Features live big band music and great continental food.
77
Greene St.,
Soho NY 10012
Tel 212-925-7414
Concert hall located way way uptown.
224
W. 134th St.,
Harlem NY 10031
Box Office 212-650-7100
Fax: 212-862-4600 ;General Info: 212-873-1650
A swingers paradise that prefers couples but, it's not a requirement. Solo men will have to pay $125 for two hours while women only pay $25 for the evening...hmmmm.
Tel 212-644-1020
Built in 1914 The Apollo is located on Harlem's W.125th St and has and continues to feature many elaborate, leading cabaret concerts.
253
W. 125th St.,
Harlem NY 10027
125th St & 7th Ave.,
Tel 212-749-5838
Tickets: 212-531-5305 ;Website: apollotheater.org
Established since 1942 this dark, smoky West Village club features live jazz music 7 days a week.
57
Grove St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
bet. Bleecker St. & 7th Ave. So.,
Tel 212-675-6879
Website: arthurstavernnyc.com
A performance space with a bohemian atmosphere. Asian-Cajun cuisine
170
Orchard St.,
Lower East Side NY
Tel 212-982-2229
Comfortable yet high-tech lounge divided by a double-sided projection screen. Noted for it's multimedia displays.
418
W. 14th St.,
Meatpacking District NY 10014
between 9th Avenue & Washington Street,
Tel 212-206-1590
Website: baktun.com
BAM has grown into a thriving urban arts center that brings international performing arts and film to Brooklyn.
30
LaFayette St.,
Brooklyn NY 11217
Tel 718-636-4100
Website: bam.org
169
East Broadway,
Lower East Side NY at Essex St.,
Tel 212-473-8866
This place is usually empty at 11pm and packed at 2am. A very cosmopolitan cocktail lounge. Although you can catch a Live Drag Cabaret on Sat, Sun and Tues. Admission $5.00
29
Bedford St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
Tel 212-627-1580
188
Allen St.,
Lower East Side NY between Houston and Stanton Sts.,
Tel 212-982-5336
No nudies, lingerie. A down-to-earth, after-work clientele gathers here to drink a few and relax.
729
Sixth Ave.,
Flatiron District NY
Tel 212-989-3373
Once a hangout for Charlie Parker, now both known and amateur groups and performers take the stage.
315
W. 44th St.,
Clinton NY 10036
Btwn 8th & 9th Ave.,
Tel 212-581-3080
Fax: 212-956-7130 ;Website: birdlandjazz.com
Birdland
- Upper West Side
2745
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY at 105th St.,
Tel 212-749-2228
133
W. 33rd St.,
Midtown South NY between Sixth and Seventh Aves.,
Laid-back, cozy lounge and Middle Eastern restaurant. Mixed music scene including jazz, soul, funk and DJs spin on Weds. and Thurs.
366
Metropolitan Ave.,
Brooklyn NY 11211
366 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn,
Tel 718-599-0243
Website: blackbetty.net
92
Second Ave.,
Lower East Side NY between 5th and 6th Sts.,
Tel 212-254-4747
Great place to enjoy a pint of Guinness and traditional Irish music.
43
Murray St.,
Financial District NY 10007
Tel 212-732-2873
Website: blarneystar.com
You can feel the presence of Miles, Coltrane, Henderson & Sonny Rollins as Jazz, Latin, and Blues bounce off your ears at this world famous club. Tourists and jazz aficionados alike flock here to get a piece of the magic that the Blue Note has been cranking out for years.
131
W. 3rd St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
at 6th Ave,
Tel 212-475-8592
Website: bluenotejazz.com
A very eclectic mix of partiers dance the night away to hip-hop and reggae at this small club.
235
Eldridge St.,
Lower East Side NY Between Houston & Stanton Sts.,
Tel 212-777-0588
Comedy club with Monday open-mike amateur night. $5-10 cover and 2 drink minimum.
82
W. 3rd St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
between Thompson/Sullivan Str,
Tel 212-477-1000
Known for booking top-notch singers, folk-rock bands, bluegrass and country stars, standards singers and a few comedy acts. All-women acts. Small intimate cabaret setting.
15
W. 4th St.,
Noho NY 10012
Tel 212-228-6300
Concert Hot Line: 212-228-7880
Guided tours available; since 1891 the hall has been host to the world's greatest orchestras, conductors and soloists. Weill Recital Hall is at 154 W. 57th St. Carnegie Hall seats 2,800 and the smaller Weill Recital Hall seats 250. The building was designed by William Burnet Tuthill and opened to great fanfare from New York society who adored its European Renaissance-style architecture. Andrew Carnegie funded its construction and its artistic legacy is set in stone. The website has information on the hall including what's new & notable, tickets & a concert calendar . Take a virtual tour
881
Seventh Ave.,
Midtown NY 10019
at 57th St.,
Admin 212-903-9600
Archives: 212-903-9629 ;Box Office: 212-247-7800
Catering: 212-903-9790 ;Group Sales: 212-903-9705
Rentals: 212-581-6539 ;Rentals: 212-903-9710
Reservations ( Dining ): 212-903-9689 ;Subscription: 212-903-9700
Website: carnegiehall.org
A friendly swingers club to escape routine with erotic games.
Fulton St.,
Fulton NY
Tel 212-252-2138
Free rock, and jazz musicians, as well as poetry readings, dance, and opera performances. Weekends, June through August.
Central Pk. W.,
Central Park NY
Tel 212-360-2777
Website: summerstage.com
Comedy improv troupe that have a knack for audience participation. Comedy workshops also taught.
1105
First Ave.,
Uptown East NY 10021
Tel 212-888-5233
Fax: 212-888-0810 ;E-mail: info@chicagocitylimits.com
Website: chicagocitylimits.com
Naked ladies.
45
W. 29th St.,
Midtown South NY
Tel 212-684-0617
Neighbourhood cafe and restaurant keeping locals well fed and well read for over 20 years. Stop by for a snack or a poetry reading.
29
Cornelia St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
betw. Bleeker & 4th Sts.,
Tel 212-989-9319
Website: corneliastreetcafe.com
Brooklyn NY 11232
3915 1st Ave.,
Tel 718-768-1027
Festively decorated bar and dance club catering to young professionals.
246
Columbus Ave.,
Lincoln Center NY 10023
Tel 212-712-1666
Fax: 212-712-0111 ;E-mail: venuenyc@aol.com
Cut a rug at this multi level 20,000 square foot dance palace full of multi genre music (basically anything with a beat). If you get thirsty then there are 3 bars to chill out at.
16
W. 22nd St.,
Flatiron District NY 10010
Between 5th & 6th Aves.,
Tel 212-229-2000
E-mail: info@deepnewyork.com ;Website: deepnewyork.com
There's never a cover charge in this relaxed yet hot jazz spot.
349
E. 13th St.,
East Village NY 10003
bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.,
Tel 212-533-6212
Website: jazzatdetour.com
144
Bleeker St.,
Greenwich Village NY Between Thompson St. and LaGuardia Pl.,
Tel 212-979-8434
Features acoustic songwriters and musicians.
41
N. Moore St.,
Tribeca NY 10014
Tel 212-274-1636
The boarded-up doors and slapdash liquor shelf contribute to a friendly, spontaneous vibe, enhanced by racy, stunt-pulling bartenders. Guests may always escape the construction lounge for the bumping dance floor, overseen by international guests... - CitySearch
432
W. 14th St.,
Meatpacking District NY at Washington St.,
Tel 212-366-5680
West Village neighborhood bar. Enjoy the outdoor garden during the summer months.
765
Washington St.,
West Village NY 10048
Tel 212-255-5101
This friendly topless dance bar has attractive female dancers, but the beer is pricy. A fine place for an extravagant bachelor party.
1674
Broadway,
Midtown NY 10019
bet. 52nd & 53rd Sts.,
Tel 212-315-5107
Website: flashdancersnyc.com
$5 food & drink minimum, Wed $5 cover, Fr-Sa $8.
145
W. 45th St.,
Theater District NY 10036
inside Hamburger Harry's,
Reservations 212-840-0566
2 drink minimum per person. $8 cover weekdays, $12 Fr and Sa
34
W. 22nd St.,
Flatiron District NY 10010
Betw. 5th & 6th Ave.,
Tel 212-367-9000
Fax: 212-367-9003 ;E-mail: info@gothamcomedyclub.com
Website: gothamcomedyclub.com
The diverse, yet mostly straight, crowd makes an eclectic fashion showing, from pimp-daddy to after-work-corporate to tight hipster wear. Check out the specialty drink menu, which features a fine apple martini. - CitySearch
286
Spring St.,
Hudson Square NY between Hudson and Varick Sts.,
Tel 212-929-4941
The glow has cooled, but it can still attract a scene. - CitySearch
49
Grove St.,
Greenwich Village NY at Bleecker St.,
Tel 212-243-8885
Ladies dance in the buff.
161
W. 22nd St.,
Flatiron District NY
No booze (BYOB), just hardcore women. This is an anything goes club.
279
Church St.,
Tribeca NY
A leather and S&M club catering to the adventurous.
28
Ninth Ave.,
Meatpacking District NY
Tel 212-647-0063
Hang-out for late night club goers features New American cuisine.
17
W. 19th St.,
Flatiron District NY 10011
Betw Fifth and Sixth Avenues.,
Tel 212-989-4874
Dixieland jazz and modern swing music accompanies the New Orleans and Cajun style food.
129
Eighth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Tel 212-691-6174
Fax: 212-691-4578 ;Website: jazzatthecajun.citysearch.com
...least-Disneyfied spot in all of Times Square... - New York Magazine Best Of New York
140
W. 44th St.,
Theater District NY
A members only (you may join at the door) club. The first level is drinking and dancing. The second level has group sex.
17
E. 27th St.,
Midtown South NY 10016
Tel 212-532-0298
Multi-level restaurant/ bar/club with cavernous bat theme. Caters to an after-work eclectic mix of young professionals. Live music. American cuisine.
311
W. 57th St.,
Clinton NY 10019
betw. 7th and 8th Aves.,
Tel 212-307-7228
E-mail: info@lebarbat.com ;Website: lebarbat.com
Free admission until 20:00. The dancers are nude and the crowd is fun.
231
W. 54th St.,
Midtown NY
Tel 212-977-3200
2361
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.,
at 138th St.,
Tel 212-283-9093
A novel restaurant where cross-dressing waiters serve Pacific Rim cuisine.
24
First Ave.,
East Village NY 10009
Tel 212-473-0516
Fax: 212-473-0481 ;Website: planetluckychengs.com
New York's newest center for culture.
35
W. 67th St.,
Lincoln Center NY 10023
Tel 212-601-1000
Website: makor.org
This club caters to leather-loving gay men. Features a fresh juice bar, as there is no booze allowed.
28
Ninth Ave.,
Meatpacking District NY
Tel 212-647-1726
205
Thompson St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
Tel 212-254-5166
Tiny but authentic "tapas" bar with over 20 sherries on its menu and flamenco dancing on Wednesday nights.
33
Crosby St.,
Soho NY 10013
bet. Broome & Grand Sts.,
Tel 212-219-8856
Features two stages with dancing topless women.
59
Murray St.,
Financial District NY
Tel 212-227-6912
Club-style Argentinian bistro mixes traditional Argentinian faire with a hip and casual upstairs lounge.
343
West Broadway,
Soho NY at Grand St.,
Tel 212-925-4706
Poetry/music performance space. Every Wed. at 21:00 (except 1st Wed. of month) there are "slams" where poets battle each other with words. Every Thursday at 22:00, there is a Latin Jazz Jam.
236
E. 3rd St.,
Alphabet City NY 10009
bet. Aves. B & C,
Tel 212-780-9386
Fax: 212-475-6541 ;E-mail: nuyorican@mindspring.org
Website: nuyorican.com
PO Box 563, Gracie Station,
Tel 212-246-4657
Website: nyrock.com
Interested in attending a NYC rave? This site will help you get started and explains the general rave culture with links to other related web sites.
Website: hyperreal.org
New York Magazine Best Of New York
349
E. 14th St.,
Stuyvesant NY
Tel 212-473-9384
254
Ninth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10001
51st St.,
Tel 212-246-4417
Live Irish music entertains a raucous crowd while you drink from their limited selection of drinks (all Guinness). Irish jam sessions every Thursday night.
519
Second Ave.,
Kips Bay NY 10016
at 29th Street,
Tel 212-686-1210
Topless dancers.
758
Fifth Ave.,
Midtown NY
Tel 718-832-4562
Eighth Ave.,
West Village NY
570
Amsterdam Ave.,
Upper West Side NY 10024
Tel 212-544-2210
A club with topless dancers gyrating to top-40 music.
320
W. 45th St.,
Clinton NY
Tel 212-582-4001
Intimate supper club with live entertainment. Dinner required at earlier shows. Jacket/tie required.
30
Rockefeller Plaza,
Rockefeller Center NY 10112
49th & 50th Sts.,
Tel 212-632-5000
Website: rainbowroom.com
Located in the former townhouse of John Barrymore, this restaurant features live jazz nightly, as well as a Sunday Brunch complete with live jazz and swing music, and swing dancing. The menu includes seafood, pasta, and meat dishes. A prix fixe menu is available for lunch at $15.95. Call to find out if they are open Sunday nights - sometimes they are, sometimes they are not.
32
W. 37th St.,
Fashion District NY 10018
5th/6th Ave,
Tel 212-947-8940
Fax: 212-629-5952
Great spot for people watching. Outdoor seating available summer time. Call for information about live music schedule.Continental cuisine served.
225
W. 4th St.,
West Village NY 10014
At 7th Ave. So.,
Tel 212-929-3250
2321
Fred. Douglas Blvd.,
Harlem NY at 126th St.,
Tel 212-864-8941
East village corner bar with nice happy hours sure to leave everyone nice and soused. Friendly staff, good food, and local alternative bands to keep you entertained.
94
Avenue A,
East Village NY
Tel 212-473-7373
Sin Sin does the swanky Noho bar thing with cutting-edge techno DJs, claiming the old home of Svoboda.
515
E. 5th St.,
East Village NY at Second Ave.,
Tel 212-253-2222
Formerly Augie's Pub. Offers uptowners an intimate nightspot for live jazz.
2751
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY 10025
bet. 105th & 106th Sts.,
Tel 212-864-6662
Website: smokejazz.com
Very large space for dancing and hanging out; crowd is mostly gay men. Extremely live entertainment.
50
W. 17th St.,
Flatiron District NY 10011
Between 5th & 6th Aves.,
Tel 212-691-0073
Fax: 212-929-3858 ;E-mail: management@splashbar.com
Website: splashbar.com
Cozy hangout for those of us who enjoy good music, great drinks, top notch service.
127
Eighth Ave.,
West Village NY 10014
Tel 212-627-1680
Huge and beautiful with lots of dance space. Dress: jackets for men, no jeans, no sneakers.
240
W. 47th St.,
Theater District NY 10036
Between Broadway and 8th Ave,
Tel 212-921-1940
E-mail: supperclub@aol.com ;Website: thesupperclub.com
Live swing & big band music.
349
W. 46th St.,
Clinton NY 10036
Tel 212-262-9554
Website: swing46.com
Symphony Space offers a wide variety of performances from world music & symphonies to short story readings by film & stage stars. Click here to see a schedule of performances.
2537
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY 10025
95th St.,
Tel 212-864-5400
Website: symphonyspace.org
A family run swingers club that does it's best to make the experience a good one.
40
Fletcher St.,
Financial District NY
Tel 914-576-4773
A wild S&M club where a variety of people enjoy a kinky time. The cover charge is steep and there is no alcohol.
28
Tenth Ave.,
Meatpacking District NY 10001
Tel 212-255-6758
Enjoy a drink at a table with some friends or hit the dance floor. This popular club is cozy and classy.
525
Broome St.,
Soho NY 10013
Tel 212-625-1717
130
W. 3rd St.,
Greenwich Village NY
Tel 212-777-7745
The quintessential jazz bar. Most of the Jazz Greats have played here at one time or another which is why it has achieved legendary status. If you like good jazz, it's a must see. Shows at 21:30 & 23:30 nightly and another at 1:00 on Fr & Sa nights.
178
Seventh Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10014
at 11th St.,
Tel 212-255-4037
Website: villagevanguard.com
Flatiron stripteaser showcases with actually attractive dancers; sounds too good to be true.
20
W. 20th St.,
Flatiron District NY 10011
bet. 5th & 6th Aves.,
Tel 212-633-1199
Fax: 212-633-1195 ;Website: vipny.com
2247
--49
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.,
Harlem NY at 132nd st,
Tel 212-234-0700
Columbia University student hangout. There are jazz performances on a sporadic schedule.
2911
Broadway,
Morningside Heights NY 10025
Between 113th & 114th Sts.,
Tel 212-662-8830
Comedy theater
151
Bank St.,
West Village NY 10014
Tel 212-691-2272
Tel: 212-741-0391 ;Fax: 212-924-7185
Website: westbethent.com
Dark cavernous club with many live bands on its roster. The club is known for its "hippie" atmosphere because of the Grateful Dead-inspired bands that frequently perform and the politically/environmentally active minded people who hang out there. But it is more diverse than that and worth a visit.
161
Hudson St.,
Tribeca NY 10013
Laight St.,
Tel 212-966-4225
Website: wetlands-preserve.org
Presents fine world music to the American public.
49
W. 27th St.,
Flatiron District NY 10001
Tel 212-545-7536
Fax: 212-889-2771 ;E-mail: wmi@heartheworld.org
Website: heartheworld.org
The smallest jazz bar in NYC. Flamenco music on Fr, Brazilian on Sa and Su.
90
West Houston St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
Between LaGuardia Pl. and Thompson St.,
Tel 212-477-8337
Website: zincbar.com
A swingers paradise that prefers couples but, it's not a requirement. Solo men will have to pay $125 for two hours while women only pay $25 for the evening...hmmmm.
Tel 212-644-1020
No nudies, lingerie. A down-to-earth, after-work clientele gathers here to drink a few and relax.
729
Sixth Ave.,
Flatiron District NY
Tel 212-989-3373
A friendly swingers club to escape routine with erotic games.
Fulton St.,
Fulton NY
Tel 212-252-2138
Naked ladies.
45
W. 29th St.,
Midtown South NY
Tel 212-684-0617
Brooklyn NY 11232
3915 1st Ave.,
Tel 718-768-1027
Placed in the not so hip western SoHo, this 80's nostalgia club stays true to its theme without being overly cheesy. Everyone is let in and the music will take you back to the big 80's, whether you want it or not.
179
Varick St.,
Hudson Square NY 10014
Betw. King & Charlton Sts.,
Tel 212-414-2882
Website: cultureclub.com
This friendly topless dance bar has attractive female dancers, but the beer is pricy. A fine place for an extravagant bachelor party.
1674
Broadway,
Midtown NY 10019
bet. 52nd & 53rd Sts.,
Tel 212-315-5107
Website: flashdancersnyc.com
Ladies dance in the buff.
161
W. 22nd St.,
Flatiron District NY
No booze (BYOB), just hardcore women. This is an anything goes club.
279
Church St.,
Tribeca NY
A leather and S&M club catering to the adventurous.
28
Ninth Ave.,
Meatpacking District NY
Tel 212-647-0063
A members only (you may join at the door) club. The first level is drinking and dancing. The second level has group sex.
17
E. 27th St.,
Midtown South NY 10016
Tel 212-532-0298
Free admission until 20:00. The dancers are nude and the crowd is fun.
231
W. 54th St.,
Midtown NY
Tel 212-977-3200
This club caters to leather-loving gay men. Features a fresh juice bar, as there is no booze allowed.
28
Ninth Ave.,
Meatpacking District NY
Tel 212-647-1726
Features two stages with dancing topless women.
59
Murray St.,
Financial District NY
Tel 212-227-6912
Topless dancers.
758
Fifth Ave.,
Midtown NY
Tel 718-832-4562
Eighth Ave.,
West Village NY
A club with topless dancers gyrating to top-40 music.
320
W. 45th St.,
Clinton NY
Tel 212-582-4001
An old-fashioned strip joint. Attracts an after-work Wall St. clientele.
96
Greenwich St.,
Financial District NY 10006
at Rector St.,
Tel 212-349-4800
Website: pussycatlounge.com
536
W. 28th St.,
Chelsea NY 10001
bet. 10th & 11th Aves.,
Tel 212-868-4900
A Big Easy-like gentlemen's club serving continental cuisine. Reservations are recommended and a jacket and tie are required.
35
E. 21st St.,
Flatiron District NY 10010
bet. Broadway & Park Ave. So.,
Tel 212-254-2444
Fax: 212-254-7630 ;Website: tensnyc.com
A family run swingers club that does it's best to make the experience a good one.
40
Fletcher St.,
Financial District NY
Tel 914-576-4773
A wild S&M club where a variety of people enjoy a kinky time. The cover charge is steep and there is no alcohol.
28
Tenth Ave.,
Meatpacking District NY 10001
Tel 212-255-6758
Comedy club with Monday open-mike amateur night. $5-10 cover and 2 drink minimum.
82
W. 3rd St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
between Thompson/Sullivan Str,
Tel 212-477-1000
Kick back and relax in the birthplace of such comedic talents as Seinfeld, Richard Lewis, and Rosie O'Donnell while up and coming stars make you belly laugh so loud your sides hurt. Two drink minimum.
1626
Broadway,
Midtown NY 10019
Tel 212-757-4100
Tel: 212-956-0101 ;Website: carolines.com
1626
Broadway,
Midtown NY bet. 49th & 50th Sts.,
Tel 212-757-4100
Comedy improv troupe that have a knack for audience participation. Comedy workshops also taught.
1105
First Ave.,
Uptown East NY 10021
Tel 212-888-5233
Fax: 212-888-0810 ;E-mail: info@chicagocitylimits.com
Website: chicagocitylimits.com
NY's only comedy club with 2 separate showrooms
241
E. 24th St.,
Kips Bay NY 10012
Tel 212-696-5233
82
W. 3rd St.,
Greenwich Village NY bet. Sullivan & Thompson Sts,
Tel 212-477-0130
A famous, touristy comedy club that showcases hilarious new talent.
1118
First Ave.,
Uptown East NY 10021
61st St.,
Tel 212-593-1650
Website: dangerfieldscomedyclub.com
A legendary Greenwich Village comedy club, featuring everyone from beginning amateurs to rising and established stars.
61
Christopher St.,
West Village NY 10014
at 7th Ave.,
Tel 212-255-5438
Website: theduplex.com
$5 food & drink minimum, Wed $5 cover, Fr-Sa $8.
145
W. 45th St.,
Theater District NY 10036
inside Hamburger Harry's,
Reservations 212-840-0566
2 drink minimum per person. $8 cover weekdays, $12 Fr and Sa
34
W. 22nd St.,
Flatiron District NY 10010
Betw. 5th & 6th Ave.,
Tel 212-367-9000
Fax: 212-367-9003 ;E-mail: info@gothamcomedyclub.com
Website: gothamcomedyclub.com
318
W. 53rd St.,
Clinton NY bet. 8th & 9th Aves.,
Tel 212-757-2323
669
Eighth Ave.,
Hell's Kitchen NY 42nd St.,
Tel 212-586-7829
151
Essex St.,
Lower East Side NY bet. Rivington & Stanton Sts.,
Tel 212-614-2500
Gay & lesbian scene with a piano lounge at street level, famous for its cabaret acts. Downstairs you'll find a decent discotheque & an eclectic crowd.
80
Grove St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
at Waverly Pl. & W.4th St.,
Tel 212-924-3557
Website: manhattan-monster.com
A small stages featuring big up and coming talent. Usually between 3 and 5 performers a night.
241
E. 24th St.,
Kips Bay NY 10010
bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.,
Tel 212-696-5233
E-mail: nycomclub@aol.com ;Website: members.aol.com
Poetry/music performance space. Every Wed. at 21:00 (except 1st Wed. of month) there are "slams" where poets battle each other with words. Every Thursday at 22:00, there is a Latin Jazz Jam.
236
E. 3rd St.,
Alphabet City NY 10009
bet. Aves. B & C,
Tel 212-780-9386
Fax: 212-475-6541 ;E-mail: nuyorican@mindspring.org
Website: nuyorican.com
Intimate supper club with live entertainment. Dinner required at earlier shows. Jacket/tie required.
30
Rockefeller Plaza,
Rockefeller Center NY 10112
49th & 50th Sts.,
Tel 212-632-5000
Website: rainbowroom.com
Neoclassic and unique supper-club in Lower Eastside, stage for ironic comics and more entertainment
167
Orchard St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
at Stanton St.,
Tel 212-253-7246
Website: slipperroom.com
236
W. 78th St.,
Upper West Side NY bet. Amsterdam Ave. & B'way,
Tel 212-595-0850
Union Square bar featuring comedy acts and other entertaining features.
35
E. 13th St.,
Greenwich Village NY at University Pl,
Tel 212-979-6677
Website: bar13.com
This lounge and dance clubs hosts a range of events featuring hip-hop, funk and reggae music. Saturday nights are jumpin' with yuppie dancers. $10 cover on Sat.
248
W. 14th St.,
West Village NY 10014
Tel 212-807-1775
After Au Bar shuts down this club gears up and morphs into a party scene.
41
E. 58th St.,
Midtown NY 10022
between Madison & Park Avenues,
Tel 212-308-1265
Website: aubarnewyork.com
A lively crowd dances the night away to Latin/Salsa music.
13
First Ave.,
East Village NY 10003
Cor. 1st Ave.,
Tel 212-473-0108
Young professionals? on the prowl for an ?after-work? Midtown playground tout this ?untypical? club/lounge.
226
E. 54th St.,
Sutton Place NY 10022
bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.,
Tel 212-688-5577
Website: branchny.com
This former bank has two rooms to rave in and a bar to relax at. All genres of techno and a occasional hip hop night for the urban dwellers.
225
East Houston St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10002
at Essex Street,
Tel 212-475-3200
The velvet rope hangs high at the China Club so you better wear your best suit and fancy shades if you want to get into this posh Upper West Side hang out for models, celebrities, and rock stars. Come early and check out there upscale Pan-Asian menu and dine in an elegant candle-lit atmosphere.
268
W. 47th St.,
Theater District NY 10036
Broadway/8th Ave.,
Tel 212-398-3800
Fax: 212-398-1405 ;E-mail: chinaclub2@aol.com
Website: chinaclubnyc.com
City's top clubs with exceptional innovative music and great DJ lineup, global montage of everything from Afro-Latin and soul to techno and nu jazz between 9th Ave & Washington Street
18
Little W. 12th St.,
Meatpacking District NY 10014
between 9th Ave & Washington Street,
Tel 212-645-5700
Website: cieloclub.com
Williamsburg merengue club with a dance floor and chairs set up against mirrored walls.
256
Grand St.,
Chinatown NY 11211
3 floors and 3 banging sound systems.
215
W. 28th St.,
Chelsea NY 10001
between 7th & 8th Avenues,
Tel 212-643-1199
Big-name DJ's keep the floor going.
150
Varick St.,
Fashion District NY 10018
between 5th & 6th Avenues,
Tel 646-862-6117
Website: clubshelter.com
Loud salsa vibes massage your ears as you walk into the lower level, while the upper level provides a fancy discotheque for those of us stuck in the 70's. Dress code: no jeans or sneakers.
560
W. 34th St.,
Garment District NY 10001
corner of 11th Ave.,
Tel 212-239-2672
Website: copacabanany.com
Bar and lounge with a huge tank stocked with "real mermaids", fun nightspot in Chelsea.
512
W. 29th St.,
Chelsea NY 10001
bet. 10th & 11th Aves.,
Tel 212-244-1965
Website: coralroomnyc.com
High energy dance music emanates from huge speakers as the DJ does his magic with the wax. This club has a truly downtown feel and is open 3 nights a week, the rest of the week is designated to private parties.
408
Amsterdam Ave.,
Upper West Side NY 10024
between W. 79th & 80th Streets,
Tel 212-877-3097
Website: thecraneclub.com
Explosive dance club with popular DJ's.
530
W. 28th St.,
Chelsea NY 10001
Tel 212-629-9000
Tel: 212-714-0660 ;Website: crobar.com
Placed in the not so hip western SoHo, this 80's nostalgia club stays true to its theme without being overly cheesy. Everyone is let in and the music will take you back to the big 80's, whether you want it or not.
179
Varick St.,
Hudson Square NY 10014
Betw. King & Charlton Sts.,
Tel 212-414-2882
Website: cultureclub.com
Hot young go-go dancers, Latin dance music, and nightly drag shows entice a mixed (though predominately gay) crowd.
301
W. 39th St.,
Hell's Kitchen NY 10018
bet. 8th & 9th Aves.,
Tel 212-631-0588
Website: escuelita.com
Lively Flatiron club.
27
W. 24th St.,
Flatiron District NY
Tel 212-462-0999
Website: eugenenyc.com
There is a DJ in every room, leopard-print couches, high-gloss floors, a wide-screen TV, a bed and windows overlooking the main dance floor like a sky box. The price $25 admission, $20 on guest list.
610
W. 56th St.,
Clinton NY 10019
Tel 212-582-8282
A gleaming event space with three distinct areas and a 2400 sq-foot dance floor.
431
W. 16th St.,
Chelsea NY 10011
between 9th & 10th Avenues,
Tel 212-229-9119
The decor is amazing and so is the music. Global 33 can get crowded at times but its worth a visit. Check out their exotic drinks like caipirinhas, negronis, or exotic margaritas.
93
Second Ave.,
Lower East Side NY 10003
Bet. 5th & 5th Sts.,
Tel 212-477-8427
14 different kinds of Tequila, 8 kinds of margaritas, 8 kinds of Mexican beers, the menu is in Spanish and there's live music from 22-1, Wed through Sat. It's huge, tacky, and fantastic.
625
Broadway,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
betw. Houston & Bleecker St .,
Tel 212-473-8787
Fax: 212-533-4645
A Cuban supper club that offers Latin dancing and great food.
1711
Broadway,
Midtown NY 10019
at 54th Street,
Tel 212-956-1000
Chelsea gay bar for young people, could be crazy and wild on weekends.
579
Sixth Ave.,
Flatiron District NY 10011
at 16th St.,
Tel 212-243-6100
All types of live music. Check Village Voice for concert schedule.Tickets also available through Ticketmaster.
17
Irving Pl.,
Gramercy Park NY 10003
at 15th Street,
Box Office 212-777-6800
Fax: 212-777-6885 ;Website: irvingplaza.com
Multi-level restaurant/ bar/club with cavernous bat theme. Caters to an after-work eclectic mix of young professionals. Live music. American cuisine.
311
W. 57th St.,
Clinton NY 10019
betw. 7th and 8th Aves.,
Tel 212-307-7228
E-mail: info@lebarbat.com ;Website: lebarbat.com
Bi-level venue located in the heart of Astoria. An electric nightlife feel.
Bleeker St.,
Greenwich Village NY 30-07 Newtown Avenue, Astoria,
Tel 718-626-9100
Website: life-nyc.com
DJs spin 5 nights a week. Unpretentious, cozy and a great date place.
266
E. 10th St.,
East Village NY 10001
between 1st & Avenue A,
Tel 212-677-1717
This literal underground space has live music and experimental house DJ's.
40
W. 8th St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10011
at MacDougal Street,
Tel 212-477-5683
Website: musiclove.net
Unique sunken dance floor outfitted with bars along the perimeter.
511
Lexington Ave.,
Midtown NY 10022
at Radisson Lexington Hotel, bet. 47th & 48th St,
Tel 212-593-7575
Website: lqny.com
2 level dance lounge with a mix of dj's who spin house, hip-hop and a great mix of other types of music.
21
Seventh Ave. So.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
at Leroy Street,
Tel 212-645-0004
Website: lukeandleroy.com
Packed NoHo lounge with a basement dance club.
316
Bowery,
Noho NY 10012
at Bleecker Street,
Tel 212-253-8644
Website: mannahatta.us
Performance and entertainment space and bar in Chelsea, chic ultra-lounge, large dance floor, Disco, 80's, Techno and Soul music
289
Tenth Ave.,
Noho NY 10012
bet. 4th & Great Jones Sts.,
Tel 646-473-0202
E-mail: info@marqueeny.com ;Website: marqueeny.com
Gay & lesbian scene with a piano lounge at street level, famous for its cabaret acts. Downstairs you'll find a decent discotheque & an eclectic crowd.
80
Grove St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
at Waverly Pl. & W.4th St.,
Tel 212-924-3557
Website: manhattan-monster.com
Tiny but authentic "tapas" bar with over 20 sherries on its menu and flamenco dancing on Wednesday nights.
33
Crosby St.,
Soho NY 10013
bet. Broome & Grand Sts.,
Tel 212-219-8856
A celeb-club venture, with consistently good DJ's.
246
W. 14th St.,
West Village NY 10011
between 7th & 8th Avenues,
Tel 212-675-1567
Website: nanightclub.com
New SoHo 90's retro dance club features Spice Girl murals, a Monica Lewinsky mannequin.
179
Varick St.,
Hudson Square NY 10014
bet. Charlton & King Sts.,
Tel 212-243-1999
Website: nerveana.com
A converted church where many musicians have mixed and recorded music is now a restaurant and dance club.
311
W. 57th St.,
Clinton NY 10019
between 8th & 9th Avenues,
Tel 212-307-0062
Website: providencenyc.com
New arrival with tropical lighting and has a typical club scene.
511
W. 28th St.,
Chelsea NY 10001
between 10th & 11th Avenues,
Tel 212-268-5105
Website: quonyc.com
A reformed meat cooler. Make sure you are dressed to kill and don't appear endangered in this District.
416
W. 14th St.,
Meatpacking District NY 10014
Website: rare-nyc.com
King-sized Latin dance club has two floors and great DJ's.
104
Greenwich St.,
Financial District NY 10006
between Carlisle & Rector Streets,
Tel 212-267-4646
Website: remyloungenyc.com
New lounge that attracts Page Six types.
35
E. 21st St.,
Flatiron District NY 10010
between Broadway & Park Ave S.,
Tel 212-254-5709
Website: rockcandyny.com
Huge and well-known for its awesome speaker system, this dance club attracts a young, diverse, hopping crowd.
515
W. 18th St.,
Chelsea NY 10011
between 10th & 11th Avenues,
Tel 212-645-5157
Website: roxynyc.com
Upper Eastside lively bar with large dance floor.
158
York Ave.,
Upper East Side NY 10028
between 83rd & 84th Streets,
Tel 212-570-5454
Website: saloonnyc.com
A hip East Village hang out with cheap drinks. DJs spin funk, disco and hip-hop.
249
Eldridge St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
between Houston & Stanton Streets,
Tel 212-777-5153
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- Fashion District
Times Square showstopper with great entertainment.
135
W. 41st St.,
Fashion District NY Between 6th and Boadway,
Tel 212-278-0988
Website: shownightclub.com
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- Fashion District
135
W. 41st St.,
Fashion District NY bet B'way & 6th Ave,
Tel 212-278-0988
A one stop nightlife complex with restaurant, live performance space and dance club.
530
W. 27th St.,
Chelsea NY 10001
between 10th & 11th Avenues,
Tel 212-268-9477
Website: spiritnewyork.com
Very large space for dancing and hanging out; crowd is mostly gay men.
50
W. 17th St.,
Flatiron District NY 10011
Between 5th & 6th Aves.,
Tel 212-691-0073
Fax: 212-929-3858 ;E-mail: management@splashbar.com
Website: splashbar.com
Restaurant-club with live bands classics jazz performances
349
W. 46th St.,
Clinton NY 10036
bet. 8th & 9th Aves.,
Tel 212-262-9554
Website: swing46.com
Dance floor is ringed by balcony seats and has a lively sound system.
240
W. 52nd St.,
Midtown NY 10019
between Broadway & 8th Avenue,
Tel 212-489-7656
Website: tnewyorkcity.com
Decent DJ's in an upper eastside dance club.
1487
First Ave.,
Yorkville NY 10021
between 77th & 78th Streets,
Tel 212-249-9540
Website: vudulounge.com
Laid-back, cozy lounge and Middle Eastern restaurant. Mixed music scene including jazz, soul, funk and DJs spin on Weds. and Thurs.
366
Metropolitan Ave.,
Brooklyn NY 11211
366 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn,
Tel 718-599-0243
Website: blackbetty.net
A very eclectic mix of partiers dance the night away to hip-hop and reggae at this small club.
235
Eldridge St.,
Lower East Side NY Between Houston & Stanton Sts.,
Tel 212-777-0588
This mellow sophisticated former speakeasy dons dim lighting and ambient DJ mixes. The crowd is an interesting mix of downtown office players, Lower East Siders, and famous musicians.
173
Mott St.,
Little Italy NY 10013
bet. Broome & Grand Sts.,
Tel 212-941-1282
Hot young go-go dancers, Latin dance music, and nightly drag shows entice a mixed (though predominately gay) crowd.
301
W. 39th St.,
Hell's Kitchen NY 10018
bet. 8th & 9th Aves.,
Tel 212-631-0588
Website: escuelita.com
There is a DJ in every room, leopard-print couches, high-gloss floors, a wide-screen TV, a bed and windows overlooking the main dance floor like a sky box. The price $25 admission, $20 on guest list.
610
W. 56th St.,
Clinton NY 10019
Tel 212-582-8282
Chic, Chelsea minimalists gay bar where DJs mix sountracks of booming dance beats.
223
W. 19th St.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Between 7th and 8th Aves.,
Tel 212-929-1085
Website: glounge.com
Listen to live music or the DJ's that spin between acts.
62
Avenue C,
Alphabet City NY between 4th and 5th Streets,
Tel 212-979-9965
Website: nublu.net
Pulsating DJ music every night except Monday. The guilded mirrors and candlelight gives the Opium Den a distinct Persian flavor.
29
E. 3rd St.,
East Village NY 10003
between Bowery & Second Avenue,
Tel 212-505-7344
Hawaiian themed tiki bar, chock full of bamboo and Tiki gods. Featuring a Hawaiian houseband.
538
E. 14th St.,
Stuyvesant NY 10009
Betw Aves A & B,
Tel 212-228-2240
Lower East Side music hot spot to catch new bands or dance to DJ's. between Rivington & Stanton Streets
158
Ludlow St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
between Rivington & Stanton Streets,
Tel 212-505-3733
Website: pianosnyc.com
Great Bar to relax and socialize.
217
E. 3rd St.,
Alphabet City NY between Aves. B and C,
Tel 212-375-9066
Website: plantmusic.com
Rock lives on here, a former butcher's locker outfitted with video monitors.
416
W. 14th St.,
Meatpacking District NY 10014
between 9th Avenue & Washington Street,
Tel 212-675-2220
Live music from new indie acts plus a downstairs lounge with rotating DJ's.
116
Suffolk St.,
Lower East Side NY corner of Rivington Street,
Tel 212-475-7088
Website: rothkonyc.com
A hip East Village hang out with cheap drinks. DJs spin funk, disco and hip-hop.
249
Eldridge St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
between Houston & Stanton Streets,
Tel 212-777-5153
Cafe, bar and beauty salon on the lower East Side. Music performances and movie showings take place on different nights. This place tries to do it all.
107
Norfolk St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
between Rivington & Delancey Streets,
Tel 212-358-7501
Website: tonicnyc.com
You'll be sure to find a night that suits your liking with a variety of themed nights ranging from hip hop grooves to live bands.
223
Mulberry St.,
NoLita NY 10012
Between Prince & Spring Streets,
Tel 212-965-0439
Live contemporary New York blues and jazz, neighborhood atmosphere and free popcorn. Does it get any better?
55
Christopher St.,
West Village NY 10014
Btwn 6th & 7th Ave South,
Tel 212-929-9883
Website: 55bar.com
Established since 1942 this dark, smoky West Village club features live jazz music 7 days a week.
57
Grove St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10014
bet. Bleecker St. & 7th Ave. So.,
Tel 212-675-6879
Website: arthurstavernnyc.com
Disco/Club/Bar with cover charge. Great for groups. Dark, candlelit room with cushy booths designed to accommodate 10 people or more. Great music.
41
E. 58th St.,
Midtown NY 10022
Betw Madison & Park Aves,
Tel 212-308-9455
Website: aubarnewyork.com
Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience and features world-class musical talents
237
W. 42nd St.,
Garment District NY 10036
Betw. 7th & 8th Ave.,
Tel 212-997-4144
Website: bbkingblues.com
Once a hangout for Charlie Parker, now both known and amateur groups and performers take the stage.
315
W. 44th St.,
Clinton NY 10036
Btwn 8th & 9th Ave.,
Tel 212-581-3080
Fax: 212-956-7130 ;Website: birdlandjazz.com
You can feel the presence of Miles, Coltrane, Henderson & Sonny Rollins as Jazz, Latin, and Blues bounce off your ears at this world famous club. Tourists and jazz aficionados alike flock here to get a piece of the magic that the Blue Note has been cranking out for years.
131
W. 3rd St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
at 6th Ave,
Tel 212-475-8592
Website: bluenotejazz.com
Restaurant/club/bar offering a cool jazz room. Quite the scene.
31
Union Sq. W.,
Union Square NY 10003
at 16th St.,
Tel 212-675-9500
Website: brguestrestaurants.com
This is a bar for local music lovers. Known as a good date spot, the music consists of country, jazz/blues & rock. Live music with a cover of $3-5.
157
Avenue C,
Alphabet City NY 10009
between 9th & 10th Streets,
Tel 212-677-8142
Website: thecnote.com
Never a cover and live Rhythm & Blues.
125
Macdougal St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
at W. 3rd Street,
Tel 212-254-9393
Website: clubgroovenyc.com
It?s always ?fun to pop into? this Flatiron lounge, a ?nice chill option? where ?you never know who you?re going to see.
19
W. 24th St.,
Flatiron District NY 10010
bet. B'way & 6th Ave,
Tel 212-691-1900
Website: thecuttingroomnyc.com
There's never a cover charge in this relaxed yet hot jazz spot.
349
E. 13th St.,
East Village NY 10003
bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.,
Tel 212-533-6212
Website: jazzatdetour.com
Village pool hall and music venue offering billiards game and jazz music
75
Christopher St.,
West Village NY 10014
at Seventh Ave.,
Tel 212-675-6056
Website: fatcatjazz.com
A great place to have a drink while gazing at the reflecting pool off the main room, but the artsy events make Galapagos more than just another pretty face in the hipster parade.
70
6th St.,
Brooklyn NY between Kent & Wythe Avenues,
Tel 718-384-4586
Website: galapagosartspace.com
Quite Theater district music club. Architecture was made to look as if it were bending & swaying to music. Les Paul Trio plays every Monday.
44
W. 63rd St.,
Lincoln Center NY 10023
Btwn Columbus & Broadway,
Tel 212-582-2121
Fax: 212-586-0674 ;E-mail: merlotnyc@aol.com
Website: iridiumjazz.com
Dixieland jazz and modern swing music accompanies the New Orleans and Cajun style food.
129
Eighth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Tel 212-691-6174
Fax: 212-691-4578 ;Website: jazzatthecajun.citysearch.com
Prime time place to get intimate with the jazz music. No liquor is served
290
Hudson St.,
Hudson Square NY 10013
between Dominick and Spring St.,
Tel 212-242-1063
Website: jazzgallery.org
Listings of Jazz events and programs throughtout the City.
154
W. 127th St.,
Harlem NY 10027
Tel 212-866-4900
Website: jazzmobile.org
Jazz music club with limited dinner hours. Serving barbecue from Blue Smoke.
116
E. 27th St.,
Midtown South NY 10016
Lexington Ave.,
Tel 212-576-2232
Website: jazzstandard.com
Chelsea bar/restaurant/jazz venue, comfortable with loud acoustics
37
W. 26th St.,
Flatiron District NY 10010
bet. B'way & 6th Ave.,
Tel 212-343-0612
Website: kavehaz.com
Venerable Village venue of blues jam every Wednesday night.
157
Bleeker St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
bet. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.,
Tel 212-979-9762
Kitchen cooks up serious jazz performance arts, with a side order of dance, video, and music as well.
512
W. 19th St.,
Chelsea NY 10011
10th/11th Ave.,
Tel 212-255-5793
E-mail: info@thekitchen.org ;Website: thekitchen.org
Jacket & tie required, cigars welcome. Jazz on Friday and Saturday nights at 10.
1020
Lexington Ave.,
Upper East Side NY 10021
at 73rd St.,
Tel 212-717-3902
Music almost every night at this intimate music venue. between Rivington & Stanton Streets
154
Ludlow St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
between Rivington & Stanton Streets,
Tel 212-533-7235
Website: livingroomny.com
Jazz and Swing every night.
349
W. 46th St.,
Clinton NY 10036
between 8th & 9th Avenues,
Tel 212-262-3112
Tex-Mex specialties complimented by fine tequilas, bourbons and microbrewed beers. Features live blues and rockabilly. Reservations are recommended. Take-out service is available.
375
Third Ave.,
Kips Bay NY 10016
at 27th St.,
Tel 212-683-6500
Website: rodeobar.com
Music Cruise on the Hudson River.
Pier 83 (W.S. at 42nd),
Tel 212-563-3200
Website: circleline42.org
A good time at this busy Upper Eastside venue.
1359
First Ave.,
Yorkville NY 10021
at 73rd Street,
Tel 212-517-4445
Website: session73.com
Formerly Augie's Pub. Offers uptowners an intimate nightspot for live jazz.
2751
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY 10025
bet. 105th & 106th Sts.,
Tel 212-864-6662
Website: smokejazz.com
Supper club featuring good music and Caribbean food.
444
W. 42nd St.,
Hell's Kitchen NY 10036
Tel 212-244-7685
Fax: 212-629-3697
A diverse roster of acts, from jazz and blues to merengue and beyond.
88
Seventh Ave. So.,
West Village NY 10014
between Bleeker & Grove Streets,
Tel 212-255-3626
Website: sweetrhythmny.com
A romantic bar and restaurant that features jazz/blues, swing/big band and live music. between Stanton & Rivington Streets
137
Ludlow St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
between Stanton & Rivington Streets,
Tel 212-228-5151
The quintessential jazz bar. Most of the Jazz Greats have played here at one time or another which is why it has achieved legendary status. If you like good jazz, it's a must see. Shows at 21:30 & 23:30 nightly and another at 1:00 on Fr & Sa nights.
178
Seventh Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10014
at 11th St.,
Tel 212-255-4037
Website: villagevanguard.com
The smallest jazz bar in NYC. Flamenco music on Fr, Brazilian on Sa and Su.
90
West Houston St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
Between LaGuardia Pl. and Thompson St.,
Tel 212-477-8337
Website: zincbar.com
