4168 Broadway (between 176th and 177th Streets)
212-923-8700

Viva is 1/2 Chelsea hip and 1/2 LA cool. Once you disappear into this trendy oasis and confront the glowing horse-shoe shaped glass bar you will completely forget that you are actually in the heart of Washington Heights. This lounge is ahead of its time and heralds the ascent of the lounge scene in the Washington Heights 'hood. Be prepared to have your socks knocked off with their mojitos sipped by super-hip patrons.

 

 

 

 

589 Fort Washington Avenue @ 187th Street
212-543-9888

The Monkey Room has been a Washington Heights staple for many years now. A diverse blend of patrons and friendly bar staff make this bar the "Cheers" bars of WAHI. The big draw of ape-inspired watering hole is it's splendid garden patio. Cool breezes waft down, a lively waterfall tinkles, a greenish glow is cast over the flora-filled patio as one gazes over the lip of your beer glass into the nighttime star-filled New York sky.

 

 

  

 

220 West 242nd Street (Riverdale, NY)
unlisted

You haven't experienced anything until you've come to Ibiza's Lounge to dance to a steady stream of Merengue, Bachata and Reggaeton. The crowd is electric, the drinks are actually on the strong side, and your body will fall under the trance of the sensual hypnotic rhythms. The only drawback of this lounge, bar and dance club is that it gets so crowded after midnight, that the temperature inside skyrockets to the boiling point (it's suggested you bring your mini-fan). There are private party areas including one complete with wall-to-wall zebra print. Grab your dancing shoes and go!

 

 

 

 

 

 

4168 Broadway
New York, NY 10033, Cross Street W 177^th

(212) 923-8700

Hours: 7 days a week, M-Thurs 6pm-3am, F-Sun 7pm-4am

Some of the hottest Latin guys I've ever seen. It's very neighborhood-y in the early part of the night. Good guys grabbing an after work drink. Everything gets wild on the weekend. Delicious go-go dancers on Wednesday-Sunday drink specials here and there, and great live DJs. Washington Heights is one of the new gay hotspots. Stop by and see what it's all about.