New Bars and Clubs in New York
Updated: November 20, 2009
Daniel Boulud's Bar Pleiades (pictured) debuts at the Surrey Hotel on the UES, while SL (formerly Simyone Lounge) brings sexy back to the Meatpacking District. We've got 10 brand-new bar reviews plus the scoop on CV and more new spots where the paint has barely dried. Whether it's a tough door in Chelsea or that promising neighborhood pub in Williamsburg, if it's new and it's notable, you can find it here.
On this page:10 New Bar Reviews, Too New to Review.
10 New Bar Reviews
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Brooklyn Bowl
Read Reviews61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)
It’s hard not to be impressed with the sheer spectacle of this 23,000-square-foot bowling alley, which boasts 16 lanes and a menu designed by the Blue Ribbon restaurant group.
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The Ainsworth
Read Reviews122 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001 (map)
Chelsea sports aficionados should cheer for this expansive gaming den, featuring a sea of TVs broadcasting baseball, football, basketball--basically, any event featuring a ball.
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Knitting Factory
Read Reviews361 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)
After closing the Tribeca location, the legendary music venue finds a new home in Williamsburg--and it has everything a music fan could hope for.
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The Summit Bar
Write a review133 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009 (map)
From the people behind Minetta Tavern and Mercer Kitchen comes this upscale cocktail bar and lounge in Alphabet City.
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Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes
Read Reviews110 University Pl, New York, NY 10003 (map)
A massive circus-themed nightclub adjoined to Bowlmor Lanes offers New Yorkers a swanky new place to party near Union Square.
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Le Souk Harem
Read Reviews510 Laguardia Pl, New York, NY 10012 (map)
The Greenwich Village outpost of the East Village original is just as wild as the original with its boozy, hookah-fueled dance party atmosphere.
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The Crosby Bar
Write a review79 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012 (map)
Decorated with a lively mix of original art (including a telephone installation on one wall), this eclectic bar at the Crosby Street Hotel is a charming destination for sophisticated cocktails in Soho.
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SL
Read Reviews409 W 14th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)
Every Meatpacking District restaurant needs its own lounge, and this one is a perfect complement to sleek new eatery Abe and Arthur's.
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Ardesia
Read Reviews510 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019 (map)
Mature wine connoisseurs nibble on cheese plates and house-made charcuterie at this off-the-grid bar and lounge in Hell’s Kitchen.
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Bar Pleiades
Write a review20 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021 (map)
Daniel Boulud's new bar in the lobby of the Surrey Hotel offers high-class cocktails and ambiance to boot.
Too New to Review
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The Boom Boom Room
Write a review848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014 (map)
After a brief stint as the QT, the chic penthouse club atop the Standard Hotel has been renamed. Again. Not to worry--the banquettes, fireplaces and chandeliers are still intact. Unfortunately, so is the tough-to-crack door policy.
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Downtown Galway Hooker
Write a review133 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014 (map)
The popular Irish pub sets up shop in a decidedly different locale, but still offers the tasty pub grub and extensive beer selection and singles bar atmosphere that made the original a hit.
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Brinkley's
Read Reviews406 Broome St, New York, NY 10013 (map)
A new gastropub and restaurant from the brothers Martignetti, located above their subterranean lounge, Southside.
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Highlands
Write a review150-152 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)
This proper Scottish gastropub in the West Village has opened to much fanfare--and for good reason.
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CV
Write a review105 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002 (map)
In the former 105 Riv space at the Hotel on a Rivington, a brand-new hot spot specializing in exclusivity, models and bottles.
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