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All lounges that are 21 & Under

Call to confirm that it is under 21. Some nights may be over 21.

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. If you are planning on heading out, you will still need proof of age, and you will definitely be carded for alcohol.

 http://www.ny.com/clubs/under21/

 

More Ideas Under 21

Here’s some ideas for how to get down without getting carded.

The best thing to do is to make your own entertainment, or search for some PG-13 style fun. There are loads of shows, both on and off Broadway, but if musicals aren’t exactly your thing, you can check out youth-oriented areas like St. Marks place and the rest of the East Village for some gritty bars that may let you sit around while your of-age friends enjoy their alcoholic beverages (and maybe they’ll let you sneak in some sips here and there).

If you like to get down on the dance floor, concerts are the best way to get out and boogie in New York if you don’t have an ID. Venues like the Beacon Theatre, Bowery Ballroom, The Knitting Factory, Webster Hall, Roseland Ballroom and Fillmore: Irving Plaza. Most venues don’t require you to be over 21, although selected parties at these spots can be tough to get into, so make sure you check the ticket before you buy.

Also, let us assure you…there's a party on in New York every night of the year. You just need to find it. Check out Bar None, Crobar, and Tonic as they sometimes offer under 21 admittance on selected nights. For Gay and Lesbian go to Pyramid and for an all-rounder where you can get some food, music and entertainment, try the Hard Rock Café. Drop by Tompkins Square Park in the East Village on a Sunday afternoon and you're sure to be entertained by a Puerto Rican jam session or a disheveled singer-songwriter. Swing into a record store like The Virgin Megastore and find out who might be performing a free in-store. There are always a ton of bands coming through and in some cases though they may not perform an under 21's gig, they will do a short set at Virgin and follow up with a signing session. You never know who you might rub shoulders with…

One of the best parts about being young in New York is that everyone is just hanging out everywhere. If you’re walking around Washington Square Park or Union Square, the central hubs of NYC universities, there’s no chance you’ll be on your own. Skate culture is alive and well in NY and the northern end of Union Square Park after dark is a good place to start. If you allow yourself to drift down Broadway to West Fourth Street, you’ll pass lots of cool stores and places to eat. Or go right down Astor Place to St. Marks Place and shop some more, maybe at Trash & Vaudeville for vintage clothes.

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