TGIF! Friday is finally here- and there is no better way to start the weekend off than with a night out in New York City. The good news is, you don’t have to go all the way downtown if you are looking for some Friday nightlife. There are a lot of things to do on the Upper East Side every Friday night, including dancing to live DJ’s, enjoying live music, and watching comics hit the mic. Keep reading to learn about top things to do every Friday on the Upper East Side, ensuring your weekend begins with a bang.
Note: we try our best to keep this page up to date, but be sure to call restaurants/bars directly to confirm current specials.
Bread N Wine (1417 Lexington Ave., between 92nd and 93rd Street)
- Live jazz every Friday 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Festival Cafe (1155 2nd Ave. at 61st Street)
- DJ every Friday plus rotating drink specials such as $20 Bucket of Beers or buy two get one free Espresso Martinis
Hollybrook Lane (1712 1st Ave., between 88th and 89th Street)
- Late night happy hour 9:00 PM-close, plus full albums front to back
Horn’s Hook Tavern (1589 1st Ave., between 82nd and 83rd Street)
- Live music on Fridays at 9:00 PM
Meller’s (1702 2nd Ave. at 88th Street)
- DJ every Friday 8:00 PM- 2:00 AM
Murphy’s Law (417 East 70th Street, between 1st and York)
- Live music Fridays at 9:00 PM
Nino’s (1354 1st Ave., between 72nd and 73rd)
- Live jazz on Fridays 7:00-10:00 PM
Stella & Fly (1705 1st Ave, between 88th and 89th)
- Live music on Fridays at 8:00 PM
The Stumble Inn (1454 2nd Ave, at 76th street)
- Live DJ every Friday 10:00 PM-4:00 AM
Not a Speakeasy (301 E. 84th Street, between 1st and 2nd)
- Live DJ on Fridays at 9:00 PM
We hope you enjoy the above spots for Friday live music on the Upper East Side, Friday DJ’s on the Upper East Side, and more. Any other Friday activities on the Upper East Side that we should add to this guide? Leave a comment below.
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