Let’s be real. New York offers some of the best nightlife in the entire world, and our variety of vibes is unmatched. No matter if you’re after a bass-filled nightclub with a DJ, a casual cocktail lounge to mingle, or a nightclub/show combo, there’s something to match whatever mood you’re after that night! So grab your dancing shoes and gather your friends, because here are our favorite nightclubs in NYC:
1. Avant Gardner, East Williamsburg
One of the bigger venues and nightclubs in NYC is Avant Gardner, where many of the most famous DJs play concerts at throughout the year. This spot is essentially a Brooklyn warehouse turned rave, and the atmosphere here is always top-tier. Their summers are complete with the outdoor Brooklyn Mirage next door and their even more intimate venue King’s Hall too. The quality of music production is the single most important here so if you’re a big dance music fan, you absolutely have to try a night here!
📍 140 Stewart Ave.
🚇 Closest subway station: Jefferson St. (L)
2. Nowadays, Ridgewood
Nowadays in Ridgewood is a 16,000-square-foot space full of live DJs, outdoor space, food, local beers, wine, sangria, and so much more. Their iconic “Mister Sundays” dance parties are always some of the best afternoon dance events around, and their massive outdoor backyard reminds us of a music festival campgrounds. If you like house music this is a good spot!
📍 56-06 Cooper Ave., Queens
🚇 Closest subway station: Halsey St. (L)
3. Elsewhere, Bushwick
Elsewhere is one of our favorite nightclubs in NYC, mainly because of their passion to have club-goers be their true self. It’s no wonder this Brooklyn spot has been fueling NYC nightlife for the past five years! Their venue is split into 3 main rooms, The Great Hall, Zone 1, and The Loft (and during the summer The Rooftop).
This club is home to underground DJs and sometimes intimate sets from A-list DJs as well! Plus, because they have multiple rooms with different music and atmospheres, you can pick and choose whichever you’re vibing with more. Tickets are required for Elsewhere, so be sure to check their IG, since new shows are announced seemingly everyday! Plus, they also recently announced a membership program too!
📍 599 Johnson Ave., Brooklyn
🚇 Closest subway station: Jefferson St. (L)
4. Wiggle Room, East Village
Since opening in summer 2022, Wiggle Room is one our favorite nightclubs in NYC in terms of aesthetics, cocktails, and clientele. This two floor bar offers “softened socialization” and on-tap cocktails like their “Wiggle Room Martini.” Their ground floor is much more lax than their basement dance floor, which is full of funk and disco vibes. Plus, their wavy neon LED lights and disco ball bring together a truly captivating dance atmosphere!
📍 9 Avenue A
🚇 Closest subway station: 2nd Ave. (A, F)
5. Jolene Sound Room, Williamsburg
One of the newest nightclubs in NYC, this 150-person sound room in Williamsburg comes from the same group behind Club Space in Miami. Inspired by fierceness and femininity of Dolly Parton, this venue turns from cool lounge hangout to pumping intimate nightclub as the evening moves along. Their state-of-the-art speakers and marquee-style lights make the dance floor cozy and high-energy, and their range of DJs playing disco, house, and techno fit the vibe perfectly.
📍 353 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn
🚇 Closest subway station: Marcy Ave. (M, J, Z)
6. VIRGO, Lower East Side
VIRGO is one of Manhattan’s best clubs for house and electronic music. This 3,000-square-foot space features custom LED lighting walls, three infinity mirror installations, and a VOID sound system, a feature that distinguishes itself from the crowd. They welcome in both local and notable DJs on weekend nights, which range from deep house to disco.
📍 324 Grand St.
🚇 Closest subway station: Essex St. (M, J, Z)
7. House of YES, Bushwick
Find yourself in Brooklyn? House of YES is a booming club cathedral that hosts some of the most unique club nights in the city. Their top events range from burlesque dancers to drag nights, all while hosting theme nights too! Cover prices vary depending on the night, but it’s worth it for the show you’re witnessing. They combine music, art, creativity, and dancing…all in one night, so a list of the best nightclubs in NYC would definitely not be complete without this spot!
📍 2 Wyckoff Ave., Brooklyn
🚇 Closest subway station: Morgan Ave. & DeKalb Ave. (L)
8. The Box, Nolita
The Box is more on the burlesque/erotica club side, but it’s still a different kind of clubbing we love to have on our list. Their two floor setup is well done and provides an intimate and extravagant experience you won’t find at other places.
📍 189 Chrystie St.
🚇 Closest subway station: Bowery (J, Z) & 2nd Ave. (A, F)
9. SILO, East Williamsburg
After opening in February 2023, this converted airplane hangar turned nightclub is the newest bustling spot to take over Scott Ave in East Williamsburg. It offers a super grungy and underground type feeling that you might find in somewhere like Berlin. Of course the music is always great, as they offer smaller names across the house and techno genre every single weekend. It hosts up to 500 guests and features a custom 40,000 watt Danley sound system, eight high-contrast projectors, a 16′ tall mezzanine, and a fabulous dance floor. If you spend many weekends in the clubs in those areas, this will fit right in!
📍 90 Scott Ave.
🚇 Closest subway station: Jefferson St. (L)
10. Paul’s Baby Grand, Tribeca
Paul’s Baby Grand prides itself on providing “an Uptown waltz to a Downtown beat.” Their drinks are great, music tends to be on par, and atmosphere is always great. Their interior decor focuses on powerful feminism and European aesthetic, all complete with a disco ball. If you decide to go here, we suggest going early in the night, as lines tend to form later in the night!
📍 2 6th Ave.
🚇 Closest subway station: Canal St. (A, C, E) & Franklin St. (1, 2, 3)
11. Good Room, Greenpoint
Good Room in Greenpoint is unapologetically for music lovers. Combining the neighboring Greenpoint scene with a clubbing experience, this is the home of techno and D&B music around Brooklyn. Their lineups are always diverse in EDM type and always ticketed around $15+. This is a great place to lose yourself in the music until the deep hours of the night, so it’s obviously one of our fav nightclubs in NYC!
📍 98 Meserole Ave., Brooklyn
🚇 Closest subway station: Nassau Ave. (G)
12. Musica, Hell’s Kitchen
Are you ready to be transported to Italy? Musica is the largest nightclub in NYC and aims to bring the European dance floor atmosphere to Hell’s Kitchen. The club offers “The Whisper Room” on the ground room, a main room split into two bar areas, and a rooftop space as well. Their main hall has seen major acts like Galantis and Kerri Chandler roll through this year, but there’s always great bass-filled tunes filling the room. Follow their Instagram for the schedule of upcoming acts!
📍 637 W 50th St.
🚇 Closest subway station: 50th St. (A, C, E)
13. Little Sister, East Village
We’ll be honest, although Little Sister Lounge is notoriously difficult to get into (and been uncovered by many Gen Z-ers on TikTok), this spot is still one of our favorite places to dance and meet people. Their sophisticated and sexy interior gives this lounge an exclusive vibe, and their music always oozes boujee. If you’re lucky enough to get in, you’ll have the night of your life.
📍 112 E 11th St.
🚇 Closest subway station: Astor Pl. (5, 6) & 8 St. NYU (N, R, W)
14. Somewhere Nowhere, Chelsea
Somewhere Nowhere is “NYC’s highest lounge” and that feels apparent when you see their assortment of cloud decor and various vines and foliage. Located in Chelsea, it truly depends on the night in terms of what vibes you’ll get. They host A-list DJs, album listening parties, and normal club nights. In our opinion, their sound systems and intimate dance floors are some of the best in the city!
📍 112 W 25th St.
🚇 Closest subway station: 23rd St. (F, M, 1)
15. Le Bain, Meatpacking
In terms of disco balls and state-of-the-art lighting systems, Le Bain is one of our favorite spots on this list. It sits at the top of The Standard hotel and offers picturesque views of the city while you dance. We suggest going during their sunset parties and drinking one of their signature cocktails!
📍 848 Washington St.
🚇 Closest subway station: 14th St./8th Ave. (A, C, E, L)
16. Daphne, Bowery
Step into a ’70s era feeling dance club, as you put your moves to the test under the disco ball and flashing lights at Daphne. The space is tucked away under Hotel 50 Bowery and is a hotspot on weekends for all ages. You can get tables and bottle service here, or go more lax with some house cocktails. Either way, you’re sure to have fun because their music is always amazing.
📍 50 Bowery St.
🚇 Closest subway station: Canal St. (J, Z) & Grand St. (B, Z)
17. Schimanski, Williamsburg
Between theme nights or label takeovers, you’re sure to find a night out at Schimanski that feeds your music taste. Dance under their iconic shark disco ball all while making new friends along the way. Their roster of DJs are always solid (with some big ones including Tiesto, Zedd and more in the past) and everyone’s always dancing!
📍 54 N 11th St., Brooklyn
🚇 Closest subway station: Bedford Ave. (L)
18. Deluxx Fluxx, East Village
The Detroit club scene has a flagship in NYC now that The Studio at Webster Hall has turned into Deluxx Fluxx. This venue is a cocktail bar, art space, arcade, and concert venue all in one! Step into this auditory and visual club experience, all while experiencing some of the funkiest punk and hip-hop DJs on the ones and twos. Their backlight-filled interior and assortment of graffiti and costumed characters is something you’ve definitely never seen in a club!
📍 125 E 11th St.
🚇 Closest subway station: 8th St.-NYU (N, R, W) & Astor Pl. (5, 6)
19. Harbor New York City, Hell’s Kitchen
This two-level club on the west side features plush interiors, a rooftop terrace, retractable glass roof, and a year-round roof deck with river views. Of course they host great DJs, a brunch club on Saturdays, so much more.
📍 621 W 46th St
🚇 Closest subway station: 50th St (A, C, E)
20. Loosie’s, Lower East Side
This edgy subterranean club located beneath the Moxy Lower East Side is one of our favorites in the area, especially because of their world class sound system. Drawing inspiration from gritty ‘80s art scene in the neighborhood, Loosie’s combines that same attidude with modernity…cementing itself as one of the rising danec spots in LES.
Where: 145 Bowery
21. Jean’s, NoHo
Opened by Max Chodorow, the son of restaurant mogul Jeffrey Chodorow, and Ashwin Deshmukh, a managing partner at Superiority Burger, this place has great food and turns into a dance vibe at night. There’s a reason acts like Snoop Dogg have done DJ sets here.
Where: 415 Lafayette St
22. Socialista, SoHo
Socialista is a Cuban-inspired spot that offers food, signature drinks, and a good time. The interior looks like a saloon from 1940s Havana, thanks to their plush seating, exotically patterned floor and walls, and overall colonial vibes. This spot is on the more laidback side but it definitely has its own nighttime atmosphere.
📍 376 W Broadway, 2nd Fl
🚇 Closest subway station: Canal St. (1) & Spring St. (A, C, E)
23. Tao Downtown, Chelsea
Asian restaurant by day and nightclub by night, Tao is a NYC staple that often gets placed on the lists of best night clubs in NYC. Their Chinese-themed decor and exposed brick walls are synonymous with late-night cocktails, A-list celebrities, and lots of dancing. Covers are always enforced here and table reservations are available, but we’ll be the first to admit this place is a pricey nightclub.
📍 369 W 16th St.
🚇 Closest subway station: 14th St./8th Ave. (A, C, E)
24. Nebula, Midtown
Nebula, is a vibrant nightlife and event venue contributing to the dynamic scene in the heart of the city! This interstellar club comes alive after dark, and features performances by some of the world’s top DJs. It’s one of the most immersive club experiences, thanks to their LED boards, top-class sound system, and club layout.
📍 135 W 41st St.
🚇 Closest subway station: Times Square – 42 St ( N, Q, R, W)
25. ACME, NoHo
ACME is one of the most hip nightclubs in NYC. This downstairs lounge is full of leather couches, intimate dim lighting, and signature cocktails. Mix in their resident DJs that are constantly playing people-pleasing tunes, and you’re sure to have a good night. There’s a restaurant attached to this spot that serves food during the day, but the place comes alive at night!
📍 9 Great Jones St.
🚇 Closest subway station: Bleecker St. (5, 6), Broadway-Lafayette (A, B, D, F, M), & 8th St.-NYU (N, R, W)