New York's Best Singles Scene

This international hotspot transports clubbers to the steamy tropics.

Reviews:

• “Great club, great dj’s, friendly bartenders, but Pacha security is horrible”
• “Had a GREAT time”
• “not so great- the guy at the door sucked”
• “So close….but yet so far away”
• “Amazing club!!!!”

Tips: Finagle your way into Pachita, the exclusive lounge and dance floor on the top level—though only select VIPs with the club’s “passport” card are guaranteed access. The secret staircase leading up to Pachita is hidden behind the go-go shower lounge on the third floor.

Pacha or email Pacha

In the far western reaches of the West Village sits a pint-sized club that slums like a dive bar but looks like a pickup club.

Reviews:

• “Cool Place to Party”
• “Best Staff and Music in the city!!!!”
• “best hot dance den in nyc; killer music”
• “Wow!!!”
• “Amazing Place to have a Party”

Tips: Given the divey chic vibe, it’s not surprising that Johnny Knoxville has been spotted here. He even recorded the Anchor’s voicemail message (too bad it got erased!).

The Anchor or email The Anchor

An enormous Nolita nightlife compound with lounge, dance floor and restaurant under one roof.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful Clubbing Experience”
• “what a good night”
• “Best night club in NYC”
• “Great Music, Great Crowd, Great Bartenders!”
• “goodie night”

Tips: While there’s no official dress code at BLVD, sneakers are frowned upon; if you want to make it through the line with all members of your party intact, you’d better look sharp.

BLVD or email BLVD

Upscale, attitude-free drinking den woos Lower East Side singles.

Reviews:

• “Easy Eats B4 you party the night away!”
• “The Best music! Very cozy place, hold on to your drinks. of the staff will take them when you turn away for a second!”
• “Great crowd, Awesome Halloween party”
• “Fun place "
• “coudlnt’ be happier”

Tips: People Kitchen offers a complete dinner menu of Asian-infused cuisine, as well as a selection of late-night treats like chicken satay skewers and spring rolls. If that’s not your style, there’s plenty of cheap late-night eats in the area, including the ever-popular Rosario Pizza.

People Lounge or email People Lounge

Local musicians hang out at the bar, while the mp3 jukebox steals the show.

Reviews:

• “Great Place”
• “Good times”
• “Avoid”
• “Best Happy Hour in EVil.”
• “Great in the begining of the night…”

Tips: All well drinks, beer (both bottled and on tap) and wine are two-for-one between 4pm and 8pm.

Hi Fi or email Hi Fi

Upscale Hell’s Kitchen bar draws the after-work and game loving crowds.

Reviews:

• “Polite & Attentive”
• “Music was awesome!”
• “Y’all ROCK!”
• “Best Sports Bar in Tmes Square!”
• “Great for After-Work to start the evening”

Tips: Smokers can enjoy the year-round rooftop deck.

Social or email Social

A former neighborhood dive gets a new look, a new clientele, and a stringent new door policy to match.

Reviews:

• “Great music, great dancing…”
• “Glad we decided to stop by this spot!”
• “This place is awesome now!”
• “Not bad, Beer pong!”
• “Not the Same Old Crime Scene…much better!”

Tips: Free salsa lessons twice a month — Muevete Salsa Party starting at 7pm — happy hour specials till 10pm on those nights.

Mannahatta Party at Crime Scene or email Mannahatta Party at Crime Scene

A comforting East Village dive where studying is optional.

Reviews:

• “Seedy, deliciously so.”
• “Best Dive I’ve ever seen.”
• “Best Lushy bartenders "
• “Most average place I’ve ever been to”
• “best daytime drinking”

Tips: Happy hour is a seven-day-a-week extravaganza from 5pm to 8pm with a two-for-one deal.

The Library

Beer, babes and BBQ continue to pack ’em in at this Southern stalwart.

Reviews:

• “Gross”
• “Worst chicken fried steak”
• “Duke’s has no aristocratic pretension”
• “Skip It!”
• “Bad service, good food.”

Duke’s

A pickup spot big on hip-hop and local art.

Reviews:

• “Great Drinks, Great Atmosphere, Great Location, Great Staff!!!”
• “Best music, Great staff, strong drinks”
• “THE place to dance”
• “I Love Bob!”
• ""

Tips: Saturday night’s “Lil’ Bobcat 2000” has been going since the space opened; DJ Pete Rock kicks off the evening with classic funk and finishes strong with hip-hop, R&B, reggae and a touch of salsa.

bOb

Suits and frat boys hunt for females at this bustling meet market.

Reviews:

• “Doomed!!”
• “Horrible Managerial Staff”
• “Stay home……”
• “Do Not Go Here…KIDDY BAR”
• “Maybe we came on the wrong night? "

Tips: The bar offers happy hour specials from 4pm to 8pm every weekday.

Prey Bar & Lounge

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