10 Best Cities for Nightlife Around The World
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When the clock signals the start of the evening and the lights go out, the real fun, the nightlife begins in some of the most iconic cities in the world. Bars and pubs, clubs and discos, live music venues but also cabarets are just some of the attractions that await citizens or tourists who want to explore this aspect of the metropolis.
Some of the most incredible cities on the planet are also home to a vibrant and mind-blowing nightlife, which every seasoned traveler will want to experience. From the most exclusive and well-known clubs to world-famous festivals.
The list of the top 10 cities with the best nightlife in the world
1. New York
2. Buenos Aires
3. Miami
4. Bangkok
5. Barcelona
6. Berlin
7. Madrid
8. Tokyo
9. Mikonos
10. Mexico City
What are the best nightlife cities around the world?
1. New York
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Thanks to the presence of clubs open until late at night and restaurants that welcome customers 24 hours a day, New York has earned the nickname “the city that never sleeps”. The city is buzzing with energy throughout the day, and thanks to the excellent public transport, you can party without any other worries. There are plenty of options to party late into the night in this city. For a unique experience, visit the Pouring Ribbons, the bar divides cocktails into two categories: comfortable or adventurous, so you can choose!
Type of nightlife: Live Music, Street Party, Dance & House Party, Techno & Underground, Hot Club
Top 3 must-visit clubs: Output (Brooklyn), Cielo (Meatpacking District), Marquee (Chelsea)
Our recommendation: Le Bain at the Standard (Meatpacking District)
2. Buenos Aires
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A fun night out in Buenos Aires is not for the faint of heart! The citizens, also called porteños, usually go to the different bars and clubs at 1 or 2 in the morning and don’t return home before 6 am. If you are looking for a place to find music, good food, and a dance floor, choose the Rojo Tango. The club also offers cabaret or tango shows, complete with a live orchestra and a three-course meal. For a more low-key experience, visit Notorious, a jazz bar that doubles as a record shop and restaurant. Here, you can also meet the best musicians in the area and each table is equipped with a CD player.
Type of nightlife: live music, traditional dances
Top 3 nightlife districts: La Boca, Palermo, Puerto Madero
Top 3 must-visit clubs: Crobar (Palermo), Mundo bizarro (Palermo), 878 (Palermo)
Our recommendation: Azùcar (Belgrano)
3. Miami
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In Miami, electronic music lovers can attend the city’s many festivals, such as the famous Ultra Festival, as well as frequent super nightclubs like LIV and Story. It’s hard to leave Miami’s sweeping, boundless beaches, but thankfully much of the city’s nightlife is right on the water.
Nikki Beach Club is located in the middle of the beach, so visitors can sip their drinks under large awnings, on comfortable hammocks, or on beach loungers. Every Sunday, the club hosts an outdoor beach party that continues well past midnight.
The Rose Bar, at the Delano Hotel, offers a more glamorous atmosphere with its pink-colored walls and Venetian chandeliers. Guests can enjoy a cocktail in the lobby lounge of the bar or on the outdoor terrace.
Type of nightlife: Live Music, Underground, Hot Club, Dance Party, Festival
Top 3 nightlife districts: Miami Beach, Downtown, Upper East Side
Top 3 must-visit clubs: Ball & Chain (Little Havana), Sky Bar (Miami Beach), Liv@FontaineBleau (Miami Beach)
Our recommendation: Churchill’s Pub (Upper East Side)
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4. Bangkok
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Bangkok has a reputation for being quite rowdy after midnight, but there are also plenty of upscale venues that offer a more sophisticated late-night experience. You can take the State Tower elevator to the 63rd floor where you will find Sky Bar, a cocktail lounge with panoramic city views.
Type of nightlife: Beach Party, Festival, Disco
Top 3 must-visit clubs: Onyx, Ce La Vi, Levels Club
Our recommendation: Lava Gold
5. Barcelona
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In Barcelona, it’s easy to party all night even with a small budget. Go to places like Espit Chupitos, where quirky shots cost just €2 each. The night never ends thanks to the clubs in the city as well as the spontaneous gatherings that take place on the beach where the crazy night continues until dawn.
Type of nightlife: Live Music, Street Party, Dance & House Party
Top 3 must-visit clubs: CDLC, Boulevard (Rambla), Marula Cafe (Quartier Gotico)
Our recommendation: Sidecar (Ciutat Vella)
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6. Berlin
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Famous for its incredible nightlife, Berlin is home to underground techno clubs and rock and alternative venues that host late-night events. No matter what time you arrive, you will always find a party going on. The party never ends in Berlin!
The intimate and 70s-style setting of the Victoria Bar is ideal for enjoying a drink. The creative arrangements and the waiters’ elegance will take you to another era and the classic cocktails match the style.
Type of nightlife: Live Music, Techno & Underground, Hot Club
Top 3 must-visit clubs: Prinzipal, Lido, Monkey Bar
Our recommendation: Fritzclub im Postbahnhof (Friedrichshain)
7. Madrid
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New York may also be the city that never sleeps, but Madrid is also awake in the small hours. The city is known for its all-night parties which are joined by the latest trend in gin and tonic bars. You can start your party night at Arzabal for classic tapas, gin, and tonics and then head to the Gin Room, a venue that offers more than a dozen unusual brands of gin in an elegant and trendy setting.
Type of nightlife: Live Music, Underground, Hot Club, Dance Party, Festival
Top 3 must-visit clubs: Sala Arena, Cafe Central, Kapital
Our recommendation: La Via Làctea
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8. Tokyo
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In Tokyo, you can start the night with some karaoke before heading to the typical futuristic-looking club that the city is saturated with. Swirls of neon lights, late-night clubs, and outrageous fetish shows have made this city one of the wildest nightlife destinations.
Tokyo’s international spirit is reflected in its nightlife; visitors can find everything from live music to traditional Japanese Kabuki shows. Music lovers can choose to attend Sweet Basil 139, a luxury jazz club, or, for a more colorful experience, visit Kamiya Bar, the oldest western-style bar in the city. The bar is the home of Denki Bran, the liquor invented in Tokyo that includes gin, red wine, brandy, and Curacao.
Type of nightlife: techno & underground, hot club
Top 3 nightlife districts: Roppongi, Kabuki-Cho, Ginza
Top 3 must-visit clubs: ageHa (Shin-Kiba), Trump Room (Shibuya-ku), V2 (Roppongi)
Our recommendation: Vision (Shibuya)
9. Mykonos
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This small Greek island is home to big parties that start on the beach in the mid-afternoon and last until the next morning. Visit Super Paradise Beach, one of the best places to party, or you can try one of the many clubs and bars scattered around the world.
Type of nightlife: Street party, Disco, Clubs
Top 3 must-visit clubs: Cavo Paradiso, Skandinavian, Queen of Mykonos
Our recommendation: Astra Bar
10. Mexico City
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Many claims that the tropical temperatures of the continent is the reason behind the formation of such a strong and secure social atmosphere. Although this is not so relevant to our article, it certainly does make a nice introduction to the theme. If Latin America signifies beach and sun, community and people, and happiness and joy, then it also means party and night!
Type of nightlife: dancing, salsa
Top nightlife districts: Mama Ruba, Salon Los Angels,
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