NYC Nightlife: Under 21 M - Z
It's 10 o'clock. Do you know where your children are? Kids as young as 16 can get into some of the hot spots listed below, at least on certain nights. You will still need proof of age, and you will definitely be carded for alcohol.
Some venues may be closed due to recent events in New York City. Call ahead for info.
- Makor, 35 W. 67th St. at Columbus Ave. (212) 601-1000
- Usually all ages
Makor is a Jewish Cultural Center with a live music cafe where all different kinds of bands come and play (check their online calendar). Some shows are free, some not. Subway: 1, 9 to 66th St.
- O'Neill's Irish Bar, 729 3rd Ave. (btw. 45th & 46th Sts.) (212) 661-3530
- All ages
This traditional Irish Pub serves up Traditional Irish music every Saturday from 9pm - 1am, and Sunday from 6pm - 9pm. No cover. For good food and beer without the music, come any other time they're open: M - F from 10am - 4am, Sat from 11am - 4am, Sun from noon - 1am. Subway: E, F to Lexington; 6 to 51st St.
- People's Voice Cafe, The Workman's Circle, 45 E. 33rd St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.) (212) 787-3903
- All ages
Alternative coffee house featuring live folk music ala Woody Guthrie, Malvina Reynolds and Pete Seeger every Saturday at 8pm from late September through late May. They also sell homebaked goodies, coffee, tea, and juice and have a table set up for political literature, petitions and events. $10 cover, $7 for Workamn's Circle or People's Voice members, and $5 for seniors and people on strike. Volunteers get in for free (call 718-639-5969 to volunteer). Wheelchair accessible. Subway: 6 to 33rd St.
- Postcrypt Coffeehouse, Basement of St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia U., 116th & Broadway (212) 854-1953
- All ages
This University coffeehouse has been hosting amateur and professional acoustic musicians and storytellers since 1964. Shows are Friday and Saturday from 9pm - 12:30am during the school year. Admission is free and all are welcome. They sell an assortment of beverages and homemade treats. Subway: 1, 9 to 116th St.
- Roseland, 239 W. 52nd St. bet. Eighth Ave. and Broadway. (212) 247-0200
- Usually all ages
Recently renovated concert club hosting mostly college style alternative rock, including They Might Be Giants and other major label artists. Big enough for those bands who can't fill the Garden, but who are too big for a club. Cover: $15-20. For concert info call the Irving Plaza box office at 212-777-6800 or Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. Subway: C, E to 50th St.
- Roulette, 228 W. Broadway at White St. (212) 219-8242
- All ages
This loft performance space is dedicated to providing performance opportunities for innovative, experimental music in all genres. Call or check the web site for events this season. Shows start at 8:30, admission is $10. No food or beverages are served. Subway: A, C, E to Canal St.; 1, 9 to Franklin St.
- Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Ave. A at 6th St. (212) 473-7373
- All ages
The home and headquarters of Anti-folk, which started out in the 80's as punk influenced acoustic music, and has since become much much more. Check the website for a more in depth description. The cafe has a full bar open noon - 4am, a 24 hour restaurant and lounge with a pool table. Shows are every night at 7:30. Every Monday they host an open mic Anti-Hootenany. No cover, 2 drink minimum. Subway: F to 2nd Ave.; 6 to Astor Pl.
- S.O.B.'s (Sounds of Brazil), 204 Varick St. at Houston St. (212) 243-4940
- Age 18 and up for Hip Hop shows, all others are 21 and over.
Authentic Brazilian dance spot and more. Shows include all kinds of live Latin music, plus Hip Hop, Reggae, and African. Doors usually open at 6:30pm and tickets vary between $0 - $20. Every weekend is like Carnival in Rio. Subway: 1, 9 to Houston St.
- Sound Factory, 618 W. 46th St, btwn 11th and 12th Aves. (212) 489-0001
- Age 18 and up on Fridays
This afterhours club is exquisite. $25-$30 cover. Friday is 18 and older, Saturday is 21 and older, and both nights they play Progressive House from 11pm into the wee hours. Subway: C, E to 50th St.
- the Tunnel, 220 12th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States (212) 695-4682
- Tunnel was a nightclub in New York City, located at 220 Twelfth Avenue, in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, in the Terminal Warehouse Company Central Stores Building, which is now part of the West Chelsea Historic District
- Tir na Nog, 5 Penn Plaza (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.) (212) 630-0249
- All ages
Irish pub with a bar made out of an old organ and live Celtic Rock, Blues, and Traditional Irish music every Friday and Saturday night at 10pm. No cover. Serving lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekend. Open 10am - 4am every day. Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th St.
- Two Boots Park Slope, 514 2nd St (btw. 7th & 8th Aves.), Park Slope, Brooklyn (718) 499-3253
- All ages
Every Friday and Saturday at 10pm this pizza joint hosts live R&B, Hawaiian Swing, Jazz, and Rockabilly. No cover. The kitchen is open from 5pm - 12am. Subway: D, Q to 7th Ave.; 2, 3 to Grand Army Plaza.
- Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St., btwn 3rd & 4th Aves. (212) 353-1600
- Age 19 and up, Friday nights
Each of the four floors is geared toward a different crowd with a different type of music. Open 10pm-5am. Visit their website for coupons (http://www.webster-hall.com/) Subway: L, N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St.-Union Sq.
- Wetlands, 161 Hudson St. near Laight St. (212) 386-3600
- Usually age 18 and up
Another great club featuring eclectic live bands every night, plus a downstairs lounge. They also have an environmental activism center and sponsor city events promoting a more eco-friendly outlook on the city. Shows are generally 18 and over, sometimes all ages, and the cover is usually $8 - $15. Hours: 8pm - late (2am - 4am). Subway: 1, 9 to Canal.