New York - Midtown Manhattan - Nightlife

154 E. 33rd St., New York 10016

Middle Branch

Craft beers and neat cocktails in quiet Murray Hill space. Shmancy drinks not just for downtowners anymore. Interior is classy but no frills: brick walls, stainless steel bar downstairs, wooden tab... read more

47 E. 29th St., New York 10016
212-685-4422

Tavern 29

The minds behind Stone Street Tavern drop ambitious three-floor project on NoMad. Converted brownstone with chandeliers, dark oak and brass, private booths on the first two floors. Indoor menu... read more

66 Park Ave., New York 10016
212-885-7123

Jazz at Kitano

Hotel known for quiet sleeps makes a little noise. Jazz sets run six nights a week, with live music brunches come Sunday. Airy, high-ceilinged space not your usual jazz hole. Sunlight shines do... read more

29 W. 35th St., New York 10001
212-967-4000

The Liberty

Australians infiltrate K-Town, bring a taste of old-school New York. Retro décor adorns sprawling two-floor establishment. High ceilings make for Cloud Club, Rock Center vibes. Huge central ... read more

300 W. 40th St., New York 10018
212-510-8415

Beer Authority

Rattle N Hum owner Joe Donagher opens three story “beer terminal” across the street from Port Authority. Small downstairs bar features growler station, larger upstairs room has enough s... read more

210 W. 55th St., New York 10019
212-956-7020

The Bar at the Dream Hotel

Lobby bar for the Dream’s not-so-somnambulistic nightscape. Ground-floor sib to rooftop Ava is a nice-sized spot for cocktail slinging. Former Rm. Fifty5 accented in earth tones, from wood fl... read more

345 W. 35th St., New York 10001
646-200-8857

Gastro Bar at 35th

Casual tapas spot inside the Tryp Hotel. Curvy couches, white marble floors, and red chairs give Mediterranean flavor. Plenty of air, tall ceilings with arched wood panels. Roasted beets, manchego ... read more

204 W. 55th St., , New York 10019
204 W. 55th St.

Jelsomino

Sing your heart out at this Russian karaoke hot spot located in the uptown Dream Hotel. Jelsomino is the latest from the Ginza Project, those fabulous Russians who gave Gotham its most glamorous Ru... read more

321 W. 44th St., New York 10036
212-245-2337

The New York Beer Company

House of Brews crew drops forty taps on Times Square. Finance theme, with wooden replica of the NYSE façade staring back from behind long granite bar. Electronic ticker up top bypasses stock... read more

512 W. 42nd St., New York 10036
212-239-2999

XL

Requisite throbbing nightclub inside gaytropolis The Out NYC. Nightlife legend John Blair reprises his late Chelsea spot, keeps to the extra-large scale. Six-figure lighting system, killer sound, e... read more

249 W. 49th St., New York 10019
212-957-4530

Lillie's

Loosely inspired by turn-of-the-century British actress, legendary beauty, and royal mistress Lillie Langtry. Fine room decked out in Victoriana. Solid Irish pub grub and wide selection of draft an... read more

234 W. 41st St., New York 10036

The Liberty Theater

Circa 1904 Beaux-Arts theater lives on as nightclub and event space from Times Square Hospitality Group. Original boxes and moldings, cathedral ceilings make St. Patrick's look like the Beatrice... read more

793 Ninth Ave., New York 10019
212-713-0481

Flaming Saddles

Gay cowboy kitsch? We are so there. Move over Rawhide, there's a new spot to get your Brokeback on. Club crossed with saloon has booted studs working the bar, and dancing on it as well. Drink speci... read more

20 W. 39th St., New York 10018
212-921-1999

Culture Club

All about early Hüsker Dü and the intricacies of Iran-Contra. Well, no, '80s themepark concentrates on the most accessible parts of everybody's favorite throwback decade. Floor after fl... read more

439 Third Ave., New York 10016

Terroir

Hearth and Insieme peeps land a third jewel for their wine bar crown. Similar vibe to downtown spots, combining under-control prices and top bites. Menu sounds an "old-school salute" to fried scall... read more

420 Park Ave. So., New York 10016
212-929-9070

Winston's Champagne Bar

As much champagne as a Yankee locker room in October, although more for sipping than spraying. Also, not so many sweatpants. Posh bubbly spot glams it up at the Gansevoort. Two levels of cork-poppi... read more

268 W. 47th St., New York 10036
212-221-2672

Copacabana

Music and passion remain the fashion, even some seventy years later. Fourth incarnation of legendary club caters to grown-up Latino scene. Dress code ensures elegant standard, as befits place assoc... read more

145 E. 50th St. , New York 10022
212-755-0400

Upstairs at the Kimberly Hotel

It's not often a roof lounge is touted as "neo-gothic," but Upstairs at the Kimberly Hotel enters the sky-high-partying arena flaunting a deliciously shadowy, slightly Mitteleuropa aesthetic. ... read more

835 Sixth Ave., New York 10001
646-600-7140

BeerParc

Beer garden extension outside Eventi Hotel. Food court setup, buy tickets just like at an arcade, trade 'em in for gourmet street bites. Top-tier vendors, Thai stylings from Harold Dieterle, lobste... read more

6 Columbus Circle, New York 10019
212-397-0404

Above 6 at 6 Columbus

Thompson Hotels adds more high-altitude acreage to the portfolio. Midtown cousin to Above Allen and Above 60 presents similar mix of pretty people and swank surrounds. Views across to Time Warner, ... read more

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