Best Hipster Bars in New York

This former erotic massage parlor has become a two-level lounge with red velvet booths as well as kitsch of a certain caliber in the private former sauna rooms. All sorts of special events take place here with various insidious-sounding themes.

Lit offers a two level immersive experience featuring a spacious two thousand square foot lounge and a fifteen hundred square foot basement. The basement offers nightly music and features an alternating roster of local, national, and international DJs dedicated to an eclectic and experimental mix of styles.

Great live music in an interesting venue on the Lower East Side's original nightlife capital, Ludlow Street. You never know who (or what) will be playing here, but a good time is guaranteed. Some shows are free, and others usually range from $5 to $10.

DJs, boutique bottles of unique beers, and an overall dive milieu make this the quintessential Lower East Side hang.

The decor at this Nolita bar is nothing special but the bar service and music is first rate. What's more, it's a cool place to meet a youngish crowd of Manhattanites, although very crowded most weekends.

Trophy is presenting the newest musicians and DJ’s from around the world in a warm and welcoming environment featuring delicious drinks and great music. Located under the elevated train in Williamsburg, the musical rumble of the train and turn-of-the-century construction set the tone for the interior space. Exposed brick, subway tile, dark wood, cozy lounge areas, and vintage trophies accentuate the building's pre-war architecture. Trophy's design is a contemporary nod to the neighborhood and its history, and the multi-use space will serve as both neighborhood bar and cultural establishment.

Both a characterization and a caricature of the Williamsburg music scene, this well-designed music venue also serves as a bar and as a training ground for the hip-to-be.