New York guide

Things to Do at Night in New York

From rooftop bars to late-night street food, here's how to experience New York after the sun goes down.

After dark

Best nightlife in New York

Broadway Show

The world's best theatre district. TKTS booth in Times Square sells same-day discounted tickets. For the best experience, see a show in a historic theatre — the interiors are as impressive as the performances.

Comedy Cellar

The legendary basement comedy club in Greenwich Village where Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer, and Chris Rock drop in. Buy tickets online early — shows sell out. The surprise guests are the real draw.

Smalls Jazz Club

A tiny basement jazz club in the West Village with a $20 cover and no drink minimum. The musicians are world-class and the intimate setting means you're metres from the performers. Sets start at 7:30pm.

Bemelmans Bar

The most glamorous bar in New York — inside the Carlyle Hotel with murals by the creator of Madeline. The cocktails are expensive, the pianist is world-class, and the atmosphere is pure old New York elegance.

Brooklyn Bridge Walk at Night

Walking the Brooklyn Bridge after dark with the Manhattan skyline lit up ahead is one of the greatest free experiences in the world. Start from the Brooklyn side for the best approach.

House of Yes

A Bushwick creative nightlife venue with circus performers, themed parties, and a dance floor with actual talent. Dress up (costumes encouraged), bring an open mind, and dance until 4am.

Rooftop at Westlight

The William Vale hotel's rooftop in Williamsburg has sweeping Manhattan skyline views. The cocktails are creative, the space is stylish, and watching the city sparkle from across the river is magical.

St. Ann's Warehouse

An avant-garde performance space in DUMBO under the Manhattan Bridge hosting boundary-pushing theatre, music, and dance. The programming consistently brings the most interesting shows in the city.

Plan your New York trip

Share an Instagram Reel about New York and Triply will extract every place mentioned — mapped and organized automatically.

Get on the App Store

Photo credits

Hero — Michael Discenza / Unsplash · Broadway Show — Jim.henderson / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Comedy Cellar — Jim.henderson / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Smalls Jazz Club — Overseesaw / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bemelmans Bar — Ɱ / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Brooklyn Bridge Walk at Night — Currier and Ives / Public domain · House of Yes — Raffi Asdourian / CC BY 2.0 · Rooftop at Westlight — Maria Eklind / CC BY-SA 2.0 · St. Ann's Warehouse — (User:Wgreaves) / CC BY-SA 4.0