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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.
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
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
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
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
20s / 30s / Anything goes / Artsy
Party Earth Review Game lovers and jazz fans won’t want to miss Fat Cat, a vast subterranean, one-room club and game room offering a great mix of friendly competition and live music. Although there’s ... more
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014
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
30s / After Work / Arcade Games
Party Earth Review A lively sports bar with a classic West Village feel, Barrow Street Ale House is a refuge for blue-collars, young professionals, and students in need of a beer and a sports fix. Patrons ... more
15 Barrow Street
New York, NY 10014
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
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
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
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
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