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West Village, New York, NY

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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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Art Bar

30s / Artsy / Bar / Bar Food / Burgers

Party Earth Review A late-night menu, reasonably priced drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere keep people coming back to Art Bar, a West Village staple that draws a loyal mix of locals and out-of-towners ... more

52 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10014

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The Waverly Inn

30s / 40s / A-list / Ambient / Artists

Party Earth Review The green farmhouse façade of The Waverly Inn may suggest a typical West Village café, but the chic or connected patrons who actually get a table will find a bustling gastropub with ... more

16 Bank 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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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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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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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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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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Westway

Bottle Service / Button-downs

Party Earth Review Although the venue still has an awning reading “Westside Gentleman’s Club,” which confuses out of towners looking for a lap dance, Westway is now a fledgling nightclub helmed by Jane ... more

75 Clarkson Street
New York, NY 10014

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Hudson River Park

Park

Hudson River Greenway
Manhattan, NY 10014

The Jane Ballroom

30s / 80s Music / Balcony / Chic / DJ

Party Earth Review The decadent Jane Ballroom is back in business, albeit a bit quieter. Wealthy style seekers and hip socialites who pass through the palatial door will find themselves in an opulent ... more

The Jane Hotel
113 Jane Street
New York, NY 10014

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Cafe Gitane (West Village)

All Ages / All Types / Artsy / Café

Reviewed by Ivy K.

"My Take: This cute Moroccan café/restaurant in the West Village is easily one of the best brunches I have had in the city by far. If you are looking f ..." more

The Jane Hotel
113 Jane Street
New York, NY 10014

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Aria

30s / 40s / Affluent / Ambient / Wine

Party Earth Review Specializing in biodynamic and organic wines made by female vintners from around the globe, Aria offers a new perspective on the traditional wine bar. Chic and rustic, the charming ... more

117 Perry Street
New York, NY 10014

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