This Is Where the Girls Are Going Out in New York City
Where to eat, drink, and dance for an epic girls night in NYC…
Whether you're in your Carrie Bradshaw era, your “I just need a night off” chapter, or somewhere in between, this city delivers. From aesthetic girl dinner spots to vibey cocktail bars and dance floors that actually play music you like, we’ve rounded up the chef’s kiss of girls' night destinations. Call your besties, wear something cute, and let NYC do what it does best: romanticize your night out.
Best Spots for a Girl Dinner
Tiny plates, a bottle of wine (or three), and food that’s as photogenic as it is delicious. These spots bring the energy without the prix fixe stress.
Ruby’s Cafe
A downtown staple for a reason, Ruby’s gives Aussie café vibes with a side of pasta and rosé. Their Bronte burger is cult-famous, but don't sleep on the sweet potato fries or spicy vodka pasta. Cozy, cool, and packed with girls who get it.
Crevette
French Mediterranean chic with a moody coastal twist, Crevette is the kind of place where every table is candlelit and every dish feels like a splurge. Go for the crudo and grilled octopus, stay for the seafood towers and chilled martinis.
The Portrait Bar
Inside the Fifth Avenue Hotel, this luxe gem is made for people who believe dinner is a full-blown aesthetic experience. Think velvet booths, moody lighting, and upscale bites with a creative twist.
Best Spots For Drinks
Whether you’re pre-gaming or winding down with post-dinner cocktails, these bars are vibey, stylish, and guaranteed to spark a night worth talking about for years to come.
Hilot
This speakeasy-style bar brings Filipino flavors and serious ambiance. Hidden beneath Tsismis, Hilot serves cocktails infused with ingredients like calamansi and pandan in an intimate, low-lit space that feels like a secret.
Pearl Box
If Studio 54 had a cool Gen Z niece, it would be Pearl Box. Expect disco balls, neon lights, and a bar menu that makes choosing hard in the best way. The lychee martini slaps, and the vibe is always just the right amount of chaotic.
Bar Nena
An artful ode to Mexico with inventive cocktails and a space that doubles as a design dream. Bar Nena serves up drinks that feel like vacation in a glass, think hibiscus, mezcal, chili-salt rims, and an ambiance that says “stay awhile.”
Where to Dance
If your version of wellness includes sweating it out to great music at 1AM, this section’s for you. These dance floors are where stilettos, serotonin, and spontaneous DJ sets live in harmony.
Petite Disco
This micro-club in SoHo knows how to throw a party. Think underground energy meets retro glamour, with DJs spinning disco, funk, and feel-good house. It’s intimate, stylish, and the crowd? Impeccably dressed and ready to dance.
Jolene Soundroom
A high-fidelity sound bar designed for people who actually care about music, Jolene is sleek, bass-heavy, and full of cool girls who know how to groove. No bottle service, no pretense, just incredible vibes and better playlists.
Unveiled
An underground lounge-meets-club space in the East Village that feels like you accidentally found the best party of the weekend. Moody, immersive, and always changing, Unveiled blends cocktails, dancing, and performance in a way that’s pure NYC magic.
What To Wear to girls night
