Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
The Red Lion
151 Bleecker StLive music every night!
Pegu Club
Upscale bar / lounge with great cocktails!
Mr Purple has the best rooftop bar downtown! Stunning skyline views and good DJs make for a classy and fun hotel bar / lounge that feels like an exclusive club-- without a cover at the door. Expect to wait in line during peak hours. I recommend getting there early to catch the sunset!
136 residents recomanen
Mr. Purple
180 Orchard StMr Purple has the best rooftop bar downtown! Stunning skyline views and good DJs make for a classy and fun hotel bar / lounge that feels like an exclusive club-- without a cover at the door. Expect to wait in line during peak hours. I recommend getting there early to catch the sunset!
Popular nightclub and event space on Bleecker, right around the corner
57 residents recomanen
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker StPopular nightclub and event space on Bleecker, right around the corner
Live blues music every night! A classy and low-key nightlife option, open late.
34 residents recomanen
Terra Blues
149 Bleecker StLive blues music every night! A classy and low-key nightlife option, open late.
Cavernous German beer hall. The tables are long and the pilsner is flowing, but it gets noisy in there at peak times.
55 residents recomanen
Houston Hall
222 W Houston StCavernous German beer hall. The tables are long and the pilsner is flowing, but it gets noisy in there at peak times.
Trust the name-- the walls are decorated to look like those of a subterranean cave! The music is loud, the dance floor is packed, and the bottle service is comparatively cheaper than other such clubs in meatpacking district. Good spot to celebrate!
38 residents recomanen
La Caverna
122 Rivington StTrust the name-- the walls are decorated to look like those of a subterranean cave! The music is loud, the dance floor is packed, and the bottle service is comparatively cheaper than other such clubs in meatpacking district. Good spot to celebrate!
2 floors with multiple bars plus a dancefloor-- this is Lower East Side staple that's always packed on weekends!
24 residents recomanen
Los Feliz
109 Ludlow St2 floors with multiple bars plus a dancefloor-- this is Lower East Side staple that's always packed on weekends!
Iconic bar with nightclub upstairs and talented DJs on both floors. It's a popular spot and always gets crowded on weekends, but is much more tame on Thursdays / other weekday nights. Fun for dates or with groups.
257 residents recomanen
Pianos
158 Ludlow StIconic bar with nightclub upstairs and talented DJs on both floors. It's a popular spot and always gets crowded on weekends, but is much more tame on Thursdays / other weekday nights. Fun for dates or with groups.
Food Scene
Best sushi in town, but expect to wait unless you arrive right when they open!
59 residents recomanen
TOTO Sushi
216 Thompson StBest sushi in town, but expect to wait unless you arrive right when they open!
DOMODOMO
140 W Houston StGreat sushi and chic vibes!
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StExcellent upscale American & Seafood fare.
Delicoius and affordable Vietnamese food! A staple of Macdougal Street. Cash only and they do not sell alcohol.
65 residents recomanen
Saigon Shack
114 MacDougal StDelicoius and affordable Vietnamese food! A staple of Macdougal Street. Cash only and they do not sell alcohol.
Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StThe original, iconic Falafel joint on Macdougal Street.
GMT Tavern
142 Bleecker StUpscale pub fair and drinks with classy British aesthetic
Very intimate and highly rated steakhouse. Meat is their specialty, and I've never tasted better, but good luck getting a reservation! $$$
12 residents recomanen
4 Charles Prime Rib
4 Charles StreetVery intimate and highly rated steakhouse. Meat is their specialty, and I've never tasted better, but good luck getting a reservation! $$$
You'll feel like a true VIP at this intimate, iconic, and high class Italian restaurant. Guaranteed to impress with excellent service and food, if you're willing to break the bank! $$$
71 residents recomanen
Carbone
181 Thompson StYou'll feel like a true VIP at this intimate, iconic, and high class Italian restaurant. Guaranteed to impress with excellent service and food, if you're willing to break the bank! $$$
Parks & Nature
Check out the iconic Washington Arch and enjoy a lively park scene full of live music, dog parks, etc. This is the heart of NYU campus.
946 residents recomanen
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareCheck out the iconic Washington Arch and enjoy a lively park scene full of live music, dog parks, etc. This is the heart of NYU campus.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic arts cinema and cafe always showing the critics' top indie films!
184 residents recomanen
Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StIconic arts cinema and cafe always showing the critics' top indie films!