Situated in Manhattan's Lower East Side, Bob Bar is a hip hop club that also plays R&B, classic rap songs, reggae and dance hall music. The club is available for private parties and is also home to a gallery displaying various artwork. This is not a large building, so its popularity often tends to make it a bit crowded. The club, which is closed on Mondays, has a variety of shows during the week that consist mostly of DJs spinning music. The club is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., has a full bar, reasonable cover charges and a daily happy hour.
Bob Bar
235 Eldridge Street
New York City, NY 10002
212-529-1807
bobbarnyc.com
Situated in Greenwich Village, the The Village Underground offers patrons a wide selection of music, On Wednesdays, the club house band plays vintage rock, hip hop, R&B, funk, reggae and country music. On Saturdays, the dance floor is expanded and a DJ serves up top 40, classics, hip hop, reggae and dance. The club also has an open mic night on Sundays and an array of bands and DJs on the other nights of the week. Reservations are accepted and there's a full bar located in the basement of the building, which was once called "Gerdes' Folk City." There is a real sense of history here; stars such as Bob Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel played here during the birth of folk music in the 1960s.
The Village Underground
130 W 3rd Street
New York, NY 10012
212-777-7745
thevillageunderground.com
When it opened in 2003, Marquee was declared by the New York Post as the "hottest club in the known universe.'' Located in Manhattan and a favorite among celebrities, Marquee offers hip hop played by DJs on both Wednesday and Friday nights. The hip hop on Friday is available on both the main floor and in the mezzanine of this multi-level establishment. This is a plush night club decorated in purple and gold neon colors. It has multiple bar areas and a reputation for mixing martinis to the patron's preference. The club, which can be rented for private parties, can handle up to 600 customers. Amenities for reservation include extra security, bottle service, private booths and private entrances.
Marquee
289 10th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
646-473-0202
marqueeny.com
