instance the hip Bungalow 8, Pink Elephant, Cain, and Marquee.
Sky Room Times Square
The Sky Room takes New York City nightlife to a new level and transports its guests to a high-energy oasis overlooking Midtown Manhattan. The bi-level lounge occupies the 33rd and 34th floors of the Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites Times Square on 40th Street and boasts 360-degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.
Latitude
Located where Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square meet, Latitude is one of the top happy hour spots in the City. With its three spacious floors, a seasonal fourth-floor roof deck, fireplaces and a billiards room, there’s something for everyone. Sports fans can enjoy any of their favorite sporting events on the high-definition TVs placed throughout the venue. Take advantage of the dinner and late-night menus while DJs spin New York’s latest hits.
Amnesia NYC
This hub of after-dark excitement has risen to the top of every A-lister’s club itinerary. Amnesia is a dynamic late-night playground that combines nonstop energy with five-star entertainment, including state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, cutting-edge DJs, aerialists, dancers and live performances. The atmosphere is exhilarating, the music is hypnotic, cocktails are flowing and the crowd is energized.
Inc Lounge
Revel at Inc Lounge, located in the Time Hotel, which brings soft and sexy to the hard edge of rock ’n’ roll, fashion, art and nightlife. The jet-black bar is flanked by black and white patent leather settees, curvy striped leather club chairs, brown alligator swivel stools and deep, plush red velvet couch furnishings.
Santos Party House
This 8 000-square-foot, bi-level venue mixes music, art and culture and serves as a concert hall, dance club and lounge all in one. Co-owned by Party Til You Puke rocker Andrew W.K., it’s a rollicking club that lives up to its name, featuring A-list DJs, a killer sound system and, happily, a cabaret license (so no one will get busted for dancing Footloose-style).
Cielo
Cielo is a small, very trendy state-of-the-art club featuring the best house DJs. It is a haven for individuals seeking intelligent nightlife with neither the hassles of large clubs nor the elitism of upscale lounges with too many VIP rooms. The space is built for dancing with a centrally located sunken dance floor that is surrounded by banquettes.
Sob’s
S.O.B.’s, aka "Sounds of Brazil", is a live music venue in the lower Manhattan area SoHo. It was opened in 1982 with the purpose of exposing the musical wealth and heritage of the Afro-Latino Diaspora to as many people as possible. Sob’s specializes in Latin music, Haitian, Brazilian, Caribbean, R&B, Hip-Hop and World music. It exists as a unique place to experience the sounds from all types of cultures, a fact reflective in its slogan the “Home of Universal Music".
Oak Room Supper Club
Drift into the past at the Oak Room, the renowned supper club at the Algonquin Hotel. With no stage, the cabaret talent is within arm’s reach and has included the likes of Harry Connick Jr., Michael Feinstein and Diana Krall. Reservations are required at this time-tested venue, but once you’re there, expect polished, traditional service and the full three-course dinner and show that generations prior have experienced.
