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NYC Entertainment | Nightlife in New York City


Bartenders in NYC have an uncanny talent for remembering faces. Make sure to tip
Entertainment and Nightlife in New York City
Are you looking for the best in NYC nightlife? Well, you're in the right place. Here at NYCTourist.com, you'll learn everything you need to know about entertainment and nightlife in NYC, including how to get in to the most popular NYC clubs, where to find the best bars in NYC, and what cheap NYC hotels are close to New York nightlife hotspots. Whether you're looking for cool, kooky NYC bars or trendy NYC clubs, you're sure to find what you're after.
Here are a few beginner's tips:
- Dress to Impress: Most popular clubs in NYC enforce strict dress codes. If you don't look like you belong, you won't get in. Check club websites for dress codes.
- Tip Your Bartender Well: Bartenders in NYC have an uncanny talent for remembering faces. If you stiff them on the tip, they'll note it, and you probably won't get a drink again. Of course, if you tip them well, they'll remember that, too, and they'll pour stronger drinks and take your order first. This is especially true in upscale NYC clubs.
To learn more about nightlife in New York City, continue reading below!

Located in the Midtown West neighborhood of Manhattan, The Royalton New York stands right in the center of it all
Hotels Close to Nightlife in NYC
If you plan on doing your share of partying in NYC, do yourself the favor of booking a room in an New York hotel close to nightlife in NYC. Here are a few of our top New York City hotels for partying:
- The Royalton New York: Located in the Midtown West neighborhood of Manhattan, The Royalton New York stands right in the center of it all, close to popular NYC attractions and the best nightlife in NYC (the world-famous Pacha Club NY stands just steps away). This 4.0-star luxury hotel boasts a lively on-site bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and a breathtaking lobby with an enormous cast-bronze fireplace.
- The GEM Hotel Chelsea: For those who would rather spend their money on signature NY drinks than on trendy NY hotel rooms, there's the GEM Hotel Chelsea, a cheap NYC hotel close to New York nightlife. This popular NYC hotel stands just minutes away from many of New York City's hottest clubs, including Marquee NYC.

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NYC Nightlife - Cool Bars in NYC
Are you looking for fun things to do in New York City after dark? Do you want to learn about NYC nightlife and nightclubs in NYC? Are you on a quest for the coolest, hottest, swankiest bars in NYC? If so, you're in the right place! Below you'll find two of our favorite NYC nightlife hotspots.
- The Rum House: Located in Manhattan's Times Square, just steps away from New York City's Theater District, The Rum House is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail before or after a Broadway show. This upscale bar in NYC is sure to delight music lovers and cocktail purists alike with its leather upholstery, piano players, and high-end drinks.
- Smith & Mills: One block east of the Hudson River lies the small, pocket-sized bar known as Smith & Mills. At this eccentric Tribeca bar, which occupies a mere 450 square feet, food is served on antique flatware and beer in Mason jars.
To hear more about NYC nightlife, keep reading below!
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Henry's Rooftop Bar
at the The Roger Smith Hotel
One of the best outdoor venues and rooftop bars in New York City, Henry's Rooftop Bar in NYC is a fantastic place to have a cocktail with friends while looking out over Manhattan's famous skyline. Located in the Roger Smith Hotel, Henry's Rooftop Bar is conveniently in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Private Club Lounge
at the Manhattan Club Hotel
The perfect destination for pre-theater cocktails in Midtown, the Private Club Lounge at the Manhattan is a quaint New York hotel bar near some of the top attractions in NYC. Meet other tourists traveling in NYC, or catch up with old friends at this quiet NYC hotel bar at the Manhattan Club Hotel. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Thom Bar
at the 60 Thompson Hotel
Thom Bar in the 60 Thompson Hotel is one of the best, and coolest, lounge-style bars in New York City. The plush interior and low lighting give Thom Bar it's signature ambiance and the signature cocktails keep one of New York City's hippest crowds coming back for more, weekend after weekend. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Bronx Ale House Enjoy a great craft beer selection, lively crowd, and delicious pub fare when you visit the famous Bronx Ale House in NYC. Located near Van Cortland Park in Kingsbridge, this popular New York City bar is known for its specialty imported and domestic beers on tap and by the bottle. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Rambling House Cheap food and drinks and a lively atmosphere keep the crowds coming back to Rambling House Pub and Restaurant. This popular Bronx establishment serves up tasty traditional Irish fare, affordable beer and cocktails, and nightly live entertainment. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Bruckner Bar With an eclectic calender of live entertainment, delicious food served from open to close, an excellent drink menu, and affordable prices, Bruckner Bar and Grill in the Bronx attracts a diverse crowd 7 nights a week. This popular Bronx bar keeps its loyal following with a laid-back vibe and friendly service. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Yankee Tavern If you're trying to find a great bar near Yankee Stadium, check out the Yankee Tavern, a Yankee bar with fantastic food, reasonably priced drinks, and enough Yankee memorabilia to be considered a shrine. Order a plate of excellent buffalo wings, or a draft beer during happy hour, and if you don't have tickets, you can watch the game at Yankee Tavern on one of their hi-def televisions. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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An Beal Bocht For a taste of Ireland in New York City, enjoy a pint of Guinness and a plate of Bangers and Mash at An Beal Bocht Cafe. This popular Bronx pub features nightly live entertainment, tasty and affordable traditional Irish cuisine, and an authentic Emerald Isle experience. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Nurnberger Bierhaus Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere great for kids and groups alike, while indulging in some of the best German food in NYC at the Nurnberger Bierhaus Staten Island. This top NYC bar is famous for its homemade German dishes - including wienerschnitzel and bratwurst - as well as its huge selection of imported German beers in NYC. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Irish Rover A great place for casual drinking and visiting with friends, the Irish Rover NY Bar in Queens is a classic and laid-back Irish pub. Irish Rover NYC pub has everything you could want from an Irish pub, from a jukebox, to friendly, authentically Irish bartenders, who'll give you your 3rd drink free if you ask nicely. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Sweet Afton Looking for a great place in Queens that serves great food and beer? Check out Sweet Aften NYC situated in Astoria New York. Maintaining a low-key vibe that has become a prime location for many Astoria locals, Sweet Afton Bar in NYC serves delicious food and even a mouthwatering brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Try the organic scrambled eggs with grilled tomato and a yummy oatmeal martini! Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Pacha Club boasts a 3,500-square-foot wooden dance floor
The New York Nightlife Scene and Things To Do at Night in NYC!
We’ve all heard that New York is the city that never sleeps – and it’s true! If hitting the town, checking out the clubs, seeing the lights in Times Square, or just hanging out at a great lounge or bar is your thing, then NYC can deliver. There are hundreds of restaurants that have bars and lounges for early evening entertainment and hundreds more pubs and bars in New York (especially Manhattan) that are open deep into the night. New York’s club scene is broad and varied and is led by Webster Hall in the East Village – one of New York City’s most popular nightclubs featuring five (yes FIVE) dance floors, live music, famous DJs, and an iconic history of entertainers (our nightlife tip is to buy tickets early as this is a hot place to hang out, dance, and party).
Another way to spend the night is dinner and live music at a New York jazz club like Cleopatra’s Needle on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. If you’re into laughing (let’s hope so) then New York boasts some of the best comedians and comedy clubs in the world such as the Broadway Comedy Club, Caroline’s on Broadway, World Comedy Club in Manhattan's Midtown West, Dangerfield’s, and the NY Comedy Club where "Laughter is an instant vacation!" Yes, most have a two drink minimum but that’s nothing compared to the quality of entertainment.
If you’re looking for NYC concert tickets, entertainers or other things to do at night in NYC then check out our up to date NYC events calendar.
Clubs and Nightlife in NYC
Some of the best clubs in the world can be found in New York City. One famous NYC nightclub is Pacha Club NY. Located in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan, Pacha Club boasts a 3,500-square-foot wooden dance floor and four stylishly decorated floors with large open spaces and intimate seating coves. Notable attractions at this popular club in NYC include Pacha's famous shower booths, where bikinied girls dance under colored LED lights, and the jet-setting celebrities who people the ultra-exclusive mezzanine floor.
Another popular NYC club is Marquee NYC. This trendy nightclub in NYC evokes the elegant sophistication of an old-fashioned gentlemen's club with its scuptural glasswear, custom-made ice buckets, 42-foot vaulted ceiling, and 35-foot "wishbone" staircase. With a maximum capacity of just 600 people, Marquee NY is the perfect size for an NYC nightclub, neither too big nor too small.
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Manhattan Inn Piano Bar is a cool and quirky NYC piano bar located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn.
NYC Nightlife - The Best Bars in NYC
Looking for cool bars in NYC? We've got you covered! Check out these trendy NYC bars with live music and bar food. They're two of the best bars in New York City!
- Manhattan Inn Piano Bar NYC: Founded in 2009 by Brooke Baxter and Rolyn Hu, Manhattan Inn Piano Bar is a cool and quirky NYC piano bar located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. This popular NY piano bar offers live music seven nights a week and a full bar that serves quality small plates and full-course meals.
- Le Poisson Rouge NYC: Founded by musicians on the former site of the Village Gate, Le Poisson Rouge is one of the best places to see live music in NYC. This cool NYC bar features a 28' x 21' fixed corner stage, a 23'-diameter hardwood dance floor, and flexible event space that can seat 250 and stand 700. Aside from signature NY cocktails like the Garfunkel and the Pumpkin King, Le Poisson Rouge serves delicious small plates like quesadillas, nachos, and pizza.