5 excellent bars to celebrate your birthday in New York

Let’s be honest; NYC is home to some of the best bars on the planet, no questions asked. The city’s cultural diversity has allowed some of the most exclusive bars in the world to spring up in the city at an alarming rate, making planning a birthday in New York a guaranteed good time. Here are 5 great bars to celebrate your birthday in New York:

OPAL

251 East 52nd Street

New York, NY 10022

Midtown East’s Opal is one of the most popular clubs in the city and is a great place to spend a birthday. The service is great, there are plenty of HDTVs and Opal is always hopping especially when it comes to the after work and late night crowd. Can’t decide where to spend that birthday? Give Opal a try.

BAR13

35 East 13th Street @ University Place

New York, NY 10003

Union Square’s Bar13 has three floors plus a terrace and functions as a bar, club and lounge; all in the same space. Since Bar13 can accommodate up to 400 people, it’s the perfect place to host that party you’ve been planning.

OBVIOUS

201 Lafayette Street

New York, NY 10012

The Western Village is home to Obivia, one of the most modern and elegant salons in New York. The perfect place for a relaxed and low-key birthday, Obivia is sure to remind you of being in your best friend’s living room!

LIBATION

137 Ludlow Street

New York, NY 10002

East Side Libation is an upscale modern restaurant/lounge that has become a premier nightspot. If you’re looking for some adult food and drink, then Libation is the place for you.

THE MCFADDEN LIVING ROOM

800 Second Avenue

New York, NY 10017

Need a break from the pretense? McFadden’s is the perfect place to kick back and spend his birthday if he’s looking for a fun, quirky place that doesn’t take himself too seriously.