The 9 Best Nightlife Experiences in New York

1.Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · from $36Our pick

Walk Midtown and Hell’s Kitchen with an English-speaking nightlife host, stopping at least three venues: a local bar, a cocktail lounge or speakeasy, and a rooftop lounge. Admission and skip-the-line entry are included; drinks are extra. Hosts have included Jonathan, Ryan, Annie and Kate, but your guide and the venues can vary.

“Gwynn was awesome and I would highly recommend this tour. She took us to 4 bars that we never would have found on our own. It was a great introduction to the NYC!”

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2.New York Nightlife: The Essential NYC Nightlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $24

Start near West 3rd Street at 9 pm, then follow hosts through Greenwich Village bars and clubs toward Bleecker Street. Expect games such as ping pong and karaoke, live music, exclusive drink deals, and time to dance. Hosts have included Louis and Ajna. You must be 21 or older and bring valid ID.

“I texted the viator whatapp that I will be late in 5min to meeting place and it mention will help me informed the tour Incharge but I reach the meeting place no one there and called the help desk and difficult to provide me a right answer. Disappointed”

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3.Night Out Prohibition History Bar and Speakeasy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 128 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Walk about 1.5 miles from 8th Avenue to Times Square, stopping at three Midtown bars, pubs, and speakeasies. Your English-speaking guide shares stories of immigration, politics, and Prohibition while arranging expedited entry. Drinks are extra, and the venues call for neat, upscale casual dress.

“The bars were great. Beautiful bars. I never know where to go in nyc. Now I do.”

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4.Secret bars and Speakeasy NY experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Alex leads a small group to three concealed Lower Manhattan bars, from hard-to-spot entrances to rooms styled for the Prohibition era. Expect cocktail and history talk, a separate entrance to skip the line, and no drinks included. Tours last three hours, with groups capped at 10 and guiding available in five languages.

“Outstanding locations and such a kind, knowledgeable guide! Fantastic tour!! I’d recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience speakeasies you would never find on your own and learn so much about each. It was incredible.”

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5.NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · from $28

Meet English-speaking hosts near Bowery and East Houston for a 3.5-hour pub crawl through four New York bars and clubs. Your fee covers entry, drink deals, and shots, then fast-track access to a multi-level Lower Manhattan rooftop club with an all-weather roof. Exact venues and host names are not provided, so check your booking instructions for the precise check-in point.

“As the tour guide was walking very fast, she didn't pay attention to the group at all. What's more, she was going so fast in windy weather that I fell on my hand and broke my wrist and had to go to hospital as an emergency. In other words, I didn't get to experience it at all.”

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6.Fabulous Drag Night Out with a Drag Queen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $55Top rated

Meet a drag queen guide at DBL in Hell’s Kitchen for a welcome drink and an introduction to the neighborhood’s LGBTQ nightlife. Then head to a local drag show for flips, comedy, photos with performers, and a dance party. Hosts have included Liz and Queenlee. The two-hour tour costs $55 and is for adults 18 and older.

“Absolutely loved it!! My drag guide, Liz, created a welcoming and warm atmosphere for those visiting NYC. Learned some ins and outs on joining the drag community, and loved seeing the professionals at werk!! 👏🏼”

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7.Ultimate Nightlife Group Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · from $36

Join a local host for a three-hour NYC night out, with visits to at least three bars and lounges, including a high-end rooftop lounge. Expect a mix of pubs, cocktail lounges and speakeasies, express entry, and stories about the city’s past. Hosts have included Sarah and Wow, though your guide may be someone else. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Our tour guide was lovely! Glad I went as would never seen that part in New York! Ended up in a piano bar where I met some other amazing people that weren’t on the trip! So amazing all round! NYC is the best!!”

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8.NYC Pub Crawl Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $18Best value

Spend three evening hours with English-speaking party hosts, visiting four bars and clubs in Greenwich Village and the West Village. Expect games, live entertainment, DJs, dancing, drink deals, and free shots, with admission fees included. The meeting point is near West 3rd Street and Sixth Avenue; use the check-in instructions on your booking, not the map pin.

“Amazing people. Amazing places and entertainment (they can only offer on Wednesdays). Amazing staff. Amazing :)”

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9.Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Join a two-hour, English-language walk through Greenwich Village, starting at One if by Land, Two if by Sea. Your guide leads you past haunted landmarks, speakeasy lore, the Friends apartment building, and three more bars. Drinks cost extra; guide names in past feedback include Becca, Joanna, and Johnathon.

“Joanna was such a sweetheart, we had a blast! We very much enjoyed our tour and would definitely do it again!!! 100% recommend.”

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