Lively Bars & Restaurants in Midtown South
Want energy? These Midtown South spots deliver — packed rooms, great music, and the kind of atmosphere where every night feels like a Friday.
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Madison Square Garden
High energy — lively & classic atmosphere with great crowd
The World’s Most Famous Arena for electric games and blockbuster concerts in Midtown.
NY Pizza Suprema
High energy — casual & lively atmosphere with great crowd
Acclaimed slice shop across from Penn Station — widely considered one of NYC's best traditional pizza spots.
Tonchin
High energy — cozy & casual atmosphere with great crowd
Tokyo-born tonkotsu ramen with a cozy Midtown bar and live-music nights.
Keens Steakhouse
High energy — classic & upscale atmosphere with great crowd
Clubby, historic Midtown steakhouse for massive steaks and the legendary mutton chop.
nonono
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Bi-level modern Japanese spot for yakitori, ramen, and comfort-food small plates.
Izakaya MEW
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Cozy, trendy Midtown izakaya for yakitori, small plates, great cocktails and tea.
5 Napkin Burger
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Gourmet burgers and big booths with cocktails, sports TVs, and late-night bites in Hell’s Kitchen.
Shake Shack Theater District
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Fast-casual Shake Shack steps from Broadway for burgers, fries, and frozen custard.
Xi'an Famous Foods
High energy — casual & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Spicy Xi’an-style noodles and hearty sandwiches in a quick Midtown counter-serve spot.
Barn Joo 35
High energy — cozy & trendy atmosphere with great crowd
Trendy, cozy Korean gastropub for shareable small plates and soju-forward cocktails.
Calle Dao - Bryant Park
High energy — trendy & cozy atmosphere with great crowd
Cuban-Chinese small plates and intricate cocktails in a trendy, whitewashed Midtown lounge.
Refinery Rooftop
High energy — trendy & upscale atmosphere with great crowd
Industrial-chic Midtown rooftop for skyline-view cocktails by the fireplace.
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