Must be logged in to perform this action

New York nightlife

Remembered forever by those who visit as `the city that never sleeps,` it seems only fitting that New York is so widely considered a global epicentre of entertainment and nightlife. Indeed, the NY nightlife really has to be experienced to be believed, with an astonishing variety of clubs capable of satisfying even the most ardent of partygoers. However, due to the scale of the entertainment scene in the city, many visitors have a hard time deciding just where to go and what to do once the sun dips past the iconic skyline. To remedy this indecision, we have written the following as a guide to the most popular New York nightclubs, allowing you to pack in as much as possible no matter the length of your stay...

It can be difficult to keep in the loop of nightlife in New York, so often is the scene updated and refreshed by the opening of new clubs. Currently, the hot new players include the hipster-friendly Beauty Bar, found on the Broadway, Brooklyn and The Cabin Down Below located in Manhattan`s East Village. The latter has a real indie vibe, with grungy decor offset by old fireplaces and brickwork - all situated in the basement of The Pizza Shop next to that rockers` haven, Niagara. Head down of a midweek evening and, reportedly, there is a fair chance you might cross paths with the legendary Ryan Adams, hanging out with his friend - and the club owner - Jesse Malin.

Further down the rabbit hole of New York nightlife, there are a number of clubs whose character and appeal have ensured for them long-term popularity and, moreover, a sense of credibility with the local New Yorkers. Near the top of anyone`s list of NY nightclubs to visit must surely be Pacha; this self-contained metropolis of a club is split over five separate levels, collectively spanning over 30,000 square feet, with different music and decor lending each level a unique character and mood. This system of subdivision allows the club to offer all the variation to keep partygoers entertained all night long, in a setting with all the intimacy of a smaller venue and all the excitement of a stadium concert. However, Pacha does not lose sight of its original Mediterranean influences; natural materials are incorporated seamlessly into the design of the club, lending it an intriguing European charm. If visiting Pacha for only a brief while, then a journey up to Pachita (or, `Little Pacha`) is a must - this attic hideaway comprises the fifth floor of the nightclub, offering a microcosmic view of New York`s unique style.

Other clubs worthy of winding your way towards include the effortlessly cool Cielo, where house music is revived each night in the ultra-chic Meat Packing District of Downtown. A spacious sunken floor lies at the heart of the nightclub, populated for all hours of the night by the twenty-something clientele as they keep chasing the good times. Similarly well-reputed NY nightclubs include The Marquee, where vaulted ceilings overhang VIP areas and well-stocked bars, the modish Lotus with its sleekly integrated Asian influences and the atmospheric La Belle Epoque, New York`s very own home of Latin dance music.

But if you ever tire of the NY dance scene, don`t fret; live music also thrives in the New York clubs, with a wide selection of shows each and every night catering to even the most obscure of tastes. Rock, jazz, blues, hip hop. all are performed most nights of the week, in a variety of different and engaging settings within the city`s bounds. Arthur`s Tavern, The 55 Bar, Downtime and Terminal 5 are all well worth checking out, offering between them a plethora of musical styles and all the atmosphere anyone could ever want for.

And with flights to New York at an all-time low in price, there has never been a better time to visit the city.