Top 10 Best Clubs in Chelsea, [2024 GUIDE]
Top 10 Best Clubs in Chelsea, [2024 GUIDE]
Best of New York
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
$$$$
PHD Downtown
OR those who have spent years absorbing life lessons from “Entourage,” PH-D is Xanadu: a glittering room of celebrities, beautiful women and cresting credit-card bills. The nightclub, which opened in June on the roof of the Dream Downtown hotel, is the latest endeavor from the impresarios behind Marquee, Tao and other successful playgrounds for the well heeled. One recent evening, patrons looking for a soupy breather packed the terrace, a walkway flanked by black couches and groomed shrubbery. Bottles of Champagne and vodka cooled in tabletop ice basins. A man wearing a blue-check dress shirt and white trousers captivated pals with a joke from the trading floor. The kicker: “I’m on margin right now and can’t call you back!” Nearby tenement apartments seemed several universes removed. At the southern edge of Chelsea, PH-D sits atop Vikram Chatwal’s 316-room hotel, which also houses a poolside beach club and a steakhouse. While other lounges cultivate the timeworn comfort of a great-aunt’s living room, PH-D is a fine-cut diamond of glass and polished surfaces. Triple-tiered chandeliers with hundreds of glass rods hang above marble tables and leather seats. Midtown twinkles in the expansive view. THE CROWD A testament to the timeless compatibility of wealth and attractiveness, PH-D is a crush of men in business-casual attire and women who rarely spend weekdays in an office. Like tipsy flamingos, models teeter around the room and dance on couches. At a recent installment of the popular Tuesday night party, a few craned over Wilmer Valderrama, an actor from “That ’70s Show,” who shared bottles of vodka with cronies and rapped along with Jay-Z records. Later that week, Edward Norton and Woody Harrelson stopped in, perhaps reminiscing about “The People vs. Larry Flynt.” GETTING IN PH-D is no shoebox (capacity: 400) but table reservations, IMDb profiles and tear sheets from Céline help to lubricate an elevator ride upstairs. Everyone else is left to the mercy of the doorman after 9:30 p.m. DRINKS The emphasis is on table service, but more-frugal customers can lurk at the bar. Thriftiness is relative: specialty cocktails are $18, and with tax and tip automatically added to the bill, a Jameson on the rocks surpasses $21.
- 355 West 16th Street New York, NY 10011
- Chelsea
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$
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.
- 112 W 25th St New York, NY 10001
- Chelsea
- $$$
The Fleur Room
New York's highest lounge bar is covered with flowers. The bar is located in The Fleur Room on the highest floor of Moxy Chelsea. The space, with floor-to-ceiling windows on all four sides, offers clear views of surrounding Manhattan buildings!
- 105 W 28th St New York, NY 10001
- Chelsea
- 5 PM - 12 AM Mon, 5 PM - 4 AM Tue - Sat
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$$
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
- $$
Chelsea Room
Come celebrate the opening of NYC's newest night club Chelsea Room and the launch of Might As Well - a weekly showcase of house music by both local DJs and global names.
- 407 W 15th St New York, NY 10011
- Chelsea
- $
Dream Downtown
Dream is a flagship hotel in downtown Manhattan with a modern theme. It features a roof-top lounge with club overlooking the skyline, an on-site restaurant, and an outdoor pool with private cabanas. It is known for its famous rooftop and two lounges, Electric & Gallery.
- 355 W 16th St New York, NY 10011
- Chelsea
- Varies depending on events
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$$
Il Bastardo
Il Bastardo is an upscale and chic weekend brunch spot in New York City, featuring headlining DJs and and an exciting daytime club experience. This Chelsea based institution offers the finest dining, freshly prepared food and full bar, as well as bottle service. Il Bastardo’s versatile, spacious venue is tastefully designed, with an elegant twist. Il Bastardo offers so many possibilities for private parties and events. Il Bastardo offers one of the best brunch parties in NYC. Their brunch is every Saturday and Sunday from 12- 6:30pm. They take reservations for 12 pm, 2 pm, & 4 pm. They offer a $75 Prix-Fixe, with choice of one entree and one personal bottle. w includes Champagne, Rosé, Mimosa, or Bellini. Headlining DJ’s, Dance Floor, and In-House Photographers capturing every moment.
- 544 W 27th St New York, NY 10001
- Chelsea
- Dress Code: Strict
- $$$
Electric Room
The Electric Room is located on the lower level of Dream Downtown. The intimate room accommodates approximately 100 people and features a full bar servicing high-end spirits and speciality cocktails. The room has a distinct cool Britannia feel with sofas featuring the Union Jack Flag. Custom back-painted antique mirrors by artist Chris Stain adorn the banquette wall, as well as photography and artwork by Sante D'Orazio and Marilyn Minter, while two gothic-inspired chandeliers provide intimate lighting.
- 355 W 16th St New York, NY 10011
- Chelsea
- Dress Code: Trendy
- $$
The Beach at Dream Downtown
The Beach at Dream Downtown is the perfect summertime escape. Spanning over 4,800 square feet, it is the ideal location to host a soiree, company cocktail party or daytime meeting. Even for a quick bite and drinks among friends. The Beach includes a glass-bottom pool, full-service bar, pool deck, sand beach, two private cabanas and over 50 chaise lounges. The indoor/outdoor café located adjacent to the pool features a casual all-day menu created by Executive Chef Michael Armstrong that pairs perfectly with a seasonal cocktail menu.
- 355 W 16th St New York, NY 10011
- Chelsea
- Dress Code: Pool Attire
- $$
There are many other clubs available in New York like these.
Check out the venues section for the full list of pool parties.
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.
How can I book bottle service for New York Clubs?
You can book bottle service directly on Discotech by visiting the New York page
How much is bottle service at New York Clubs?
Bottle service and table minimums at New York Clubs can get pretty expensive in New York, but every nightclub is different.
The best way to find out is to visit the events page and and and choose the event you're thinking of going.
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