Top 10 Best Clubs in New York, NY [2024 GUIDE]

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Top 10 Best Clubs in New York, NY [2024 GUIDE]

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With over 127 venues in New York, there are many places to choose from whether you're looking for a crazy night out or a lounge atmosphere. Don't worry! We're going to list out the best clubs in New York, NY that you should definitely check out.

Marquee NY

In January 2013, Marquee New York, the legendary Chelsea nightclub that defined a generation of New York nightlife, reopened as an internationally acclaimed dance music destination, attracting the most in-demand DJs and live acts. Marquee has transformed into a tripped out warehouse with 28 ft. ceilings, industrial design accents, and new features including chandeliers constructed from functioning microphones, a top-tier Funktion-One Soundsystem, a custom-built DJ booth, and floor-to-ceiling LED walls. By hosting an eclectic array of world-class artists, the mega-club is seen as a tastemaker that fuses strongly impassioned and knowledgeable music fans with VIPs in a remarkable environment unique to the venue. Previously opening its doors to underground luminaries such as Dubfire and Nic Fanciulli, and the leading-edge Progressive House and Trance maestros like David Guetta, Tiesto, and Gareth Emery, it will only continue to feature a refined balance of the most premier acts. Marquee New York is truly a revolutionary establishment that is certainly in a vanguard of it’s own.

289 10th Ave New York, NY 10001
Chelsea
11 PM – 4 AM, Wed, Fri, Sat
Dress Code: Strict
$$$$

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Nebula

Nebula will be Manhattan’s largest nightclub and event venue when it opens this fall. On Friday, the sprawling 11,000 square foot, multi-level club at 135 W. 41st Street will open, marking a major milestone in New York nightlife’s post-pandemic recovery by unveiling a world-class nightclub and event space in the heart of Times Square. Nebula, which is expected to become one of Manhattan’s most popular nightlife and events venues, has announced the dates for its Halloween opening weekend. The three-day opening of Nebula will be the biggest in Manhattan in years, introducing a world-class nightclub in the heart of the city and marking a watershed moment in Manhattan’s and New York‘s post-pandemic nightlife recovery. Nebula will host world-class DJs spanning the electronic music spectrum, from underground trailblazers to stadium-filling superstars, establishing Manhattan as a nightlife and dance culture hotspot. Starting with GORDO, producer/DJ Carnage’s house music alias and Purple Disco Machine‘s unrivaled mix of disco, nu-disco, funk, soul, and house, the festival’s opening weekend is a statement of intent. Malaa, a masked Frenchman and frequent DJ Snake collaborator, will perform the following weekend, as will Grammy-nominated house and techno sensations CamelPhat. Tickets are now available here. Nebula, a three-tiered 11,000-square-foot space with a 5500-square-foot main dance floor, 2,500-square-foot mezzanine, and 3,000-square-foot lower level that can accommodate 700 guests, has spared no expense or detail. Nebula is named after a cloud of dust in outer space that can be seen in the night sky, and the club’s visionary design transports guests into otherworldly immersive environments every week. Nebula is a transformative nightlife experience that combines cutting-edge technology and world-class hospitality with the love and care philosophy that embodied famous Manhattan venues of the past, which transformed for their patrons week after week. The incredible, movable ceiling at Nebula allows the club and event space to transform every time the doors open. The ceiling is made up of six massive video panels that can move and tilt independently or combine to form a massive, venue-spanning screen, allowing patrons to dance under anything from a cosmic night sky to hypnotic, rhythmic pulsing lights. This technology is unlike anything guests have ever seen, allowing the venue to transform from a soaring cathedral-like space to a low-ceilinged dance club every night, ensuring a captivating and unique visual experience and set-up. Richie Romero, a former partner at Butter Group, the force behind 1OAK and Up&Down, and Yang Gao, co-founder of MIXX Lifestyle Group, came up with the idea for Nebula. Rob Toma, the founder of TCE Presents and one of the most well-known figures in New York’s electronic music scene, is curating the musical programming. Erica Maurer, co-founder of EMRG Media, which produces hundreds of events each year, will be in charge of special events.

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Avant Gardner (Brooklyn Mirage)

Brooklyn Mirage is the outdoor oasis in the Avant Gardner complex, situated in the heart of East Williamsburg. It's open during the summer season each year, and decked out with thousands of plants and even palm trees, and boasting a KV2 Audio system, it's designed to be a sensory experience for both the ears and eyes. It is the outdoor component of Avant Gardner, an 80,000-square-foot development at 140 Stewart Avenue in an industrial corridor of the East Williamsburg neighborhood, a few grubby blocks from Queens. By fall, a warehouse (now filled with sacks of cement mix and construction equipment) will be transformed into an event space. Another area will become a 5,000-square-foot club. All told, it will hold 6,000 visitors.

140 Stewart Ave New York, NY 11237
East Williamsburg
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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Somewhere Nowhere (Night)

A new rooftop lounge, nightclub and rooftop pool opening July 1 promises to deliver a full-sensory experience that'll transport you to a fairytale-like garden. Somewhere Nowhere is nestled on the 38th and 39th floors at the top of Chelsea's Renaissance Hotel and has a lush arched entry that leads guests through a dreamlike passageway where they are met with custom art pieces of gnomes and fireflies, neon signs and lantern sconces from another time. The gnomes are part of Sam Tufnell's collection he crafted from translucent resin and tinted with brightly colored pigment, humorously creating a glorified lawn ornament. Each one, which is unique, is installed on a lighted platform to glow in the darkness. Somewhere Nowhere will continue to work with artists to display their works throughout the space. The new club, which claims to be the tallest hotel rooftop with a pool in New York City offering an immersive escape, aims to "tantalize all five senses" using vibrant lights that will dim over time to signal day turning to night, whimsical decor by Let It Be Made 8, a state-of-the-art sound system by DNA Illuminations (the first club to use KV2 Audio Speakers in NYC), and even the scent of a magical forest. Guests can get a 360-degree view of Manhattan on the 39th-floor penthouse's outdoor lounge and open-air rooftop pool, where they'll be able to dance to music by international and local DJs. Somewhere Nowhere will bring the club to life with daily programming from pool parties with world-renowned DJs to captivating live music, or an immersive dinner experience with a magic show.

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Avant Gardner (Great Hall)

Avant Gardner is a large-scale event venue located in East Williamsburg. It consists of The Brooklyn Mirage (summer outdoors) and The Great Hall and The Kings Hall (indoors year-round). Avant Gardner fills a substantial NYC market void for audio- and visually-equipped venues capable of hosting immersive and experiential events for up to 6,200 attendees. It is ideal for music and concerts, but is meticulously designed—with sprawling rooms and modular elements—to host nearly any kind of event. The Great Hall is the quintessential Brooklyn industrial warehouse, that’s anything but. A massive and soaring space, its aesthetic is a mix between industrial chic and organic tech. Featuring exposed beams and brick juxtaposed by waving wood slats over sound absorbing surfaces, the space achieves the acoustics of the most renowned concert halls. With real wood flooring, modular staging and seating, it is the ideal setting for concerts, dances, exhibits, theater, trade or fashion shows, festivals and beyond. KV2 Audio’s VHD5.0 sound system, a vast array of projectors, and fully programmable lighting fixtures immerse attendees into the ultimate experience. FEATURES • 15,000 sq. ft. climate controlled indoor space with 30+ ft ceilings • 3-story VIP tower • 3 full-service liquor bars with custom POS system to minimize lines SOUNDS, SIGHTS, & LIGHTS • Modular staging and seating • KV2 Audio’s revolutionary VHD5.0 system for crystalline festival-level sound • Acoustic design and treatment by WSTD Acoustic to achieve concert hall sound • HD Projectors to video map surfaces and installations • Hundreds of fully programmable moving lights for any type of event

140 Stewart Ave New York, NY 11237
East Williamsburg
Varies depending on events
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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Mission Nightclub

Partner Bobby Kwak says that the real reason Circle closed was because they couldn’t afford the new lease asking price at the club, which was in an area that now has a Whole Foods and a SoulCycle. It’s working out better for them though, he says: Mission Nightclub, which opens on March 3 at 229 West 28th Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues, is slightly closer to K-Town, where many of their clientele party before and after going to the club anyway. It’s also bigger than Circle, he adds. Mission won’t be that different from Circle. Like its predecessor, Mission will mimic clubs in Korea, with plates of cut up fruit for people who order bottle service and well-dressed men as servers instead of the cocktail waitresses more common at American clubs. A new and upgraded sound system will also be in place, as will a new lighting system. Otherwise, “a club is a club at the end of the day: lights, music, dancing, bars,” Kwak says. Besides the superior space and the lost of the previous lease, the partners also decided to reopen a Korean nightclub elsewhere because “there’s a need for something like this,” he says. Circle had been around for a decade and was primarily a go-to club for Koreans, Korean Americans, and other Asians and Asian Americans. In an oral history about the club, website The Ringer calls it “an epicenter of Korean nightlife in New York.” It frequently sported long lines every weekend, had a location near Times Square, and was visited by celebrities like Usher, Anthony Bourdain, and Pharrell Williams — but was virtually unknown to people outside the community. Ultimately, the new club’s — ahem — mission will be the same as Circle, too: to be a place for Asians and Asian Americans. “The Asian community, they hate to admit it, but they loved Circle,” Kwak says. “It’s like a safe haven for them. It’s kind of like Cheers. …that’s what Circle was to the Asian community. People were regulars were there because they felt a sense of comfort. They felt a sense of home. It was a place where people in the Asian community were able to connect with each other.”

229 W 28th St New York, NY 10001
Chelsea
Dress Code: Strict
$$

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Silo Brooklyn

SILO, formerly known as Secret Loft, started as an underground party in a converted auto garage in Williamsburg in 2012. Over the years, as Secret Loft grew from an earnest experiment into a full-blown series with an energized following, so too did the vision, and SILO began to take shape. SILO opened in early 2023. We are currently open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm-4am and most Thursdays from 6pm to midnight.

90 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA New York, NY 11237
Brooklyn
$

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Superior Ingredients

Superior Ingredients is one of the most storied independent nightlife venues in the world – now evolved and reimagined – with two unique spaces known as The Roof and The Room. S.I. is dedicated to showcasing the vast and varied offerings of dance music from artists and DJs from around the globe. Built for NYC. Built by NYC. Dance on. The Roof is a 5,000 square foot, multi-level experience with beautiful and unobstructed views of the New York City skyline – the best place in the city to experience warmth, sound and sight. With multiple street-level entrances and a custom mosaic inlay paying homage to the space's history as a spice factory called Superior Ingredients, The Room is our premier split-level nightlife space. Subtly highlighting its industrial warehouse architecture from the late 1920s, all décor elements are authentic to the year in which it was built – giving us an Art Deco space with a contemporary twist.

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Avant Gardner (Kings Hall)

Avant Gardner is a large-scale event venue located in East Williamsburg. It consists of The Brooklyn Mirage (summer outdoors) and The Great Hall and The Kings Hall (indoors year-round). Avant Gardner fills a substantial NYC market void for audio- and visually-equipped venues capable of hosting immersive and experiential events for up to 6,200 attendees. It is ideal for music and concerts, but is meticulously designed—with sprawling rooms and modular elements—to host nearly any kind of event. Winter, 2017 • Indoors • Open year-round • For intimate-to-medium scale events The Kings Hall is its own intimate domain within the grand complex. Warmth was the guiding principle behind its design: hand-carved wood paneling on the walls, real wood floor throughout, and the lighting is entirely incandescent and analog. The entire ceiling is made of variable opacity glass panels programmable to different patterns, using natural sunlight for an unprecedented visual effect. And of course, KV2 Audio provides sound installation and design that rivals that of the most acclaimed nightclubs. Whether it’s a DJ performance, a wedding banquet or a charity gala, it’s a space fit for a king. FEATURES • 5,000 sq. ft. climate controlled indoor space with 15 ft ceilings • 1 large full-service liquor bar with custom POS system to minimize lines SOUNDS, SIGHTS, & LIGHTS • KV2 Audio custom sound installation • Acoustic design and treatment by WSDG • Hand carved wood aesthetic, leather seating • Variable opacity, fully programmable glass panel ceiling

140 Stewart Ave New York, NY 11237
East Williamsburg
Varies depending on events
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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Musica

Musica Club is now coming to New York. Musica is born from a partnership between Giuseppe Cipriani and Italian nightlife entrepreneur Tito Pinton, owner of the historic Il Muretto club in Italy.

637 W 50th St, New York, NY New York, NY 10019
Hell's Kitchen
$

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Basement

Basement is a project by knockdown center that brings live events for electronic music lovers.

52-19 Flushing Ave Maspeth New York, NY 11378
Queens
Varies depending on events
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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Knockdown Center

Knockdown Center is an art and performance space dedicated to cross-disciplinary projects and collaborations. Visit our century-old building for innovative and experimental programming in visual arts, performance, music and more.

52-19 Flushing Ave New York, NY 11378
Maspeth
Varies depending on events
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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Public Records

Public Records is a multi-faceted music and social space built within a historic building on the Gowanus Canal featuring 3 rooms - a hi-fi record bar, an intimate performance space featuring live acts and DJs, and an all day vegan cafe and magazine shop.

233 Butler St New York, NY 11217
Boerum Hill
9 AM - 11 PM Tue, 9 AM - 12 AM Wed, 9 AM - 1 AM Thu, 9 AM - 4 AM Fri - Sat, 9 AM - 12 AM Sun
Dress Code: Strict
$$

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Hearsay

New York, NY - In the heart of the city's fashionable Meatpacking District, a new and exclusive nightclub is causing a sensation during New York Fashion Week. Hearsay, the brainchild of Italian hospitality connoisseurs Matteo Garzia and Alessandro Brioschi, nightlife luminary Richie Romero, and Rob Toma, founder of Brooklyn's Teksupport, made its dazzling debut over the Labor Day weekend. This secretive establishment is fast becoming the talk of the town among the fashion-forward elite. The allure of Hearsay lies not only in its carefully curated events but also in the mystery that shrouds its location. Unlike typical nightclubs that openly advertise their addresses, Hearsay has opted to keep its whereabouts under wraps. This decision has generated significant buzz, drawing in partygoers who revel in the thrill of the unknown. With a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system poised to host the world's best DJs in house and techno on any given night, Hearsay promises an unparalleled nightlife experience. Guests won't know who's spinning the tracks at Hearsay until they pass through the enigmatic entrance—an element of surprise that adds to the club's mystique. To mark its grand debut, Hearsay pulled out all the stops during the Labor Day weekend, hosting a series of invite-only DJ sets that left attendees with unforgettable memories. As New York Fashion Week unfolded, the club continued its winning streak by hosting an array of exclusive private events, solidifying its status as the go-to spot during this iconic week in the fashion calendar. Rumors claim Tobey Maguire, Cara Delevigne, A$AP Ferg, and Coi Leray were in attendance. As part of its spectacular opening weekend, Hearsay featured an electrifying performance by Dixon. Rising from his beginnings in Berlin's electronic music scene, Dixon has evolved into a visionary figure in the industry. He co-runs the renowned record label "Innervisions" alongside Frank Wiedemann and Kristian Rädle of Ȃme. In a city renowned for its vibrant nightlife, Hearsay is poised to become the ultimate destination for those seeking an unforgettable night out. With its concealed location, a visionary team of nightlife pioneers at the helm, and a lineup of exclusive events on the horizon, this hidden gem in the Meatpacking District is set to reignite the area's nightlife scene. Stay tuned for more updates as Hearsay takes New York City by storm.

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Le Bain

Perched high atop the roof of the Standard Hotel in the Meat Packing district, Le Bain offers party goers fantastic views, and a hip downtown crowd. In the summer, Le Bain features an indoor hot tub (complete with vending machines in the bathroom selling $80 bathing suits) and one of the most spacious rooftops in NYC nightlife (with a crepe stand, in case you get hungry.) Le Bain is also quite large by NYC standards- consequently it is usually not too difficult to gain entry during the daytime (as long as you show up early). Le Bain is an exclusive venue. Only roups of mostly females stand a good chance of getting in. = The crowd at Le bain is comprised primarily of scenesters and hip- downtown creative types. Corporate types and upscale types often frequent the venue as well, but most of the time must commit to spend a minimum at the bar. The venue is also a favorite of fashionable models and upscale sophisticated types who come from The Boom Boom Room. which is across the hall.

444 W 13th St New York, NY 10014
Greenwich Village
Dress Code: Strict
$$$

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Elsewhere

Elsewhere lives by an ethos of creative risk-taking, progressive music programming, respect for all people and art, and a desire to support and grow the communities that make it all possible. Elsewhere has multiple performance spaces, a large rooftop, a gallery, a loft café, and an outdoor courtyard, and operates a seasonal art program called Landscape.

599 Johnson Ave New York, NY 11237
East Williamsburg
Varies depending on events
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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H0l0

This Queens venue may seem unassuming in its plain-brick corner facade—but a balanced mix of local and international acts, combined with a no-frills DIY vibe, has made H0L0 a sure destination for music heads of all genres. Catch acts ranging from noisy techno (L.I.E.S. artist Vereker) to GQOM (DJ Lag) to U.K. dubstep and bass music (Loefah), as well as plenty of one-off live performances (Dave Harrington of Darkside).

1090 Wyckoff Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA New York, NY 11385
Bushwick
$

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Elsewhere (Zone One)

599 Johnson Ave New York, NY 11237
East Williamsburg
Varies depending on events
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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Good Room

Good Room was built by music lovers for music lovers. Launched in 2014 by nightclub veterans, the space fuses the traditional Greenpoint bar scene with a club vibe. Good Room prides itself on being an open and inclusive space with plenty of room to dance and a big soundsystem. Month to month Good Room has parties with residents Kim Ann Foxman, Martyn, Quantic, Willie Burns, Justin Strauss & Billy Caldwell and Lloydski as well as resident parties FIXED, The Bunker and The Carry Nation.

98 Meserole Ave New York, NY 11222
Greenpoint
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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Bossa Nova Civic Club

Bossa Nova is New York’s coziest house and techno hangout. The modest 140-capacity bar sits beneath the rumbling subway overpass in Bushwick, Brooklyn’s hippest neighborhood. Depending on the night, you’re likely to hear industrial techno, live hardware sets or jacking house, usually served up by local artists. For those in search of a Monday night dance party, this is one of the only spots you’re likely to find in this part of the borough.

1271 Myrtle Ave New York, NY 11221
Bushwick
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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Gabriela

A blissful escape that brings us together. All are welcome here, unless they are unwelcoming. Have as much fun as possible, but never at anyone else’s expense. Come wearing Docs or Dolce - none of that will make a difference as long as the music is what brought you. If you’re here for the music then you’re here for the same reason we are. That’s what we dreamt up.

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Dream Downtown

Dream is a flagship hotel in downtown Manhattan with a modern theme. It features a roof-top lounge with club overlooking the skyline, an on-site restaurant, and an outdoor pool with private cabanas. It is known for its famous rooftop and two lounges, Electric & Gallery.

355 W 16th St New York, NY 10011
Chelsea
Varies depending on events
Dress Code: Strict
$$$

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TBA Brooklyn

Located at 395 Wythe Ave on the corner of South 6th St. and Wythe Ave in the shadow of the Williamsburg Bridge, TBA is 2 blocks from the world famous Peter Luger's Steakhouse in the historic and red-hot Southside neighborhood of Williamsburg. Featuring a stunning 23 ft natural white oak handcrafted bar and matching 10 ft communal tables, TBA is a converted garage space with 20 foot ceilings and exposed brick and concrete. Sporting murals from internationally recognized street-artists on both facades, TBA features a top of the line Void Acoustics sound system, a custom designed lighting system and projection mapping, and has capacity for approximately 100 people. The venue is located within walking distance of both the J-M-Z and L subway stations and is a 5 minute taxi ride from lower Manhattan. Founded by veterans of New York's bar, club and underground party scene, TBA features top-flight electronic music from the best local DJs and promoters with the occasional international artist, all in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. TBA has 4 beers on tap and numerous craft beers by the bottle as well as custom cocktails and excellent small-batch spirits. TBA also serves empanadas from Empanada Mama. The crowd is a true cross-section of NYC's nightlife culture where discerning and open minded professionals, artists, hipsters and foreign nationals enjoy a music and experience focused scene. TBA is "where the underground lives."

395 Wythe Ave New York, NY 11249
Williamsburg - South Side
Dress Code: Casual
$$

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Deluxx Fluxx

Where SOUND meets VISION. Deluxx Fluxx is an art space and night club located in New York’s East Village. Pound for pound - the best sound in New York City.

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New York Clubs FAQ

What time does the headlining DJ usually start performing in New York clubs?

The headlining DJ will usually start performing around 12:00 AM.

How long do DJs play in New York?

The headlining DJ or artist usually plays a 1 to 2 hour set.

What is the dress code like at New York Clubs?

Guys can wear nice jeans and a form fitting plain t-shirt or a nice button down shirt. Girls can wear jeans or a comfortable but stylish dress if they prefer. Of course guys and girls can never go wrong with dressing up even more – there is no such thing as overdressing when it comes to clubs.

How can I get into New York Clubs for free?

Some New York Clubs have a free ladies guest list, and have a free even ratio guest list – free if you have the same number of girls (or more) in your party.

Keep in mind that many New York Clubs are more exclusive and require bottle service to get in. You can sign up for the guest list on our events page.