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Loungin' Livin'

1. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.1
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!

2. 675 Bar

675 Hudson St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 108 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The pool table and Ms. Pac-Man machine may scream “man cave,” but with its dark, shadowy corners, and semi-private alcoves, 675 was made for messing around. Our pick for Best Makeout Bar. Read more.

Ajna Bar is one of Loungin' Livin'.

3. Ajna Bar

25 Little West 12th St (btwn 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 64 tips and reviews

4. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: My favorite showy evening spot. Amazing whiskey selection. Elegant environment and a nice view. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef

5. Apothèke

8.5
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 434 tips and reviews

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: Insane cocktails at mad Austrian scientist's lair in Chinatown. Ridiculous showmanship, jaw-dropping presentation. Look for the crowd begging entry under the "Gold Flower Restaurant" sign. [BlackBook] Read more.

6. bOb Bar

235 Eldridge St (btwn Stanton St & E Houston St), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 63 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Good vibes come from this place playing old school hip hop all night. It's small and a bit crowded but it's still a blast with friends.

7. Cielo

18 Little West 12th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 166 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Cielo has featured more top international DJs than any other club in the U.S. It ranks number 37 in DJ magazine’s "Top 100 Clubs of the World."

8. Crocodile Lounge

325 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Gramercy Park · 208 tips and reviews

Julia R.Julia Roy: Order a beer and get a free pizza

Death & Co. is one of Loungin' Livin'.

9. Death & Co.

8.9
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews
Employees Only is one of Loungin' Livin'.

10. Employees Only

8.9
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Arrive early at this best bar for birthdays to claim to prime barside real estate, and order a round of original cocktails mixed by rascally, white-jacketed gents. Read more.

11. Ichi Umi

55 Parsonage Rd Unit 352 (at Menlo Park Mall), Edison, NJ
Sushi Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Sarah E.Sarah E: What I love about this place: variety. They have variety rolls of sushi and other food. I would recommend it if going with a group. it's good to go there with friends and family.

12. Little Branch

9.1
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Expensive cocktails served in a hidden speak-easy by men with Civil War beards. The only thing Slightly Off about this place is how Eerily On these guys are. Even the ice cubes are well read. - IFC St

13. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The baked goods are the standout here, like the $3 fluffy biscuits, which you can stuff with scrambled eggs and melted pepper-jack cheese. Featured in Where to Eat 2011!

Pegu Club is one of Loungin' Livin'.

14. Pegu Club

77 W Houston St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 303 tips and reviews

15. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.5
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Underground cocktails in the East Village by master mixologist Jim Meehan.-Jimmy Bradley , Top Chef

16. Pop Burger

58 9th Ave (btwn 14th & 15th), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chelsea · 80 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The Village Voice voted this Best Fast-Food Restaurant That Is Also a Nightclub for Some Reason in our Best Of New York Poll!

17. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 335 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This subterranean spot's only marked by a small plaque & doorbell you must ring to be admitted. Inside you'll find perfectly prepared, fresh-juiced, hand-stirred or shaken classic cocktails & punches. Read more.

18. The Back Room

Rt 571, Toms River, NJ
Comedy Club · No tips or reviews

19. The Bourgeois Pig

127 Macdougal St (btwn W 3rd & 4th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Greenwich Village · 143 tips and reviews

Katy K.Katy Kelley: BEST place for wine. 1/2 price bottles on Mondays and Tuesdays. Great atmosphere and killer cheese plates. Read more.

20. The Standard Grill

8.5
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 381 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Adam Platt’s favorite breakfast sandwich in the meatpacking district is the $10 combo of Kentucky bacon, fried eggs, and Cheddar cheese here. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

21. Vol de Nuit

8.1
148 W 4th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Greenwich Village · 136 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: This place is truly a hidden gem - a cozy Belgian beer bar with a vast array of beers on tap and an even more extensive bottled selection. We’ll definitely be back to enjoy the terrace on a sunny day.

Robongi On The Water is one of Loungin' Livin'.

22. Robongi On The Water

7.4
4800 Ave At Port Imperial Blvd (Ferry Terminal), Weehawken, NJ
Japanese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews