Best Bars, Clubs & Lounges in NYC - NearSay NYC

Best New York City Nightlife
Are you looking for the best bars in NYC? The best clubs and DJ and dance spots? Or the best comedy clubs or happy hours? You've come to the right place! NearSay's best NYC Nightlife Guide delivers articles from our news team and over 250 contributors. Find the best bars, clubs, lounges and happy hours in all of NYC.

Have a good article idea? Become a Contributor.
Change neighborhood:
Best Clubs in the West Village and Greenwich Village - West Village & Greenwich Village - Nightlife - NYC
Wed, Dec 15, 2010
Although the trendy locales of the West Village and Greenwich Village are better known for their laid-back college bars and dives,...
Best Bars in the East Village - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Oct 22, 2010
The East Village is the most bar-rich neighborhood in New York City and the second-most alcohol-saturated zipcode in America, acco...
The Best Date Spots in New York City - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Mon, Feb 7, 2011
Dating in New York City can be tough and ironically, the abundance of choice and variety when it comes to date spots can actually...
Best Bars in SoHo and TriBeCa - SoHo & TriBeCa - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
The affluent neighborhoods of SoHo and TriBeCa are abundant with some of the city’s best upscale watering holes. Unlike the East V...
Best Bars in the West Village and Greenwich Village - West Village & Greenwich Village - Nightlife - NYC
Mon, Nov 29, 2010
The West Village and Greenwich Village are hands down two of the most bar-saturated neighborhoods in New York City. That said, it...
Best Night Clubs in the East Village and Lower East Side - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
Although the East Village and Lower East Side are better known for their dive bars, don’t be fooled – these neighborhoods also boa...
Best Bars in Chelsea and the Meatpacking District - Chelsea - Nightlife - NYC
Wed, Dec 1, 2010
It’s no secret that the uber-trendy locales of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District are a tangle of velvet ropes and stylish water...
Best Bars in Downtown New York City - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Dec 3, 2010
New York City is renowned for being the nightlife nucleus of the United States (if not the whole world, but perhaps we’re a little...
The Best Spots to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in NYC - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
There’s nothing like the thrill of seeing the Fourth of July fireworks light up the skies of our majestic Empire State. But where...
Best Bars in Gramercy, Murray Hill and Union Square - Gramercy & Murray Hill - Nightlife - NYC
Thu, Dec 2, 2010
Gramercy, Murray Hill and Union Square are locales better known for their upscale real estate and celebrity residents than for the...
Best Clubs in Downtown New York City - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
New York City is renowned for being the nightlife nucleus of the United States (if not the whole world, but perhaps we’re a little...
Best East Village and Lower East Side Happy Hours - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Nov 12, 2010
After a long day dealing with a demanding boss, that annoying coworker who asks too many questions, and needy clients (or actors),...
Best Clubs in SoHo and TriBeCa - SoHo & TriBeCa - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Dec 14, 2010
The affluent neighborhoods of SoHo and TriBeCa are abundant with some of the city’s best upscale nightspots. Unlike Chelsea and th...
Best Clubs in Chelsea and the Meatpacking District - Chelsea - Nightlife - NYC
Mon, Dec 13, 2010
It’s no secret that the uber-trendy locales of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District are a tangle of velvet ropes and stylish loung...
Best East Village Wine Bars for a Date - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Dec 28, 2010
Got a hot date crammed into the last few days of the year? Here are three wine bars, curated by CityRover, to help ensure both you...
Best Bars in the Upper West Side - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Jan 14, 2011
The Upper West Side is a vibrant and historic neighborhood, best known for its beautiful, classic properties that line Riverside D...
Best Bars in Hell's Kitchen & Midtown - Hells Kitchen & Midtown - Nightlife - NYC
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
Midtown isn’t typically where New Yorkers search for their favorite local watering hole. For one thing, the multitude of hotels in...
Best Bars on the Upper East Side - Upper East Side - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Apr 22, 2011
If you were going to name things the Upper East Side is famous for, a raucous drinking scene probably wouldn't top the list. While...
Best Cheap Beer Bars in the East Village - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Nov 16, 2010
No matter how hard times get there is always that little beer-drinking devil that sits atop your shoulder, should you indulge him....
The Best Rooftop Bars in New York City: Summer 2011 - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Summer in New York City. For many of us, this means picnics in Central Park, outdoor brunches and, the quintessential New York sum...
Best Sports Bars in the East Village, Alphabet City - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Sat, Jan 15, 2011
With the NFL playoffs in full swing, where are you going to gather with friends, fellow fans, and "friendly" rivals to watch the g...
Best Bars Near Bleecker Street - West Village & Greenwich Village - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Apr 12, 2011
If you find yourself around Bleecker and MacDougal Streets, chances are your hopes for finding a good bar are limited. With the pl...
Best Happy Hours in Hell's Kitchen & Midtown: Summer 2011 - Midtown & Hells Kitchen - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Jul 15, 2011
There's no shortage of interested parties when it comes to happy hour in Midtown: a quick stroll thruogh the bustling center of th...
Best Happy Hours in the West Village & Greenwich Village - West Village & Greenwich Village - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Aug 9, 2011
If you're seeking out a happy hour in the West Village, it probably means one of two things: either you're lucky enough to work in...
Best Hookah Bars in East Village - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Feb 15, 2011
Every now and then I like to smoke a hookah with a group of friends when I am sick of the booze and or the club scene. Smoking a h...
Best Clubs in Gramercy, Murray Hill and Union Square - Gramercy & Murray Hill - Nightlife - NYC
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
Gramercy, Murray Hill, and Union Square are locales better known for their upscale real estate and celebrity residents than for th...
Best UWS Bars to Celebrate the Super Bowl  - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Feb 4, 2011
Super Bowl weekend is upon us and the only question now is: where to watch the big game? My Upper West has profiled the best...
Best NCAA March Madness Sports Bars - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
NCAA March Madness is upon us once again and whether you're a sports zealot or a casual fan, you'll no doubt be wondering where to...
Best Comedy Clubs in Greenwich Village - West Village & Greenwich Village - Nightlife - NYC
Mon, Apr 11, 2011
We think there's nothing better than an evening laughing away with your favorite friends or a cute date, particularly as live come...
Best Happy Hours in Chelsea, Meatpacking District - Chelsea - Nightlife - NYC
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
Chelsea and the Meatpacking District are more commonly associated with late-night clubbing and swanky bars than simple working sti...
Best Dog-Friendly Bars in New York City - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Thu, Feb 17, 2011
With a human population around 8.4 million, it’s no surprise that New York City probably has more dogs than anywhere else in the U...
Best Sports Bars in New York City - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Thu, Feb 3, 2011
New York City is teeming with watering holes where you can kick back and watch a game while nursing a cold one. Question is, with...
5 Great Bars in TriBeCa - SoHo & TriBeCa - Nightlife - NYC
Mon, Apr 11, 2011
When it comes to nightlife in TriBeCa, there is much to be savored in the form of posh spaces that don't shy away from the charact...
The Best Craft Beer Spots in the East Village - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Mar 4, 2011
If you're like me, you LOVE craft beer. The wide variety of flavors and styles, the refreshing options and care that goes into the...
Best Monday Night Open-Mic at Sidewalk Cafe - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Mon, Nov 29, 2010
CityRover's own Derek Prall reports that Sidewalk Cafe is the best least-known music venue for Monday night entertainment in the E...
Best Spots To Say 'I Do' in NYC - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Sun, Jul 24, 2011
Looking for a place to tie the knot in New York City? There are so many places that make great options it can be overwhelming for...
Best Oyster Happy Hours in the West Village - West Village & Greenwich Village - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Jun 10, 2011
Looking for a shucking good time? Whether it's Bluepoints or Baron Points, cocktail sauce or hot sauce, East Coast or West Co...
The Three Hottest Spots in Chelsea, MePa to Dine and Dance - Chelsea - Nightlife - NYC
Wed, Apr 27, 2011
If you’re looking for great places to eat or dance the night away in Chelsea and Meatpacking, look no further. The Hollywood...
Best Rooftop Bars in Brooklyn: Summer 2011 - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Thu, Jul 7, 2011
Summer nightlife demands an air of sophistication, not to mention fresh air. And there is no air fresher than that above the stree...
Jimmy Named One of NYC's Best Rooftop Bars - SoHo & TriBeCa - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Jun 14, 2011
What's in a name? Apparently, if your name is Jimmy, that name just landed you on a "best of" list. Jimmy, at The James New York,...
NYC: The Best City for Online Dating - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Sun, May 1, 2011
Depending on which report you read, New York City is either the number one or the third best place for online dating. Being a...
Best Bars in Brooklyn Heights: Summer 2011 - Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO - Nightlife - NYC
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
Brooklyn Heights is better known for its picturesque tree-lined streets, and its breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan sky...
Best East Village Sports Bars for You and Your Bros - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Hockey and basketball seasons are getting exciting, but just because a bar has a TV doesn't mean it's a sports bar. Pretentious-fr...
4 of SoHo and TriBeCa's Best Bars for Spring - SoHo & TriBeCa - Nightlife - NYC
Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Constantly having to haul your jacket and umbrella to and fro can become annoying, especially when you're trying to go out and rel...
Best Things to Do on St. Patrick's Day in the East Village - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
Thu, Mar 17, 2011
Still undecided what to do today and where you want to hang out with your friends to celebrate St. Patrick's Day thoroughly? Here...
Best Bars in Greenpoint: Summer 2011 - Williamsburg & Greenpoint - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Jun 21, 2011
Greenpoint has grown out of its Polish neighborhood origins in the last ten years, and has more to offer than ever when it comes t...
Best Bars in Cobble Hill: Summer 2011 - Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens - Nightlife - NYC
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
Cobble Hill's known 'round Brooklyn for its family-run shops, Italian meat markets, old time barber shops, Italianate style browns...
Best Oyster Happy Hours in SoHo - SoHo & TriBeCa - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Jun 10, 2011
Aw shucks! PopSugar has released its list of the top places to chow down on some declicious oysters after work and SoHo has n...
Best Bars in Carroll Gardens: Summer 2011 - Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens - Nightlife - NYC
Wed, Jul 6, 2011
There are more than enough bars to choose from in the beautiful, tree-fringed Carroll Gardens, but, quite frankly, there are a sel...
Flatiron's Best Place to Watch the Kentucky Derby - Gramercy & Murray Hill - Nightlife - NYC
Thu, May 5, 2011
Eleven Madison Park isn't just a 4-star restaurant, a great place to go for Mother's Day, or one of the great establishments broug...
Best Bars in Crown Heights: Summer 2011 - Other - Nightlife - NYC
Fri, Jul 15, 2011
While it may be easy to find a good juice bar in Crown Heights, it is a little more difficult to find a good drinking bar. Neverth...
Best Bars in Fort Greene: Summer 2011 - Fort Greene & Clinton Hill - Nightlife - NYC
Tue, Jul 26, 2011
Fort Greene is a diverse neighborhood so it's not surprising that their bar scene mirrors that diversity. Whether you're looking t...
Best Bars in Park Slope: Summer 2011 - Park Slope & Prospect Heights  - Nightlife - NYC
Wed, Jul 27, 2011
Park Slope has a great selection of unpretentious, laid-back bars that attract customers of the same quality. These bars provide t...
Best Nightlife in Other Neighborhoods