New York nightlife: so many clubs so little time. Some are in warehouses or lounges, some have unmarked doors… It seems like there is always a club to pop bottles in somewhere. MetroWize has gathered a list of the hottest NYC club venues, for DJ performances, Bottle service, and fly people. Welcome to V.I.P.

Cielo
Sunken Dance floor? Check. Sound system of legend? Check. Beautiful People? Check. Welcome to Cielo, taking New York nightlife back to its foundation by mixing simple yet brilliant ideas of what a good party is to create the ultimate experience. If you’re looking for a spot to listen to amazing DJs, have a couple good and strong drinks and just exist in a massive space Cielo will give you all that plus more. A steady stream of world renowned DJs and amazing décor really put Cielo over the top of the New York club market.

Cielo is located at 18 little W. 12th Street, New York, New York.

Pacha
Pacha is an extreme situation of a club: four levels of club space each fully stocked with sound and lights, full bars, VIP sections even we don’t know about and enough music to fill your ears for hours on end. Pacha is like four clubs in one, each floor has its own design style and sound, but feel free to move between them, start at the bottom and work your way up or do the reverse. Any way you party Pacha has the space for you, if you want to be involved in a massive crowd of people moving to the DJ sounds of Danny Tenaglia, an intimate DJ to dancer experience, or even if you just want to watch yourself in the mirror, because you’re so fly and because Pacha is the bomb, you can do that there. Head over to Pacha for an experience like no other.

Pacha is located at 618 W. 46th Street, New York, New York.

Griffin
Griffin is one of the newest editions to the Meatpacking club scene, and it’s certainly something to write home about. The folks behind the members-only LES bar Milk & Honey have crafted a dance space and cocktail lounge that stands as one of the best in the city. With wood paneled floors and blue chairs just waiting to be danced on and DJs ready and willing to spin the best in electro, house and hip-hop you’d better be ready to get down.

Griffin is located at 50 Gansevoort Street, New York, New York.

Tenjune
Hello Celebrity, nice to see you! Diddy is over there, Janet Jackson is over here, was that LL Cool J we just saw shooting a music video? Fantastic. Tenjune is that club experience you see in the movies, when you want to be a star head over for the VIP treatment. If you go on model night or for the famed Sunday Party make sure you’re looking good and have a great attitude in order to sway the bouncers, after you get in keep it classy on the horse shoe shaped dance floor or reserve a leather lined table along the sides, grab a bottle and enjoy. While Tenjune is a fantastic place to feel important, that’s not the only reason why you’ll like it - the vibe is relaxed and fun while still providing the best in music and décor.

Tenjune is located at 26 little W. 12th street, New York, New York.

Santos Party House
Santos has been around for a while, known for bumpin' true hip hop tunes for years out of lower Manhattan, it recently changed forms into a sort of club enigma, in the best of ways. What happened? Diddy tweeted that this was the spot so, now it’s the spot. With a plethora of weekly parties ranging in music types from house and techno to hip-hop from the 80’s, Q-Tip is the resident DJ on Friday nights for the “Open Party” and he spins a variety of flavors. Santos is a no fuss, no BS spot for people who really just care about the music and the moves. Plus, the bar tenders are known all around for their affinity for alcohol, ask for no ice and you’ll get one of the strongest drinks in the city!

Santos is located at 96 Lafayette Street New York, New York.

Kiss and Fly
Kiss and Fly has is a European vintage inspired take on Manhattan Nightlife. Think Roman styling on the walls, but also a light show and great house music, resident DJs include Jacques Dumas, Mitch L.J, Fabien Koufach, Stan Courtois, and Philippe Paris. Known throughout the city to be a fun house of sorts girls dressed with butterfly wings and leopard bras will prance about and feel free to move with them, the music here will push though your body creating the ultimate dance experience. The amazing DJs and fun feel will have you begging for more.

Kiss and Fly is located at 409 W. 13th Street, New York, New York.

Pink Elephant
Pink Elephant is boiling over with luxury - the club started in St. Tropez and with its move to New York it became even bigger and better. At Pink Elephant everyone is a V.I.P - which at some places can go wrong. Pink Elephant provides only the best in atmosphere, music, cocktails and by being exclusive but not rude. Pink Elephant has achieved fame in the New York club scene with its unique design; guests are inspired to move and dance through a series of loops on four different floors, mingled with lounges and dance space. Frequented often by celebrities, with DJs like Paul Oakenfold happy to party and spin; Pink Elephant is an experience like none other.

Pink Elephant is located at 527 W. 27th Street, New York, New York.

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