Nightlife in New York
New York is famous for its jazz clubs, including Blue Note and Smalls in Greenwich Village. The Meatpacking District has stylish bars and clubs like Cielo. The eclectic entertainment in the East Village includes lively poetry at Nuyorican Poet's Cafe. Don't forget the suburbs: Brooklyn has orchestras and operas at Brooklyn Academy of Music or Balkan music at Barbès. Bars and clubs are open late – always tip the bartender.
230 Fifth
Rooftop views
The main attraction at the swanky 230 Fifth rooftop bar is the panoramic
view. Join the after-work crowd on the roof terrace to see the Empire State
Building and Manhattan skyline, or relax inside the 8000-square-foot lounge
with floor-to-ceiling windows and 1940s modernist decor.
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Address
230, Fifth Avenue, (between 26th and 27th Streets), New York City 10001
Telephone
+1 212 725 4300
Enoteca I Trulli
Italian wine-tasting
An offshoot of restaurant I Trulli, Gramercy winebar Enoteca I Trulli has
over 40 Italian wines chosen by its owner. Perch at the bar with local wine
lovers and enjoy a glass of crisp Falanghina or full-bodied Rosso Toscana
with charcuterie or cheeses.
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Address
122, East 27th Street, (between Park & Lexington Avenues), New York City 10016
Telephone
+1 212 481 7372
The Campbell Apartment
1920s decadence
Located inside Grand Central, The Campbell Apartment was formerly the
luxurious office of 1920s mogul John Campbell. Its renovated interior now
makes a relaxing place to enjoy a cocktail in the leather sofas while
admiring the stone fireplace, intricate beamed ceiling and leaded-glass
windows.
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Address
Grand Central Terminal, 15 Vanderbilt, New York City 10017
Telephone
+1 212 980 9476
McSorley's Old Ale House
America's oldest bar
Opened in 1854, McSorley's Old Ale House in East Village is the city's oldest
bar and only serves McSorley's own light and dark beer. Presidents and
authors have drunk here for 150 years, yet women have only been permitted
since 1970. Sawdust-covered floors and old photos adorn the walls.
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Address
15, East 7th Street, (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues), New York City 10003
Telephone
+1 212 474 9148
S.O.B.'s
Sounds of Brazil
S.O.B. stands for Sounds of Brazil and that's the general theme here at this
lavish Latin music venue. The Greenwich Village institution offers up a
variety of DJs and bands playing an eclectic mix of Afro-Latin music.
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Address
204, Varick Street, (between Houston & King Streets), New York City 10014
Telephone
+1 212 243 4940
Sullivan Room
Dance-music heaven
Sullivan Room in Greenwich Village is an unpretentious club dedicated to the
underground music scene, playing deep house and techno. A launching ground
for many young DJs, the atmosphere only really livens up after midnight.
Most people go there to dance, but there's seating for those needing a
break.
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Address
218, Sullivan Street, (between Bleecker and West 3rd Street), New York City 10012
Telephone
+1 212 252 2151
Sapphire
Intimate nightspot
Sapphire on New York City's Lower East Side is an intimate club with a small
bar and discerning clientele. A great spot to enjoy a few drinks or get down
to some serious dance music from resident and guest DJs.
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Address
249, Eldridge Street, New York City 10002
Telephone
+1 212 777 5153
Cielo
Serious dance party
Those that get past the discerning doormen at Cielo in the Meatpacking
District enter a bar with 1970s-style decor, top-rated sound system and
European DJs spinning deep-house music. The chic crowd flock to the central
dancefloor, surrounded by brown suede banquettes.
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Address
18, Little West 12th Street, New York City 10014
Telephone
+1 212 645 5700
Smalls
Greenwich Village jazz bar
An intimate basement jazz club in Greenwich Village, Smalls was created in
1993 and has launched the career of many established musicians, including
Norah Jones and Josh Redman. Two bands play nightly at this informal,
bohemian venue.
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Address
183, West 10th Street (7th Avenue and Sheridan Square), New York City 10014
Telephone
+1 212 252 5091
Metropolitan Opera House
Arias and divas
Part of the Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera House in Clinton is one of
the world's finest. Top soloists have included Pavarotti and Domingo,
astounding sets cost millions, and subtitles are discreetly placed on seat
screens. Ballet is also on the programme.
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Address
Lincoln Center, Columbus Avenue (at 65th Street), New York City 10023
Telephone
+1 212 362 6000 (tickets & info)
Comedy Cellar
Basement humour
Join the crowds in the Comedy Cellar basement club (busier at weekends) for
up to six different comedians per show. A Greenwich Village institution,
sharp wit is guaranteed, along with cappuccinos and cocktails at the Olive
Tree Café & Bar upstairs.
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Address
117, MacDougal Street, (between West 3rd Street & Minetta Lane), New York City 10012
Telephone
+1 212 254 3480
Blue Note
Legendary jazz club
In this jazz-loving city, the famous Blue Note in Greenwich Village has
hosted performances by legends including BB King, Dizzy Gillespie and Dave
Brubeck. At least two live sets every night showcase established and
up-and-coming musicians, and there's also a Sunday jazz brunch.
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Address
131, West 3rd Street, (between 6th Avenue & MacDougal Street), New York City 10012
Telephone
+1 212 475 8592
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Performing arts venue
Opened in 1861, Brooklyn Academy of Music is America's longest-running
performing arts academy. Annual highlights include Next Wave Festival every
winter, showcasing experimental performance. There are also classical music
performances (by the Brooklyn Philharmonic), along with opera, dance and
drama.
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Address
30, Lafayette Avenue (between Ashland Place and St Felix Street), Fort Green, New York City 11217
Telephone
+1 718 636 4100 (tickets)
Barbès
Parisian-flavoured cultural hub
A tiny Brooklyn bar named after the Parisian area famed for North African
music, Barbès hosts an eclectic programme of live performances. Nightly DJs
or acoustic acts include Balkan gypsy music, 1920s jazz or Algerian Rai,
enjoyed by global music connoisseurs.
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Address
376, 9th Street, Park Slope, New York City 11215
Telephone
+1 718 965 9177
Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
Poetry performances
A community arts centre with hip-hop and provocative drama, the Nuyorican
Poet's Cafe in East Village is legendary for its Slam poetry competitions.
Friday nights are liveliest with open-mic nights that include fast-talking
poets and an enthusiastic audience.
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Address
236, East 3rd Street, (between Avenues B & C), New York City 10009
Telephone
+1 212 505 8183
