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Lower East Side, New York, NY

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The Lower East Side has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a mostly poor immigrant neighborhood and New York’s center of Jewish culture. While a slew of synagogues and historic Jewish sites remain, the neighborhood is now known more for its edgy shops and uproarious nightlife.

By day, the winding streets are full of gritty, successful artists and trendy shoppers alike checking out the offerings at the many artisanal restaurants, vegan bakeries, and delis or browsing for deals at the numerous vintage stores on Orchard and Ludlow.

But at night, some of the loudest, craziest, wildest, and most drunken bars in Manhattan spring to life in the Lower East Side, drawing crowds of edgy punks and rocker-chic girls to the myriad venues crammed into a five-block radius, where partiers might witness the next White Stripes or hottest international DJ.

Although live music blasts out of jam-packed indie haunts late into the night, the crowds don’t go home once the set ends – they just move on to the all-night booze and dance fests at the bars along Stanton and Broome Streets.

The Lower East Side may have roots as a poor ethnic enclave, but the only remaining vestige of its past is the melting pot of partiers looking to drink until dawn.

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Hotel Chantelle / SGT

20s / 30s / Ambient / Artists / Bar / DJ

Party Earth Review Located on the quiet side of Delancey Street, Hotel Chantelle is an engaging mix of upscale cocktail bar and neighborhood haunt that attracts black-clad hipster party animals and in ... more

92 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002

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Boulton & Watt

All Ages / All Types / Beer / Jeans

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: Any venue that can make me fall in love with a pickleback shot is a winner in my book. I hate pickles. I hate picklebacks. I love Bolt ..." more

5 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

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200 Orchard

80s Music / ATM / After Work / Beer

Party Earth Review Located in an area swimming in fanciful drinking options, 200 Orchard is a chill neighborhood dive that caters to relaxed cocktailers, mellow sports fans, and an unpretentious dance ... more

200 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002

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Experimental Cocktail Club

70s Music / Ambient Jazz / Artsy

Party Earth Review Savvy travelers – and savvy readers of Party Earth – are already familiar with Experimental Cocktail Club, a cutting-edge haunt for intricate cocktails that opened to ... more

191 Chrystie Street
New York, NY 10002

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Macondo

20s / Ambient / Beer / Brunch / Casual

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: Macondo is a brunch staple in the Lower East Side and East Village. When you are seeking an alternative to the Sunburnt Cow and all other ..." more

157 East Houston Street
New York, NY 10002

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Verlaine

African Funk / After Work / Bar

Party Earth Review Named for the 19th-century French poet, Verlaine is an artsy lounge that’s become a favorite for after-work get-togethers and mellow mingling with a diverse crowd of young professionals ... more

110 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002

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Fat Baby

20s / 30s / Bar / Bottle Service / DJ

Party Earth Review A bi-level mix of upscale nightclub and rocking live music venue, the versatile Fat Baby caters to a diverse uptown/downtown clientele. Club-savvy hipsters, young, rebellious socialites ... more

112 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002

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No Fun

20s / Alternative / Artsy / Casual

Party Earth Review Despite its dubious name, divey rock bar and tapas joint No Fun really does promise a fun time for folks who like their small plates with a helping of rocker attitude. The name actually ... more

161 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002

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Clandestino

20s / 30s / 40s / Artists / Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Situated on the narrow end of Canal Street not swallowed up by the insanity of Chinatown, Clandestino is a charming neighborhood bar and café that offers a cozy retreat for a creative ... more

35 Canal Street
New York, NY 10002

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The Box

20s / 30s / 40s / Affluent / Artists

Party Earth Review Even the most well-connected party girls and Park Avenue brats won’t get into The Box without a reservation or a spot on the guest list, but patrons with a little foresight are in for ... more

189 Chrystie Street
New York, NY 10002

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Two Bit's Retro Arcade

Arcade Games / Bar Food / Casual

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: Maybe it’s because I’m not a true “gamer,” or maybe it’s just not my scene, but I wasn’t too impressed with Two Bit’s Retro Arcade. The plac ..." more

153 Essex Street
New York, NY 10002

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Cake Shop

20s / Artsy / Bar / Budget-friendly

Party Earth Review There’s no better proof that New York is the city that never sleeps than the uber-cool, slightly schizophrenic Cake Shop, a round-the-clock upstairs vegan bakery café by day and indie ... more

152 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002

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