Nightlife/ENTERTAINMENT Articles
The Rum House: A Midtown Escape
Escape to The Rum House at the Hotel Edison in midtown for an immediate retreat from city stress. This cozy spot offers a warm welcome, expert rum concoctions, and lively music, perfect for unwinding. Enjoy their famous Rum Hot Toddy or Rum Punch in a wood-paneled haven that fosters friendships and provides a delightful escape from New York's extremes.
12 Small-Scale Places for Live Music in NYC
Looking to relax in an intimate setting with some live music? Here's where to commune with musicians and share the vibe with fellow audience members. Among the great New York City options, these 12 venues only host 250 people or less, and boast stellar line-ups over a range of genres. Get up close and personal with music made on the spot in New York City.
Weekend Happy Hours and Bottomless Brunches in NYC
During Happy Hour in New York City, revelers head out to enjoy a few cocktails and bar bites, but waking up early for work is the major flaw in this plan. Many New York bars and restaurants are now offering weekend Happy Hours and bottomless brunches! Take advantage of great deals without messing up your work week!
A Visit to the Grand Bar & Salon at the Soho Grand Hotel
Revel in the sophisticated ambiance of the Grand Bar & Salon at the Soho Grand Hotel, where DJ beats meet chic surrounds and exquisite charcuterie and cheese plates.
NYC's Best Bars for Broadway Fans
Broadway fans flock from around the world to see plays and musicals. But where can you drink, dine and discuss what you've just seen? Why not catch a late night bite and soak up the New York City nightlife near the bright lights of Broadway? Here are several spots in Manhattan's theater district where you can relax after the show, enjoy the best cocktails New York has to offer, and wind down.
The Cutting Room: An NYC Legend with a Broad Range of Live Entertainment
The Cutting Room is a popular upscale entertainment venue in New York City, offering a wide range of performances in a rock 'n' roll atmosphere. While the food and drinks are dependable but not remarkable, the real highlight is the opportunity to watch talented artists hone their craft on stage.
4 Best Spots to Sip Champagne in NYC
Let’s clink our glasses to mark the arrival of autumn with some champagne in NYC. Each one of these champagne bars has its own approach to the art of serving champagne, with a choice of flights complemented by light bites including caviar, in elegant settings. Cheers!
Murray Hill Happy Hours You Should Know
Looking for a quick and inexpensive way to stop your growling tummy in Murray Hill? Here are a few places we can recommend to unwind and enjoy a bite, as well as wine, beer, and cocktails. Bon appétit!
Bowling Alley NYC
Bowling? Yep, it's that one urban activity that actually encourages movement and heavy lifting outside the gym. And, as everyone knows, there's nothing more satisfying when it's chilly outside than a nice warm bowl indoors. Bowling in NYC can be an elevated experience too, because Manhattanites don't do anything if they can't do with flair — from the ambience to the music and flatscreens to the noshes and brews. Check out our picks for the best time you can have in an alley (bowling, that is) in NYC!
Where to Find Great Cabaret in NYC
Cabaret can call to mind the Kander and Ebb musical that won multiple Oscars starring Liza Minelli in the early '70s. But it's a bit of a catch-all that suggests dinner and entertainment in an intimate nightclub setting. You'd be surprised how much variety can be packed into each of those elements. Here are a few of our favorites in New York City.
Best Bachata Clubs in NYC
NYC is the home away from home for multitudes of cultures, including settlers from the Dominican Republic. And there are several places where you can dance their native bachata, whether you’ve known its steps from childhood or you've just caught the fever to learn. Baila!
Manhattan's Best Big Bars for Groups
Large groups can be a blast and create memories for years to come. Unfortunately, they're often hard to accommodate, especially on the spur of the moment. In NYC, where space is limited, that can mean extra challenges. Never fear. We've rounded up a few special spots where you and your throng can hang without being stuffed into a booth or forced to separate.
Smoke Jazz Club Review
Smoke Jazz Club is intent on presenting, preserving, and expanding what they love about modern jazz. In one visit, you'll believe they state their case with style and aplomb.
Salsa Dancing NYC: These Are Best Salsa Clubs Around
Welcome to NYC, the home of a sizzling salsa culture. Stop by one of these swinging nightspots to learn, to practice, or to show off your best moves!
Swing Dancing Meets Surf 'n' Turf: Swing 46 on Restaurant Row
Smack dab in the middle of Restaurant Row sits Swing 46, a place with thoroughly modern food, moderate prices, and the hits that made dancers Lindy Hop to exhaustion. For the best in city cabaret and swing dancing, Swing 46 serves the perfect night out.
The Best Nightlife in the Meatpacking District
Nighttime is the right time to step out into the Meatpacking District. Wander this fashionable area where the West Village intersects Chelsea and you'll find places to drink, chat, and get your groove on. Have a look the bars and clubs where you can revel in Meatpacking District nightlife.
Three Great Specials for the World Cup in NYC
Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan or simply just like to cheer a team on over drinks, here are some New York City hotpsots to catch all the action.
7 Cocktail Classes in NYC
Ever wanted to pour like an experienced Manhattan mixologist? With only a few hours of instruction at these bartending classes, you can crush a cosmo or a make a mighty mojito.
54 Below: New York City Cabaret Down to a Science
54 Below brings out Broadway talent in a refined—but never snooty—space. The food and drinks are worthy of the world class entertainment on the stage.
These Are the 12 Best Restaurants with Live Music in NYC
Looking for restaurants with live music in NYC tonight? You’ll find incredible musicianship and food to match at some of NYC's best restaurants/performance spaces.
Best New York Rooftop Bars: Drinks with Views
Enjoy delicious drinks and spectacular views at these rooftop bars in NYC, including rooftop bars in Midtown, the East Village, and the Lower East Side.
A Night at the Roxy—Oysters and Cocktails at a Classy Tribeca Destination
Live jazz and great oysters highlight a night at the Roxy Bar in Tribeca. Read on for more on a prime destination for brunch, classic cocktails, and just enough nooks for more intimate conversations.
Downtown Cabaret Nights at The Django
Downtown cabaret The Django in the Roxy Hotel in Tribeca provides an elegant night out amid old-school art deco vibes.
A Superior Cabaret Scene for NYC: Chelsea Table + Stage
For some time now, one of the city's artsiest neighborhoods has been without a decent cabaret. That's finally been set right with the arrival of Chelsea Table + Stage at 152 West 26th St.—practically ground zero of what was once the heart of NYC bohemia in the '80s.
5 Must-See Rooftop Bars in New York City
Some joints are famous for their drinks, others for their music, but nothing compares to NYC rooftop bars and their stunning views. These bars are not, however, all made equal. Again, you’re faced with countless options. Whether you’re a visitor or have lived in the city your whole life, you won’t regret having these 5 rooftop bar destinations on your bucket list.