When it comes to brunch, New York knows how to pack a punch. Between early morning breakfast and midday lunch hours, the party never stops at the best boozy brunch businesses booming with bottomless beverages, daytime clubbing and pubbing, or fine cuisine with a DJ. From bottomless mimosas to live entertainment, take your brunch to the next level with our list of the top party brunch spots in NYC.
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Indulge in the stylish island chic of Mykonos and ball out on their bottomless brunch at this traditional Greek hotspot. Forget a Sunday reset, visit Kyma’s party brunch held every Saturday at the Hudson Yards location featuring music and live entertainment. With booming clubs and delectable traditional dishes, check out their special brunch offerings like the savory spinach and feta spanakopita or a classic choice of chicken and waffles. Featuring fresh fish flown in daily from the Mediterranean and the highest quality olive oil, you’ll be sure to leave ready for the best food-induced nap of your dreams. Yamas!
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1227 Broadway / Website
Shout it from the rooftop, or Virgin Hotel’s third floor, that Everdene has some of the best brunch parties in the city. With happy hours to disco nights to soul brunches, this epicenter is filled with energy and top-notch entertainment to keep guests on their feet. We love their brunch menu featuring witty cocktail names, like the “Not So Virgin Mary,” featuring Grey Goose vodka, virgin bloody mary, celery and lemon. Plus, if getting up for brunch is not the move, check out their website for other special occasions, like their “Yappy Hour,” where guests can bring their pooch to the roof.
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If you speak “Bilbo,” you know the rules are to raise a glass, take a bite and let the music play on. What started as a 35-seat restaurant in 1986 has become a local favorite for decades and is known to serve some big names like Robert De Niro, Marc Jacobs and Paul McCartney, to name a few. Gather your most chic attire and travel to Le Bilboquet for the most dashing party brunch of your NYC restaurant-exploring career. Saturdays are for the Bilbo Brunch and with an exquisite menu of eats, experience their signature cajun chicken or beef tartar. Make sure your party is dressed to the nines because, after all, it’s couture, darling.
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47 Ave. B / 646.322.8234 / Website
Ariel once said, “I wanna be where the people are,” and she can find them at Lamia’s Mermaid Brunch. Follow the siren’s song to the bottomless brunch every Saturday and Sunday for a taste of delicious seafood and never-ending pours of brunch mimosas, margaritas and sangria. The space boasts six immersive sea-themed spaces decked with intricate murals and velvety blue seats. Plus, savor the beautiful array of fish and shellfish stacked at a sleek tiled Raw Bar that is specially made to fulfill every seafood-indulgent dream. Here, guests can truly become “part of your world.”
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116 E 16th St. / 212.677.2600 / Website
Forget dinner and a show, what about brunch and a show? Here, guests can choose from both! Known as one of the most loved comedy clubs in New York, attracting A-list comedians and serving quality food, their impressive menu was developed by executive chef Harold Villarosa. Bringing his outstanding talents from working in Michelin-star kitchens to his beloved restaurant, some delicacies served at brunch include the salmon belly tartar and the Nutella french toast. The only thing you will be wondering at the end of the meal is if your stomach hurts because you laughed too hard or because you ate too much good food.
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544 W 27th St. / 212.675.5980 / Website
The party never stops because the party is always alive, day and night. Every weekend, Il Bastardo hosts a roaring daytime clubbing scene and mixes headlining DJs, fine dining, a full bar and bottle service into an unforgettable day out. With endless experiences for bachelorette parties, birthdays, or holiday celebrations, choose from an array of prix fixe options varying by the bottle made to fit the vibe. Try the crispy chicken sandwich or the tiramisu pancakes in between for the perfect dance break refuel.
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15 Watts St. / 347.919.5063 / Website
Channel the Moulin Rouge feels with flavorful French cuisine at this Soho sweet spot. Settle into the soft, deep blue half-shell seats as you experience the peak of boozy brunches at this young but accomplished French spot that has already made the go-to lists of brunch lovers everywhere. The secret is held with the accomplished executive chef Geoffrey Lechantoux, who’s worked in popular Michelin-starred kitchens, and trained by some of the most respected chefs. We recommend the Croissant au Homard du Maine (Maine Lobster Croissant) or the Belle Sole Meunière. Bon appétit!
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133 Essex St. / 212.674.7100 / Website
Warning, this high-energy brunch is NOT recommended for guests looking for a peaceful and quiet meal. Named after the Sons of Liberty and the street it sits on, the Sons of Essex built its vibe to reflect the voices from the diverse melting pot of the Lower East Side. The menu is a true fusion of beloved American-style comfort food enhanced with spices brought by immigrants and locally sourced produce from Essex Street Market. With a 90-minute window of bottomless drinks and options of filling plates like eggs benedict and burgers from a brunch prix-fixe menu for parties larger than ten, this boozy brunch will simply satisfy those crazy cravings.
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15 Stone St. / 917.262.0444 / Website
If you mess with the bull, you get the horns, but at Toro Loco, you get brunch. This Mexican-inspired cocktail bar perfectly marries delicious Mexican cuisine and bottomless brunch with a comprehensive list of drinks every Saturday and Sunday. Serving classic breakfast plates with funky twists, such as the pancakes with pink candies and Don Julio tequila maple syrup for an extra boozy kick, there is no wrong order. Do not miss out on their weekly Sunday drag brunch, where drag duo Las Borrachas will bring the heat.
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76 W St. / 212.260.1088 / Website
Whether the pint is half full or half empty, come embibe at one of the oldest established bottomless brunch establishments in the city. Bringing classic bar vibes with a rich history of serving entertainers, The Half Pint guarantees comforting and traditional pub fare like nachos and wings or tasty brunch entrees like chicken chilaquiles or the crab cake benedict. Offering an unbeatable price of an additional $25 for 90 minutes of bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys, it instantly became a neighborhood favorite.
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621 W 46th St. / 212.944.0458 / Website
The Breakfast Club is known as one of the most memorable 80’s rom-coms, but The Harbor Brunch Club is detention-free. Featuring flashing lights and raining confetti, this upscale dance hot spot faces the Hudson River creating the perfect tropical oasis with delectable bites and exotic brunch bottles and cocktails. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a retractable glass roof allow dancing under the stars and among the city skyline in any weather. Each event is themed by a musical artist or holiday, which can be found on their website, so come prepared to party and dance in spirit.
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154 Bleecker St. / 212.875.1405 / Website
Add some spice to your life and relish in the rich traditions of Indian culture with this one-of-a-kind brunch offering. A carefully crafted menu designed by chef Abishek Sharma combines contemporary culinary techniques fusing modern and Indian flavors to curate a palate that created a new cult following. Brunch is held every Saturday and Sunday, featuring delicious fusion flavors like the butter chicken loaded fries and the aloo tikki burger. Be sure to try the seasonal special cocktail, Madam Ji Fizz, or take it easy with the Masala Chai mocktail to start the day.
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33 Ave. B 3rd St. / 212.228.4461 / Website
Despite “Poco” meaning “little,” this restaurant’s brunch party is quite the opposite. Poco’s legendary brunch is serving the neighborhood every Friday to Sunday with options of the famous 1.5-hour bottomless, 3-hour brunch party or the Virgin Brunch. With unlimited mimosas, Bloody Marys, sangrias, or Aperol spritzes in addition to an entrée of your choice, enjoy the flavors of Poco’s acclaimed menu items. Pair those drinks with the award-winning vegan smoked truffle mac and cheese, the signature lobster mac and cheese, or the mushroom truffle croquettes to keep up the morning memento.
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951 2nd Ave. / 917.261.4136 / Website
Named after a hilarious sign the owner found behind his grandmother’s farm (“KEEP OUT HORNY RAM”), The Horny Ram is famous for rustic comfort food and approachable cocktails. Every weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bottomless brunch allows for 90 minutes of nonstop Bloody Marys, mimosas and berry bellinis in addition to a brunch food of your choice. Their nostalgic laid-back setting and extensive line of unique breakfast food combos will have you feeling like a kid again. Embrace that inner child and opt for the pancake burger or keep it light with the kale omelette that will have you coming back for more.
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248 W 55th St. / 646.657.0565 / Website
At Vida Verde, you can expect the three F’s; friends, food and fiesta. For 90 minutes of disco-glittering, stomach-filling and wide-smiling fun, embrace the bright and fresh flavors of Mexico and the cocktail culture of New York at this bottomless brunch held every Saturday and Sunday by reservation. Brunch enthusiasts will recommend one of their five tacos, including a vegetarian cauliflower taco, or the Chilaquiles, a delicious traditional Mexican breakfast dish. Operating in a tri-level space featuring an extensive “Margarita Market” on its rooftop patio covered with handpainted murals, get ready for the brunch of a lifetime.
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13 E 1st St. / 212.228.1200 / Website
Double the “baar,” double the fun. Known as New York’s very first Indian gastro bar, this modern yet rustic restaurant is reimagining Bollywood brunch through Indian dishes and cocktails to pay homage to new beginnings and modern interpretation. With flavors brought to us by chef Sujan Sarkar, the menu highlights an array of regional Indian dishes that challenge every perception of the subcontinent. This spot has one of the largest arrays of vegetarian and vegan options, with mouthwatering bites like the tender jackfruit cutlet sandwich and the paneer naan pizza. Plus, their one-of-a-kind cocktails, with each one crafted to reference Indian culture.
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65 Kent Ave. / 347.799.1312 / Website
As The Beach Boys once said, “There’s a place called Kokomo; that’s where you wanna go.” Explore the Caribbean at this tropical hot spot serving “Drunch,” which is an all-day dinner and brunch meal every Sunday, or try their classic Saturday brunch as you sip on the Kokomosas. Featuring sophisticated Carribean-inspired cuisine and lavish cocktails, their menu includes several gluten-free and vegetarian options like the Red Peppa Jerk Chicken and flavor-enriched flatbreads. Whether it’s Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda, or The Bahamas, let these flavors transport you from Brooklyn to the beach.
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146 Essex St. / 212.614.0146 / Website
Where else can you experience a pawnshop, restaurant, lounge and bar all in one? At Beauty & Essex, chef Chris Santos turned his imagination into reality through innovative design and pioneering the popular small, share-plate dining trend. The experience begins by entering the storefront pawnshop where items are purchasable, and walking up a grand spiraling staircase to a large, high-ceilinged, warm, romantically lit and draped dining space. Sunday brunch is served family-style with a range of diverse bites from grilled cheese dumplings and shrimp and grits to roasted strawberry ricotta toast and red velvet waffles.
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132 W 47 St. / 212.466.9000 / Website
Up above the Theater District and Times Square, crowning the Sanctuary Hotel, is a warm and glittering brunch spot taking center stage. The space changes appropriately with the seasons, such as covered, heated and strung with fairy lights in the winter and open, thinly draped and macrame-knitted in the warmer months. Known for their seafood, the lobster roll and the famous tower of tuna tartare are a must. Soak in the scenery of the shining skyscrapers as you bask in the beauty of the brunch.
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167 E 33rd St. / 212.300.4924 / Website
Do not let the dimly lit atmosphere fool you, this place is full of light and live music. Focusing on all things crafted like booze and brews, Cask Bar & Kitchen is one of craftsmanship and authenticity. Offering brunch every weekend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., they serve simple and delicious dishes with seasonal and local ingredients like smashed avocado toast and french toast topped with bananas and whipped cream. Check out their other weekly special events like Martini Monday, Bubbles and Beats and Trivia Night every Sunday night.
From bottomless beverages with blasting boomboxes to classy and chic cocktails in cozy corners, this list of commendable brunch spots has you covered for every birthday, business party, or memorable morning with friends.
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