House of Yes, Bushwick. Photo: Inna Shnayder

NYC Nightlife

The city that never sleeps offers up intoxicating nightlife through dimly lit cocktail bars, upbeat dives and dance-till-morning nightclubs.

THE BEST OF NYC NIGHTLIFE

Find a comprehensive guide to nights out in the City, plus details on jazz bars, speakeasies and all-ages venues.

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10 NYC Hotel Rooftops

Prepare for 360-views and mouthwatering cocktails atop these swanky accommodations.

Music Show at The Bell House
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Nightlife 101

Find everything you need to know for a great night out in the City.

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Cocktails Only NYC Does Right

Get to know the City’s most memorable drinks.

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All-Ages Venues in NYC

Check out these music, comedy and performance spots that are good for families or older kids looking for a bit of independence.

A NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT

Get personal recommendations for nightlife itineraries in NYC neighborhoods, courtesy of local experts in the matter: the staff at NYC Tourism.

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Greenpoint

One Night in Greenpoint

Find great food, fun drinks and even a “bad” room for dancing.

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Astoria

One Night in Astoria

Any evening in Astoria is an evening well spent.

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Harlem

One Night in Harlem

Your uptown evening plans—sorted.

WHERE TO DRINK AND DANCE IN BROOKLYN

The borough is filled with clubs offering regular parties, DJ nights and much more.

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Greenpoint

Good Room

Good Room’s event series features some of dance music’s coolest names.

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East Williamsburg

Elsewhere

Join the dance party at this converted Bushwick warehouse.

Nightlife
Bedford-Stuyvesant

C'mon Everybody

This popular bar and nightclub located in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood.

TOP NYC COMEDY CLUBS

Comedy has a long history in the City; find out where to see stand-up acts today.

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Williamsburg

BKLYN Comedy Club

BKLYN Comedy Club serves up laughs in Williamsburg.

Nightlife
West Village

Comedy Cellar

You never know who's going to pop up on stage at this subterranean comedy mecca.

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Chelsea

Gotham Comedy Club

This famous nightspot features top headliners and up-and-coming comics.

BROWSE ALL NIGHTLIFE

Nightlife
Williamsburg

Metropolitan Bar

This hip gay bar is known for its well-priced drinks, outdoor patio and indoor fireplaces. Weekly events and various games keep crowds coming back.

Nightlife
Midtown East

The Campbell

What used to be a hidden-away bar in Grand Central Terminal has been reimagined, with easier access and more space.

Broadway & Performing Arts
Upper West Side

Jazz at Lincoln Center

The past, present and future of jazz converge at Jazz at Lincoln Center's glassy venue overlooking Columbus Circle.

Nightlife
Upper West Side

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

One of New York City's premier jazz venues, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club presents live music seven nights a week.

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Coney Island

Coney Island Brewing Company

Coney Island Brewing Company is a craft brewery that makes world-class Coney Island brand favorites with labels featuring Coney icons, such as Mermaid Pilsner and Overpass IPA.

Nightlife
The Seaport

Watermark Bar

Watermark Bar has a stylish, serene bar and lounge atmosphere with panoramic views of New York Harbor and the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges.

Restaurants
Koreatown

Ayza

Enjoy an impeccable experience amid sleek, modern décor as you choose from 90 fine wines and champagnes from around the world.

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Lower East Side

Fig. 19

A hidden craft cocktail bar through an art gallery entrance.

Nightlife
Little Italy

GoldBar

Rub shoulders—that is, if you can get in—with A-list celebs including Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer and Cameron Diaz at this Broome Street lounge, brought to you by the former general manager of Lotus and the owners of Cain.

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