Don’t fall for the VIP scam in the BEST NIGHTCLUBS IN NEW YORK
Visiting New York or just getting around to partying in your favorite spot is getting harder by the day (and night). Over the past twenty years, tourism in New York City has gone from 33 million to nearly 63 million annual visitors, causing powerful ripples throughout the city’s economy. No wonder, tourism has risen to become one of the top four employment drivers in the city.
With so many people coming in, you can imagine that NewYork’s nightlife is pretty much alive and dancing. After all, we are talking about a city with an enormous partying pedigree. The Cotton Club, Copacabana, Palladium, and Studio 54, have set a pretty high standard for crazy and fun nights in the Big Apple.
But nightlife can take many forms for new-yorkers and visitors, in search of fine clubbing experiences. And nothing quite does the job like a night of dancing. While the city’s mega dance clubs used to be synonymous with Manhattan, recent years have given rise to numerous other alternatives. New York’s nightlife has become so diverse that it is almost impossible not to find something that suits you.
And what suits you, should be exactly what you are looking for. Because any man is defined by the choices he makes. And if you think that is not universally true, just remember how your last date asked you to pick where to go on your date. She did that because the choices we make as men, reflect our personalities and values. As an iconic man, your idea of where to have fun is as relevant as any other decision you take. Given all that, a little clubbing info might go a long way into complementing a successful date.
A man needs to know the difference between his 1Oak and his Black Flamingo. And how not to fall for the seemingly perfect VIP night club offers. So what are the must go to clubs in New York, and how do you party like a rock star without paying somebody else to set things up for you?
Firstly, let’s see what a VIP pass will get you when it comes to nightlife.
The nightlife VIP offers in New York have something for everyone. From individual club VIP packages and bottle services that you can book in advance, to companies that organize tours to the hottest clubs in the city, to invitation only parties so exclusive that even A-list celebrities have trouble getting in. And don’t even get me started on the special events, or grand openings, that have guest lists so tight, you getting an invitation is out of the question.
To get this out of the way, everybody takes VIP treatment seriously and club promoters or tour organizers will go above and beyond to deliver on what they promised.
Like all people in a metropolis, New Yorkers too, have mastered the art of partying all night and going to work in the morning, so don’t be afraid to check out the city’s nightlife during weekdays. As a matter a fact you could even get a better deal if you are looking for a pass.
Being that New York has a competitive club scene you will get exactly what you paid for. All you have to decide is if it's worth paying for these services, or you can have just a great time without them. To put things in perspective, let’s look at where most touring services stand when it comes to VIP treatment. And also find out more about the cheapest and some of the more expensive VIP-tours.
- The sightseeing approach
You can contact one of many skip-the-line experiences, that take on 4 to 6-hour tours, let you bypass the velvet ropes, and go straight to the VIP area of premier clubs such as Lavo, the Cellar Bar, Marquee, the Pink Elephant, or Skyroom. And get drinks included as you keep your eyes open for celebrities, much like visitors to the Vatican expect the Pope to walk out at any minute.
In terms of visitor experiences that can sound great. But if you want to go clubbing, the idea of being hauled around in a bus, as part of a guided tour will only help with fouling your friends on Instagram. That is of course if you can get enough space to take a picture while going from one venue to another.
In all fairness, you will not have to stand in line to get in, and at some point, you will have some fun, but it will not feel as VIP as you think. It will only cost you about $75, but you may not be able to choose the three clubs you are going to visit, and your drinks will be whatever the club is offering that night.
- The rich sightseeing approach
If being herded is not your cup of tea, you may think that more money will get you a better experience. And it will. Think stretched limo transfer on your guided night tour. Free drinks of your choice accompanied by snacks. And the opportunity for you to set up your exact itinerary and timetable. You will have your own personal nightclub adviser, who will help you get the best experience, and you will be offered things like food or champagne on your trips between clubs.
And as opposed to other tours, you will be able to do that as a couple. So if you want to impress somebody you might be tempted to think this kind of VIP- pass is the one for you. Well, yes and no. Some of these tours could cost you about $2000, and if you want to personalize your experience or decide to book it for an exclusive event the price can go much higher than that.
Ultimately your guided tour will last about 4 hours and it will probably be a great experience. But what if I told you that for 2 grand you could spend almost half of that time on a private helicopter flight over NYC. And yes, she will be even more impressed.
So having established the biggest segment the VIP market caters too, let us take a look at what some of the best night clubs in New York have to offer when it comes to VIP treatment and bottle service, that you can contract in advance.
If you truly are out to have a good time, impress and have a taste of exclusivity forget about little guided tours.
The Marquee is one of the best-known nightclubs in New York City, and it is no surprise that they offer bottle service to their VIP clients.
Relax and order a bottle for you, your special someone or your party guests. They also have a wide variety of mixers here, but you can always request more of a certain kind or use your imagination and order a few different exotic juices to mix with your bottle. The club also caters to those celebrating special occasions but bear in mind that you will have to adhere to at least minimum dress etiquette, as the Marquee is a place to see and be seen.
Remember to dress your best and have a great night out on the town. To get a feel for the prices, you could be looking from anywhere over $7500 to $12000. And you need to make sure you tell them how many people are going to be seated at your table because the price will vary depending upon numbers.
Bottle service prices range from $600 to $5,000. There are also pre-set table packages available for reservations which range between $1,000 and $2,900. A cocktail waitress will be assigned to your private table/package and will be available to assist you throughout the night.
The cheapest VIP table with bottle service is $1000 and the Prime Dance Floor VIP table will set you back $5000. But it will give you the best view in the house.
This is one of the best places in New York if you are into electronic music and that is to be expected if you take into consideration that Lavo NYC follows in the footsteps of the original Lavo Las Vegas.
If you feel that the VIP experience costs too much just buy tickets in advance for the nightclub if you don’t want to wait in the general admission line.
A VIP-type area comes with a roaring fireplace and giant artwork of a sexy nude, while ostrich-leather banquettes line brick walls covered by metallic gold curtains. In the front of the room, there’s a DJ podium catering to late-night revelers. 1 Oak is that cool stylish place where you want to end up after having a taste of New York City’s nightlife.
Tables at 1 Oak start at $1500, for entry-level tables, and can go as high as $10000 for the owner’s table. Table pricing also varies by night so make sure you contact the club in advance.
With hundreds of clubs in the downtown area itself, New York has many clubs that you can go to. Avid clubbers should take into account that the meatpacking district scene is now rivaled by the newer Brooklin based clubs.
But in the end, it is your choice to make. Whether you are a New Yorker or just visiting, the Big Apple is the place you will find some of the best clubs in the USA and probably the world. They will offer top VIP services for all but the most exquisite tastes. It's your call to decide if they are worth the money, or you can have an equally good time without a guide or a VIP bottle service.
With so many people coming in, you can imagine that NewYork’s nightlife is pretty much alive and dancing. After all, we are talking about a city with an enormous partying pedigree. The Cotton Club, Copacabana, Palladium, and Studio 54, have set a pretty high standard for crazy and fun nights in the Big Apple.
But nightlife can take many forms for new-yorkers and visitors, in search of fine clubbing experiences. And nothing quite does the job like a night of dancing. While the city’s mega dance clubs used to be synonymous with Manhattan, recent years have given rise to numerous other alternatives. New York’s nightlife has become so diverse that it is almost impossible not to find something that suits you.
And what suits you, should be exactly what you are looking for. Because any man is defined by the choices he makes. And if you think that is not universally true, just remember how your last date asked you to pick where to go on your date. She did that because the choices we make as men, reflect our personalities and values. As an iconic man, your idea of where to have fun is as relevant as any other decision you take. Given all that, a little clubbing info might go a long way into complementing a successful date.
A man needs to know the difference between his 1Oak and his Black Flamingo. And how not to fall for the seemingly perfect VIP night club offers. So what are the must go to clubs in New York, and how do you party like a rock star without paying somebody else to set things up for you?
Firstly, let’s see what a VIP pass will get you when it comes to nightlife.
The VIP offers
The nightlife VIP offers in New York have something for everyone. From individual club VIP packages and bottle services that you can book in advance, to companies that organize tours to the hottest clubs in the city, to invitation only parties so exclusive that even A-list celebrities have trouble getting in. And don’t even get me started on the special events, or grand openings, that have guest lists so tight, you getting an invitation is out of the question.
To get this out of the way, everybody takes VIP treatment seriously and club promoters or tour organizers will go above and beyond to deliver on what they promised.
Like all people in a metropolis, New Yorkers too, have mastered the art of partying all night and going to work in the morning, so don’t be afraid to check out the city’s nightlife during weekdays. As a matter a fact you could even get a better deal if you are looking for a pass.
Being that New York has a competitive club scene you will get exactly what you paid for. All you have to decide is if it's worth paying for these services, or you can have just a great time without them. To put things in perspective, let’s look at where most touring services stand when it comes to VIP treatment. And also find out more about the cheapest and some of the more expensive VIP-tours.
- The sightseeing approach
You can contact one of many skip-the-line experiences, that take on 4 to 6-hour tours, let you bypass the velvet ropes, and go straight to the VIP area of premier clubs such as Lavo, the Cellar Bar, Marquee, the Pink Elephant, or Skyroom. And get drinks included as you keep your eyes open for celebrities, much like visitors to the Vatican expect the Pope to walk out at any minute.
In terms of visitor experiences that can sound great. But if you want to go clubbing, the idea of being hauled around in a bus, as part of a guided tour will only help with fouling your friends on Instagram. That is of course if you can get enough space to take a picture while going from one venue to another.
In all fairness, you will not have to stand in line to get in, and at some point, you will have some fun, but it will not feel as VIP as you think. It will only cost you about $75, but you may not be able to choose the three clubs you are going to visit, and your drinks will be whatever the club is offering that night.
- The rich sightseeing approach
If being herded is not your cup of tea, you may think that more money will get you a better experience. And it will. Think stretched limo transfer on your guided night tour. Free drinks of your choice accompanied by snacks. And the opportunity for you to set up your exact itinerary and timetable. You will have your own personal nightclub adviser, who will help you get the best experience, and you will be offered things like food or champagne on your trips between clubs.
And as opposed to other tours, you will be able to do that as a couple. So if you want to impress somebody you might be tempted to think this kind of VIP- pass is the one for you. Well, yes and no. Some of these tours could cost you about $2000, and if you want to personalize your experience or decide to book it for an exclusive event the price can go much higher than that.
Ultimately your guided tour will last about 4 hours and it will probably be a great experience. But what if I told you that for 2 grand you could spend almost half of that time on a private helicopter flight over NYC. And yes, she will be even more impressed.
So having established the biggest segment the VIP market caters too, let us take a look at what some of the best night clubs in New York have to offer when it comes to VIP treatment and bottle service, that you can contract in advance.
Marquee
If you truly are out to have a good time, impress and have a taste of exclusivity forget about little guided tours.The Marquee is one of the best-known nightclubs in New York City, and it is no surprise that they offer bottle service to their VIP clients.
Relax and order a bottle for you, your special someone or your party guests. They also have a wide variety of mixers here, but you can always request more of a certain kind or use your imagination and order a few different exotic juices to mix with your bottle. The club also caters to those celebrating special occasions but bear in mind that you will have to adhere to at least minimum dress etiquette, as the Marquee is a place to see and be seen.
Remember to dress your best and have a great night out on the town. To get a feel for the prices, you could be looking from anywhere over $7500 to $12000. And you need to make sure you tell them how many people are going to be seated at your table because the price will vary depending upon numbers.
Lavo
This is an upscale venue that caters to the VIP / bottle service crowd. Lavo features a wide variety of EDM talent on Thursdays through Saturdays.Bottle service prices range from $600 to $5,000. There are also pre-set table packages available for reservations which range between $1,000 and $2,900. A cocktail waitress will be assigned to your private table/package and will be available to assist you throughout the night.
The cheapest VIP table with bottle service is $1000 and the Prime Dance Floor VIP table will set you back $5000. But it will give you the best view in the house.
This is one of the best places in New York if you are into electronic music and that is to be expected if you take into consideration that Lavo NYC follows in the footsteps of the original Lavo Las Vegas.
If you feel that the VIP experience costs too much just buy tickets in advance for the nightclub if you don’t want to wait in the general admission line.
1 Oak
This is the quintessential see-and-be-seen dance club in New York. It is not the easiest place to get into and we would not recommend to even try to get in as a single without a VIP pass. But try to book in advance, get an invite or contact a promoter and you will be in for the night of your life. And if you are lucky enough you might get to party with a celebrity or two. You can hardly find a better-suited scene for a party with all the lavish VIP treatment you would expect.A VIP-type area comes with a roaring fireplace and giant artwork of a sexy nude, while ostrich-leather banquettes line brick walls covered by metallic gold curtains. In the front of the room, there’s a DJ podium catering to late-night revelers. 1 Oak is that cool stylish place where you want to end up after having a taste of New York City’s nightlife.
Tables at 1 Oak start at $1500, for entry-level tables, and can go as high as $10000 for the owner’s table. Table pricing also varies by night so make sure you contact the club in advance.
With hundreds of clubs in the downtown area itself, New York has many clubs that you can go to. Avid clubbers should take into account that the meatpacking district scene is now rivaled by the newer Brooklin based clubs.
But in the end, it is your choice to make. Whether you are a New Yorker or just visiting, the Big Apple is the place you will find some of the best clubs in the USA and probably the world. They will offer top VIP services for all but the most exquisite tastes. It's your call to decide if they are worth the money, or you can have an equally good time without a guide or a VIP bottle service.
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