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19 Best Clubs And Lounges In NYC

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New York is among the best cities in the world for clubbing and nightlife experience. While the trends and tastes have changed over the years, these clubs in NYC are always in demand.

Whether you are waiting to blow off some serious team with an all-night party or waiting to impress someone special with a menu more discrete or sophisticated, with lively music venues, dance halls, and famous clubs, here are some of them to choose from.

1. The Sultan Room

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The Sultan Room is an impeccably styled venue for live music, nightclub programming multi-media use, and special events.

The room can accommodate 201 people standing, 115 seated, or any combination. It boasts state-of-the-art lights and sound, a stage built for intimacy, full bathrooms, and generous green room facilities. 

Address: 234 Starr St, Brooklyn

2. SILO

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SILO is a dance club and event space known for its eclectic programming, with musical genres such as house, techno, disco, and hip hop. The main room features a large dance floor, a DJ booth, and a bar.

As it is located in a converted warehouse, it has a unique and industrial aesthetic. It features high ceilings, adaptable layouts, and open floor plans that make it suitable for events and artistic installations.

Address: 90 Scott Ave, Brooklyn

3. The Stranger

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The Stranger is an unusual and immersive nightclub experience known for its psychedelic décor, burlesque dancers, and karaoke booths. The club has earned a name for itself for its surprise performances and events.

The décor is psychedelic, and the ambiance is as electric as it can get. Clubs New York such as The Stranger do not give much away on their website, however, one can buy their Friday and Saturday tickets online.

Address: 311 W 57th St, Midtown West

4. VIRGO

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Virgo opened its doors in the Virgo season of 2022, from the very first event, it was on its way to establishing itself as a crucial spot for electronic music to one of today's widely respected venues for contemporary clubs in Manhattan.

The club plans to attract city dwellers with a program beyond the electronic mainstream and their take on lights, drinks, and general ambiance. They aim to create an experience like no other, party with the goal of a shared uplifting experience.

Address: 324 Grand St, Lower East Side

5. Avant Gardner

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 Avant Gardner boasts all elements, including award-winning production, KV2 sound systems, multiple stages, back-to-back line-ups featuring the world's largest DJs, and a fully fledged music festival.

This place spans a full city block and offers all the amenities for day-into-night clubbing including three distinct spaces, six bars, and a food court. 

Address: 140 Stewart Ave, Brooklyn

6. Socialista New York

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Socialista is a private, members-only nightclub providing them a luxurious décor, world-class DJs, and an exclusive dining atmosphere. 

You can also trace its glamour and romance of Cuba from the 1940s and 1950s, with interiors featuring French antiques, plantation-style rattan furniture, and lush velvet and brocade fabrics. It also hosts club nights, private parties, and corporate events.

Address: 376 W Broadway b, SoHo

7. Black Flamingo

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Black Flamingo is an intimate restaurant and venue space in Brooklyn, NY. It is a lively and fashionable bar with dancing, creative cocktails and Mexican spirits, plus regular events.

Its upstairs is a large airy bar and restaurant featuring a vegan menu and a solid cocktail program. The club celebrates the Latino-Hispanic and Caribbean Creole cultures, that collide beautifully in NYC.

Address: 168 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn.

8. Public Records

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Public Records is a multi-faceted music and social space built within a historic building on the Gowanus Canal.

The building features 3 rooms, a hi-fi record bar showcasing rare record collections alongside a thoughtfully conceived food and beverage menu, intimate performance space featuring live acts and vinyl-leaning DJs with a highly ambitious sound system.

Address: 233 Butler St, Brooklyn

9. Little Sister

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Little Sister is a dimly lit and velvet-laced intimate cocktail lounge, which takes you back to the heyday of the clandestine, cavern-like settings of East Village's 1990s lounge scene.

This space is brought to life with its cush banquettes, locally crafted vintage chandeliers, jewel-toned velvet sofas, a glowing copper DJ stand, and a mirrored-copper bar illuminated by an overhead bank of backlit whiskey bottles.

Address: 112 E 11th St, East Village

10. Nowadays

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Nowadays is a year-round indoor/outdoor dance club and bar known for its daytime dance parties in the summer. This club hosts parties on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after 10 pm and all day on Sunday.

Known for its daytime summer parties, the venue has a 5000 square foot indoor warehouse space that is home to parties and dancing year round. 

Address:  56-06 Cooper Avenue

11. Lambda Lounge

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Lambda is a gay bar and lounge serving delicious cocktails and signature dishes in a decorated stylishly and sophisticated plush seating, dim lighting, and various artwork and photographs. 

The lounge also hosts several events throughout the week, such as karaoke nights, drag shows, and DJ sets. It also hosts fundraiser events annually and donates some proceeds to LGBTQ+ charities.

Address: 2256 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, Harlem

12. Jolene Sound Room

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Jolene, a retro-themed high-energy sound room boasts a capacity of 150 people and features a state-of-the-art sound system providing crystal-clear audio. The venue is inspired by Dolly Parton's fierceness and femininity.

It usually caters to audiophiles and music lovers. Besides regular club nights, this space also hosts other events, such as art shows, fashion shows, and film screenings.

Address: 353 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

13. Good Room

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It is a prominent New York City club, nightclub, and music venue that first opened in 2014. It also provides two distinct spaces: the Good Room itself and the Bad Room.

It is the primary dance floor, whereas the Bad Room offers a more intimate and laid-back setting. The venue also hosts multiple events, including DJ sets, live performances, and parties, offering electronic dance music (EDM), house music, techno, and disco.  

 

Address: 98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn

14. Le Bain

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Le Bain is the penthouse discotheque and rooftop bar on the top floor of The Standard, high line featuring world-famous DJs, a state-of-the-art sound system, and exclamation-inspiring views.

A disco, bar, seasonal plunge pool, and creperie, all on the roof of The Standard Hotel. There is no cover to enter the this spot for standing/dancing room and a bar service. 

Address: The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St, Meatpacking District

15. 3 Dollar Bill

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3 Dollar Bill opened its doors to welcome the community into a space that represents their commitment to inclusion and the celebration of queer identity.

Opened as the largest queer venue in Brooklyn, they provide this unique outlet allowing everyone to express themselves as their fullest, most genuine selves. They offers a good tie with fabulous nights at the bar to incredible events with amazing sound and lights.

Address: 260 Meserole St, Brooklyn

16. Musica Club NYC

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Musica Club is born from a partnership between Giuseppe Cipriani and Italian nightlife entrepreneur Tito Pinto, with the idea of combining entertainment, musical performance,e and creativity with premier service and hospitality.

Their goal is to revive the once vibrant New York club scene and become a joyous destination for an inclusive eclectic audience, with great DJ sets and artists, exceptional performers, and high-quality shows. It is open publicly four nights a week from Thursday to Sunday.

Address: 637 W 50th St, Hell's Kitchen

17. Tao Downtown

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Tao Downtown is a trendy nightspot serving cocktails and a cool, Chinese-themed setting with exposed brick walls. It is a hidden oasis tucked away from the grandeur of TAO downtown's restaurant.

Being separate from the restaurant, this 2500 sq food drinks-only lounge has kept its low-key profile attracting VIPS and celebrities for late night cocktails, music, and dancing.

Address: 369 W 16th St, Chelsea

18. Harbor NYC Rooftop

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Harbor NYC Rooftop is a deluxe club venue offering spectacular panoramic views of the Hudson River and the city skyline to the guests. The club features floor-to-ceiling windows, a perfect space to enjoy delectable bites, private events, brunch, and exotic cocktails.

During the evening time, this tropical paradise offers a lineup of NYC's top DJs allowing guests to experience the sky and stars in the heart of Manhattan.

Address: 621 W 46th St, Midtown

19. Daphne

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Daphne is a nightclub located in the basement of Hotel 50 Bowery. It is known for its disco-themed atmosphere, creative cocktails, and extensive programming. It features a variety of musical genres, including house, disco, and funk.

It has a unique and immersive décor as the walls are covered in a lush floral installation, and the disco balls reflect the light from the dance floor. The bar at this renowned club in NYC features an impressive menu with a wide variety of classic and creative cocktails.

Address: 50 Bowery, Chinatown