Aspen Social Club
157 W 47th St (btwn 6th and 7th ave) Map it

4 Reviews Location: Midtown West Venue Type: Bar Music: Hip-Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: Aspen Social Club channels the same lodge-like atmosphere of its Flatiron sister establishment (Aspen), with a bit more flair for eye-catching. Midtown’s version of the Colorado getaway for private and birthday parties, Aspen Social Club is a perfect spot to pretend you’re out of New York for just long enough to miss drunken arguments with the homeless.

Spot: This futuristic snowy-white and wood cabin

Tags: Lounge, Swanky Bar, Hotel Bar, Pickup Spot, Restaurant

Katra
217 Bowery (Prince & Rivington Sts) Map it

4 Reviews Location: Lower East Side Venue Type: Bar Music: Hip Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: We all know Morocco is like the LeBron James of the Middle East. Katra further proves this point by taking all the country’s best aspects and giving them to you in a perfectly decadent space. The spot to make your birthday party shine, Katra is New York City’s best take on the Middle Eastern party.

Spot: All the furnishings are brought from Morocco, from the intimate seating

Tags: Restaurant, BPB Favorite, Dancing, Long Bar, Pickup Spot, Hookah Friendly

Pop Burger Midtown
14 E. 58th St. (@ 5th Ave.) Map it

3 Reviews Location: Midtown East Venue Type: Restaurant/Lounge Music: Hip-Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: So you’re looking to plan a New York City birthday party that’s cooler than Zack Morris and his oversized cell phone, and stylish enough to make Lisa Turtle drool.  Look no further than the “high class” fast food / club / lounge hybrid Pop Burger.  

Spot: Picture a drunken, Screech-less version of The Max.  With a walk-up counter downstairs for your burgers, your party transforms to a lounge feel upstairs with red-cushioned seating, and then a full-out club up another floor, complete with progressive beats to

Tags: Swanky Bars, Restaurant, Pickup Spot, Pool Tables, Hot Spot, After Work Den