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After a hectic day, many New Yorkers gravitate to the many nightlife spots to unwind and let loose on the dance floors, drink, and mingle. The dance clubs in New York cater to a variety of cultures, tastes, and styles, but the top spots provide the best service, atmospheres, and vibes for patrons to have the utmost enjoyable experience. You’ll also find an eclectic variety of premier live entertainment at the following best dance clubs in New York.
Slate NY is not your typical dance club! There's a slide you can take to enter the dance floor and game room areas, providing a fun atmosphere for hanging out. Aside from dancing to the fantastic DJ music, you’ll find a ton of other activities including bowling, pool, karaoke, video games, ping pong, a full bar, photo booth, and more. One customer notes “loved the space - there was a lot to do! Servers were excellent.”
Boasting one of the best dance parties in the city, Black Flamingo is the place for dancing to chill music. They have a cocktail bar upstairs and a monthly dance party downstairs featuring live DJ music every month. Their drink prices are pretty reasonable, especially if you arrive early for happy hour. A customer notes “their basement dance club is amazing.”
The Rumpus Room is known for eclectic music, friendly staff, and chill vibes. This hip and cozy dance joint draws in a fun crowd and stays open until 4 AM. The bartenders are incredible and drinks are top-notch. Customers note “the energy was unmatched” and “super fun, they play eclectic music you'll actually know and want to dance to.”
For an experience you can’t get anywhere else, look no further than Eve Ultra Lounge in Staten Island. Come here for excellent music, dancing, and drinking in a lively party atmosphere. The staff members are incredibly accommodating and the DJ has the crowd dancing all night. Customers note “the DJ was amazing and he played every single song on the playlist that I gave him.”
Come to the Good Room for strong drinks, two dance floors, and a lineup of amazing DJs. This buzzy nightclub also has fog machines, top-notch sound quality, and a bar separate from the dance floors. This place feels like a cool private party that's not too crowded. A customer notes “one of the handful of places I check out if I want to have a full NYC experience.”
Mehanata Bulgarian Bar is a multi-level venue and always a surefire place to have a great time, drink, and let loose on the dance floor. This popular dive bar boasts three floors of fun for dining, drinking, dancing, and hookahs. They also have an infamous ice cage. A customer notes “dancing always comes effortlessly for us here.”
Bembe is a top place in Brooklyn to go dance and listen to global music in a lively lounge atmosphere. Everyone here dances to get down! Enjoy tropical cocktails and dance to a variety of Afro beats and Latin music. A customer notes “I’ve been going here for almost a decade and the vibe and diversity of people and music is always just amazing.”
If you enjoy swing dancing, head over to Swing 46 for wonderful music or a late night cocktail. There’s always a great band playing a variety of incredible music like jazz, Latin, or salsa in a lively dancing environment. You’ll also find excellent food and very attentive service. Customers note “such a great throwback place” and “wonderful music and fun to watch people swing dance." It’s the perfect end to a great day in the city!
For funky music and stiff drinks, Friends and Lovers is an absolute must-go nightlife destination. They provide a great dance floor and outdoor area, fantastic mix of DJs, themed nights, attentive bartenders, and amazing staff that go above and beyond. It’s perfect for those who hate big crowds, long lines, and losing sight of their friends. Patrons recommend the comedy nights, love the vibe, and really love this bar for the dance space and prices.
Shrine is a live music venue for those who enjoy great music and nonstop dancing. It’s the perfect place to let loose and dance in a funky atmosphere with eclectic decor. You’ll find bumping music, tasty drinks, unique stage lighting, and epic open mic nights. Customers sum this place up as "great music, sound, and bands, fun people, good food, and reasonable prices." It’s a go-to place to dance in NYC