by Barbara Kent
There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by which so much happiness
is produced as by a good tavern or inn. · Samuel Johnson. 1709-1784
The 21st century version of the tavern is the ěclubî and we love them so dearly,
that we have evolved them and filled our lives with an abundance of different types.
Ambiance is critical at any given time of life, or even of the day, therefore these
clubs have been categorized and classified by ětype.î Decible level indicates Quiet,
for those introspective evenings when we want to sit and brood or chat with a friend
or potential honey...and Loud for those occasions when we want to lose ourselves
in the dance or feel the crush of flesh.
|
CLUB |
MUSIC |
DECIBLES |
COST |
COMMENTS |
| One51 151 E 50 St 212-753-1144 |
Mixed |
Noisy |
$$$ |
The current hottest of the hot. |
| The Tunnel 220 12 Ave. 212-695-4682 |
Mixed |
Noisy |
$$$ |
The most recent ex hotty. |
| CREAM 246 Collumbus Ave. 212-712-1666 |
Eclectic, DJ |
Noisy |
$$$ |
Multi-thematic high energy. |
| Iridium Jazz Club 48 W 63 St. 212-582-2121 |
Jazz LIVE |
Noisy/Quiet |
$$$ |
Artsy, celebrity hang out. |
| Luvbuzz 1483 3rd Ave. 212-717-0100 |
Mixed, DJ |
Noisy/Quiet |
$$$ |
Upscale-Sexy Retro. |
| Caroline's 1626 Broadway 212-956-0101 |
Comedy |
Noisy/Quiet |
$$ |
Great club, lots of laughs BIG stars. |
| The China Club 268 W 47 Street 212-398-3800 |
Mixed, and Comedy |
Noisy/Quiet |
$$$ |
Beautiful, big entertainment, Stars. |
| Copacabana 617 W 57 St 212-582-2672 |
All Types |
Noisy |
$$$ |
THE place for dancing and elegance. |
| FLOAT 240 W 52 St 212-581-0055 |
Eclectic, DJ/hip-hop |
Noisy |
$$$ |
Beautiful, celeb hang-out. |
| Flute 205 W 54 St 212-819-0377 |
Eclectic |
Noisy/Quiet |
$$$$ |
Exclusive champagne bar Celebs and CEOs. |
| Kit-Kat Club 124 W 43 St 212-819-0377 |
Mixed |
Noisy |
$$$$ |
ěIn here, Life is Beautifulî and sweaty! |
| La Nueva Esualita 301 W 39 St 212-631-0588 |
Disco/DJ |
Noisy |
$$ |
Decadent drag queens underground affairs |
| Le Bar Bat 311 W 41 212-947-5255 |
Mixed, LIVE/DJ |
Noisy |
$$ |
Jams and comfort even occasional NJ singles. |
| Savoy Lounge 355 W 41 212-947-5255 |
BLUES, LIVE |
Quiet/Noisy |
$ |
Excellent music, down to earth great bar/club |
| Swing 46 349 W 46 St 212-262-9554 |
Swing, LIVE |
Noisy |
$$ |
Very hip, dance classes and all night |
| Time2 224 W 49 212-246-5252 |
Mixed |
Quiet |
$$$$ |
Otherworldly high-tech respite. |
| Au Bar 41 E 58 212-308-9455 |
Classics |
Quiet |
$$$$ |
Classy dancing to old favorites. |
| Chaos 225 E Houston 212-475-3200 |
Euro-House |
Noisy |
$$$ |
Very trendy as the name suggests. Interesting high-profile crowd. |
| Baktun 418 W 14 St 212-206-1590 |
House/LIVE/art |
Noisy |
$$ |
Artful and hip, brutally young. |
| Cheetah 12 W 21 St 212-206-7779 |
R&B/DISCO/DJ |
Noisy |
$$$$ |
Quintessential NYC Club experience. |
| DOWNTIME 251 W 30 St 212-695-2747 |
LIVE/Blues/Reggae Gospel, etc. |
Noisy |
$$$$ |
Very appealing diverse live music and DJ. |
| Hammerstein Ballroom 311 W 34 St 212-564-4882 |
LIVE |
Noisy |
$$$$ |
Gorgeous venue for serious dancers. |
| Limelight 47 W 20 St 212-807-7780 |
Mixed/DJ |
Noisy |
$$$$ |
Formerly a church, currently unchurchlike. |
| Ohm 16 W 22 St 212-229-2000 |
Dance/DJ |
Noisy |
$$$$$ |
Glitzy, high style NYC type Danceclub. |
| ROXY 515 W 18 St 212-645-5156 |
Dance |
Noisy |
$$$ |
NYCís largest dancefloor, packed. |
| Irving Plaza 17 Irving Place 212-777-6800 |
LIVE/Mixed |
Noisy |
$$$$ |
Essential live bands, serious music lovers. |
| Jazz Standard 116 E 27 St 212-576-2232 |
Jazz/LIVE |
Noisy |
$$ |
Unbeatable great night out live jazz. |
| 2is 248 W 14 St 212-807-1775 |
DANCE |
Noisy |
$$ |
Boogy ëtil you sweat, and you will! |
| 55 Bar 55 Christopher St 212-929-9883 |
Jazz/LIVE |
Noisy/Quiet |
$ |
Live music EVERY night! |
| The Bitter End 147 Bleeker St 212-475-8592 |
Mixed/LIVE |
Noisy |
$ |
Do not miss! EVERYONE goes here! |
| Blue Note 131 W 3 St 212-475-8592 |
JAZZ/LIVE |
Noisy |
$$ |
Glamorous star-studded audience & stage. |
| The Bottom Line 15 W 4 St 212-228-7880 |
Mixed/LIVE |
Noisy |
$$ |
Must-go to be a real New Yorker. |
| Bowlmor Lanes 110 University Pl 212-255-8188 |
Mixed/DJ |
Noisy+ |
$$ |
Great fun, mix partying w/bowling. |
| Cafe Wha? 115 MacDougal St 212-254-3706 |
Mixed/LIVE |
Noisy |
$ |
Dylan, Hendrix,Marley patrons and performers. |
| Chicago Blues 75 8 Ave 212-924-9755 |
Blues/LIVE /Jam |
Quiet/Noisy |
$ |
Early night, but intense. |
| The Cooler 416 W 14 St 212-229-0785 |
Hardcore |
Noisy+ |
$ |
Underground club live rap. |
| Elbow Room 144 Bleeker St 212-979-8434 |
Mixed/LIVE |
Noisy |
$ |
Ethnic alternative, very affordable. |
| Halo 49 Grove St 212-243-8885 |
Mixed |
Noisy |
$$$$ |
Celebrity hang-out, new kids in town. |
| Life 158 Bleeker St 212-429-1999 |
House |
Noisy |
$$$$ |
Young Celebs party spot. |
| Terra Blues 149 Bleeker St 212-777-7776 |
Blues |
Noisy/Quiet |
$$ |
Mixed crowd, all ages blues all week. |
| Village Vanguard 178 7 Ave 212-255-4037 |
Jazz |
Quiet |
$$$ |
No dancing but incredible music. |
| CBGB 313 Bowery 212-254-0983 |
ROCK N' ROLL |
Noisy |
$ |
Rock Lives! Here! |
| Fez 380 Lafayette St 212-533-2680 |
Eclectic |
Quiet/Noisy |
$$$ |
Very romantic, wide variety of music. |
| Webster Hall 125 E 11 St 212-353-1600 |
Hip-hop |
Noisy |
$$$$ |
Caters to Disco, R&B, Psychodelic. |
| Arlene Grocery 95 Stanton St 212-358-1633 |
Eclectic |
Quiet/Noisy |
$ |
Talent showcase, most bang for the buck. |
| Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St 212-533-2111 |
Rock/Techno |
Noisy |
$ |
Diverse crowd, down to earth great music. |
| Knitting Factory 74 Leonard St 212-219-3006 |
Everything |
Noisy |
$ |
Very diverse, passionate crowd. |
| Wetlands 161 Hudson St 212-966-4225 |
Rock |
Noisy |
$ |
Deadhead, psychedelic ska, hardcore. |
| The Duplex 61 Christopher St 212-255-5438 |
Broadway |
Quiet |
$ |
Broadway tunes, audience participation. |