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Pacha

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review The very definition of the term “megaclub,” Pacha is a sprawling multilevel incarnation of Ibiza’s hottest nightspot, drawing throngs of party people looking for a total club experience. Well-off frat dudes and stylish club girls jostle for position in long lines, waiting their turn to be frisked before being granted entrance ... more

618 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036

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The Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel

Hotel Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review Spanning the lobby of the Ace Hotel and connected to the Breslin Dining Room, the Lobby Bar is a lively but soothing sanctuary that draws everyone from international hotel guests to local hipsters. A rustic décor featuring taxidermy, a gigantic American flag, and dark wood details combines with cozy touches like throw pillows ... more

Ace Hotel, 20 West 29th Street
New York, NY 10001

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Cafeteria

Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review The name may evoke memories of plastic trays, long lines, and globs of gelatinous stew, but Cafeteria – with its mod-cubist interior and upscale twists on American comfort food – certainly doesn’t look like the average school lunchroom. Launched in 1998, the venue remains a local Chelsea favorite, hosting a lively trendy ... more

119 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10011

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Arlington Club

Bar / Steak House

Reviewed by Lauren A.

"THE SCENE: Arlington Club on the Upper East Side has been packed every night since it opened only a short while ago. I suppose the Tao group owners kn ..." more

1032 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10021

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Minor Arcana

Dive Bar

Reviewed by Chris K.

"Owned by the same people who brought you King's County, the Minor Arcana is not your typical hole-in-the-wall dive. To begin with, there's the name, w ..." more

706 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238

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Trophy Bar

Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review A cool little spot off the beaten paths of Williamsburg, Trophy Bar is a laid-back beer den popular with an amiable crowd of indie rockers and local professionals. A curtained entrance gives way to a candlelit room decked out with heavy wooden tables, black leather booths, and an impressive collection of awards from bowling ... more

351 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Empellón Cocina

Mexican Restaurant

Reviewed by Gor G.

"This place was like a girl you met on OK Cupid with a hot pic and great stats, and turns out that she's 30 years older and on the Biggest Loser. I cou ..." more

105 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10003

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The Summit Bar

Cocktail Bar

Party Earth Review From its Rat Pack-referencing name to the half-drawn Venetian blinds in its storefront window, The Summit Bar is a stylish cocktail den conceived by Hamid Rashidzada and mixologist Greg Seider. An impressive selection of organic cocktails, including gimlets with agave, as well as artisanal appetizers draws packs of drink ... more

133 Avenue C
New York, NY 10009

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Die Koelner Bierhalle

Beer Hall / Restaurant

Reviewed by Matthew M.

"Having lived in Germany for a year I can gladly report that Die Koelner is the real deal. The expansive tables mean that you often end up sitting with ..." more

84 Saint Marks Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Dave & Buster's (Times Square)

Bar / American Restaurant

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

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Cornelius

Gastropub / Oyster Bar

Reviewed by Chris K.

"Upon entering Cornelius, my first impression was, 'Ah, ho-hum, another Brooklyn hipster eatery, guess I'll have a beer.' Twenty minutes and two Coney ..." more

565 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238

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Bedlam

Bar / Gay Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review Named after London’s infamous psychiatric hospital, Bedlam is a breath of fresh air conceived by the owners of Eastern Bloc – only this time, they went for “weird” over “queer,” creating an open multi-room bar “for everyone” with a killer décor and an attitude to match. The crowd of slick-haired rockers and their dressed ... more

40 Avenue C
New York, NY 10009

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NYC Good for Groups Overview

Given its population of eight million, it’s no wonder that New York City’s good-for-groups attractions are legendary. As varied as the types of people you can befriend within the metropolis, these spots and activities provide all roving packs of partiers with the means to have collective fun.

Cultural activities are certainly hot as far as good-for-groups places go in NYC. The MOMA, the Cloisters, Central Park, and the Empire State Building are wonderful, all-purpose hangouts for friends venturing out in larger numbers.

The nightlife for groups in the Big Apple comes in two flavors – weather permitting. During the warmer months, nothing beats an outdoor beer garden like the Spritzenhaus in Greenpoint, or a backyard space like that of International Bar in the East Village. In the winter, larger halls and restaurants like the activity-packed Fat Cat in the West Village provide ample space for crews of laughter-ready young professionals looking to bring their parties together.

New York can be a mixed bag for large groups since the city’s many exclusive restaurants and small dives can’t always accommodate the kind of crowd with whom it’s fun to roll. But given the right neighborhood and the right gathering of good-natured pals, New York is all about the ethos “The more, the merrier.”