By Caroline Grogan By Caroline Grogan | July 30, 2021 | Food & Drink,
We’ve officially entered the roaring ‘20s of the twenty-first century, meaning there’s no better time to party like Gatsby and no better place to do so than New York City. We have rounded up the best of the best nightclubs and lounges for a night out on the town in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
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Paul’s Casablanca
305 Spring St / Website
Paul Sevigny’s sceney Soho model and celebrity hotspot Paul’s Casablanca has reopened post COVID. If you can make it past the bouncers (tip - dress to impress!) your night is guaranteed to be as fun as the doorman is discerning. Enter the nondescript building on Spring Street and you will be transported into a Morrocan garden-themed cocktail lounge complete with a shimmering disco ball, plush banquettes with mosaic tile backsplashes and bartenders wearing traditional North African clothing. The spot has been a go-to for fashion week afterparties and often hosts A-list DJs like Mark Ronson and Q-Tip.
Teksupport
63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn / Website
Fans of techno music should head to Brooklyn, where international promoter Rob Toma is creating a bridge between the European club scene and New York City nightlife. With a background working with clubs like Sankey’s in Ibiza, Toma has successfully put on a Brooklyn warehouse series in July called BACK. Teksupport has some of the biggest names in house and techno performing, including Ame b2b Dixon, Chloe Caillat, Guy Gerber, the Martinez brothers and more. Ibiza’s CircoLoco will return to NYC for Halloween, with more European clubbing brands to follow suit.
The DL
95 Delancey St / Website
The DL is a Lower East Side clubbing hotspot spanning three floors, each with its own unique energy and style. Guests can enjoy dinner at Dinner on Ludlow on the first floor before the room, lit by massive chandeliers dripping in crystals, turns into a lounge area perfect for mingling and refueling with drinks from the bar. Head to the Red Room on the second floor for a sultry dance floor experience with a DJ playing the best new hits. When you need a breather from dancing and singing your heart out, head to the South Beach-inspired rooftop with 360-degree views of the LES skyline.
Somewhere Nowhere
112 W 25th St / Website
Newly-opened nightclub Somewhere Nowhere is a secret garden-inspired oasis complete with a two-level indoor lounge and an open air rooftop pool venue located at the top of the Renaissance NY Chelsea Hotel. Guests are ushered into a fairytale-esque lounge through a passageway leading to whimsical custom art pieces of gnomes and fireflies in the style of glorified lawn ornaments as well as neon signs and lantern sconces that set a glowy mood. The penthouse’s outdoor lounge boasts the tallest hotel rooftop with a pool and a 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline, all against the backdrop of live music from world-renowned DJs.
The Brooklyn Mirage
140 Stewart Ave, Brooklyn / Website
The Brooklyn Mirage at Avant Gardner is open for the summer, hosting a number of noteworthy events and DJs with performances by Zedd and deadmau5 already under their belt in early July. The legendary 6,000-person indoor-outdoor events space is famous for its jam-packed dance music event calendar and stunning light displays.
Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow St / Website
If you’re planning a night out on the Lower East Side, be sure to check out Hotel Chantelle, right across the street from The DL. The three-story nightclub and restaurant has a younger crowd and features a Parisian-inspired rooftop garden that is perfect for dancing and mingling. The best part is you can relive Saturday night by coming back to the rooftop for Sunday brunch complete with live music and bottomless drinks.
Public Arts
215 Chrystie St / Website
Located within Ian Schrager’s PUBLIC Hotel is Public Arts, a nightclub with events ranging from art exhibitions to live music and late-night dancing. Head to the rooftop to enjoy jaw-dropping views of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace bar serving delicious cocktails while renowned DJs play.
Jungle Summer at The Garret Cocteleria
349 Broome St / Website
Jungle Summer is a new, limited-edition pop-up food and drinks menu at the Garret Cocteleria. Perfect for a fun night out before or instead of bars and the club, the restaurant has transformed into a lush oasis with a floor-to-ceiling tropical plant installation made to emulate a rainforest right here in NYC. Sip summery cocktails with names like “Coconut Knuckleball” or try a tequila-tasting flight while live DJs spin tunes late into the night. Menu highlights include house nachos, dragon fruit and mango ceviche and spicy tuna tartare.
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