6 reviews

Neighborhood: Midtown West
Venue Type: Hotel Bar
Average Drink Price: $ 8
Music: Hip Hop, Dance, Top 40

The Low Down: Tired of all the bright lights in Time Square? Venture a few blocks away and find a safe haven at Maple. Located on the ground floor of the Stay Hotel, Maple is a great place to throw a party or have a drink with some colleagues after a hard day of work. Formerly known as Aspen Social Club.

5 reviews

Neighborhood: Midtown West
Venue Type: Rooftop
Average Drink Price: $ 9
Music: Hip Hop, Dance, Top 40

The Low Down: Jay Z said it best in Empire State of Mind: "Big lights will inspire you." This is exactly what you get at Empire Rooftop,the chic penthouse of the Empire Hotel just north of Columbus Circle. With its huge Empire Hotel marquee, these lights are sure to inspire you. This hotel bar is the perfect place for a party of any kind or a nightcap before heading back to your 5 star hotel room.

5 reviews

Neighborhood: Midtown West
Venue Type: Rooftop
Average Drink Price: $ 10
Music: Hip Hop, Dance, Top 40

The Low Down: Wanna party on the top of NYC? If you do, The Attic is literally that, a rooftop bar on the top of Midtown New York. The Attic is the perfect place to go to get a table and live large.

3 reviews

Neighborhood: Midtown West
Venue Type: Hotel Bar
Average Drink Price: $ 9
Music: Hip Hop, Dance, Top 40

The Low Down: Bar 44 @ The Royalton Hotel is one of New York City's finest hotel bars. It is a great place to go out for drinks with friends or host a private party.

2 reviews

Neighborhood: Midtown West
Venue Type: Lounge
Average Drink Price: $ 9
Music: Hip Hop, Dance

The Low Down: Room 55 is a very upscale lounge located on the West side of Midtwon New York City. It is a great place for a small corporate affair or afterwork drinks. If you are having a small affair, this is the place to choose.

5 reviews

Neighborhood: Midtown West
Venue Type: Bar
Average Drink Price: $ 7
Music: Hip Hop, Rock, 80's

The Low Down: Johnny Utah’s, home of Manhattan’s original mechanical bull, has redefined the urban cowboy experience. The 6,000 square foot restaurant comes equipped with three 15 foot projection screens and can accommodate parties from 15-400 guests and is located steps from Rockefeller Center. The restaurant boasts an authentic Southwestern menu and impressive cocktail list. Johnny Utah’s versatile space, theatrical environment and live performance capabilities makes it ideal for any type of event.

2 reviews

Neighborhood: Midtown West
Venue Type: Rooftop
Average Drink Price: $ 9
Music: Hip Hop, Top 40

The Low Down: If you want to visit one of the best rooftop lounges in NYC head over to W. 40th St. between 8th and 9th street. Beware though, the door is like Fort Knox.

1 reviews

Neighborhood: Midtown East
Venue Type: Bar
Average Drink Price: $ 6
Music: Hip Hop, Dance, Top 40, Rock

The Low Down: Haven is the perfect place to hold a party that will be unlike any other. With its two level design Haven provides the decor of an old gentleman's club. The walls are lined with leather-bound books and the tables aren't your run of the mill ikea drink stand. Haven actually has an assortment of tables from coffee tables to dining room style grand tables. To make it even more appealing, Haven has an amazing menu and possibly the best macaroni and cheese in NYC.