Manhattan Nightclubs

    The Comic Strip Live, Upper East Side

  1568 Second Ave. - (81st-82nd Street) - New York, NY             
The first time Eddie Murphy came into the club, he was only 18 and had a little too much attitude. A few days later, he apologized and we gave him a shot. Saturday Night Live soon followed and the rest is show biz history. Eddie in turn discovered Chris Rock at The Comic Strip one night. Rolling Stone magazine recently described Rock's career as "ballistic." Like so many acts, television Superstar Jerry Seinfeld worked for many years at the Comic Strip. Everybody called Seinfeld "Doctor Comedy" because there wasn't a bit Jerry couldn't fix. Paul Reiser was asked by a fellow Comic Strip performer to accompany him to a film audition. The Director asked Paul if he wanted to read for the part as well. He did and got the part! That film was "Diner" and it launched Paul's illustrious career.
    The 40/40 Club, Midtown
  6 West 25th Street - New York, NY             
<iframe id='palyer2' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=official4040club'></iframe id='palyer2'>
The 40/40 Club, an all-American sports bar and lounge owned by hip hop mogul Jay-Z and partner Juan Perez (6 West 25th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway), opened its doors to the public in the Summer of 2003. Created by the three longtime friends, 40/40 is 8,000 square feet of pure sports and entertainment in an opulent lounge setting, providing a unique experience not found elsewhere in New York City.
The 40/40 Club is named after one of baseball's most prestigious achievements. A benchmark for power and speed, The 40/40 Club includes players who hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season. Only Barry Bonds (1996), Alex Rodriguez (1998), Jose Canseco (1988) and the newest fourth member, Alfonso Soriano (2006) can call The 40/40 Club home. The four jerseys of these men grace an area of the lounge to honor their great accomplishment.
    M2 Ultralounge, Midtown
  530 West 28th Street - New York, NY           
M2 Ultralounge is The Premier Venue for Events, Entertainment, and Nightlife
    Arlene Grocery, Greenwich Village+
  95 Stanton St - New York, NY            
The house band for the Live Rock N Roll Karaoke night at Arlene’s Grocery, subscribe to a theory. That is, that the animation of the performance - along with the execution of the songs, is inextricably tied to the success of the evening. Success in this instance means a packed house for the entire three-hour show, with everyone enjoying themselves fully, and frequently some relishing an unforgettable night.
    Laugh Lounge nyc, Greenwich Village+
  151 Essex St New York - Manhattan - New York, NY            
<iframe id='palyer5' width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lqBp9zHBef8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe id='palyer5'>
Laugh Lounge nyc returns the tradition of live comedy to the ever-more-trendy Lower East Side, home of Manhattan's original vaudeville theaters where the art of stand-up comedy originated. Laugh Lounge nyc embraces the Lower East Side's hipster incarnation with elements of the area's rich history of comedy clubs.
    Social Bar & Lounge, Midtown
  795 8th Avenue - New York, NY            
Social Bar Grill and Lounge is a neighborhood Irish pub with something for everyone every day of the week. Stop by after work for one of the best happy hour crowds in town. Our house DJ spins Top 100 songs every Wednesday through Saturday night. We have more than 20 flat screen TVs throughout to catch the game. Daily lunch specials are available for $6.95, noon to 4 p.m. Social offers a large draft and bottled beer selection as well as plenty of bar-food favorites like burgers, sandwiches and starters. Private party space is available.
    Gatsby's, Greenwich Village+
  53 Spring St - New York, NY           
    230 Fifth, Midtown
  230 Fifth Avenue - New York, NY            
<iframe id='palyer8' width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g3o-Or8rno0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe id='palyer8'>
Created and controlled by the former owner of New York's famous Roxy and Palladium nightclubs, 230 FIFTH opened on May 4, 2006 and in just one year of existence has received worldwide recognition as New York's # 1 Rooftop Garden and Fully Enclosed Penthouse Lounge / Bar!
230 Fifth is New York's largest (partially heated for winter) outdoor Rooftop Garden and fully enclosed Penthouse Lounge.
    Terminal 5, Midtown
  610 W 56th St. - New York, NY           
By Subway 1; A, C; B, D at Columbus Circle, then walk west along 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your left between 11th and 12th Avenues.
By Car - Within Manhattan: Take 8th Ave., 10th Ave. or 12th Ave./West Side Highway North. If you choose 8th Ave. or 10th Ave., turn left at W. 55th St. Then turn right on 12th Ave. Turn right at W. 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your right. If you take the West Side Highway, turn right at W. 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your right.
From Brooklyn: Take the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to West St. Follow to Route 9A/West Side Highway. Turn right at W. 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your right.
From New Jersey: Take the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan. Turn left on W. 41st St. Turn right at 12th Ave./West Side Highway. Turn right at W. 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your right.
    Gotham Comedy Club, Midtown
  208 W. 23rd Street - (5th-6th Aves.) - New York, NY            
Gotham Comedy Club is New York’s newest comedy venture. This club is giving the New York comedy scene a run for its money. Gotham Comedy Club is New York City’s most elegant, upscale comedy club, dedicated to keeping patrons laughing while hosting them in a casual, yet sophisticated environment.
    Bar 13, Greenwich Village+
  121 University Pl - Greenwich Village - New York, NY            
Well known among locals and visitors alike as a lounge, a club and an oasis from your everyday. Sit down among the rooftop palms or lay low in the James Bond style martini lounge. Sip a bit before you shake your troubles away on one of our two dance floors. Internationally known DJs spin techno and house for an intimate dance experience all but disappeared from downtown. Just off the historic Union Square, turn the corner and weekly parties, drink specials and hip hop classics beckon.
    Cielo Club, Greenwich Village+
  18 Little West 12th Street - Meat Paking District - New York, NY            
Cielo Club is a state-of-the-art space in downtown ultra chick Meet Packing District.
    Bowery Ballroom, The, Greenwich Village+
  6 Delancey St - New York, NY             
<iframe id='palyer13' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/?listType=user_uploads&list=bowerypresents'></iframe id='palyer13'>
The Bowery Ballroom is a music venue in the Bowery section of New York City. The structure, at 6 Delancey Street, was built just before the Stock Market Crash of 1929. It stood vacant until the end of WWII, when it became a high-end retail store. The neighborhood subsequently went into decline again, and so did the caliber of businesses occupying the space. Source
    Stand-Up NY Comedy Club, Upper West Side
  236 West 78th Street - New York, NY            
The New York Times: "A handsomely appointed 175-seat club offers mainstream style and stand-up humor by rising talents, many of whom have been on Letterman and The Tonight Show". Drop-ins include Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and Robin Williams.