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Must-visit Lounges in New York
The Rose Bar is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

1. The Rose Bar

New York (Lexington Ave Between 21st and 22nd St), New York, NY
Night Club · Gramercy Park · 127 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: “The velvety decor, mile-high ceilings, and gigantic fireplace will lure you in. The drinks are a little pricey, but the ambience is worth it. It’s one of my favorites for people-watching.” Read more.

Union Square Lounge is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

2. Union Square Lounge

30 E 16th St. (at Union Square W), New York, NY
Lounge · 4 tips and reviews

Michael G.Michael Gogel: Find mike

1 OAK is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

3. 1 OAK

453 W 17th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 65 tips and reviews

Eddie B.Eddie B: Don't come before 1am...

Le Bain is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

4. Le Bain

8.9
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews

Jonavennci D.Jonavennci Divad: You will find yourself surrounded by the most amazing people in the industry here

Top of The Standard is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

5. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews

ᴡ C.ᴡ Cardon: You must pee here. Best bathrooms in the city. Come here when you want an elegant lounge-ey night.

Chloe 81 is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

6. Chloe 81

6.6
81 Ludlow St (at Broome), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 17 tips and reviews

Original PenguinOriginal Penguin: Alongside Milk & Honey and East Side Company, it’s another new speakeasy-styled basement bar burrowed deep in the city’s storied Chinatown area. The East Side answer to last year’s West Side model.

L'OR Porch at Bryant Park is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

7. L'OR Porch at Bryant Park

7.4
11 W 40th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Midtown East · 70 tips and reviews

Katie C.Katie Cubes: Come here when the Bryant Park Grille is over crowded it's 10K times better and the beer on tap is great!

230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

8. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.2
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: Amazing city views and great space. Perfect place to grab a drink and enjoy NYC's beautiful skyline and beautiful people!

Tzigane is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

9. Tzigane

55 Gansevoort St (Washington & Greenwich), New York, NY
Lounge · Meatpacking District · No tips or reviews
Beauty Bar is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

10. Beauty Bar

7.5
231 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Gramercy Park · 150 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: NYC: Beauty parlor meets watering hole. With locations in 10 major cites, hangnails are not an option. -IFC Staff

Belmont Lounge is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

11. Belmont Lounge

6.0
117 E 15th St Frnt A (btw Irving and Park Avenues), New York, NY
Lounge · Union Square · 27 tips and reviews

Jain K.Jain Koo: Drink and Flirt- or Dance!

JIMMY is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

12. JIMMY

8.4
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · SoHo · 158 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason Kapler: Check out the view from the deck. It's superb!

Soho House is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

13. Soho House

9.1
2935 9th Ave (btwn W 13th & W 14th St), New York, NY
Club House · Meatpacking District · 204 tips and reviews

Jonathan S.Jonathan Stein: This place is an institution. Read more.

Electric Room is one of Must-visit Lounges in New York.

14. Electric Room

8.4
355 W 16th St (in Dream Downtown), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 47 tips and reviews