Night Club Directory:

Here is a list of some of the major New York City nightclubs and lounges in the New York City area. Not every nightclub is listed because we only choose the ones we feel that really contribute to the club scene. We also included some clubs that are closed or that have changed their names.

40/40 Club
6 West 25 th Street
New York, NY 10010
Welcome to the no-gym-clothes-allowed sports bar...err, lounge. Jay-Z has figured out the perfect way to mix sports and business in this classy bi-level establishment that boasts numerous flat screen TVs and ultra-modern furniture suspended from steel cables.
If you're lucky enough to make it to the VIP area, don't be surprised to see some A-list celebs and athletes, or even Mr. Carter himself. Sip on an Alize cocktail while listening to the heavy rotation of Jay-Z and Beyonce tunes.

49 Grove
49 Grove Street
New York, NY 10014
A swanky addition to the West Village scene in late '04 by Hampton's restaurateur Aram Sabet. Serving 'til 4am, the swanky subterranean 49 Grove has 4 public rooms, 30 private tables with bottle service, and a separate VIP room adorned with plasma TVs.

58 (Au Bar )
41 East 58 th Street
New York, NY 10022
In a previous life as Au Bar, this address could test your tolerance for trust fund sleaze, slick South American drug dealers, geezed-up moguls and husband-hunting lithe young things. Now it's gone slightly old money, with jazz and salsa music and African-themed art. It's still unabashedly expensive and remoreselessly exclusive. You'll find a rigid gatekeeper, so be hip, talk fresh, and don't forget the gold card.

Aer
West 13th Street
New York, NY 10014
Almost as spicy as it's next door neighbor, this Meatpacking district spot has herded some of the finest cattle in the city.  Partygoers are encountered by a breath of fresh Aer once they step inside this sexy, provocative space.  Even though the lighting is dark and gloomy, the club seems to pull off a semi-modern upscale feel.  It's an easy place to sneak off and mingle with the typical spoiled rotten bottle babes and flirt with the boastful & often flaunty dudes from the outer boroughs.  Some nights you will find the real "New Yorker" crowd, but definitely not anytime on the weekend.  Good luck getting past Alex, the in-house doorman.  Your outfit will never top what he's thrown together for the night.

Arena
135 W 41st St.
New York, NY 10036
Taking on the old Bryant Park space once inhabited by Show, Arena hooked the right ratio of simplicity, spectacle and structure—like the proverbial black dress for toute occasion. Unlike other venues that pride themselves in secret portals and hidden lounges, Arena dangles the forbidden VIP fruit for all to see... and covet. Models in miniskirts and John-Mayer-look-alikes cascade down the tiered balconies, which are set back far enough for prime panoramic people-watching. Watch the HD imagery bounce off the 200sf east and west screens, and relax as your eyes float upwards to the dazzling dome centerpiece and crystal chandeliers dripping down from the ceiling. With a successful party for photographer David LaChapelle, A-list promoters like Michael James holding suit, and Fashion Week’s tents just steps away, it will be a while before anyone stamps this gem with a death watch warning.

Avalon
47 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
There's something thrilling about drinking and dancing in a church, and for 30 years this Chelsea institution (formerly Limelight) has promised hedonism and clandestine revelry. The looming, labyrinthine structure is the club's defining feature, and the sleek, modern design layered on top of the original gothic architecture creates an intriguing convergence of sacred and sinful. An eager crowd of 18 plus-ers bump and grind to Top 40 hits in one of the numerous bar areas, or self-consciously gyrate in the cavernous main dance floor pumping techno beats at the center of the club. click here for more information about after proms @ Avalon

BED
530 West 27th Street
New York, NY 10001
Who ever though that paradise could be found on a West Chelsea rooftop?  Although the space offers a large open loft area on the main floor, "the deck" has attracted the most attention so far.  Beds line the wooden deck and the open air encourages everyone to feel free spirited.  DJs play mainly house and hip hop music, but nobody really cares.  It's the fresh air and flowing drinks that keep this place rocking.  Be patient at the door, because the freight elevator (20-25 person capacity) is your only way up into this heaven.  Expect long lines and frantic, yet experienced club goers.  Along with Cain and Home, BED remains one of the key attractions on Bottle Service Boulevard.

BLVD
199 Bowery at Spring Street
New York, NY 10002
BLVD, the 18,000 square-foot nightlife stadium, packs a full-service restaurant, cafe, nightclub and live music venue into its arena. In fact, instead of just being a bar or club, the venue describes itself as a "two floor entertainment megaplex." Despite the ample space, it still gets packed, especially on weekends. Highlights include a giant 45-foot glazed oak bar, a 1,500 square-foot dance floor and various VIP rooms. Crash Mansion is a built-in venue for bands and has brought in both local talent and stars like Norah Jones (yes, we know she's local talent, too).

Boudoir
127 8 th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
From the New York Post: "Vanity Fair writer George Wayne is getting into the nightclub business. Wayne -- along with Park Avenue architect Daniel LaPorte, Chelsea industrialist Gunther Bilali, and nightlife guru Francois Emond -- is opening a "posh and exclusive" boite called Boudoir...Wayne should help fill the joint with celebs, though he asks the most impertinent questions in interviews."

Branch
226 East 54 th Street
New York, NY 10022
This sleek, new modern club is open for Midtown Happy Hour and weekend frolick. Stone floors offset an intricate blend of a branch and vein theme. So are we in an Enchanted Forest, or are we merely adhering to a social grapevine innuendo in this place?
Nevertheless, the service is friendly, and the beats are strong with the DJ booth at a commanding point on the floor. A Hansel and Gretel hovel of laden brick in the back of the club opens to a small kitchen where tapas are ironically served.
Flat screens are placed strategically on the walls displaying drink specials at certain times of the evening. This of course is a little more digestable than a DJ yelling '2 for 1 Mudslides' over the mic or a cowbell ring-a-linging over the register.
Hurry and climb the trunk to go nest at Branch before it's discovered by the termites.

Butter
415 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003
Club kids Richie Akiva and Scott Sartiano bring in the bread that abounds in this Butter. Cedar lined space and billowy seats invite the 'cooler than thou' crowd to mingle and mince. The owners may have sacrificed the disco ball and dry ice, but they brought the decks. Food never tasted so good til you matched it with these tasty beats.
If you aren't up for the strobes but are needing a solid dose of Manhattan nightlife, plan to chill out in a space that adds flavor to the blandest of evenings.

CAIN
544 West 27th Street
New York, NY 10001
Spoil yourself in this South African themed paradise and boast about your most recent claims to fame.  Headed by owner Jaime Mulholland, this Chelsea hotspot has attracted the attention of celebrity masses and the won over the buzz of NYC socialites.  If you aren't into house music, recreational users and skyscraper blondes, this might not be your ideal destination.  However, if you do have some money to burn, a sharp outfit and a good story to backup your package, then DEFINITELY check it out.  Expect to be confronted by strict bottle service requirements, and the often "nose-high" door goddess.  If you can convince her that you're a VIP the gates are open! Once inside you will have the time of your life.  The energy is vibrant and the feeling is free.  Cain is what the city has been missing in nightlife since the recent closing of downtown hotspot, Pangaea.

Canal Room
285 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
The former Shine space has turned with the tide of club evolution and is now called the "Canal Room." The spot that hosted legendary impromptu performances by Sheryl Crowe, Kid Rock and others is maintaining it's star-quality with a new EAW sound system. The Canal Room is base camp for the downtown 'cool' needing a small intimate lounge to 'kick it' in their hood for the night. If you're filtering in late night, you may see post-show stragglers that you recognize but can't seem to place their faces (aka The Fun-Loving Criminals) as ownership is rumored to have strong music alliances.
Ironically, one wanders why the furnishings have morphed to something more basic and opposite from the novelty of the former 'knight in shining armor' (that stood behind the bar) and vintage cabaret theme. This 'nook' of a bar on the corner will only thrive on private bookings, so we'll see if the Canal Room stays afloat on the end of 'let's make a deal' street.

Capitale
130 Bowery at Grand Street
New York, NY 10013
Garish opulence haunts this Stanford White-designed Beaux Arts national landmark that once housed the former Bowery Savings Bank. Now it's part of the crumbling David Marvisi nightlife empire that includes the recently shuttered Exit and Spa. Featuring a ballroom with 65-foot ceiling supported by marble Corinthian columns, Capitale is outrageously over the top, with its billowing curtains and ferns-in-urns décor, particularly in these economic times. Private functions only. A monstrosity of excess redolent of the go-go 1980's and truly the height of metropolitan vulgarity.

China Club
268 W. 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
China Club isn't just another bridge and tunnel mega-club, but host to celebrities and high profile parties.  Therefore, the doormen are super serious and there is linebacker sized security every 10 feet.  After an assortment of security checks and mandatory coat check, you'll be directed to the main dance floor.  There you can bump and grind to hip-hop, pop and reggaeton.  The VIP section wraps around the dance floor, where you may see a couple B-list celebs, being ultra cool.  This isn't the place to be cheap.  The cover is about 20 bucks and a Heineken is $8.  The Jade Terrace on the third floor is its best attraction with an awesome view of Time Square.  There is a small bar in the corner and a few marble Buddha carvings that offsets the cheesy Asian motif wallpaper.  The girl-guy ratio is fairly even and attractive.  However, a night at China Club wouldn't be complete without some fall down drunken chick being carried down the stairs or a Long Island beefcake taking his shirt off ready to fight.

Cipriani 42nd Street
110 E 42nd St
New York, NY 10017
One of 4 locations in NYC serving world famous Italian cuisine from Harry's Bar, Venice in upscale, historic surroundings. The Harry Cipriani service is an unparalleled level of european excellence that the Cipriani family is respected for worldwide.   The Bowery building on 42nd Street was built in 1921, this Italian Renaissance masterpiece features soaring marble columns, a 65 foot ceiling, magnificent inlaid floors and glorious chandeliers, a national and New York City landmark interior.   All the Cipriani restaurants hold special events and banquets, other locations in New York: Downtown on West Broadway, 5th Avenue, and within the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Plaza.

Columbus 72
246A Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023
Head into the Columbus or Broadway rooms and you’ll encounter a rather diverse range of music from the 60s through the 90s. With ample space, dance cravers seek the floor to showcase their moves. No stranger on the Upper West Side, this spot is the last private party lounge left in the area with 7,000 sq. ft, including two VIP rooms. It's great for holiday and birthday parties, but be sure about booking ahead of time, as this is no place for procrastinators. Its sleek, modern appeal attracts a diverse crowd that isn’t afraid showing too much skin, or, for some, too little.

Copacabana
560 West 34 th Street
New York, NY 10001
Take it back to the nineties at a club that's Miami-meets-New York circa 1997. Grab a drink, unbutton your shirt, and pretend you're in the tropics--the neon lights and palm tree carpeting will help. The main attraction is the sizzling live Latin music in the ballroom. You can also kick it to reggaeton, house, and hip-hop at the downstairs disco or shake it upstairs to salsa and merengue. The drink menu's sparse but the liquor's top-shelf. The eclectic crowd's wearing their finest, so leave your sneakers at home, cause this party's classy and the bouncers are unforgiving. P.S.: the women behind the bar all wear bikinis.
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Cotton
105 West 27th Street at 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Almost unrecognizable from its days as the Wye Bar, this chic Chelsea club brings a fresh and funky night spot for a mixed, yet heavily VIP, crowd. There are two bars upstairs for mingling and beds downstairs for lounging while indulging in the cotton candy and sugary sweet signature cocktails!

Crobar
530 West 28th Street at 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Yes, there's a long line. Yes, there's a cover. And yes, it's crowded. But you know what? It's worth it. Crobar is to mega-clubs what Yankee Stadium is to baseball parks. If you care about the biggest names in DJs (Paul van Dyke, Boris, Pete Tong, the list goes on and on and on), you simply can't NOT hit Crobar on a regular basis. With what feels like 80 bijillion square feet, Crobar has something for everyone: art galleries, hot-n'-heavy dance floors, intimate VIP lounges, underground music, techno, tribal, progressive, house--you want it you got it. Part of the national family (also in Chicago, Miami, and Buenos Aires), Crobar is one of the very few franchises that make you forget it's a franchise. A New York nightlife staple.
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Crush
539 West 21 st Street
New York, NY 10004
Hell has frozen over with this nightclub for the preppy teens set.  No alcohol here, folks. Just Red Bull and bottled water. 

Deep
16 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
Formally Ohm, Deep is a 21st-century club with all the sleek trimmings you've come to expect. The designers who put together Lotus, B'Lo and Dorsia joined forces to take us deep into the vibe of their creative vision. Deep's mantra seems be "drink and dance 'til you drop," as evidenced by the presence of an expansive bar and two mega dance floors. Lofty benches suspended by cables give the space some originality, while strobe heavy light show walks the line between Basic Instinct and epilepsy.
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Duvet
45 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
This sexy nightspot does not pull the covers over anyone. Upscale dinning is combined with comfy beds. No expense is spared, and the stain-prone sheets boast a posh thread count of 400. But don't tuck yourself in too tightly. The alarm clock goes off after a couple of hours and there is a $250 minimum. With prices like that, the checks include gratuity. The pillars of vodka and gin at the bar feature a bottle of Beefeater Wet. While the cover can put a dent in the wallet ($20 on Thursdays, $25 on Fridays and Saturdays), Duvet's overall vibe isn't fussy. There is even a suit bar and spotlights over the beds tucked in with 400 thread-count sheets. Included with the toilets in the men's room is a nude male statue. We like to think there are no cameras hidden inside him.

Earth
116 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
The place to live out your Bombay dreams. Unveiled at the beginning of 2005, this bi-level lounge was brought to Earth by an Indian entrepreneurial couple eager to give New Yorkers a real taste of Bombay after dark. Traditional Indian street food is served along with Indian inspired cocktails, to a culturally diverse and cosmopolitan crowd.

El Flamingo
541 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10011
El Flamingo is a tiny, yet classy nightclub that features live music. The balcony area with leather seating is the perfect perch for keeping a watchful eye on the crowd and the talent.
Both levels are equipped with bars and the clientele is best described as yuppie-meets-hipster. El Flamingo is also the home of "The Donkey Show," the popular pansexual Off-Broadway musical.

Etoile
109 E 56th Street
New York, NY 10022
Etoile is a den of the fabulous. Enter past painted murals and crystal chandeliers into a sunken, intimate room of mirrors, candles and ambient tunes. The vibe is stepped up on weekends with spindoctors enticing revelers with phatty beats and scribbles.
Hold on to your Kir Royales and your Grey Goose on the rocks, because the place is usually packed with local scenesters and the occasional sophisticated out-of-towner looking for the epitome of a New York night.

Eugene's
27 W 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
Within Eugene's art-deco interior is a separate dining room, top-notch sound system, large stage for live performers, dancers and drummers and separate dance floors for house heads and hip-hop lovers. Drinks can be expensive, and the door is usually selective, so dress to impress, or you may not get the chance to taste them.

Exit
610 W 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
This 40,000 square foot venue is home for some of the best and sexiest Latin parties in New York.  Located between 11th and 12th Avenues, Exit provides luxury, booze, sensuality and great music to all its revelers.

Float (AKA T-NY)
240 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
This space, also known as Temple or T-NY, was completely renovated and given a total face lift at the end of 2004. The venues upscale style meets transcendent chic, combining unique modern design with lively, throbbing beats. The finished product is a vibrant dance environment with an ultra-lounge feel. Float has three levels, including a balcony overlooking a good-sized dance floor complemented by a state-of-the-art sound system. You need to see this one first hand.

G Lounge
225 W 19th St
New York, NY 10011
G Lounge attracts a pretty sort. Here you’ll find retail boys and yuppies alike converging into a strange, camera-ready monoculture of waxed chests, tweezed eyebrows, gelled hair, and delicately bronzed skin. One gets the feeling there are plenty of Will & Grace fans here with Fire Island timeshares. And while the drink prices are high, even at happy hour, the IQs remain low and don’t even think of applying for a job here unless you have a head and body shot attached to your resume. The space is large and sunny but surprisingly cozy and has a simple, minimalist design--its most inviting feature being the sizable, arched windows on 19th Street. Open since 1997, G Lounge is a reliable place to find muscled and manicured Chelsea boys alongside the middle-aged men with high salaries who love them.

Go-Go
17 West 19th St
New York, NY 0011
Introducing GO-GO Nightclub: 5000 sq. ft., two bars, a restaurant, and world class A/V. GO-GO has been created with the aid of renowned designer Brinton Brewster along with creative consultant Rik Parker as a location where form and function mix with style and decadence to leave guests inspired.

Gotham Hall
1356 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
Gotham Hall is a beautiful monument of classic architecture. In the grand ballroom a gilded chandelier hangs surrounded by limestone roman pillars, hand crafted brass and marble work, and the ceiling is a dome of elegant stained glass.
Gotham Hall is used for a multitude of events, like corporate dinners, fashion shows, charity functions, wine tastings, weddings, and media functions.

Graffiti
224 E 10th St.
New York, NY 10003
What you see once you walk in the door is exactly what you get at this teeny self-described "bistro-bakery" that's quite arguably smaller than most Manhattan studio apartments. Taking up residence in a former East Village handbag shop, the four dark wood square tables crammed inside can accommodate just 18 people at a time. But here, size doesn't matter and it's well worth the trip (and, for claustrophobics, a Xanax) to sip wine or beer in the living-room-like setting Jean Georges vet Jehangir Mehta designed himself. While there is no physical bar (a curio cabinet contains all the booze), call ahead to reserve a comfy two-seater alcove across the selections of the day, taped like graffiti across two patinaed mirrors. Whether you order Veuve Cliquot champagne from France or Don Prospero Sauvignon Blanc from Uruguay, the 22 labels of red, white and bubbly cost just $8 a glass or $25 a bottle. To really get your money's worth, request the "drink sensibly, leave sensibly" program, where $35 gets you unlimited wine—as long as you leave sensibly. Beer drinkers have less pressing decisions to make: it's either Guinness or 33 Export Lager, imported from Vietnam.

Guest House
532 West 27th St
New York, NY 10001
With its L-shaped, banquette-lined space, Guest House is part lounge, part club, and all pick-up. It's dark. It's loud. And it's packed with eye candy. Adjacent to Home, its slightly older sister, Guest House is part of the dying breed of upscale lounges that actually have an emphasis on dancing. House dominates, but the DJs are known to play everything from Motown to disco to 50 cent...within the span of 20 minutes. With a sexy red glow and cozy tables for bottle service, it also works as a place for that seal-the-deal third date. You want the energy of a mega-club with still a hint of exclusivity? This is it.

Gypsy Tea
33 West 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
Looking from the outside, you would never guess what was going on down below.  Entering the "underworld" of Gypsy Tea, you will find a space that showcases the new age, split personality of NYC nightlife.  Upstairs you'll find sexy décor that inspires the frequent "head swiveling" (to see who's who? In the room).  Downstairs you'll encounter a dark, dungeon-like atmosphere where heavy partiers lose track of time.  Although this spot tends to close on the early side (2:45-3:00am), the DJs are always solid, the service is always up to par and the door policy is consistent.  Related to other surrounding venues, this club can be considered a diamond in the ruff.

Happy Valley
14 East 27th St
New York, NY 10016
Fans of the indie-wild fashion designer will find similarities in his Flatiron nightspot. Two larger-than-life, mesh-gartered legs, unapologetically spread eagle behind the bar, unveil the club's female anatomy namesake. A thumping sound system takes cues from a 14-foot disco ball DJ booth, suspended above the dance floor opposite a go-go cage with black light bars. Clubbers (gay and straight) ascend a cascading staircase to balconied second-story lounges, decked out in black-and-white leopard print.

Home
532 West 27th St
New York, NY 10001
Meet Chelsea's newest A-List darling. Inside, you'll feel like you're in a pimped out den.  Dark red lights accented by diamond necklaces fill the space with a glittery comfort.  With a monster chandelier and mirrors on the ceiling, Home's decor is both decadent and cozy. The tables are fit for royalty, each large enough to accommodate 25 of your closest friends. The bartenders are FAST and friendly, so no need to worry if you aren't lucky enough to secure a table reservation.  For those in the nightlife industry, this is where you will regularly find your counterparts.

Irving Plaza
17 Irving Pl
New York, NY 10003
Big-yet-intimate venue for up-and-coming indie rock and hip hop acts. This is a great place to see a show because it's small, but the security is pretty anal. The stage is about sholder high, and the sound is tight. Get tickets early though because most shows do sell out!

Light
125 East 54 th Street
New York, NY 10022
If you can get past the bouncer on the door (he's fussy about footwear, gentlemen), then cheap drinks aplenty await. And wait you might, as this place gets packed. Happy hour can be initially confusing when you hear the words "five dollar cover charge," but don't fret - it includes an open bar from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. There's little to suggest this is not value for money, and the drinks were well made, but sincerely, I ask you this; would you rather spend 20 bucks on a great time at a great place down the road, or dive head first into a mosh pit of greedy alcoholics? Thought so. Dammit.

Lobby
330 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
Popular fashion district locale with 8,000 feet of leather seating and pricey cocktails. Owner Jeremy Casilli, late of the Soho and Tribeca Grand Hotels, keeps the VIP feel going by servicing the bottle-buying crowd and dressing his waitresses in Betsy-Johnson-designed outfits.
Plenty of models and the men who chase them can be found here on any given night, often in the exclusive mezzanine level, complete with space-age retracting glass wall.

Lotus
49 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10011
So, you're out on a Tuesday or Wednesday and think that nothing is really going on for the night...then you pass by the infamous wooden doors of LOTUS.  The doorman gives you a skeptical once over, but then realizes that you actually DO know somebody on the inside.  The velvet rope is drawn and you enter what many New Yorkers know as "The Spot".  As one of the Meatpacking Districts longest standing club venues, this staple in NYC nightlife continues to draw sexy crowds and A-list celebrity faces.  For many, having a dinner reservation might not be a bad idea.  Not only is the food amazingly tasty, but it will eliminate the whole doorman experience.  If you want your face to be remembered, just shake the doormen's hands on your way out. Table reservations are obviously strongly suggested but they will also let you in for small price of $20, as long as you don't dress like a complete idiot. 

LQ
511 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
This commanding space (boasting a capacity of over 1,000 heads) is well furbished and furnished. Outside the standard nightclub neighborhoods, LQ has became a midtown monster, catering to the Park and Lex lovelies that are too polished for the downtown drudge. The peacock pink and neon decor keep things from getting too staid.

Marquee
289 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
An exercise in Guestlist social pecking order from "Page Six" regulars Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss, Marquee is more architecturally stylish than a watering hole needs to be. The dark wood and glass chandeliers take a bit of the bite out of the pricey drinks, not that the moneyed clientele seems to mind -- they're just happy they managed to blag their way in. Mojitos and margaritas are the cocktails of choice, and LA types and celebrities are usually well-represented in the see-and-be-seen crowd. Follow the stairs in the back of the room and you'll come to the second-floor lounge - a surprisingly soundproof glass box that overlooks the upscale revelry on the main floor. If you're not on the list, or especially good at namedropping, make sure you have a backup bar in mind.

Medieval Times
149 Polito Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Opened in February 1990, the New Jersey Castle is located just one mile west of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, which includes Giants Stadium (home of the NY Giants and NY Jets football teams), the Meadowlands Racetrack, and the Izod Center (home of the NJ Nets and a special events venue—Disney on Ice, Sesame Street, Harlem Globetrotters, music concerts and conventions). Situated just 13 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, the Meadowlands Castle is just a short 15-minute drive from bustling Midtown Manhattan. The 80,000 sq. ft. castle features a 1,350-seat tournament arena.

In the past, this Castle regularly hosted professional boxing matches for the popular Tuesday Night Fights series on the USA Network, cheerleading competitions, corporate meetings and bridal expos. In the coming year, the Xanadu project will be completed at the site of the Meadowlands Sports Complex and will offer a giant entertainment-retail center, office towers and hotel. The center, which will be 20 percent larger than Garden State Plaza in nearby Paramus, will certainly attract more guests to this unique Castle venue.

Mood
4 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016
The new owners of Mood seemed to spare every expense when they reopened the former Neogaea without a single renovation in sight.  Domed globe roof - check.  Poorly tiled dance floor - check.  Single color-changing light in the back corner - check.  But if human eye candy is your thing, then swing by this spot to rub up against any number of scantily-clad girls or musclebound bros dominating the dance floor (even if they are mostly B&T). This intimate Flatiron destination is perfect for private parties given its size and location.  So, we'll see what kind of creative events promoters will concoct for this new-ish venue. 

Neogaea
4 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016
CLOSED - Reopened as MOOD NY
The upscale velvet-roped Neogaea was talked about within the gossip pages for months before it actually opened in March 2005. Neogaea, meaning "new land", is the new offering from the owners of closed celebrity boite Pangaea, and the city's high rollers have been eager to get a taste of the $15 designer cocktails since it's original opening date of November '04. Two VIP areas offer super-exclusivity in the Flatiron's most exclusive spot.

Nikki Midtown
151 East 50 th Street
New York, NY 10022
Shockingly, now you have a reason to visit 50th street on a Saturday night. Nikki Midtown, the latest in the Nikki Beach empire, brings Miami decadence to the most boring neighborhood in the city. More upscale lounge than "club," Nikki overflows with pillows, beds, a cheery pastel color scheme, yummy eye candy, and even more pillows. It's in the same spot as the old "Vue," and like Vue, the second-floor VIP room looks down upon the dance floor with a massive glass wall. Oh, and how do you get the to VIP room? Simple. For just a modest annual fee, you get a "black card" which grants access to the upstairs lounge that's decked out in private beds and table service. The cost? Just $5,000 a year. Hey, these days, that's not that much more than gas money.   Weekdays, expect a more businessey crowd, as the downstairs restaurant courts high-rollers and the clients they seek to impress. Monday through Saturday has a 3-7 pm happy hour. No, no, not 2 for 1 drinks, silly, but you do get free Tapas to accompany your $11 gin and tonic. Don't pass on their signature drink, Mojitos, dangerously sweet and complete with sugar cane. The music? Primarily house and electronic, although management is steering away from big, mainstream names (i.e. don't look for BT or Tiesto) in favor of emerging, underground producers from Europe. No hip-hop. And hey, when you're plastered at 4 in the morning, it's only a few blocks walk to Grand Central.

Pacha
618 West 46th St
New York, NY 10036
Pacha, meet America. America, meet Pacha. If you're up on your Wild On!, you'll recognize the name. It's the clubbing franchise that dominates Europe. With over 25 mega-clubs, Pacha is known for killer DJ sets, a ridiculously gorgeous clientele, and the kind of drunken hedonism that makes you wish you were single. There's a Pacha in Ibiza. One in Barcelona. Branches in London, Madrid, Munich. You name it. How big is Pacha? The brand has a frikkin' magazine, for God's sake. And now there's a Pacha in the U.S. With Resident DJ Erick Morillo (also a part-owner) leading the charge, Pacha delivers on an old school, dance 'til you drop, hard-core clubbing experience. With four levels, plenty of VIP rooms, girls dancing in showers, and an All-Star lineup of DJs, it has quickly become a new anchor of New York nightlife.
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Park, The
118 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Located in Chelsea, The Park introduces a trendy space with a sleek bar and upscale restaurant. Mingle with the young and beautiful in the garden or strut your stuff on the dance floor. Dress to impress and indulge in your surroundings; people watching, fine dining, and sophisticated socializing.

Porky's NYC
55 West 21 st Street
New York, NY 10010
Porky's NYC, located at 55 West 21st Street between 5th and 6th Avenue opened its doors on December 1, 2005.   Partnering with Don Vito of MTV's 'Viva La Bam', Porky's NYC promotes a never ending party, the city's best "bad for you food menu", and an attractive staff that has the ladies dancing on the bar all night long.   Porky's NYC invites all of New York City to come "chug a beer, dance like an idiot, and party like a rockstar".
Porky's NYC restaurant/bar/saloon's eternal pledge of warm beer, lousy food, and crazy fun all contribute to the raucous round-the-clock party atmosphere. Porky's NYC keeps guests partying like rock stars all night long. From the enthusiastic and stunningly good-looking staff, to the junk food-only menu of finger food classics, pulled pork sandwiches, bacon mashed potatoes, and more. Porky's NYC is also home of the wackiest and most unique bottle service in the world. Packages range anywhere, from the Absolutely Broke package, to the White Trash Bottle Bash. Porky's NYC is indisputably the craziest fun to be found anywhere in the city. But wait...there's more......! Porky's NYC is also available for all private and corporate functions, and adds a great twist to the usual after work happy hour.

Proof
239 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10003
Proof, a sports lounge located in Gramercy Park, is ideal to catch the game and get drunk.  The giant projection and two flat screen TV's glued to ESPN goes great with $9 pitchers of Bud and a couple orders of many hotdogs.  The bar has a small lounge area with candles and high tables for two; however neglected being that the bar is the main attraction.  Fat Tuesday's are popular with its $10 open bar from 5-8, or the weekends when the downstairs lounge is open featuring guest DJ's spinning hip-hop mostly and some rock.  Not the best spot to bring the girl you're trying to shag, but come through with your buddies and relive your frat boy days over a game of beer pong.

Quo
511 West 28th Street
New York, NY 10001
Owners Gary Malhotra, Carlo Seneca and JE analyzed the current state of clubland and synthesized a seductive new concept for Quo, their 8,000-sq.-ft. lounge located in the heart of West Chelsea's nightlife district. Inspired by the nightlife meccas of South Beach and designed by Stephane Dupoux (Nikki Beach, Pearl), Quo's space-age beach theme offers something a little respite from the ordinary. The ample sized venue has three circular rooms, plus plenty of VIP nooks for crowds from hip-hop to hipster.

Remix
27 Park Place
New York, NY 10007
Tribeca is full of bubbly lounges, upscale pubs (if there is such a thing) and lowlit dens of liquor and quiet conversation. One may wonder, just where is the dancing? Drop on into the B-52 zone and cruise the bottom floor past the jalopy Buddha and his swimming fish to the checkered floor. The self-obsessed will love the copius mirrors, good for checking yourself out and spying on possible suitors. Bright colors, posh sofas and a mood of zen will make any party-goer feel right at home in this Tribeca gem.

Roxy
515 W 18th StreetCLOSED FOR GOOD
Following the installation of the Phazon sound system at the beginning of '03, Roxy has become one of the major players in the NY nightclub scene.   The Roxy has New York's largest dance floor and half-block long oblong bars. Not to mention the plush club-within-a-club upstairs lounge and the standing-room banquets along the side. The music runs from modern house to hip-hop, dance classics and even '80s pop (which seems to be inescapable these days). Different crowds on different nights, but Roxy is also known for catering to the under-served gay dance scene.

Rock Candy
35 East 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
Stork-like beauties sway on the dance floor while the funny guys man the bar, bringing frothy drinks back and forth between the dance floor and the VIP booths (truly, the best seats in the house - as expected). Come on Tuesday nights, if you can get past the rope, to party with some of Manhattan's true diamonds in the rough.

Select
49 West 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
The name of this chic Chelsea club spells out its type of clientele it hopes to attract. On the scene since November '04, the established Select crowd aren't short of style or cash. Come get yourself some of the Select VIP treatment, which even includes diamond encrusted tables to rest your Cristal on.

Shelter
20 West 39 th Street
New York, NY 10018
Shelter producers Kevin Hedge, Timmy Regisford and Freddy Sanon have supplied the city with one of its most reliable soulful house weeklies for more than a decade, most recently at Vinyl. Now that they've acquired a space of their own in the former Speeed, they continue to celebrate the old-school aesthetic--with graffitied walls and spare, warehouse-like dance floors (particularly in the basement and third floor), as well as ample lounge areas and a roof deck. True to a dancer's haven, the only perceptible dress code is donning clothes comfortable for dancing.

Show
135 West 41st Street
New York, NY 10036
Show has found success at a spot that's seen a few other clubs flame out in the past. By mixing the red-draped Moulin Rouge look with name-brand DJs and a centrally located midtown address, Show continues to pack in the crowds. Acrobats, magicians and other old-school performers are often on hand to keep the party interesting, so expect some unique sites during every visit.

Slate
54 West 21st St
New York, NY 10010
If you're accustomed to shooting billiards in smoky, wood-paneled pool halls, with glowing neon beer signs and middle-age, bleached blonde bartenders named Barb, then Slate will feel like Mars. This sleek, upscale venue features 16,000 square feet of after-work and late-night mixing in midtown Manhattan. In general, if you haven't been trading stocks all day long, then you might as well stay at home. Even the doorman is dressed in head-to-toe in Armani black, and his headset is eerily reminiscent of Madonna in concert sometime during the 1980s.  

Snitch
59 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
The owners of Vela have opened this sporty rock venue with the help of the owners from Velvet Revolver and Fuel. Next door to Vela, Snitch is host to live gigs, huge TV's showing sports, and a tasty menu of southern cooking, like fried chicken and waffles. Lucky for you, this spot is open 24 hours a day on weekends!

Sol
609 West 29 th Street
New York, NY 10001
For true connoisseurs of House, SOL is a dream realized. It combines all the benefits of a mega-club, such top-notch DJs and a killer sound system, with the exposed brick walls, class, and intimacy of a much smaller venue. Like its predecessor, Ruby Falls, SOL boasts a posh dance floor and even posher VIP area. Prepare to shell out for a cover charge, but you should be able to avoid bottle service.

Southern Hospitality
1460 2nd ave
New York, NY 10075
Probably you Justin Timberlake fans (plus the guys who’d follow you anywhere) will haunt Southern Hospitality hoping to spot your crush sipping Mountain Dew in a back booth of this raffish joint he’s fronting. There’s no sign of that hottie tonight as we brave the tussle and eighties disco throbbing full blast. Just a clutch of babes pretending to eat, an army of guys sucking beer from the bottle, and a bartender tossing cocktails. A bouncy hostess in cowboy boots trots us to a table in the rear still sticky from its previous gorge, away from the barside clot but not the roar. Cameras emerge from our pockets and start flashing. We’re immortalizing the nachos—a scary swamp (with pulled pork, $4.95 extra). Surprise: It’s edible, almost delicious. Granted, the corn bread could be sugared plastic. Biscuits taste like salty cardboard, fried green tomatoes aren’t even green. Still, I can’t stop myself from eating the stuck-together onion rings. And the crusty fried chicken is juicy and good. I urge my pals to try the smoked Memphis ribs and skip the dried-out baby backs. Everything comes on a hill of soggy French fries. Cold mac ’n’ cheese is an insult even in junk-food heaven, but a sizzling replacement disappears in minutes. It’s impossible to predict what the kitchen will be doing a week from now. Not this pitiful peach pie, I hope. We leave, exhausted from shouting. Remorse at what I’ve consumed weighs heavily. Or is that just indigestion?

Spirit
542 West 27th Street
New York, NY 10001
Though drinking and spiritual healing aren't usually associated with one another, this Chelsea dance club offers a place to accomplish both in one massive warehouse formerly home to Twilo and Sound Factory. The Feng-Shui set up turns out to be worth owner Robert Wootton's investment as a distinctly 'good vibe' surrounds the club from the comfortable VIP lounges overlooking the dance floor to the strobe-lit, techno blasted dance floor itself. If you can't get into the uber-trendy BED or Home next door, sneak over to Spirit where there's less waiting in line and more free-spirited club-goers to dance with. Look for big name DJs to stop off during their national tours, plus rooms for hip-hop, classics and other music genres.

Spy
17 West 19th Street
New York, NY 10011
From the space that brought you Discotheque and Go-Go, introducing the latest incarnation: SPY
Spy brings you another scintillating party even Bond would brag about. Get here early for a 1-hour open bar at 10. Stick around for Hip Hop and House spun seamlessly in the main room and VIP Go Go Suite.

Star
246 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10023
Formerly known and frequented as Cream, Star Nightclub looks to be the ritzy successor. Somehow this space has managed to thrive in the Seinfeldian atmosphere that is West 72nd Street. Although generally not open to all patrons, this space is well worth trying to get into. Star is the shining ruff of Manhattan's Upper West that continues to attract those yuppies that still know how to groove with post college pension.

Stereo
512 West 29th St
New York, NY 10001
Chelsea needs more hotspots like Vegas needs more casinos. Happily, though, the city has a bottomless appetite for $300 bottles of Grey Goose. Just two blocks from Bottle Service Boulevard (Marquee, Home, Cain, Bungalow 8, Spirit, Guest House, BED, Groovedeck), Stereo boasts a theme of, well, stereos, with 70s and 80s-era graffiti splashed on each wall. But this is no cheesy Culture Club. Instead of tacky 80s paraphernalia, Stereo uses subtle, amber lighting to accent the understated graffiti, designed by Ces.  (Believe it or not, "understated graffiti" is possible. And it works.) Like Bungalow 8 and Home, Stereo continues the trend away from "mega-clubs" and toward more upscale, intimate lounges. A little smaller than a tennis court, Stereo has room for dancing without an official dance floor, with black VIP sofas dotting the walls.

Strata
925 Broadway at 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
This 14,000 sq-ft spot combines a restaurant, bar and club. Two levels offer bar and lounge areas, and you can spread yourself across two dance floors, each with DJs spinning on the weekends. Still one of the best and busiest in the Flatiron district.

Studio Mezmor
530 W 28th St
New York, NY 10001
Named from the building’s original tenant, Colonel Francis Messmore, Studio Mezmor occupies the space that once belonged to Crobar. But despite new owners and slight renovations, not much has changed. The lines are still huge, the cover is still intact and the crowd is still house hungry. The new and improved location will be more than just the standard B&T fare, with the option to host art exhibits, fashion shows and film and video shoots. But don't sweat it if you think the old crobar scene is dead. Marketing Director John Perez assures us that “Dance music fans will have their weekend Mecca for all things electronic,” with Crobar regulars Danny Tenaglia, Tiesto, Roger Sanchez, Deep Dish, Pete Tong, and Paul Oakenfold still on board for Mezmor’s new year.

Taj
48 West 21st St
New York, NY 10010
Getting reservations at this Indonesian-themed joint on weekends requires some planning in advance. Taj is known for getting packed out fairly quickly, leaving unexpected guests on the waitlist. Corner tables are shaded with geometric partitions to provide private canoodling amongst friends and friends-of-friends who can enjoy premium bottle service and great food well into the late evening. 

The Grand
41 E 58th
New York, NY 10022
Since The Grand moved into the former Au Bar space, Midtown and Upper East Side socialites no longer need to venture to West Chelsea to show off their bling and dance moves. The redone subterranean lair aims for the spirit of downtown’s lounges, but the minimalist décor and boxy black room lack personality. Grab cocktails from one of three granite bars in the main room while the more privileged party on the red leather couches in the center of the room (offset by velvet ropes & plants), on the suede banquettes to the side, or in the sleek VIP room. A DJ supplies a decent roster of Top 40 and 80’s, but you’ll have to make do with the sparse clearing below his deck acting as the dance floor.

Toa
42 East 58 th Street
New York, NY 10022
This exotic multilevel bar, lounge and restaurant has more emphasis on the stylish clientele than the cuisine. However, the Pan-Asian food is some of the best in the city and the speciality drinks won't disappoint. Call early (very ealry) for reservations and ask to have a good view of the 16 foot Buddha in the back.

Touch
240 W 52nd St
New York, NY 10019
High-end design and sensual opulence return to New York nightlife at Touch nightclub & event space. The 12,000 square foot, three level venue has undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation (formerly T-New York), with a versatility that accommodates club nights, live music, catered banquets, fashion shows, and corporate presentations. Most importantly, our staff has the “personal touch” that makes every party or event a success.

T-New York
240 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
This space, formerly Float, was completely renovated and given a total face lift at the end of 2004. T's upscale style meets transcendent chic, combining unique modern design with lively, throbbing beats. The finished product is a vibrant dance environment with an ultra-lounge feel.  T has three levels, including a balcony overlooking a good-sized dance floor complemented by a state-of-the-art sound system. You need to see this one first hand.

Ultra
37 W 26th St
New York, NY 10010
One thing is clear about Ultra NY--owner Tommy Tardie (of Fuelray fame) is shooting for VIP. The DJ booth overlooking the dance floor serves as a double-agent "tree-house" where important folk can mingle minus civilian interference. Thirty bodies can squeeze into the clandestine clubhouse, and the greatest part is that you can't really see their smug faces. On ground level, the lounge offers comfy couches where young, wannabe scenesters will buy their bottles before venturing into the Ally-McBeal-esque unisex bathrooms. The greatest attraction? Mixologist Stefan Trummer, of Bouley and Masa fame. He's as nice as he is hot. Surprisingly enough, the staff is just as friendly, and you can catch them dancing right alongside you. The somber black uniforms belie their boogiedown nature, which seamlessly blends with the psychedelic videos playing on the 80-foot plasma screen. The biggest question mark is the location: tucked between 40/40, Eugene's, and Gypsy Tea, there's no way of knowing whether it will draw a crowd of Manhattanite movers and shakers… or the beautiful masses of B&T. Time will tell.

Vapor
143 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Who says there's nowhere to go in Murray Hill for swanky nightlife? Vapor brings the glamour and opulence of Chelsea to 143 Madison. With sumptous VIP areas, two bars and a genetically blessed crowd, you should make your way there for your next after work cocktail hour.

Vesta
390 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Vesta is providing a place as divine as the goddess herself. Vesta, located in the heart of New York near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, provides a dynamic lounge setting that is perfect, whether it's a high profile evening event or a very private celebrity soiree. The Vesta style is modern and trendy, where glamour rubs shoulders with the casual sophisticated.

Via
16 West 21 st Street
New York, NY 10010
Bordering the remains of Cheetah, this Italian spot landed on the bar/club-packed street equipped with style. As you enter look up to find exposed brick, a fireplace, and straight ahead you'll get sucked into the sleek, sexy surroundings along with the mezzanine.

Webster Hall
125 E. 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
Formerly the Ritz (and before that, a historical ballroom), this huge club with six separate lounges is a mainstay on the dance scene. Everyone has an opinion on Webster Hall -- some love it, some hate it. But if you're looking to show someone a slice of classic over-the-top NYC nightlife, you can't go wrong. The vintage theater look, with its winding staircases and multiple rooms, is rivaled only by Avalon for the so-old-it's-new-again feel, and the college age crowd covers all the bases, not just the "pretty people." Webster Hall also hosts loads of themed nights and rock shows.