New York Nightclubs A to C

13 Bar/Lounge, 35 E. 13th St. (btw. Broadway & University Pl.) (212) 979-6677
Three floor lounge/nightclub with live ecclectic Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Soul music every Tuesday and Spoken Word poetry every Monday. Wed - Sun are DJ parties featuring Brit Pop, Retro dance music, Trance and everything in between. Doors open 7:30pm - 10pm depending on the night, and cover ranges from $0 - $10. Check their website for schedules. Ages 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to W. 4th St.

2i's, 248 W. 14th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves. (212) 807-1775
Two bars on two floors playing Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Old School dance music. Proper attire is expected. $5 - $15 cover. Open 10:30pm - 4am every night. 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 14th St.; L to 8th Ave.

Aria, 539 W. 21st St., btwn 10th Ave. & 11th Ave. (212) 229-1618
This dance club features all kinds of music from Latin to Rock to Hip Hop. $20 cover. 21 or older. Hours: Mon. & Thur.-Sat., 11pm - 4am. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.

Au Bar, 41 E. 58th St, btwn Park Ave. & Madison Ave. (212) 308-9455
Supper club with dancing, where a DJ spins all kinds of tunes every day. Open 9pm - 4am. Cover charge on the weekend ($20 on Friday, $25 on Saturday, $10 if you're having dinner). 21 and older. Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 59th St.; N, R to 5th Ave.

Bar 169, 169 E. Broadway, @ Essex St. (212) 473-8866
This dance club has live and DJ music of all kinds. Regular shows include Latin music every Thursday, and Underground every second Sunday. Hours: Sun., 5pm - 4am; all other days, 4pm - 4am. Subway: F to E. Broadway; J, M, Z to Essex St.

Le Bar Bat, 311 West 57th St., btwn 8th & 9th Aves. (212) 307-7228
Multilevel club with live bands every night except Sunday, a dance club with DJs, a restaurant, four bars and an upstairs chillout room with TVs and a jukebox. Cover is $10 during the week, $15 on Thursday, and $20 on the weekend. Ages 21 and older. Club hours: 5:30pm - 4am. Subway: A, C, B, D, 1, 9 to 59th St.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., btw. Bowery & Crystie St. (212) 533-2111 (see events)
Outfitted in classy Art Deco style, this three-level former shoe store has a downstairs lounge and a 500-capacity concert hall. A cool mid-sized venue for Electronica, Alternative and Indie-rock. Downstairs opens at 7pm, upstairs opens at 8pm with shows starting at 9:30 or 10pm. Tickets from $12 - $30. Age limit varies (16 - 21) depending on the show. The Box Office at the Mercury Lounge is open from 12 - 7pm, Mon.-Sat. (212-260-4700). Subway: J, M to Bowery, 6 to Spring St.

Centro-Fly, 45 W. 21st St., btwn 5th Ave. & 6th Ave. (212) 627-7770
Nightclub/restaurant with DJs, a dance floor, party rooms, and swank grub. Ages 21 and over. $20 cover. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10pm - 5:30am. Subway: F, N, R to 23rd St.

Chaos, 225 E. Houston St., @ Essex St. (212) 475-3200
This dance club has a different party each night, with music ranging from Caribbean to House. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10pm - 4:30am. Ages 21 and over. $20 cover. Subway: F to 2nd Ave.

Cheeta Club, 12 W. 21st St., btwn 5th and 6th Aves. (212) 206-7770
Decent star watching and decadent atmosphere make this a great club for dancing or lounging around. Cover: varies, $10 - $20. Hours: Mon-Sat, 10pm-4am. Subway: F, N, R to 23rd St.

China Club, 268 W. 47th Street, btwn Broadway and 8th. (212) 398-3800
Rock and Roll place where Jagger and Bowie are spotted often (both live part time on the Upper West Side). Good people watching, but go elsewhere for dancing. Cover: $20. Hours: 10pm-4am daily. Subway: N, R to 47th St.; 1, 9, C, E to 49th St.

Club New York, 252 W. 43rd St., btwn Broadway & 8th Ave. (212) 997-9510
Thursday is ladies night with Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and House music. On Fri. & Sat. they host "Pop Music en Espanol" for you Latin (music) Lovers. $10 cover for ladies Fri./Sat., gents pay $15 - $20 every day. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 10pm - 4am. Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St.-Port Authority; N, R, S, 1, 2, 3, 9, 7 to 42nd St-Times Sq.

Club 215, 215 W. 28th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves. (212) 643-1199
Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10pm - 4am. $10 cover, more if there is a show. Ages 21 and over. Subway: 1, 9 to 28th St.; A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th St.

Copacabana, 617 W. 57th Street, btwn 11th and 12th Aves. (212) 582-2672
Several levels, one of New York's oldest nightclubs with the best in live Latin music. Cover: $5-35. Open Tue. & Fri., 6pm - 5am and Sat., 10pm - 6am. Ages 21 and over. Subway: A, C, B, D, 1, 9 to 59th St.

Crazy Nanny's, 21 7th Avenue South, @ Leroy Street (212) 366-6312
Billing themselves as "A Place for Gay Women - Biological or Otherwise," this club has two floors, two bars, DJs, a jukebox, a pool table (tournaments every Monday), and more. Open every day 4pm - 4am with Happy Hour until 7pm. Dance parties Thur - Sat ($8 cover for women, $10 for guys) and kareoke on Sunday. 21 and over. Subway: 1, 9 to Houston; A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to West 4th St.

Cream, 246 Columbus Ave at 71st Street. (212) 712-1666
Two dance floors and four theme rooms let you lounge or dance the night away. $20 cover. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10pm - 4am. Subway: B, C, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 72nd St.

Culture Club, 179 Varick St., btwn King & Charlton Sts. (212) 243-1999
Dance your heart out to 80's music. Thursday: 6pm - 5am, $15 cover for men after 9pm. Fri. & Sat.: 9pm - 5am, $20 cover. Age 21 or over. Subway: 1, 9, to Houston

 

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