Your Guide to NYC Nightlife - 6 Nightlife Destinations in New York City
There's no place like New York City to plan your next all-night adventure. NYC's nightlife is alive and well from rooftop bars to jazz clubs so let us be your city guide. But before you take our word for it, take a look at NYC’s original city guide for nightlife and entertainment venues. So, gather your group, reserve your trolley, and turn your next outing into a memory that will last a lifetime.
NYC Nightlife
1. Grab a Beer and Throw an Axe in Brooklyn
Skip the bowling balls and dartboards and head straight for the axe at Brooklyn's new "KickAxe" hangout. Axe throwing experts spend about 10-15 minutes training your group on throwing techniques and remain nearby to help and keep score. Keep an eye on their website for special promotions, like Thursday Axe Stravaganza's 50-percent off beer, wine, seltzers, and ciders from eight pm to midnight.
2. Enjoy a Unique Social Mixology Experience
Why go to the bar when you can have a good time and mix your own? At Liquor Lab NYC, a professional mixologist guides your group through crafting your own beers, wines, cocktails, and spirits in an interactive, social environment where you can rub elbows with other enthusiasts. Check out their specialty classes for themed nights, such as Whiskey and Wings, Double Buzz, or Margaritas and Tacos.
3. Dance, Drink and Eat at the Black Flamingo in Brooklyn
Dancing, booze, and tacos. What's not to love? Brooklyn's Black Flamingo is more than a taqueria with 100-percent plant-based foods. It's also a great bar and Los Angeles style nightclub on the real east side and we’’re not talking Long Island City. Enjoy a fruity cocktail or a glass of wine then head to the dance floor and let loose to a techno beats dance party.
4. Plan a Night of Adventure at the House of Yes
If you're looking for something a little more adventurous (think Le Bain at the Standard Hotel) with bottle service and dj sets, head over to the House of Yes, featuring a dance club, a bar, and a memorable show. Rated a Must Do by Time Out New York, House of Yes has an events calendar on their website for up and coming performances each night of the week like the dirty circus or Art Battle Brooklyn. They have a state of the art sound system for house music, hip hop, and disco ball. With an emphasis on connection, creativity and living life, they're all about letting loose and having fun without checking social media.
5. Go Old School at Banzarbar
An upstairs bar at Freeman's restaurant in East Village, this New York bar is the perfect place to start your night with food and drinks. Electric candlestick table centerpieces and cabin-like décor set a cozy, classic, old-school vibe. Take a seat, order some oysters, and sip through a drink or two in style.
6. Bring on the Bar at The Dead Rabbit
Forget Times Square and the Empire State Building. Voted the best bar in the world in 2015 and 2016, the Dead Rabbit is a three-story bar you'll have to visit near the Staten Island ferry terminal. The bottom floor provides you with a traditional Irish pub dive bar experience, great food, live music, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Head up one story and you've landed in the cocktail cathedral they've described as "the golden age of all things mixed." What's truly extraordinary about this cocktail bar is the story. The hosts guide you through a time-traveling tale in which your drinks grow from mild to adventurous as the story progresses.
For reservation only, the top floor is a dedicated space for you to host parties of up to 64 people.
Begin and End Your NYC Adventure on the New York Trolley
Begin and end your NYC adventure with the New York Trolley experience. Whether you're planning a bachelor/bachelorette party, corporate event, birthday party, bar crawl, or a night on the town with friends and family, the New York Trolley Company is the top choice for fun group transportation. Our clean, stylish trolley interiors feature park-style bench seats, arranged specifically for an optimal social experience.
Our friendly staff will help you decorate your trolley for your event, and you can bring your own drinks, snacks, and music along for the ride. So, load your drink cooler, create your playlist, and get ready for a night on the town whether it’s NYC, Long Island, or NJ.
