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NYC.com's guide to New York nightlife features expert reviews and recommendations for the top hot spots, dance clubs, jazz and live music venues, not to mention information on all types of bars, from dives and local hangouts to nightclubs and lounges in Manhattan and beyond. Also check out our guides for comedy fans, bar-hoppers, music lovers, the under-21 crowd, plus our all-new Best of New York Nightlife, packed with great features!

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Terminal 5

Hell's Kitchen

From the big brains behind the Bowery venues and Mercury Lounge this cavernous space in far-west Midtown features some of live music's greatest acts, from Iggy and the Stooges to the Dandy Warhols, and many emerging bands who have gained followings. No doubt Terminal 5 is a great space for seeing a concert. Here you have a choice of three floors, each has a bar and a horseshoe view of the stage. There are booths and lounge chairs scattered over the top two floors which can make for comfortable seating during the course of a live concert. Given the cavernous nature of this venue, however, one shouldn't expect great acoustics. No matter how many people pack into the space to soak up the sound, the acoustics here make it sound like you're standing in a huge garage, or an airplane hangar.

Le Poisson Rouge

Greenwich Village

LPR was founded by musicians in 2008 in the heart of New York City’s historic Greenwich Village to reflect the rich musical culture of the city it calls home. Indie rock, contemporary classical, electronica, metal, jazz, world music, and everything in-between are equally at-home at this underground live music sanctuary. Late shows transform the cutting-edge music venue into a premier nightlife destination. All that plus a Gallery Bar that hosts art exhibitions, stand-up comedy, and drag queen bingo make LPR the most eclectically independent venue in NYC. Launched in 2015, LPR Presents has transformed the venue into a full-fledged events production company expanding into rooms such as Town Hall, Brooklyn Bazaar, Warsaw, Baby’s All Right, Murmrr Theatre, and more. With a footprint that spans three boroughs, LPR has moved beyond its storied locale and is now synonymous with quality live music across NYC.

The Skinny

Lower East Side

This dive bar in the Lower East Side calls itself The Skinny for a reason: it is skinny, reminiscent of a railroad style apartment. That said you can drink budget beers all night, watch t.v., or squeeze in a game of pool or two in its tiny billiards room. Great place to go if your money situation is tight but you want to hang out in the scene anyway.

The Frying Pan

Chelsea

It's a boat. It's a bar. It's a bar on a boat! The historic 1929 lightship, which is docked on a railroad car barge, houses an atmospheric lounge. Grab a beer and burger at the tiki bar on the pier and enjoy sweeping views of the Hudson from the 16-foot observation plank. If you chose to sit on the lightship, be forewarned: the motion in the ocean might put urk in your works. The Frying Pan is located on Pier 66 Maritime (26th Street and the West Side HIghway). Pier 66 Maritime is a former car float (railroad barge) that is now used as a public access pier. Originally built for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad, later known as the Erie Lackawanna Railroad, this historic car float was just like hundreds that were used to carry railroad cars from New Jersey to New York City. Pier 66 Maritime is located at one of the few remaining float bridges that were used to receive these barges. The float bridges rode up and down with the tides so as to always match the height of the surface of the barge. The mission of Pier 66 Maritime is to bring people to the waterfront. Pier 66 is also dedicated to the preservation of the historic Hudson River and ships.

Brooklyn Bowl

Williamsburg

Of all the things for a bowling alley to be—and Brooklyn Bowl is many things: live music venue, eatery, bar—the first LEED-certified "green" bowling alley is one of the most unique. As with most things in Williamsburg, the Bowl is housed in a renovated factory and offers cuisine by the Blue Ribbon Brasserie: a true mixture of the high- and low-brow, perfect for the divergent tastes of the neighborhood.

Floyd NY

Brooklyn Heights

Nestled comfortably at the epicenter of Atlantic Avenue's cultural revival, Floyd is a bar unlike any other in NYC. Where else in the city can you eat Kentucky beercheese, select from a wide array of bourbons, and play bocce on an indoor clay court! The 1,700 square-foot space is ideal for large and small groups.

The Bell House

South Brooklyn

The sibling of local favorites Union Hall and Floyd, the Bell House is an event space that just happens to have a bar, instead of the other way around. Two rooms were carved out of a nearly century-old warehouse in Brooklyn's Gowanus neighborhood to offer a huge space for live music, DJs, events and comedy shows. It is the home theater for WNYC's Ask Me Another popular comedic trivia show, hosted by Ophira Eisenberg.

Lelabar

West Village

Lelabar is an elegant but casual wine room in the West Village with simple, tasteful decor, anchored by a large oval bar that's generally covered in fine wines and delicious fare.

Mad46 Lounge

Midtown

Guests are invited to kick back, relax and enjoy a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of the "city that never sleeps" atop the 19th floor of the legendary landmark Roosevelt hotel. Non-hotel guests should be aware that Mad46 Lounge is accessible to visitors through an exclusive elevator located on the 46th Street entrance at the back of the hotel.

Bowlmor — Chelsea Piers

Chelsea

Featuring a spectacular, purple-lit 32-lane bowling alley, Bowlmor Chelsea Piers is a genuine site to be seen. In addition to bowling for fairly reasonable hourly rates, you can also choose from delicious dining choices prepared under the direction of Executive Chef, Thomas Erdman and have them delivered right to your lane. The dinner menu here is a definitely a cut above your standard beer and wings, with Crab Cakes, Grilled Quesadillas, Grilled Skewers of Beef Tenderloin, Thai Shrimp, and Asian BBQ Chicken breast. Bowlmor Chelsea Piers plays host to events and parties and holds a weekly Tuesday Night Bowling Bash. If you thought bowling was strictly a working class activity, this place throws a pin-shattering strike into that stereotypical perception. This place looks like a bowling venue designed by pop star, Prince. Fun for kids, and as you watch the sun drop across the Hudson, a more adult vibe takes over.

Space Billiard Cafe

Koreatown

Billiard and booze with a nod to being hip and upscale. Great for afterwork fun and groups, and, dates. But play fair! Guys hate it when they lose.

The Richardson

Williamsburg

It's a rarity for style to be so perfectly match to by the substance of a place, but at The Richardson, the drinks keep in step with the decor, well-crafted, perfectly mixed, delicious. The burgeoning drunkopolis of Graham Avenue certainly has its work cut out for it if The Richardson is to be kept up with.

EastVille Comedy Club

East Village

EastVille Comedy Club is a 130+ seat retro comedy club venue in the heart of the East Village, NYC. EastVille was founded by native New Yorkers who have years of experience in comedy. Therefore, we pride ourselves in featuring the funniest and most experienced comedians 7 days a week. All of our performers have been featured in TV and film. We hold special events, such as: fundraisers, bachelor & bachelorette parties, comedy classes, TV and movie shots, singles nights, birthday parties, prom shows, and New Year’s Eve events. Although you must be 21 to drink alcohol, there is no age requirement for admission to a show. Shows may contain adult language, but we're an all-ages comedy club and offer a variety of coffees, teas, juices and other non-alcoholic beverages for our underage customers.

Franklin Park

Crown Heights

Once a dilapidated mechanic's garage, Franklin Park has become the beer garden-y pride of Crown Heights, with a small indoor bar to boot.

Mullane's

Fort Greene

Local favorite Mullane's mixes concepts as proficiently as they do drinks. Part sports bar, mostly pub, and full-service grill, this Fort Greene drinking establishment is routinely packed with patrons watching multiple games on massive flat screen televisions—that is, unless there's a big local game on, in which case a floor-to-ceiling projection screen is the focus of everyone's attention. The food is unbeatable, with special commendations for the selection of burgers which trump most of the neighborhood competition. On the second Tuesday of every month, Mullane's hosts Trivia Night with drinks specials, prize money, and special shot questions between rounds.

Sycamore

Flatbush

This is probably more telling where Ditmas Park is concerned than was intended: during the day, everything is all flowers and business, but at night, well, that's a different story.

Marshall Stack

Lower East Side

A narrow, unassuming corner bar overlooks Lower East Side’s Allen Street. Classic and progressive rock bands play constantly on the throwback jukebox. Marshall Stack definitely has an older crowd and the English-muffin pizza and Cuban sandwiches are absolutely delicious!

Welcome To The Johnsons

Lower East Side

Welcome To The Johnsons is so patently and ironically weird that it seems strange to find it on the Lower East Side instead of Williamsburg, but there it is, plastic-covered couched, Pac-Man arcade game, and a pretty awesome jukebox, west of the East River.

Rockwood Music Hall

Lower East Side

A cozy little venue tucked into the shy side of Allen Street, with nightly performances by singer-songwriters and bands, although the stage seems fit to burst when the latter goes on. The range of beer is impressive, especially for a live music venue, and the wine list isn't too shabby either.

Mehanata

Lower East Side

This bar is Bulgarian as all get-out, with serving area like a frozen outpost and a dance floor that evokes all the right Eurotrash comparisons. Upstairs Gypsy bands play tunes from the old country, downstairs things get, well as the sign says "Get Naked, Get a Free Shot." Re-enforcing this admonition is the "ice room" where the bold and the foolish can drop $20 to don Soviet era military uniforms and have 2 minutes to chug as much vodka as they can. Music varies from Slavic dance, to South Asian Bhangra and other music from around the globe.

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