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Nightlife in New York City

Updated July 3 2009 4:51 PM EST with 152 listings

Time Out New York Magazine, gives extensive listings of nightclubs, cabarets, theater, & bars and is a good resource for information on what to do in New York City at night. Time Out New York, New York, Weekly, 145 pp, 8 1/2x11 in, Color Photos, $2.75,

Info on Nightlife Scene in New York City (books & Websites) (8 listings total)

Guides to Nightlife

Club Planet New York

Complete guide to the nightlife scene in NYC. Reviews, guestlists, and calendar events make this a very useful site.
Website: newyork.clubplanet.com

ClubNYC.com

News on the latest hotspots and happenings in the city club scene.
Website: clubnyc.com

New York Club Entertainment

Your passport to NYC nightlife
Tel212-330-6923
Website: nyceclubs.com

Non-Stop New York

Very cool website that gives all the latest info on how to get around and be cool in the city that never sleeps.
Website: members.aol.com

Papermag

This is your connection to what's happening downtown Manhattan.
Website: papermag.com

TagMag.com

The authority on New York's downtown nightlife scene.
Website: goldennyc.com

Time Out New York Online - Events Calendar

This site has a calendar for big events around the city with multiple categories, including art, dance, film, kids, music, sport, theatres, and more
Website: timeoutny.com

UndergroundNYC.com

Web's ground zero for New York's club life
Website: undergroundnyc.com

Bars (56 listings total)

40 Below

Classy, cozy bar and dance club. Noted for its clean bathrooms and celebrity patrons.
40   W. 8th St.,Greenwich VillageNY10011Tel212-995-5767

Angel's Club

44   Walker St.,TribecaNYTel212-391-0099

Angel's Gate

Two floors of dancing and a cigar lounge.
552   W. 38th St.,

Antarctica

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 SquareNYbet. Spring & Dominick Sts.,Tel212-352-1666

Aria

539   W. 21st St.,ChelseaNYBetween 10th Ave. and Westside Hwy.,

Art Bar

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 VillageNY10014Betw Horatio & Jane Sts,Tel212-727-0244
Website: merchantsny.com

Bar 89

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.,SohoNYbetween Spring and Broome Streets,Tel212-274-0989

Bar Code

Ultra-cool cocktail bar, perfect for a relaxing drink before exploring the games, or for interactive games of the social kind.
1540   Broadway,Theater DistrictNYat 46th St.,Tel212-768-7821
E-mail: gmoran@adg.com.au; Website: barcodeentertainment.com

Bear Bar

A young college crowd makes up the clientele at this rough and rowdy watering hole.
2156   Broadway,Upper West SideNY10023Tel212-362-2145

Birdland

Once a hangout for Charlie Parker, now both known and amateur groups and performers take the stage.
315   W. 44th St.,ClintonNY10036Btwn 8th & 9th Ave.,Tel212-581-3080
Fax: 212-956-7130; Website: birdlandjazz.com

Blarney Rock

137   W. 33rd St.,Midtown SouthNYTel212-947-0825

Bond Street

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.,NohoNY10012Bet. Broadway & Lafayette St.,Tel212-777-2500

Bowlmor Lanes

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 VillageNY10003Tel212-255-8188
Fax: 212-352-1150; E-mail: susannah@bowlmor.com
Website: bowlmor.com

Brady's

1583   Second Ave.,YorkvilleNYat 82nd St.,Tel212-650-0567

Chumley's

College students frequent this hidden away bar. Once a speakeasy during the Prohibition and an occasional haunt for famous writers.
86   Bedford St.,West VillageNY10014between Barrow & Grove Streets,Tel212-675-4449

Circa Tabac

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.,SohoNY10013bet. 6th Ave. & Thompson St,Tel212-941-1781
Website: circatabac.com

Cleary's

583   Third Ave.,Kips BayNYTel212-599-9784

Coliseum Bar

W. 58th St.,Tel212-664-9772

Cream

Festively decorated bar and dance club catering to young professionals.
246   Columbus Ave.,Lincoln CenterNY10023Tel212-712-1666
Fax: 212-712-0111; E-mail: venuenyc@aol.com

Cub Room

High energy bar with an eclectic crowd. Nice selection of wine.
131   Sullivan St.,SohoNY10012at Prince St.,Tel212-677-4100
Fax: 212-228-3425; Website: cubroom.com

Decibel

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 VillageNYTel212-979-2733

Deco

545   Fifth Ave.,MidtownNYTel212-697-3962

Desmond's Tavern

Traditional New York Irish bar since 1936, continuous operating bar in Manhattan, serves over dozen different brands of beer
433   Park Ave.,MidtownNY10016bet. 29th & 30th Sts.,Tel212-684-9472
Website: desmondstavern.com

Diablo

135   W. 41st St.,Fashion DistrictNYBetween Broadway and 6th Ave.,Tel212-278-0988

Divas

222   E. 14th St.,StuyvesantNYTel212-473-6590

Dive 75

101   W. 75th St.,Upper West SideNYbet. Amsterdam & Columbus Aves.,Tel212-362-7518

Double Happiness

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 ItalyNY10013bet. Broome & Grand Sts.,Tel212-941-1282

Elbow Room, The

144   Bleeker St.,Greenwich VillageNYBetween Thompson St. and LaGuardia Pl.,Tel212-979-8434

Embassy

116   Hudson St.,TribecaNYTel212-941-1183

Fergies

206   E. 67th St.,Uptown EastNYTel212-249-4440

Flannery's Bar

Irish music & dancing, sports, available for private parties too!
205   W. 14th St.,ChelseaNY10011bet. 7th & 8th Aves.,Tel212-929-9589
Website: flannerysny.com

Ginji Restaurant and Sushi Bar

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 DistrictNY10038Tel212-425-4441

Gold Bar

Yup, you guessed it...they have a gold bar.
345   E. 9th St.,East VillageNY10003Tel212-505-8270

Grand Bar at the Soho Grand Hotel

Mix and mingle on the Grand Bar's plush couches while you sip pricey but potent cocktails.
310   West Broadway,SohoNY10013at SoHo Grand Hotel, bet. Canal & Grand Sts.,Tel212-965-3000
Website: sohogrand.com

Grange Hall

Great Bar for schmoozing, boozing and cruising. Lethal highballs.
50   Commerce St.,West VillageNY10014(at Barrow St.),Tel212-924-5246
Fax: 212-255-2117

Harp Bar & Restaurant

132   W. 32nd St.,Midtown SouthNYTel212-947-7799

Helen's

Classy new Chelsea cabaret, cozy little space with a piano bar up front and a supper club behind
169   Eighth Ave.,ChelseaNY10011bet. 18th & 19th Sts.,Tel212-206-0609
Website: helensnyc.com

Hogs & Heifers

Notorious honky-tonk outpost for bikers and sassy chicks. The uptown H & H is a bit tamer.
859   Washington St.,Meatpacking DistrictNYat 13th Street,Tel212-929-0655
Fax: 212-352-1232; E-mail: general@hogsandheifers.com
Website: hogsandheifers.com

Irish Pub East

221   E. 58th St.,Sutton PlaceNYTel212-980-4616

Lansky Lounge & Grill

Enjoy the live jazz and swing music, as well as nightly DJs.
104   Norfolk St.,Lower East SideNY10002betw Rivington & Delancey Sts.,Tel212-677-9489
Fax: 212-473-4860; Website: lanskylounge.com

Ludlow Bar

Diverse crowd, DJ's mix house, funk, soul and drum 'n bass after 10 every night.
165   Ludlow St.,Lower East SideNY10002(Between Houston and Stanton Sts),Tel212-353-0536

Lure, The

A fetish bar whose DJ spins Industrial all night long.
409   W. 13th St.,Meatpacking DistrictNY10014between 9th Ave. and Washington St.,Tel212-741-3919

Moomba

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$).
133   Seventh Ave. So.,Greenwich VillageNY10001(Between Charles and West 10th St.),Tel212-989-1414

Museum Cafe

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),Tel212-799-0150

Otto's Shrunken Head

Hawaiian themed tiki bar, chock full of bamboo and Tiki gods. Featuring a Hawaiian houseband.
538   E. 14th St.,StuyvesantNY10009Betw Aves A & B,Tel212-228-2240

P.J. Moran's Pub & Restaurant

3   E. 48th St.,MidtownNY10017Tel212-753-6440

Peculier Pub

Enjoy American cuisine and your choice of over 250 beers in this comfortable neighborhood spot.
145   Bleeker St.,Greenwich VillageNY10012bet. La Guardia Pl. & Thompson St.,Tel212-353-1327

Pink Pony

176   Ludlow St.,Lower East SideNY10002bet. Houston & Stanton Sts,Tel212-253-1922

Prohibition

1920's style speakeasy. Stylish and fashionable. Contemporary American cuisine. Complimentary jazz and blues music. Pool table.
503   Columbus Ave.,Upper West SideNY10024btn 84/85 sts,Tel212-579-3100
Website: prohibition.net

Psycho Mungo's

This cheap neighborhood bar houses a great alternative jukebox.
Avenue A,Tel212-533-2209

Punch Bar and Grill

Eclectic American bar and bistro. The crowd consists of mostly young artists, fashion designers, Europeans, and aging hippies.
913   Broadway,Flatiron DistrictNY10010Between 20th and 21st Sts.,Tel212-673-6333
Website: punch-nyc.com

Recess

Great place to hang out after work. Try finding a spot on the outdoor deck.
310   Spring St.,Hudson SquareNYBet. Greenwich and Renwick Sts.,Tel212-590-6050

Solas

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 VillageNY10003Tel212-375-0297

Sophie's

East Village dive with a great vinyl jukebox and pool table and $1 tap beers.
507   E. 5th St.,East VillageNY10009Tel212-228-5680

Sweet and Vicious

Rustic SoHo bar with an ivy-walled, partially shaded garden. Great place to relax and have a quiet drink.
5   Spring St.,NoLitaNY10001Tel212-334-7915

Veloce

175   Second Ave.,Lower East SideNYTel212-260-3200

Comedy Clubs (11 listings total)

Chicago City Limits

Comedy improv troupe that have a knack for audience participation. Comedy workshops also taught.
1105   First Ave.,Uptown EastNY10021Tel212-888-5233
Fax: 212-888-0810; E-mail: info@chicagocitylimits.com
Website: chicagocitylimits.com

Comedy Cellar

Comedy club for adults and cafe
117   Macdougal St.,Greenwich VillageNY10012Tel212-254-3480
Website: comedycellar.com

Comic Strip

Past performers include: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Paul Reiser. 2 drink minimum per person per show. $10 for two adults. Website has advanced ticket sales and performance schedule.
1568   Second Ave.,YorkvilleNY10028Tel212-861-9386
Website: comicstriplive.com

Comix

Come on down to Zagat's highest rated comedy club in New York City. Different well known comics in every week including Hillard Williams, JB Smoove, and Todd Glass. Located in Manhattan on the edge of Chelsea
353   West 14th St.,Tel212-524-2500
Website: comixny.com

Dangerfield's

A famous, touristy comedy club that showcases hilarious new talent.
1118   First Ave.,Uptown EastNY1002161st St.,Tel212-593-1650
Website: dangerfieldscomedyclub.com

Glady's Comedy Room

$5 food & drink minimum, Wed $5 cover, Fr-Sa $8.
145   W. 45th St.,Theater DistrictNY10036inside Hamburger Harry's,Reservations212-840-0566

Gotham Comedy Club

2 drink minimum per person. $8 cover weekdays, $12 Fr and Sa
34   W. 22nd St.,Flatiron DistrictNY10010Betw. 5th & 6th Ave.,Tel212-367-9000
Fax: 212-367-9003; E-mail: info@gothamcomedyclub.com
Website: gothamcomedyclub.com

HA! Comedy Club

Located on historic resturant row off Times Square.
369   W. 46th St.,ClintonNY10036Tel212-977-3884
E-mail: hanewyork@aol.com; Website: hanyc.com

Rainbow Room

Intimate supper club with live entertainment. Dinner required at earlier shows. Jacket/tie required.
30   Rockefeller Plaza,Rockefeller CenterNY1011249th & 50th Sts.,Tel212-632-5000
Website: rainbowroom.com

Rose's Turn

Famous for it's cabaret, also has a piano bar, sketch comedy, and the occasional bad celebrity impersonator.
55   Grove St.,Greenwich VillageNY10014at Bleecker St.,Tel212-366-5438
Website: rosesturn.com

Stand-Up New York

2-beverage minimum. Showcase for both well-known and up-and-coming comedians.
236   W. 78th St.,Upper West SideNY10024Tel212-595-0850
E-mail: standupny@aentv.com; Website: aentv.com

Concerts (7 listings total)

Bitter End, The

Folk rock, fusion, accoustic music, raggae, blues and jazz give warmth to the Bitter End. The music is served up seven days a week and was once graced by the likes of Bob Dylan, Tori Amos, Miles Davis, and Joan Baez.
147   Bleeker St.,Greenwich VillageNY10012between LaGuardia Pl & Thompson Street,Tel212-673-7030
E-mail: info@bitterend.com; Website: bitterend.com

Hammerstein Ballroom

A hot venue for up and coming bands. Tickets available through box office or Ticketmaster.
311   W. 34th St.,Hell's KitchenNY10001Tel212-564-4882
Website: mcstudios.com

Madison Square Garden

The major sports & entertainment center in Manhattan (20,000 seats, 1968) right on top of Penn RR Station. Home ice to the NY Rangers (hockey), home court to the NY Knicks (men's basketball) & New York Liberty (women's basketball), site of exhibitions, circuses & rock concerts. The Felt Forum has 5,000 seats. Something new every day & night. Plus the Paramount Movie Theater. Much to the protest of city residents, the famous Pennsylvania Railroad Station, a colonnaded masterpiece of granite & vaulted glass & iron ceilings, built by McKim, Mead & White. seating chart.
4   Pennsylvania Plaza,ChelseaNY31st/33rd Sts.,Catering212-465-6106
General Info: 212-465-6741; Group Sales: 212-465-6080
Subscription: 212-465-6073; Website: thegarden.com

Madison Square Garden--The Theater

The Theater at Madison Square Garden seats up to 5,600 people; it is best known for the rock concerts held there, and now & again holds award shows such as VH1 &Fashion Awards. Seating Chart
Seventh Ave.,West VillageNY10121Between 33rd and 31st Sts.,Tel212-465-6741
Fax: 212-465-6789; Website: thegarden.com

Mercury Lounge

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 VillageNY10002between Essex & Ludlow Streets,Box Office212-260-4700
E-mail: info@mercuryloungenyc.com; Website: mercuryloungenyc.com

Symphony Space

Symphony Space offers a wide variety of performances from world music & symphonies to short story readings by film & stage stars. Schedule of Performances
2537   Broadway,Upper West SideNY1002595th St.,Tel212-864-5400
Website: symphonyspace.org

Wetlands Preserve

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.,TribecaNY10013Laight St.,Tel212-966-4225
Website: wetlands-preserve.org

Jazz Clubs (22 listings total)

55 Bar & Grill

Live contemporary New York blues and jazz, neighborhood atmosphere and free popcorn. Does it get any better?
55   Christopher St.,West VillageNY10014Btwn 6th & 7th Ave South,Tel212-929-9883
Website: 55bar.com

Arthur's Tavern

Established since 1942 this dark, smoky West Village club features live jazz music 7 days a week.
57   Grove St.,Greenwich VillageNY10014bet. Bleecker St. & 7th Ave. So.,Tel212-675-6879
Website: arthurstavernnyc.com

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

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 DistrictNY10036Betw. 7th & 8th Ave.,Tel212-997-4144
Website: bbkingblues.com

Birdland

Once a hangout for Charlie Parker, now both known and amateur groups and performers take the stage.
315   W. 44th St.,ClintonNY10036Btwn 8th & 9th Ave.,Tel212-581-3080
Fax: 212-956-7130; Website: birdlandjazz.com

Blue Note

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 VillageNY10012at 6th Ave,Tel212-475-8592
Website: bluenotejazz.com

Cleopatra's Needle

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 SideNY10025Between 92nd & 93rd Sts.,Tel212-769-6969

Cotton Club

Live music; Jazz/Blues & Swing & Big Band.
656   W. 125th St.,Morningside HeightsNY10027Tel212-663-7980
Website: cottonclub-newyork.com

Detour

There's never a cover charge in this relaxed yet hot jazz spot.
349   E. 13th St.,East VillageNY10003bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.,Tel212-533-6212
Website: jazzatdetour.com

Dharma

A comfortable downtown jazz spot.
174   Orchard St.,Lower East SideNYBetween Stanton & E.Houston Sts.,Tel212-780-0313

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

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 CenterNY10019at 60th St.,Tel212-258-9595
Tel: 212-258-9795; Website: jalc.org

Downtime

Located on the ground floor of the Recording and Rehearsal Arts building, this venue is host to many R & B and jazz jams.
251   W. 30th St.,ChelseaNYTel212-695-2747

Fez, under Time Cafe

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 SideNY10003at 85th Street,Tel212-533-7000
Fax: 212-995-0591; E-mail: feznyc@aol.com

Garage Restaurant & Cafe

Casual West Village restaurant serving New American cuisine. Great jazz music. Outdoor dining summer months, warm fireplace winter months.
99   Seventh Ave.,Flatiron DistrictNY10011Barrow/Grove Sts.,Tel212-645-0600
Fax: 212-627-3889

Iridium Jazz Club

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 CenterNY10023Btwn Columbus & Broadway,Tel212-582-2121
Fax: 212-586-0674; E-mail: merlotnyc@aol.com
Website: iridiumjazz.com

Jazz Gallery

Prime time place to get intimate with the jazz music. No liquor is served
290   Hudson St.,Hudson SquareNY10013between Dominick and Spring St.,Tel212-242-1063
Website: jazzgallery.org

Knickerbocker Bar & Grill

Traditionally prepared American cuisine, tender succulent steaks and excellent seafood, set in a history filled dinning room. People also gather here to enjoy the excellent jazz music.
33   University Pl.,Greenwich VillageNY10003betw. 8th & 9th Sts.,Tel212-228-8490
Fax: 212-254-2381; E-mail: knicku-9@aol.com
Website: knickerbockerbarandgrill.com

Lenox Lounge

Recently been renovated to mimic its original 1930?s art-deco style, contemporary and classic jazz jam sessions
288   Lenox Ave.,HarlemNY10027betw. 124th &125th Sts.,Tel212-427-0253

Smalls

This small and intimate underground jazz bar hosts all night jam sessions that can last till 9am.
183   W. 10th St.,West VillageNY10014at 7th Ave.,Tel212-675-7369
Website: fatcatjazz.com

Soul Cafe

Supper club featuring good music and Caribbean food.
444   W. 42nd St.,Hell's KitchenNY10036Tel212-244-7685
Fax: 212-629-3697

Swing 46 Jazz and Supper Club

Live swing & big band music.
349   W. 46th St.,ClintonNY10036Tel212-262-9554
Website: swing46.com

Swing 46 Jazz Club

Restaurant-club with live bands classics jazz performances
349   W. 46th St.,ClintonNY10036bet. 8th & 9th Aves.,Tel212-262-9554
Website: swing46.com

Wilson's Bar and Grill

Great live music. Attracts a 30-something crowd.
201   W. 79th St.,Upper West SideNYAt the Lucerne Hotel,Tel212-769-0100

Music and Dance Clubs (34 listings total)

2i's

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 VillageNY10014Tel212-807-1775

Alphabet Lounge

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 CityNY100097th St,Tel212-780-0202

Andromeda

"Futuristic Techno" comes to Chelsea.
251   W. 30th St.,ChelseaNYbetween 7th and 8th Aves.,Tel212-995-2422

Au Bar

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.,MidtownNY10022Betw Madison & Park Aves,Tel212-308-9455
Website: aubarnewyork.com

Bacchus

Dance club
225   East Houston St.,Greenwich VillageNYTel212-628-7400

Chaos

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 VillageNY10002at Essex Street,Tel212-475-3200

China Club

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 DistrictNY10036Broadway/8th Ave.,Tel212-398-3800
Fax: 212-398-1405; E-mail: chinaclub2@aol.com
Website: chinaclubnyc.com

Cima Night Club

Williamsburg merengue club with a dance floor and chairs set up against mirrored walls.
256   Grand St.,ChinatownNY11211

Club New York

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 DistrictNY10036at Broadway & Eighth Avenues,Tel212-997-9510
Fax: 212-997-9511; Website: clubnewyork.net

Crane Club

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 SideNY10024between W. 79th & 80th Streets,Tel212-877-3097
Website: thecraneclub.com

Deep NYC

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 DistrictNY10010Between 5th & 6th Aves.,Tel212-229-2000
E-mail: info@deepnewyork.com; Website: deepnewyork.com

Escuelita

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 KitchenNY10018bet. 8th & 9th Aves.,Tel212-631-0588
Website: escuelita.com

Havana Rio Supper Club

A Cuban supper club that offers Latin dancing and great food.
1711   Broadway,MidtownNY10019at 54th Street,Tel212-956-1000

Hush

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 DistrictNY10011Betw Fifth and Sixth Avenues.,Tel212-989-4874

Irving Plaza

All types of live music. Check Village Voice for concert schedule.Tickets also available through Ticketmaster.
17   Irving Pl.,Gramercy ParkNY10003at 15th Street,Box Office212-777-6800
Fax: 212-777-6885; Website: irvingplaza.com

Joe's Pub

This eclectic venue hosts everything from reggae and jazz to swing and hip-hop, with a diverse crowd to match.
425   LaFayette St.,NohoNY10003between 4th and Astor,Tel212-539-8770
Website: joespub.com

Le Bar Bat

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.,ClintonNY10019betw. 7th and 8th Aves.,Tel212-307-7228
E-mail: info@lebarbat.com; Website: lebarbat.com

Life

Bi-level venue located in the heart of Astoria. An electric nightlife feel.
Bleeker St.,Greenwich VillageNY30-07 Newtown Avenue, Astoria,Tel718-626-9100
Website: life-nyc.com

Marc Ballroom

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 SquareNY10003Tel212-243-7679
Tel: 212-734-4028

Mercury Lounge

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 VillageNY10002between Essex & Ludlow Streets,Box Office212-260-4700
E-mail: info@mercuryloungenyc.com; Website: mercuryloungenyc.com

Nerveana

New SoHo 90's retro dance club features Spice Girl murals, a Monica Lewinsky mannequin
179   Varick St.,Hudson SquareNY10014bet. Charlton & King Sts.,Tel212-243-1999
Website: nerveana.com

North River Bar

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.,TribecaNYTel212-226-9411

Nowbar

This cavernous dance club hosts a variety of parties throughout the week. Great setting and social atmosphere.
22   Seventh Ave. So.,West VillageNYLeroy St.,Tel212-293-0323
Fax: 212-293-0324

Octagon

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 SouthNY11th Ave.,Tel212-947-0400

Opera

This dance club is great for relaxing or meeting new people. Attracts an older upscale clientele.
539   W. 21st St.,ChelseaNYBetween 10th and 11th Aves.,Tel212-229-1618
Fax: 212-367-7322

Rare

A reformed meat cooler. Make sure you are dressed to kill and don't appear endangered in this District.
416   W. 14th St.,Meatpacking DistrictNY10014
Website: rare-nyc.com

Roxy

Huge and well-known for its awesome speaker system, this dance club attracts a young, diverse, hopping crowd.
515   W. 18th St.,ChelseaNY10011between 10th & 11th Avenues,Tel212-645-5157
Website: roxynyc.com

S.O.B.'s

Private parties for 100 to 450 people. Reservations strongly recommended. Website fills you in on club events, and lets you join a mailing list to get special benefits.
204   Varick St.,West VillageNY10014at Houston Street,Tel212-243-4940
E-mail: sobs@sobs.com; Website: sobs.com

Scenic

A restaurant, lounge, bar and dance club with excellent music and martinis.
25   Avenue B,Alphabet CityNY10009between 2nd & 3rd Streets,Tel212-253-2595
Website: scenicnyc.com

Sequoia

Spectacular views of the East River, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty.
Pier 17 (E.S. at Fulton),South St. SeaportNY10038Pier 17 at South Street Seaport,Tel212-732-9090
Fax: 212-353-3920

Serena

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.,ChelseaNYTel212-255-4646

Stick Mikes

Outside on Sunday nights at Stick Mike's" party, you can smell the reggae before you hear it.
248   W. 14th St.,West VillageNYTel212-807-1775

Supper Club, The

Huge and beautiful with lots of dance space. Dress: jackets for men, no jeans, no sneakers.
240   W. 47th St.,Theater DistrictNY10036Between Broadway and 8th Ave,Tel212-921-1940
E-mail: supperclub@aol.com; Website: thesupperclub.com

Swim

146   Orchard St.,Lower East SideNY10001Tel212-673-0799

Striptease and Erotic Dance Clubs (14 listings total)

Baby Doll Lounge

A red velvet curtain separates the Baby Doll Lounge into two sections; bikini and topless.
34   White St.,TribecaNYat Church St,Tel212-226-4870

Flash Dancers

This friendly topless dance bar has attractive female dancers, but the beer is pricy. A fine place for an extravagant bachelor party.
1674   Broadway,MidtownNY10019bet. 52nd & 53rd Sts.,Tel212-315-5107
Website: flashdancersnyc.com

Hunk Mania

Village strip club,DJ music and entertainment, features Bachelorette Parties
248   W. 14th St.,West VillageNY10011bet. 7th & 8th Aves.,Tel800-800-6067
Website: hunkmania.com

Hustler Club

Strip club, music entertainment and drinks in Clinton district
641   W. 51st St.,ClintonNY10019at 12th Ave.,Tel212-247-2460
Website: hustlerny.com

La Maison de Sade

S & M Supper club serving French cuisine where the most painful thing isn't the bill. Live dominatrix shows nightly.
206   W. 23rd St.,ChelseaNY10011Btw 7th & 8th Aves,Tel212-727-2671
E-mail: SnMClub@aol.com; Website: lamaisondesade.com

La Trapeze

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 SouthNY10016Tel212-532-0298

Legz Diamond's

Free admission until 20:00. The dancers are nude and the crowd is fun.
231   W. 54th St.,MidtownNYTel212-977-3200

Paradise Club

A raw & raunchy sex club; not for the squemish. Porn star headliners and x-rated videos.
50   W. 33rd St.,Midtown SouthNY10001Tel212-629-0060
E-mail: info@paradiseclubnyc.com; Website: paradiseclubnyc.com

Penthouse Executive Club

Upscale bi-level strip club, 80s rock video show
603   W. 45th St.,ClintonNY10036at 11th Ave.,Tel212-245-0002
Website: penthouseexecutiveclub.com

Pussycat Lounge

An old-fashioned strip joint. Attracts an after-work Wall St. clientele.
96   Greenwich St.,Financial DistrictNY10006at Rector St.,Tel212-349-4800
Website: pussycatlounge.com

Scores Entertainment - Chelsea

536   W. 28th St.,ChelseaNY10001bet. 10th & 11th Aves.,Tel212-868-4900

Scores Entertainment - Uptown East

The renowned upscale gentleman's club which features a top-rated dining room, tableside showgirl dancing, atmosphere for a good smoke after a fine meal.
333   E. 60th St.,Uptown EastNY10021bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.,Tel212-421-3600
Website: scoresnewyork.com

Vault, The

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 DistrictNY10001Tel212-255-6758

VIP Club New York

Flatiron stripteaser showcases with actually attractive dancers; sounds too good to be true.
20   W. 20th St.,Flatiron DistrictNY10011bet. 5th & 6th Aves.,Tel212-633-1199
Fax: 212-633-1195; Website: vipny.com
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