New York City Nightlife

Nightlife

New York City nightlife careens from sophisticated to mega-decibel raunchy. Broadway shows center around Midtown, while gay nightlife and big-name clubs are focused in Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen. Head to Greenwich Village for grown-up entertainment like jazz and blues – and the West Willage and Lower East Side for edgier bars. Ask around for what's hot.

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Catch a Broadway show smart splurge
Experience the magic of the Great White Way with world-class shows in the grand old theaters surrounding Times Square.
Live Broadway; Around Times Square; New York City, NY; www.livebroadway.com
Tags: culture | performing arts | smart splurge | editor pick
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
The go-to spot for classical and contemporary symphony, dance, jazz, opera, and theater hosts companies like the Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Ballet.
Broadway, btwn. 62nd & 66th Sts.; New York City, NY; 212-875-5000; www.lincolncenter.org
Tags: architecture | culture | performing arts | dance
Radio City Music Hall
Home to the Rockettes, it’s worth catching a show here just to see this intimate and prestigious Art Deco venue in Rockefeller Center.
1260 Sixth Ave. at 50th St.; New York City, NY; 212-307-7171; www.radiocity.com
Tags: family | performing arts | historic
Blue Note
Smooth jazz and blues resonate from this legendary Greenwich Village club, which books top-rate acts like John Scofield, Chris Botti, and McCoy Tyner.
131 W. 3rd St. at Sixth Ave; New York City, NY; 212-475-8592; www.bluenotejazz.com
Tags: jazz | performing arts
S.O.B.'s
You just might run into the girl (or guy) from Ipanema in this elegant space, where Brazilian and other Latin music is the specialty on the large dance floor.
200 Varick St. at Houston St.; New York City, NY; 212-243-4940; www.sobs.com
Tags: dancing | latin music
McSorleys
The city’s original Irish pub (opened 1854) has a sawdust-strewn ground and historic wall photos. Be prepared to drink beer – only dark or light ale is available.
15 E. 7th St., btwn Second & Third Aves.; New York City, NY; 212-474-9148; www.mcsorleysnewyork.com
Tags: bar | beer
Barrage
Historically, gay nightlife centered on Chelsea and the West Village, but it has recently spread to Hell's Kitchen. This trendy bar’s popular 11pm to midnight happy hour draws a friendly crowd.
W. 47th St., btwn. Ninth & Tenth Aves.; New York City, NY; 212-586-9390
Tags: trendy | gay
Apollo Theater
See where legends like Billie Holiday, James Brown, and Lauryn Hill got their start at this landmark 1914 theater in the heart of Harlem. Amateur Night Wednesdays, a long-time tradition, is still popular.
253 West 125th St.; New York City, NY; 212-531-5300; www.apollotheater.org
Tags: culture | performing arts | historic
Given the enduring (and deserved) popularity of this snug West Village wine bar, dropping by...more
21 Bedford St.; New York, NY; 212-989-5769; www.cafeino.com
Tags: moderate | restaurant | great value | open late | cafe | wine bar | small plates | sandwiches
230 Fifth
Breathe in the electric Manhattan energy from the city's swankiest and most spacious rooftop garden bar. A summer pilgrimage point for tourists and locals alike since its inception in 2006, this Chelsea hot spot draws the crowds largely for its stellar views – soak in the skyline while sipping on signature cocktails and sampling made-to-share appetizers from their Malaysian-inspired menu. Open year-round, 230 Fifth responds to the chillier months with flaming drinks, heaters, and hooded robes on their rooftop patio, or invites guests to retreat to the luxe penthouse lounge one floor below. The lounge, which exudes a 1940s modernist mood, touts floor-to-ceiling windows, lacquered red ceilings, rare ebony walls, and designer sofas that have played host to fashion and showbiz hot shots (think Luis Vuitton and The Sopranos cast). Chelsea; 230 Fifth Ave. at 27th St.; 212-725-4300; www.230-fifth.com
Tags: luxury | city | garden | outdoors | views
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