This is for the girls (as always): but for a more chaotic, messy kind of night.
If you’re dressed to the nines, check out my Promoter Girls Club Series. But if you’ve got a couple of boys in your group or you’re going out in jeans and calling it a night anyway, these spots are for you.
This is a mix of clubs, bars, and iconic food spots. A little chaotic, a little classic, and very Lower East Side.
If I only had one night in the Lower East Side, here’s exactly what I’d do.
Location anchor:
Orchard & Stanton Street: the iconic Lower East Side block.
If you’ve seen that effortless NYC Instagram photo… it was probably here.
🍸 Start With Drinks (LES cheap bars you can actually get into)
Hair of the Dog – chaotic, packed, classic LES energy
Skinny Bar & Lounge – cheap drinks, grungy vibe
Make Believe – Boujee rooftop with great views and booths for sitting
🌭 Quick Bites (because you didn’t eat enough before going out)
7th Street Burgers – greasy, perfect, necessary
Oh K-Dog – late-night snack core
Johnny’s Pizza – Iconic, must try
Gnocchi spot on 9th – cozy, sit-down, “we tried to be classy tonight”
The “Should We Go Dancing?” Moment
Karaoke Boho Orchard – private rooms = unhinged behavior
Pianos – live music + dancing upstairs
Mr. Purple – rooftop, skyline, hot people
🌙 Late Night Food (non-negotiable)
Katz’s Delicatessen – iconic, expensive, always open.
Another slice. Always another slice. Go for the $1.50 if your broke at this point in the night (all of us)
🍦 Sweet Treat Ending
El Churro – sugar fix, late night
