Best Nightclubs in NYC – Where To Dance Tonight
NYC nightlife is legendary for a reason. From mega-clubs in Chelsea to underground spots in Brooklyn, there is a dance floor for every vibe. Here is your guide to the best clubs in the city right now.
Mega Clubs
1. Marquee (Chelsea)
The bottle-service powerhouse. Top DJs, a packed dance floor, and a crowd that dresses to impress. Monday industry nights are the move if you want to skip the weekend chaos. Cover: $30-50.
2. LAVO (Midtown)
Italian restaurant by day, club by night. The Saturday night party is iconic. Expect a line, dress code enforced, and big-name DJ sets. Cover: $40-60.
3. Nebula (Midtown)
Multi-level club with different vibes on each floor. Hip-hop, house, and Latin on rotation. One of the newer spots thats already pulling crowds. Cover: $30-50.
Underground / Warehouse Vibes
4. Basement (East Village)
No sign outside, stairs going down, and a sound system that hits different. House and techno focused. The crowd knows music. Cover: $20-30.
5. Nowadays (Bushwick)
Indoor/outdoor space with a massive garden. House, disco, and experimental music. The daytime parties in summer are unmatched. Cover: $15-35.
6. Good Room (Greenpoint)
Two rooms — front room is a bar with DJs, back room is a proper dance floor with a Funktion-One sound system. Serious music programming. Cover: $15-25.
Hip-Hop and R&B
7. Sapphire Lounge (Lower East Side)
Intimate spot with hip-hop and R&B nights. No pretense, good drinks, and a dance floor that gets sweaty by midnight. Cover: $10-20.
8. SOBs (Hudson Square)
Sounds of Brazil — but really its hip-hop, Afrobeats, reggae, and Latin. Live performances and DJ nights. A NYC institution since 1982. Cover: $15-30.
Rooftop Clubs
9. PHD Terrace (Midtown)
Rooftop at the Dream Hotel. Open air in summer, enclosed in winter. Skyline views while you dance. Dress code is strict. Cover: $30-50.
10. The Roof at Public Hotel (Lower East Side)
Ian Schragers hotel rooftop. Stunning views, DJ sets, and a crowd that skews fashion/creative. Cover: $20-40.
Nightclub Survival Guide
- Dress code: No sneakers (except at Brooklyn spots), no shorts, no athletic wear
- Arrive early: Before midnight = shorter line, sometimes no cover
- Guest lists: Check promoter Instagram pages for free entry before midnight
- Cash: Coat check is usually cash only ($5-10)
- Pregame: Drinks inside are $15-20+. Eat and drink before you go.
- Getting home: Subway runs 24/7. Uber surge pricing hits 2-4 AM hard.
We go inside these clubs on camera — watch the nightlife vlogs on NewYorkNoNavro YouTube.