Super luxurious high-rises line FDR Drive on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
While places like Greenwich Village and Times Square are synonymous with New York nightlife, the Upper East Side has long been a popular night spot for New Yorkers and out-of-towners alike.
At Night
The Upper East Side starts at the southeast corner of Central Park.
For a span of about 20 blocks along 1st and 2nd Avenues from 72nd Street to 96th Street, an endless string of bars, nightclubs, restaurants and live music dives bring life to this otherwise hauntingly quiet part of the city.
The Crowd
Once night falls, the bars and clubs of the UES come alive.
In order to attract a broad array of revelers, the UES bars and nightclubs include a variety of themes and styles. The result is a melting pot of American and foreign patrons seeking their own niche and many sampling every style.
Best Themed and Classic Nightclubs
A wide selection of themed clubs and bars line 1st and 2nd avenues.
The western-themed Aces & Eights Saloon is a favorite of the many midwestern and southern transplants to New York City who frequent this always busy gin joint.
For those seeking a touch of classic New York, the Cafe Carlyle is right out of a Woody Allen film, and the steady stream of headlines including Allen himself rarely disappoints.
Best Irish and Sports Bars
The city never sleeps and neither do the clubs of the Upper East Side.
Jack Russell's Pub is a stylish sports bar with flat screens and yuppies galore rarely seen in most of Manhattan, save for just outside of Madison Square Garden.
Finnegan's Wake is a real Irish pub complete with good food and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, not the rough and tumble Boston-type bar one might expect.
Best Comedy and Singles Clubs
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Dangerfield's was made famous by its celebrity founder, Rodney Dangerfield, and often welcomed the man himself for a little stand-up. It often features local comics and the occasional A-lister.
Vudu Lounge sometimes lives up to its sinister name with guests bumping and grinding in the most hypnotic ways to a mix of hip-hop, reggae and underground sounds.
Best Late Night Pool Room
Eastside Billiards has been around since 1991 with its clean fun and upscale decor. Don't expect any hustlers at this pool hall.
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