Nightlife in New York
15 spots — rooftop to dive bar, grouped by type across every borough that stays up past midnight.
Rooftop
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
NYC's largest rooftop garden with Empire State Building views and year-round heated igloos
The Ides at Wythe Hotel
Intimate rooftop bar with industrial-chic design and breathtaking Manhattan views
Cocktail Bar
Death & Co
Renowned cocktail bar with innovative drinks and sultry jazz-age ambiance
Attaboy
Tiny speakeasy with no menu - bartenders craft custom drinks based on your preferences
Lounge
The Blond
Glamorous lounge with gold accents, bottle service, and A-list crowd
Club
Le Bain
Rooftop club with dance floor, pool, and incredible city views at The Standard
Dive Bar
Skinny Dennis
Honky-tonk dive bar with country music, cheap drinks, and laidback vibes
McSorley's Old Ale House
NYC's oldest continuously operating bar (since 1854) serving only light or dark ale
Wine Bar
Terroir
Natural wine bar with extensive selection and knowledgeable sommeliers
Bar
Dear Irving
Elegant cocktail bar with era-themed rooms spanning different decades
The Vessel
Nautical-themed bar with creative cocktails and laid-back atmosphere
New York bars can legally pour until 4am — later than almost any other U.S. city — though most neighborhood spots quiet down well before that on a slow weeknight. Cover charges and dress codes are more common at clubs and lounges than at the dive bars and wine bars on this list.