List of nightclubs in New York City explained

This is a list of notable current and former nightclubs in New York City.

A 2015 survey of former nightclubs in the city identified 10 most historic ones, starting with the Cotton Club, active from 1923 to 1936.^[1]

• Area
• The Beatrice Inn (2006–2009)^[1]
• Bungalow 8 (2001–2009)^[1]
• Café Society (1938–1948)
• CBGB (1973–2006)^[1]
• Chateau Moderne (1930s)
• Club Cumming
• Connie's Inn
• Copacabana (1940–1992)^[1]
• Cotton Club (1923–1936)^[1]
• Danceteria (1979–1986)^[1]
• El Morocco
• Electric Circus
• Fez
• Half Note Club
• Industry
• La Martinique
• Latin Quarter
• Limelight (1983–1990s)^[1]
• The Loft (New York City)^[2]
• Nell's (1986–2004)
• Palladium (1976–1995)^[1]
• Paradise Garage^[3]
• The Q
• Riobamba
• The Saint
• SOB Sounds of Brazil (nightclub)
• Stork Club
• Studio 54 (1977–1991)^[1]
• Therapy
• The Tunnel (1986–2001)^[1]
• Twilo (1995–2001)
• The Blue Angel (New York nightclub)
• Mudd Club
• The Village Gate
• The World
• Xenon

See also

• Architecture of New York City
• List of buildings, sites, and monuments in New York City
• Music of New York City

Notes and References

1. Web site: #TheList: New York's Most Historic Night Clubs . . Morgan Peterson . August 6, 2015 . December 5, 2016.
2. News: Grimes . William . 2013-10-16 . David Mancuso, Whose New York Loft Was a Hub of ’70s Night Life, Dies at 72 . The New York Times. August 1, 2022.
3. News: Pareles . Jon . 2000-06-18 . Paradise Garage, a Gay Club That Forever Changed Night Life. The New York Times. December 13, 2023.