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Stretching from Central Park to 40th Street and from Eighth Avenue to the East River, Midtown is not only one of New York’s largest neighborhoods, but also the epicenter of the city’s bright-lights, big-city grandeur that guarantees a tidal wave of activity and chaotic crowds every day and night of the week.
Radiating with energy, the area is packed with landmarks, from famous hotels like The Plaza and Waldorf Astoria and the shopping meccas of Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center, to the entertainment crossroads of Broadway and Times Square with their flashing neon lights and giant billboards.
During the day, hordes of fashionable shoppers and business people jostle for space with wide-eyed tourists, as a deluge of taxis and pedestrians congest the streets and sidewalks.
At night, in-the-know drinkers head to chic hotels for cocktails in elegant lobby bars in Midtown East, while Midtown West brings on a torrent of sex shops and dive bars, and the gritty clientele that comes with them.
The Holy Grail of Midtown’s nightlife, however, may just be Madison Square Garden, an immense arena over Penn Station that welcomes patrons from all walks of life, whether they’re looking to cheer on the Knicks and St. John’s or rock out to the biggest names in music.
Always bustling, Midtown is an ideal neighborhood not only for tourists who want to experience the “real” New York, but also for city dwellers ready to appreciate the never-ending entertainment options.
All Ages / All Types / Bars / Free
Party Earth Review One of the busiest, most frenetic, and most visually stimulating urban centers in the world, Times Square offers a vast assortment of dining, shopping, and entertainment options that ... more
42nd Street to 50th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
All Ages / Ambient / Beer / Burgers
Reviewed by Eddie T.
"Such a great place. The food is good and the drinks are even better. The arcade is huge and I love my friends a few times while we separated. Also fun ..." more
234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
30s / A-list / Bottle Service / DJ
Party Earth Review When one of the hottest clubs in Las Vegas opens a New York location, elite partygoers expect nothing less than the biggest, brightest, and most over-the-top venue – and that’s exactly ... more
39 East 58th Street
New York, NY 10022
20s / 30s / 40s / Ambient / Casual / Wine
Reviewed by Caitlin S.
"As a venue, Ayza is versatile for all manner of outings, from a girls' night to a romantic evening for two. During their happy hour, which is 4:30-6:3 ..." more
11 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
20s / 30s / 40s / Ambient / Blouses / Rum
Party Earth Review Once a simple hotel bar, The Rum House at the Edison Hotel was revived and redecorated by the cocktail masters behind Tribeca staple Ward III, who turned it into a swanky cocktail ... more
Edison Hotel, 228 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
30s / 40s / After Work / Ambient / Bar
Party Earth Review One glance at the elegant Monkey Bar, an old New York-style bar on the ground floor of the luxurious boutique Hotel Elysée – nicknamed the “easy lay” in the 40s – will convince dapper ... more
60 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
20s / Artsy / Breakfast / Dessert
Reviewed by Ivy K.
"My Take: This lovely café is like a tiny Paris in the midst of the busy Fashion District in New York. Upon entering Macaron Café, I was immediately dr ..." more
161 West 36 Street
New York, NY 10018
30s / 40s / Affluent / Brunch / DJ / TVs
Party Earth Review Situated thirty stories high on the top of the Kimberly Hotel, Upstairs is a luxurious penthouse lounge where a moneyed professional crowd gathers to relax and admire the stunning ... more
The Kimberly Hotel
145 East 50th Street
New York, NY 10022
30s / 40s / Affluent / Burgers / Free
Party Earth Review A whirlwind of designer fashion, celebrity sightings, and the festive aroma of roasted chestnuts, New York City’s famous Fifth Avenue shopping district is a half-mile stretch of consumer ... more
Fifth Avenue between 48th and 59th Streets
New York, NY 10022
20s / 30s / 40s / 80s Music / Bar / DJ
Party Earth Review The younger sister of swanky STK steakhouse in the Meatpacking District, STK Midtown brings its signature feminine touch to the serving of cow, and plops it down in the country’s busiest ... more
1114 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
20s / 30s / 40s / Balcony / Bar Food / DJ
Party Earth Review Situated just across the street from the Empire State Building, Legends is a classic sports bar and pub catering to tourists, sports fans, and midtown denizens. By day, a bustling lunch ... more
6 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001
After Work / All Ages / Brunch
Party Earth Review A luscious swath of green just behind the New York Public Library, Bryant Park is an activity-filled mecca for people of all ages and interests. Young professionals and local office ... more
Between 40th and 42nd Street just east of Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10018