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Mary's Bar

20s / 30s / Artists / Bar / Beer / Chill

Party Earth Review The jury is still out on Mary’s Bar, the place that might be a neighborhood dive cool enough to appeal to hipsters, or a hipster bar with enough local character to draw a crowd of happening Park Slope regulars. Either way, this plain venue, with its mismatched furniture, laid-back vibe, and sparse décor, manages to neatly ... more

708 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232

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The Meatball Shop

20s / 30s / Beer / Casual / Crowded

Reviewed by Nj A.

"The Meatball Shop is NYC’s best-kept secret… well not really. This restaurant fuses the atmosphere of the old romantic Italian restaurants and the fun ..." more

84 Stanton Street
New York, NY 10002

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Village Vanguard

20s / 30s / 40s / 50s Music / Artists

Party Earth Review Opened in 1935 and host over the years to music greats including everyone from John Coltrane and Miles Davis to Barbara Streisand, Village Vanguard remains one of the city’s most famous jazz venues. The dedicated black-clad jazz diehards and entertainment professionals who squeeze through the tiny door and down the narrow ... more

178 7th Avenue South
New York, NY 10014

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The Summit Bar

20s / 30s / 40s / Affluent Hipsters

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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Alphabet Lounge

20s / 30s / 80s Music / Artists / Bar

Party Earth Review Alphabet Lounge’s location a few blocks beyond the East Village’s throbbing club and bar scene gives this dance club and music venue an added air of exclusiveness. Past the curtained windows and velvet rope, patrons will find a wide single room packed with dancing downtown party girls, upscale hip-hop types, and affluent ... more

104 Avenue C
New York, NY 10009

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TØRST

Bar Food / Beer / Beer Lovers / Bar

Reviewed by Lauren M.

"Going for a night out in the city, my friends and I chose to go to a few bars in Brooklyn that wouldn't entail the same old sports pubs. A friend rec ..." more

615 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222

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A60

20s / 30s / Ambient / Button-downs

A60 - Hotel Bar | Lounge | Rooftop Bar in New York.

Party Earth Review A jewel box-sized lounge atop the bohemian chic 60 Thompson Hotel, A60 is a tiny, members-only hotspot where the views of New York are rivaled only by the stylish patrons. Entrance is mainly limited to hotel guests and card-carrying members, though mere mortals can gain access on Mondays based on availability. Split into ... more

60 Thompson Street
New York, NY 10079

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Hospoda

30s / 40s / Bar / Beer on Tap / Brunch

Reviewed by Anika M.

"THE SCENE: Hospoda is a Czech restaurant in the Czechoslovakian Consulate on a neighborhood street on the Upper East side. It's one of New York's mo ..." more

321 East 73rd Street
New York, NY 10021

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Luke's Lobster (East Village)

All Ages / All Types / Couples

Reviewed by Mike P.

"You have not truly experienced the epic awesomeness that is a lobster roll until you have eaten at Luke's. The meat is tender, sweet and succulent and ..." more

93 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10009

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Village Pourhouse (Upper West Side)

20s and up / Bar Food / Casual

Reviewed by Viktoria A.

"Without a doubt this place is a beer drinker's heaven. There are over 100 beers on tap and the prices range from 7 dollar stouts to 10 dollars for a 1 ..." more

982 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025

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Dos Caminos

20s / 30s / After Work / Bar / Brunch

Reviewed by Anna K.

"I normally dislike chains, but DC is that spot! Delicious food, and a nice ambiance. The guac is especially tasty. Perfect for all occasions. If y ..." more

475 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013

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The Lion

30s / American Restaurant / Bar

Reviewed by Lauren A.

"THE SCENE: At The Lion in the West Village you’re greeted at the door by a “bouncer” which somewhat sets the tone for an exclusive evening. The steps ..." more

62 West 9th Street
New York, NY 10011

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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.”