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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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Kastel
at the Trump Soho New York
Kastel Hotel Bar serves up famous cocktails, an extensive wine list, and an intimate atmosphere in the Trump SoHo hotel. Come for a cocktail, and stay for the live DJ! Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Commodore Lounge
at the Grand Hyatt New York
The Commodore Lounge in NYC brings guests into a warm and comfortable atmosphere. A full bar is available with a large number of wines, ten signature cocktails, and a light bar menu for food. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Press Lounge
at the Ink48 Hotel New York
The Ink48 Press Lounge serves up some mean cocktails and one of the best views of the Hudson river and New York City at night. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Rose Bar
at the Gramercy Park Hotel New York
Make a reservation for the private Rose Bar Gramercy Park NYC. Once let in to this exclusive NY club, mix and mingle, drink in hand while listening to world-renowned DJs, and grab a seat by the fireplace Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Jade Bar
at the Gramercy Park Hotel New York
Enjoy creative and classic cocktails, wines, champagnes and a full food menu at The Jade Bar New York. Sink into the beautiful bohemian lounge and observe iconic artwork on the walls, as well as vibrant jewel-colored designs and furnishing. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Kazbar Lounge
at the Marrakech Hotel New York
Kazbar Lounge New York has a surprisingly cheap drink menu considering its intimate and cozy decor. The happy hour specials make these drinks even cheaper, and the lounge announces additional special and extended happy hours on their Twitter page. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Rare View
at the Affinia Shelburne New York
Rare View Rooftop Bar offers stellar views of the Empire State Building and New York City. It offers plenty of seating as well as a full bar. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Riingo
at the The Alex Hotel NYC
For low-key Manhattan ambiance and a diverse cocktail menu you won't find anywhere else, visit the Riingo Bar Midtown East. Located within the Riingo Restaurant at The Alex Hotel NY, the Riingo Bar plays host to an eclectic bar food menu complete with a fully-stocked sushi bar and Asian-inspired specialty cocktails. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Salon de Ning
at the The Peninsula Hotel New York
Salon de Ning New York is a hot spot in Midtown East, on the boarder of Midtown West. Located inside The Peninsula Hotel, this Fifth Avenue lounge combines Chinese and American cultures through eclectic art and decor. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Gotham Lounge
at the The Peninsula Hotel New York
The Gotham Lounge New York at The Peninsula Hotel in Midtown East provides traditional afternoon tea time everyday from 2:30pm-5:30pm. After tea time, cocktail hour begins, with a food menu offered as well. Full BarWine BarBottle ServicePrivate PartiesLive Entertainment/DJDance FloorBar FoodRooftopHappy Hour |
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Bar Lounge
at the Kitano New York Hotel
The Kitano NYC Bar and Lounge soothes its guests into comfort with soft tones of gold and brown along with their live jazz performances Wednesdays through Saturdays. 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.