Classy, cozy bar and dance club. Noted for its clean bathrooms and celebrity patrons.
40
W. 8th St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10011
Tel 212-995-5767
44
Walker St.,
Tribeca NY
Tel 212-391-0099
Two floors of dancing and a cigar lounge.
552
W. 38th St.,
Located on the fringe of Upper East Side culture and SoHo society, Antarctica serves up cheap drinks to the largely local clientele while cool tunes eminate from the jukebox.
287
Hudson St.,
Hudson Square NY bet. Spring & Dominick Sts.,
Tel 212-352-1666
Between 10th Ave. and Westside Hwy
539
W. 21st St.,
Chelsea NY Between 10th Ave. and Westside Hwy.,
Two room bar. The front room is boisterous with a sports bar feel. The rear room is lounge like with Oriental rugs, velvet-draped furniture and art work from up and coming artists.
52
Eighth Ave.,
West Village NY 10014
Betw Horatio & Jane Sts,
Tel 212-727-0244
Website: merchantsny.com
Very hip and very crowded - this two-level ultra modern space gets jammed and noisy late night. The crowd ranges from hipster to suits in their 20's & 30's.
89
Mercer St.,
Soho NY between Spring and Broome Streets,
Tel 212-274-0989
Ultra-cool cocktail bar, perfect for a relaxing drink before exploring the games, or for interactive games of the social kind.
1540
Broadway,
Theater District NY at 46th St.,
Tel 212-768-7821
E-mail: gmoran@adg.com.au ;Website: barcodeentertainment.com
A young college crowd makes up the clientele at this rough and rowdy watering hole.
2156
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY 10023
Tel 212-362-2145
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
137
W. 33rd St.,
Midtown South NY
Tel 212-947-0825
Hip and modernist, this bar attracts a healthy urban mix. They also serve assorted Japanese yummies (sashimi and nigiri to name a few) until 2 AM. TONY 100 2002
6
Bond St.,
Noho NY 10012
Bet. Broadway & Lafayette St.,
Tel 212-777-2500
Bar with 42 lanes. DJ on weekends, Favorite with college students and young professionals. Check ahead for reserved bowling league nights.
110
University Pl.,
Greenwich Village NY 10003
Tel 212-255-8188
Fax: 212-352-1150 ;E-mail: susannah@bowlmor.com
Website: bowlmor.com
1583
Second Ave.,
Yorkville NY at 82nd St.,
Tel 212-650-0567
College students frequent this hidden away bar. Once a speakeasy during the Prohibition and an occasional haunt for famous writers.
86
Bedford St.,
West Village NY 10014
between Barrow & Grove Streets,
Tel 212-675-4449
Lounge with a distinctive 20's Art deco feel. Circa Tabac is the first cigarette lounge in the world with over 180 selections plus high-tech ventilation systems.
32
Watts St.,
Soho NY 10013
bet. 6th Ave. & Thompson St,
Tel 212-941-1781
Website: circatabac.com
583
Third Ave.,
Kips Bay NY
Tel 212-599-9784
W. 58th St.,
Tel 212-664-9772
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
High energy bar with an eclectic crowd. Nice selection of wine.
131
Sullivan St.,
Soho NY 10012
at Prince St.,
Tel 212-677-4100
Fax: 212-228-3425 ;Website: cubroom.com
This dive (in the best sense of the word) has an Asian feel. Choose from their extensive sake menu (hot or cold) and munch on some edamame (soybeans).
240
E. 9th St.,
Greenwich Village NY
Tel 212-979-2733
545
Fifth Ave.,
Midtown NY
Tel 212-697-3962
Traditional New York Irish bar since 1936, continuous operating bar in Manhattan, serves over dozen different brands of beer
433
Park Ave.,
Midtown NY 10016
bet. 29th & 30th Sts.,
Tel 212-684-9472
Website: desmondstavern.com
135
W. 41st St.,
Fashion District NY Between Broadway and 6th Ave.,
Tel 212-278-0988
222
E. 14th St.,
Stuyvesant NY
Tel 212-473-6590
101
W. 75th St.,
Upper West Side NY bet. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.,
Tel 212-362-7518
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
144
Bleeker St.,
Greenwich Village NY Between Thompson St. and LaGuardia Pl.,
Tel 212-979-8434
116
Hudson St.,
Tribeca NY
Tel 212-941-1183
206
E. 67th St.,
Uptown East NY
Tel 212-249-4440
Irish music & dancing, sports, available for private parties too!
205
W. 14th St.,
Chelsea NY 10011
bet. 7th & 8th Aves.,
Tel 212-929-9589
Website: flannerysny.com
Downtown Japanese restaurant/karaoke bar with a huge selection of suhsi to choose from and English songs to sing along to.
165
Front St.,
Financial District NY 10038
Tel 212-425-4441
Yup, you guessed it...they have a gold bar.
345
E. 9th St.,
East Village NY 10003
Tel 212-505-8270
Mix and mingle on the Grand Bar's plush couches while you sip pricey but potent cocktails.
310
West Broadway,
Soho NY 10013
at SoHo Grand Hotel, bet. Canal & Grand Sts.,
Tel 212-965-3000
Website: sohogrand.com
Great Bar for schmoozing, boozing and cruising. Lethal highballs.
50
Commerce St.,
West Village NY 10014
(at Barrow St.),
Tel 212-924-5246
Fax: 212-255-2117
132
W. 32nd St.,
Midtown South NY
Tel 212-947-7799
Classy new Chelsea cabaret, cozy little space with a piano bar up front and a supper club behind
169
Eighth Ave.,
Chelsea NY 10011
bet. 18th & 19th Sts.,
Tel 212-206-0609
Website: helensnyc.com
Notorious honky-tonk outpost for bikers and sassy chicks. The uptown H & H is a bit tamer.
859
Washington St.,
Meatpacking District NY at 13th Street,
Tel 212-929-0655
Fax: 212-352-1232 ;E-mail: general@hogsandheifers.com
Website: hogsandheifers.com
221
E. 58th St.,
Sutton Place NY
Tel 212-980-4616
Enjoy the live jazz and swing music, as well as nightly DJs.
104
Norfolk St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
betw Rivington & Delancey Sts.,
Tel 212-677-9489
Fax: 212-473-4860 ;Website: lanskylounge.com
Diverse crowd, DJ's mix house, funk, soul and drum 'n bass after 10 every night.
165
Ludlow St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
(Between Houston and Stanton Sts),
Tel 212-353-0536
A fetish bar whose DJ spins Industrial all night long.
409
W. 13th St.,
Meatpacking District NY 10014
between 9th Ave. and Washington St.,
Tel 212-741-3919
Swanky and full of celebrities. A gossip column favorite where movie stars, publicists, and various other high profiles grace the scene. Dress to impress and bring some money (drinks start at 7$). (Between Charles and West 10th St.)
133
Seventh Ave. So.,
Greenwich Village NY 10001
(Between Charles and West 10th St.),
Tel 212-989-1414
This is a good spot to stop at after visiting The Museum of Natural History. High ceilings and sparce, minimalist atmosphere with neighborhood crowd.
Columbus Ave.,
(77th St),
Tel 212-799-0150
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
3
E. 48th St.,
Midtown NY 10017
Tel 212-753-6440
Enjoy American cuisine and your choice of over 250 beers in this comfortable neighborhood spot.
145
Bleeker St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10012
bet. La Guardia Pl. & Thompson St.,
Tel 212-353-1327
176
Ludlow St.,
Lower East Side NY 10002
bet. Houston & Stanton Sts,
Tel 212-253-1922
1920's style speakeasy. Stylish and fashionable. Contemporary American cuisine. Complimentary jazz and blues music. Pool table.
503
Columbus Ave.,
Upper West Side NY 10024
btn 84/85 sts,
Tel 212-579-3100
Website: prohibition.net
This cheap neighborhood bar houses a great alternative jukebox.
Avenue A,
Tel 212-533-2209
Eclectic American bar and bistro. The crowd consists of mostly young artists, fashion designers, Europeans, and aging hippies.
913
Broadway,
Flatiron District NY 10010
Between 20th and 21st Sts.,
Tel 212-673-6333
Website: punch-nyc.com
Great place to hang out after work. Try finding a spot on the outdoor deck.
310
Spring St.,
Hudson Square NY Bet. Greenwich and Renwick Sts.,
Tel 212-590-6050
Modernist pub for sophisticates & Village regulars. Also has a pool table and Happy Hour from 4pm-8pm daily, $3 drafts.
232
E. 9th St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10003
Tel 212-375-0297
East Village dive with a great vinyl jukebox and pool table and $1 tap beers.
507
E. 5th St.,
East Village NY 10009
Tel 212-228-5680
Rustic SoHo bar with an ivy-walled, partially shaded garden. Great place to relax and have a quiet drink.
5
Spring St.,
NoLita NY 10001
Tel 212-334-7915
175
Second Ave.,
Lower East Side NY
Tel 212-260-3200
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
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
Named for the Egyptian obelisk located behind the Met, this laidback jazz venue is very inviting if your in the mood for an all-night jam sessions. The crowd seems to be a regular sort consisting predominantly of locals, intellectuals, and musicians.
2485
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY 10025
Between 92nd & 93rd Sts.,
Tel 212-769-6969
Live music; Jazz/Blues & Swing & Big Band.
656
W. 125th St.,
Morningside Heights NY 10027
Tel 212-663-7980
Website: cottonclub-newyork.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
A comfortable downtown jazz spot.
174
Orchard St.,
Lower East Side NY Between Stanton & E.Houston Sts.,
Tel 212-780-0313
Classy new intimate performance space in Jazz at Lincoln Center, 140 seats arranged around a bandstand with great view of Central Park; serving down-home soul food menu
10
Columbus Circle,
Lincoln Center NY 10019
at 60th St.,
Tel 212-258-9595
Tel: 212-258-9795 ;Website: jalc.org
Bar/restaurant with huge sofas, jazz and poetry performances. Breakfast:8-11:30; lunch 12-16; light dining 16-17 and dinner 17-1am.
2330
Broadway,
Upper West Side NY 10003
at 85th Street,
Tel 212-533-7000
Fax: 212-995-0591 ;E-mail: feznyc@aol.com
Casual West Village restaurant serving New American cuisine. Great jazz music. Outdoor dining summer months, warm fireplace winter months.
99
Seventh Ave.,
Flatiron District NY 10011
Barrow/Grove Sts.,
Tel 212-645-0600
Fax: 212-627-3889
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
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
Recently been renovated to mimic its original 1930?s art-deco style, contemporary and classic jazz jam sessions
288
Lenox Ave.,
Harlem NY 10027
betw. 124th &125th Sts.,
Tel 212-427-0253
This small and intimate underground jazz bar hosts all night jam sessions that can last till 9am.
183
W. 10th St.,
West Village NY 10014
at 7th Ave.,
Tel 212-675-7369
Website: fatcatjazz.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
Live swing & big band music.
349
W. 46th St.,
Clinton NY 10036
Tel 212-262-9554
Website: swing46.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
Great live music. Attracts a 30-something crowd.
201
W. 79th St.,
Upper West Side NY At the Lucerne Hotel,
Tel 212-769-0100
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
Converted to a lounge from a bodega, it still has a corner-deli feeling. Good DJ's most nights, but no real dancing because they don't have a cabaret license.
104
Avenue C,
Alphabet City NY 10009
7th St,
Tel 212-780-0202
"Futuristic Techno" comes to Chelsea.
251
W. 30th St.,
Chelsea NY between 7th and 8th Aves.,
Tel 212-995-2422
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
Dance club
225
East Houston St.,
Greenwich Village NY
Tel 212-628-7400
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
Williamsburg merengue club with a dance floor and chairs set up against mirrored walls.
256
Grand St.,
Chinatown NY 11211
Dress to impress or the bouncers will look at you and laugh. Celebrity hangout. On weekends the music has a Latin sound, while Thu & Su bring out the hip-hop and R&B.
252
W. 43rd St.,
Theater District NY 10036
at Broadway & Eighth Avenues,
Tel 212-997-9510
Fax: 212-997-9511 ;Website: clubnewyork.net
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
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
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
A Cuban supper club that offers Latin dancing and great food.
1711
Broadway,
Midtown NY 10019
at 54th Street,
Tel 212-956-1000
Trendy club featuring hip hop, raggae and more. Located in the heart of Chelsea. Sorry kids it's 21 and over only.
17
W. 19th St.,
Flatiron District NY 10011
Betw Fifth and Sixth Avenues.,
Tel 212-989-4874
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
This eclectic venue hosts everything from reggae and jazz to swing and hip-hop, with a diverse crowd to match.
425
LaFayette St.,
Noho NY 10003
between 4th and Astor,
Tel 212-539-8770
Website: joespub.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
Run by the Manhattan Dance Society, this social venue is usually crowded with serious dancers. DJ provides the music and there's a 10$ cover charge.
Union Sq. W.,
Union Square NY 10003
Tel 212-243-7679
Tel: 212-734-4028
Impressive sound system; full live-band schedule nightly. Cash only accepted at box office or buy tickets through Ticketweb at 269-4TIX.
217
East Houston St.,
Greenwich Village NY 10002
between Essex & Ludlow Streets,
Box Office 212-260-4700
E-mail: info@mercuryloungenyc.com ;Website: mercuryloungenyc.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
This hip rock club always has live music playing with a complementing dance floor. DJs spin on Fridays and Saturdays when there's no band playing.
145
Hudson St.,
Tribeca NY
Tel 212-226-9411
This cavernous dance club hosts a variety of parties throughout the week. Great setting and social atmosphere.
22
Seventh Ave. So.,
West Village NY Leroy St.,
Tel 212-293-0323
Fax: 212-293-0324
This huge mega club designed in the shape of, you guessed it, an octagon is both a lounge and a dance club. Spacious compound with velvet rope entrance.
555
W. 33rd St.,
Midtown South NY 11th Ave.,
Tel 212-947-0400
This dance club is great for relaxing or meeting new people. Attracts an older upscale clientele.
539
W. 21st St.,
Chelsea NY Between 10th and 11th Aves.,
Tel 212-229-1618
Fax: 212-367-7322
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
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
A restaurant, lounge, bar and dance club with excellent music and martinis.
25
Avenue B,
Alphabet City NY 10009
between 2nd & 3rd Streets,
Tel 212-253-2595
Website: scenicnyc.com
Spectacular views of the East River, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty.
Pier 17 (E.S. at Fulton),
South St. Seaport NY 10038
Pier 17 at South Street Seaport,
Tel 212-732-9090
Fax: 212-353-3920
Artists, designers, musicians, models, and actors come here to relax and have a good time at the Velveteen Party on Tuesday nights.
222
W. 23rd St.,
Chelsea NY
Tel 212-255-4646
Outside on Sunday nights at Stick Mike's" party, you can smell the reggae before you hear it.
248
W. 14th St.,
West Village NY
Tel 212-807-1775
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
146
Orchard St.,
Lower East Side NY 10001
Tel 212-673-0799
A red velvet curtain separates the Baby Doll Lounge into two sections; bikini and topless.
34
White St.,
Tribeca NY at Church St,
Tel 212-226-4870
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
Village strip club,DJ music and entertainment, features Bachelorette Parties
248
W. 14th St.,
West Village NY 10011
bet. 7th & 8th Aves.,
Tel 800-800-6067
Website: hunkmania.com
Strip club, music entertainment and drinks in Clinton district
641
W. 51st St.,
Clinton NY 10019
at 12th Ave.,
Tel 212-247-2460
Website: hustlerny.com
S & M Supper club serving French cuisine where the most painful thing isn't the bill. Live dominatrix shows nightly.
206
W. 23rd St.,
Chelsea NY 10011
Btw 7th & 8th Aves,
Tel 212-727-2671
E-mail: SnMClub@aol.com ;Website: lamaisondesade.com
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
Upscale bi-level strip club, 80s rock video show
603
W. 45th St.,
Clinton NY 10036
at 11th Ave.,
Tel 212-245-0002
Website: penthouseexecutiveclub.com
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 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
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
