Manhattan Nightlife
Rooftop Bars, Speakeasies & Live Music Venues
Rooftop Bars
Manhattan's skyline transforms at night, and these elevated venues offer the best vantage points with craft cocktails. Dress codes range from chic to casual, with most requiring reservations for prime sunset hours.
Signature Experiences:
Skyline Sips
230 Fifth Rooftop
Manhattan's largest rooftop garden with heated igloos in winter. The Empire State Building views are unmatched, and the cocktail menu features seasonal ingredients.
Manhatta
Danny Meyer's 60th-floor restaurant/bar with panoramic views from Brooklyn to the Hudson. Prix-fixe menus and an exceptional wine list complement the scenery.
Serra by Birreria
Eataly's enchanting rooftop transforms quarterly with themed decor (spring blossoms, winter chalet). Artisanal Italian cocktails and small plates shine year-round.
Exclusive Lounges
The Raines Law Room
Hidden behind an unmarked door, this lounge features private chambers with velvet drapes and a bespoke cocktail menu. Press a button for service.
Dear Irving
A glamorous time-travel themed lounge with decor spanning the 1920s-1960s. Their "Alchemist's Cupboard" menu features elixir-inspired cocktails.
The Campbell
Housed in a 1920s railway tycoon's office within Grand Central, this bar serves vintage cocktails amid stained glass and mahogany paneling.
Live Music Venues
Jazz & Blues
From historic Harlem spots to intimate Village clubs, hear world-class jazz in venues that shaped American music history.
Rock & Indie
Legendary stages where Springsteen, Dylan, and The Strokes cut their teeth, plus cutting-edge indie showcases.
Classical & Opera
Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and intimate recital spaces showcasing the world's finest orchestras and soloists.
Experience Manhattan After Dark
Get our exclusive Nightlife Guide with VIP reservation contacts, dress code details, and neighborhood bar crawls.