Nightlife and bars in New York County

Nightlife & Hidden Bars

Explore Manhattan's diverse drinking scene, from the historic Stonewall Inn—a landmark of LGBTQ+ history—to the 1929 Lightship Frying Pan moored on the Hudson River. This collection features hidden speakeasies like Please Don't Tell, accessed through a vintage phone booth, and Apothéke, a former opium den serving botanical cocktails. Experience skyline views from Gallow Green’s garden rooftop or descend into Trinity Place, a bar housed inside a 1904 bank vault. The list also highlights world-class venues like Birdland Jazz Club and the multi-award-winning Dead Rabbit.

Nightlife & Hidden Bars — Map

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Top of the strand

If you want to enjoy a spectacular view of New York skyline and the lit up skyscrapers, come to this spectacular café with a retractable…

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McGee's Pub & Restaurant

After a walk in the Central Park make a stop in this cozy pub with a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. You'll like it there for sure.

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Please Don't Tell

Hidden speakeasy with professional bartenders. The entrance is a telephone booth inside Criff Dogs but... please don't tell anyone else!

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Lightship Frying Pan

One of the places to party in NYC is this lightship which was built in 1929. Nowadays it serves as a popular bar and a venue.

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Apothéke

A cocktail bar with a superb atmosphere. Over 200 different cocktails are served in the former opium den and the atmosphere is just perfect.

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Stonewall Inn

The Stonewall Inn is a gay bar and recreational tavern at 53 Christopher Street in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New…

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Haven Rooftop Bar

Rooftop bars are extremely popular in NYC - no surprise - the skyline here is absolutely breathtaking.

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The Spotted Pig

The Spotted Pig offers e.g. typical American burgers, cocktails or seafood with outstanding service.

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Bathtub Gin

Come visit this hidden Victorian speakeasy. Visit for the drinks, concerts and great period ambience.

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Birdland Jazz Club

Jazz lovers should definitely consider visiting this place. It has a great atmosphere and comfortable seating and of course spectacular…

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Corner bistro

Don't go here for the interior - come here for the amazing burgers, cheap beer and a local atmosphere.

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Trinity Place Bar and Restaurant

Located inside a 1904 bank vault, this Financial District bar features two massive 35-ton steel doors and original brass hardware.

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Gallow Green Rooftop Bar

A lush, garden-themed rooftop bar atop the McKittrick Hotel, featuring overgrown greenery and a vintage train track setting.

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The Dead Rabbit

A multi-story Irish tavern in a 19th-century building, combining a traditional sawdust-covered taproom with a sophisticated cocktail parlor.

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