5. Cielo (18 Little West 12th Street, Meatpacking District)
Cielo is not as big as fellow dance clubs in the area such as Pacha and Marquee, but the DJ will still keep you moving all night long. The ceiling is adorned with disco balls and sets the mood like something out of A Night at the Roxbury, circa 1999. Expect a state-of-the-art sound system, average priced Manhattan cocktails and an unpretentious crowd when you visit Cielo.
6. Output (74 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn)
Output is quickly becoming the number one techno spot in NYC, as Brooklyn is dominating the underground rave scene. Output blares deep house music from one the best sound systems in the city. Some say it rivals Cielo’s, which has been voted the best in the country. There’s even a rooftop patio which boasts breathtaking views of Midtown. Drinks are strong and prices are steep, but the world-class DJs are well worth it.
