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Less intense than its eastern counterpart but equally madcap, the West Village is a bohemian enclave set against the Hudson River and home to younger creative professionals, successful entertainers, and artists from the Westbeth housing complex.

During the day, groups of artsy non-conformists settle in at the small sidewalk cafés and restaurants on Hudson Street for a relaxing lunch break, while laid-back free spirits and curious tourists push through cramped local staples like Magnolia Bakery and Cowgirl Hall of Fame.

The raucous but good-natured West Village night scene finds groups of students, hip young New York couples, and crowds of party-hungry gay men wandering along Christopher Street in search of small wine bars or bustling gastropubs.

Though its cobblestone streets and winding alleys can confuse weary travelers, the West Village provides an avant-garde warmth where both the unconventional and the straight-laced can enjoy creative conversation and conventional drinks.

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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 ... more

178 7th Avenue South
New York, NY 10014

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Kettle of Fish

Good for Groups / Jukebox / Pub

Reviewed by Lauren C.

"Tucked away at the bottom of concrete steps under a little awning, Kettle of Fish may not reel you in at first glance. If you decide to duck in, you'l ..." more

59 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014

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Wilfie & Nell

After Work / Beer / Beer Lovers

Party Earth Review Despite its genteel name and ivied French windows, Wilfie & Nell is actually a hardcore watering hole for young professionals and finance types looking to get seriously drunk – and ... more

228 West 4th Street
New York, NY 10014

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Fedora

30s / Ambient / Artists / Artsy / Bar

Party Earth Review A charming little bar and restaurant with a heavy dash of noir, Fedora attracts a clientele of hip young professionals and artsy downtowners looking for a laid-back hangout. A short ... more

239 West 4th Street
New York, NY 10014

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Marie's Crisis Café

30s / 40s / Actors / Anything goes

Party Earth Review Located in the historic building where Thomas Paine wrote “The Crisis Papers” during the Revolutionary War, Marie’s Crisis Café is a mellow hetero-friendly gay piano bar that attracts ... more

59 Grove Street
New York, NY 10014

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Little Branch

Cash Only / Cocktail Lovers

Reviewed by Nicoless R.

"eously, with elegant grace and speed, and the drinks themselves were excellent. Get the bartender's choice since it comes out amazing.me there. Hidden ..." more

22 7th Avenue South
New York, NY 10014

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Employees Only

20s / 30s / 40s / 80s Music / Artists

Party Earth Review There’s little more than a neon PSYCHIC sign out front, but just past the clairvoyant reading cards and behind the curtained door awaits a hardly secret speakeasy called Employees Only ... more

510 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014

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The Brooklyneer

20s / Art / Bar Food / Beer / Brunch

Reviewed by Jaclyn W.

"My Take: There was nothing particularly special about the Brooklyneer except that it’s a good option for when Houston Hall is too crowded. While I d ..." more

220 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10014

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Corner Bistro

20s / 30s / 40s / Actors / After Work

Party Earth Review A greasy escape from New York’s hustle since 1961, Corner Bistro remains quasi-preserved in time to bring no-fuss dining to one of the city’s most upscale neighborhoods. The garish ... more

331 West 4th Street
New York, NY 10014

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White Horse Tavern

20s / Artists / Bar Food / Beer / Rock

Party Earth Review Built in 1880 and frequented by 1950s literary greats like Mailer, Ginsburg, and Kerouac, the White Horse Tavern still attracts the artistically inclined denizens of the West Village ... more

567 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014

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Tenjune

20s and up / Button-downs / Club

Reviewed by Randy N.

"Located in the Meatpacking District, this upscale club is known for its high propensity for celebrity clientele, which includes the likes of Drake, Ke ..." more

26 Little West 12th Street
New York, NY 10014

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Automatic Slims

20s / 30s / After Work / Artsy / Bar / DJ

Party Earth Review A classic neighborhood bar located between two eclectic, party-loving areas, Automatic Slims definitely packs in the best of the Meatpacking clubbers and artsy West Village revelers ... more

733 Washington Street
New York, NY 10014

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