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NYC Nightlife

They call New York “the city that never sleeps,” and it’s not because everyone is lying in bed counting sheep. The New York City nightlife is notorious for some of the country’s most famous bars and clubs, as well as a cascade of local dive bars. Use the sites below to get the lay of the New York City nightlife land or search for specific spots.

Insights for NYC Nightlife

  • If safety is a concern for you, visit the NYPD page of NYC.gov for information about new “best practices” for a safer nightlife.
  • Depending on what sort of nightlife you’re interested in, you might find more useful information in the “New York City Art Museums and Galleries” section of this guide.
  • New York is expensive. You might find yourself paying $10 for a drink at a so-called dive bar and more than $20 at a place that’s considered trendy. But don’t despair; the sites below also direct you to a $2 beer.

Top Sites for NYC Nightlife

For a nightlife overview …
Shecky’s New York Nightlife

guide creates lists of recommended bars and clubs and provides reviews of many others. Search for bars by category or by neighborhood.

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JoonBug keeps you up to date on every aspect of an event in New York City’s robust nightlife. Get on lists and buy tickets for events, read about upcoming parties, check the nightlife blog, and even browse through pictures of past events.
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For lists of clubs, bars and events …
Time Out New York 's “Clubs” section lets you search for a club, event, or article. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, simply select a borough or date and hit search, then browse through the long listings. Or take a chance on one of the “Most viewed” clubs or the “Events” tab for daily listings.
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New York Magazine's guide for visitors lists its selection of the top 25 bars in New York. Choices include all types of institutions. And if you’re looking to save some cash, check out the magazine's compilation of New York’s best happy hour deals. Also note the “always cheap” list (scroll down to find it).
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The Village Voice boasts a list of more than 1,200 bars and clubs in New York City. Choose whether to sort by Voice picks, price or letter of the alphabet.
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For free and/or cheap drinks …
Myopenbar.com gives you a weekly schedule of all the city’s open bar events. Often the events are completely free, although sometimes there’s a small cover.
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