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10 Best Techno Clubs in New York

New York City is without a doubt one of the best cities in the world for clubbing and nightlife. With the changing trends in the partying scenes, clubs in New York have always been in demand.

You may have had a busy day at work and need to blow off some steam, have a birthday party to celebrate or need an all-night party. Either way, if you are looking for a discreet location with lively music, a touch of sophistication and a great crowd, New York clubs are it.

Today, Techno clubs in the big Apple are found in several neighbourhoods. If you want to hang out in the Ridgewood or Financial District, you will find that club with the best techno hits.   

Here are the best techno clubs in New York.

1. Avant Gardner

This club features the massive outdoor Brooklyn Mirage sanctuary and a pair of plush indoor rooms located in the East Williamsburg venue complex. You will get to experience multiple shows in different venues.

It hosts some of the biggest artists in the techno dance music scene. During summer, they host events at the open-air Brooklyn Mirage. And later during cooler months, they move to their 15,000-square-foot Great Hall, The Lost Circus and cosier Kings Hall.

They have hosted Jamie Jones, Fisher, Gramatik and Aphex Twin, some of the heavy hitters in the industry.

Avant Gardner has greatly invested in the KV2 sound system, three-dimensional video projection mapping technology, laser displays and pyrotechnic capabilities.

In 2019, this club was nominated for Best Club in the International Dance Music Awards.

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Address: 140 Stewart Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Subway: L Train (Morgan Stop) 15 Min from Union Square or 6 Min from Williamsburg

Bus: Q54 (Metropolitan Ave), 2 min walk

2. Public Records

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Located in the former ASPCA building, Public Records boasts imposing ceilings, skylights and a spacious gravel patio.

This club boasts three rooms: a lively space for socializing in big booths while listening to vinyl, an airy café with an all-plant-based menu and a back joint that feels like an entrancing Berlin club for dancing the night away.

The drinks served here are mostly cocktails made from homemade, healthy tonics, as well as non-alcoholic drinks. These options leave you feeling great and fresh on the dance floor and even the next day.

Public Records is not only a club but also an artists’ and sports enthusiast paradise. They sell printed apparel with niche topics such as football culture and so much more.

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Address: 233 Butler Street Brooklyn 11217

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3. Nowadays

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This next club is famously known for its top-flight sound system, sophisticated menu and genuinely chill vibes. It also has a fun club for kids.

Its ample outdoor space makes it the home of day parties as well as a regular slate of readings and discussions. One of its latest additions is a 5,000-square-foot indoor venue where DJs spin into the wee hours.  

Club Nowadays is open for food and drink from Wednesday to Sunday. If you love parties more, then turn up on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night after 10 pm and on Sunday afternoon from 5 pm.

You can find the pricing for the parties on their website, where you can also buy tickets. Additionally, you can RSVP for free or reduced entry here.

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Address: 56-06 Cooper Avenue, near Wyckoff.

4. Elsewhere

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This Superclub features a Bushwick style in the sprawling entertainment complex tucked away in a flourishing nightlife district off the Jefferson Avenue strip.

One of their biggest rooms hosts about 700 people and it boasts of a sensory-overloading laser-and-LED light show.

Their DJs sample some of the best techno hits as well as all-nighters, such as the queer Latinx party Papi Juice.

In a different room, you will find it quieter with its programming, a second space for larger parties and a quiet cocktail lounge upstairs. There is also a spacious rooftop deck.

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Address: 599 Johnson Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11237

5. Avenue

Stepping into the entry hall of Avenue will tell you a lot about the space. It ushers you into an endless night of fun and exotic experience.  

Its vibrant interior is a relief to the sore eyes and its ambience lifts your spirits. The LED lights on the walls and the ceilings display only liveliness, sparkle, and energy.

Further, Avenue features 30 feet high ceilings with catchy ornaments, a classic design, and innovative technology to back the luxurious environment.

This is one of the clubs in New York that attracts celebrities from the glamour world. You will also get to rub shoulders with models from the fashion world.

This club is best if you are looking to hang out with the younger crowds aged between the 20s and 30s. Although reservations aren’t required, signing up for bottle service makes it a lot easier to get in.

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Address: 116 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

6. Black Flamingo

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This club is everything you need; fun, food, and drinks in one place. It first opened its doors in 2015 with the intent to spread joy into the nights of revellers.

Black Flamingo has lived to the expectations of New York nightlife.  In this club, you will feel an impulsive surge of fun vibes all around you.

If you are vegan or love vegan food options, then you will enjoy the meatless spread here.

While here, do not miss to check out the basement that has been decorated in a pink-walled Miami Vice, giving a 1970’s vibe.

The music here is funky techno and house and it’s lighter as well as features different arrays of vinyl.

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Address: 168 Borinquen Place Brooklyn, NY — 11211, Corner of Borinquen and South 2nd

Opening Hours: Tue-Wed: 6pm-11:30am|Thu-Sat: 6pm-4am|Sun: 6pm-10pm

7. Lavo

Lavo DJs are the best when it comes to mash-up of techno, hip-hop, pop, house and EDM. Their music creates an atmosphere that is without a doubt over the top.

The dance floor here is not for the faint-hearted, revellers here party hard and dance till the break of dawn.

Lavo also has a restaurant famous for its finesse in food and fun. This club place has been attracting the most sophisticated and trendy crowds from all over New York.

This whole place is about distinction, class, and finesse.

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Address: 39 East 58th Street New York, NY 10022

Opening Hours: Brunch: Saturday – Sunday: 11:30am – 5:00pm Lunch: Monday – Friday: 11:30am – 5:00pm Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm – 1:00am

8. Le Bain

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Le Bain is popularly known as the penthouse disco bar of New York. Since the day it was opened, Le Bain nightclub has lived up to the expectations of New Yorkers.

Its ambience and services have attracted and satisfied several fun-seekers and party-revellers. It is the spot to go for dance, laugh, drink, and live away your nights.

This club has the most fashionable bathrooms and glamourous views in NYC. The club is connected to The Boom Boom Room, one of Manhattan’s exclusive celebrity watering holes.

Additionally, this club also has hot tubs built directly into the dance floor. Dress to impress if going to Le Bain otherwise you may be turned away.

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Address: 848 Washington Street, New York, NY 10014

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 Hours: Wed-Thu: 10pm-4am|Fri: 4pm-4am|Sat: 2pm-4am|Sun: 2pm-3am

9. Bossa Nova Civic Club

Bossa Nova is New York’s expedient house and techno hangout.

This club has a tropical fantasy theme and is located in Bushwick. It hosts an authentic sound system and consistently hot line-ups of underground houses and techno DJs manning the decks.

Established in 2012, the bar-cum-club has made a big name for itself by curating its stage at Sustain-Release and hosting numerous industry pioneers.

Its modest 140-capacity bar has been set beneath the rumbling subway overpass in Brooklyn’s hippest neighbourhood.

Each night samples different music like industrial techno, live hardware sets or jacking house.

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Address: 1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221

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10. Good Room

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The Good Room is a club with a few rooms. Each of them has been designed with the DJ booths in mind.

Its main room has a perfectly placed booth, a solid sound system, an expansive dance floor and a small stage for performances.

In another space, you will find a massive square bar, while in the smaller spot is a wall of vinyl and another DJ setup for more tunes.

Good Room is a safe space for people from all backgrounds regardless of their beliefs and sexuality. Established in 2014, it has continued its journey of fun and amusement in a most idealistic way since then.

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Address: 98 Meserole Avenue, NY 11222

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