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355 W. 16th St., New York 10011

Electric Room

Cool Britannia under the Dream. Former electrical subspace gets its wattage upped by Nur Khan and the party pros at the Strategic Group. Follow the black carpet down to high-ceilinged nook accented... read more

34-12 36th St., New York 11106
718-255-1947

The Astor Room

Kaufman Astoria Studios hosts supperclub scene that harks back to the days when Rudolph Valentino and Mary Pickford chilled here. Formerly private Paramount space amazingly well-preserved, rocking ... read more

222 W. 23rd St., New York 10011
212-675-3600

The Chelsea Room

An entire bar inspired by everyone’s favorite First Daughter? No such luck, instead it’s another swank lair doubling up the trends with both a basement and hotel location. De rigueur up... read more

123 Washington St., New York 10006
646-826-8600

Living Room at W New York Downtown

The W New York Downtown's aesthetic centerpiece is a 1,260-bulb, color-shifting lighting scheme that creates an effect of rippling light. The glittering spectacle extends to the hotel's real trump ... read more

330 W. 40th St., New York 10018
212-380-1195
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Sky Room

Fairfield Inn and Marriott reach for the sky, drop swank lounge thirty-three floors above Times Square. Streets below referenced in LED lights above, but 360 views more likely to draw your attentio... read more

44 Berry St., New York 11211
718-599-1860

The Counting Room

Sleek new spot just off McCarren, does double duty with dining and drinking. For the former, haute takes on wine bar faves: deviled eggs, crostini, Sprout Creek Farm cheese plates. Warm bag of crou... read more

350 Fifth Ave., New York 10001
212-643-5400

The Empire Room

Lounge's Deco accents are a perfect match for the circa-1931 Empire State Building. Campbell Apartment sibling spot every bit as big and bold as the name suggests. Stainless steel, marble bar, glit... read more

125 St. Marks Pl., New York 10009

The Belgian Room

Flemish/Walloon redux on St. Marks. Second go-round for bi-level temple to all beers Belgian. Dangling bottles over the front bar shine a light on taps dispensing the likes of Leffe, Chimay, and DT... read more

270 Lafayette St. , New York 10012
212-226-6400

Crosby Street Hotel

Brit boutique import. English style (no, not a contradiction in terms) kits out each of the 86 rooms and suites individually. Smart mix of contemporary and classic. Building boasts some sweet ameni... read more

225 River St. , New York 07030
201-253-2400

Chandelier Room at the W Hoboken

The guys who brought you Tenjune made a daring move, taking their game out to Jersey but, then again, it's the only game in town. Oversized crystal chandeliers, fireplaces, a piano lounge, outdoor ... read more

48 W. 17th St., New York 10011
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Raines Law Room

Alright, we're all done with the whole neo-speakeasy, arm-garter, million-dollar cocktail trend now. Or are we? Late addition to the scrum is put together so nicely we're back on board for drinking... read more

20 Broadway, New York 11211
718-384-2800

Bridge Urban Winery & Tasting Room

Next weekend leave the Zipcar on Kent. Cutchogue all up in this bitch, with new satellite location of Long Island winery settled near the shores of the East River. House-made chardonnay, pinot gris... read more

210 Elizabeth St., New York 10012
212-343-7011

The Monday Room

More living room than barroom, with your own personal wine steward instead of a barkeep. Comfortable, with distressed surfaces, leather couches, wood floors. Specializes in French and Spanish vinta... read more

18 Ninth Ave., New York
212-206-6700

Hotel Gansevoort

Glowing glass beacon in the Meatpacking District. Proof that New York has become soooooo LA. Rooftop bar and pool attracts all varieties of social barnacles. Mobbed on weekends with tan people in s... read more

80 Columbus Circle, New York
212-805-8800

Mandarin Oriental

East meets West at Time Warner Center, has love child named Luxury. Elevator doors open on 35th floor lobby to Buddha and his front desk minions. Unless helicopters are your regular mode of transpo... read more

285 W. Broadway, New York 10013
212-941-8100

Canal Room

From Marcus Linial, a nicely planned and well-lit multi-level lounge with a bangin' system and the occasional stellar DJ manning the steel wheels. Setting of extravagant music industry parties for ... read more

218 Sullivan St., New York
212-252-2151

Sullivan Room

Sevigny and Ronson-less git-down spot for the rest of us. DJ-driven dance room has spirited vibe and only a few greased-up Jersey boys. Technofreaks and bassheads descend for late-late shift in cra... read more

589 Ft. Washington Ave., New York
212-543-9888

The Monkey Room

This simian little place developed quite a following in its infancy but has since fallen off a bit. Coffee and pastries by day, a kind of tame hangout for yuppie music lovers at night. Still hasn't... read more

265 W. 52nd St., New York 10019
212-307-5835

Russian Vodka Room

Flavored vodkas behind the bar are a rare treat: horseradish, pepper, pineapple, strawberry, ginger, etc. Take your pick, or get a tasting menu. Either way you'll be nicely sauced before the show a... read more

102 Norfolk St., New York
212-228-5098

The Back Room

Dig the wink wink drinks in mugs, and used-to-be secret door. Patrons more likely to hail from townships than boroughs, however, now that former owner Tim Robbins has moved on to other gigs. Mirror... read more

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