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Up & Down – NYC Review

Up & Down Review

Ready for an experience that you see on TV, or everyone’s insta stories and you’re like, “damn, that looks like a movie”? PERF because we have the spot that is going to blow your mind: Up & Down, New York City.

Where do celebs go to party, where can I go if I have a lot of money and want a guaranteed dope night? You go to the Butter Group’s, Up & Down(side note: the butter group is the 1OAK brand).

Hours

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Closed11pm – 4am11pm – 4am11pm – 4am11pm – 4am11pm – 4amClosed

Up & Down is a hip-hop, beautiful decorated 2-floor club that thrives. The door here is not afraid to see you put your money where your mouth is so you can expect $40+ cover charges if you’re a man, but entry is free for women – this is a place you’re going to want to know a promoter at. With or without a headliner at the club, it gets busy and it is better to show up earlier than later to make sure you can get into this place, you don’t want to miss it.

The vibes here are absolutely electric. You will see famous Instagrammers, celebrities and fashion icons displaying their iconic outfits. This is a place where you want to dress up, look sharp and not slack. Celebrities even have their album release parties here, and sometimes – sometimes – the bouncers will honor the tickets and let you in.

Depending on your budget and where your wallet is at, bottle service is a great option to get away from the scene, and next to the models that will most likely be here. Mr.Nokturnal has partied beside Teyana Taylor and shot his shot with a Victoria Secret model. With all of this being said, the drinks are on the pricey side with an average of $20 for a mixed drink.

On the weekends, Up & Down opens the bottom floor which has a different atmosphere altogether. When you want to get away from the club up top, you can go downstairs and find yourself in a much more chill, conversational room. The age demographic here is 30 and under ranging from wall street brokers, to Busta Rhymes buying a whole corner of the club for himself and his crew.

The behavior here is well handled – when you’re spending all that money, it means good behavior to remain inside the club, no one wants to be kicked out. If you’re looking for an iconic spot, and iconic photos to flex, they have 2 beautiful staircases as well as a polaroid wall for your aesthetic pleasure. The ratio here is 60:40 in favor of women, bringing in a good crowd that is making real moves in real life.

Did I mention Up & Down has hosted the exclusive Met Gala after party in the previous years? Yeah, this place will be seeing the Nockturnal Group as often as celebs show up – every week.

MUSIC

Top 40.

DRINK PRICES

The drinks are on the pricey side with an average of $20 for a mixed drink.

BEST NIGHTS

Everynight.

BOTTLE SERVICE

Pricey but worth it.

Lavo – NYC Review

Lavo nightclub

If you’ve heard of the Tao group before, you understand the reputation they hold. If you haven’t, just check out Lavo and you’ll understand – and be even more impressed.

Visually impressive and stunning, Lavo delivers a night out you will never, ever forget – no matter how drunk you get. Lavo is a fairly large venue that doubles as a restaurant with a wicked Sunday brunch party, including mimosas. During the winters, they offer coat check, so please, don’t freeze yourself to look hot, just check your coat.

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Sunday

11:30am - 11pm

11:30am - 12am

11:30am - 12am

11:30am - 1am

11:30am - 12am

2pm - 4pm

7:30am - 1am

11:30am - 1am

This isn’t the easiest place to get into. It’s honestly a little difficult if you’re not a tall, skinny and beautiful model. However, nothing is impossible. Your best bet is to find a promoter for the best experience possible, but if that isn’t available to you then just dress to impress and hop the doormen are stunned by your beauty and let you in. If your a guy its gonna be slightly harder even with a promoter.(they will probably throw numbers at you to get in) but the cover is always $40+. On Sundays or other big nights expect something closer to $100 based on the doorman’s discretion.

Lavo is a rather upscale place, with intimate lighting and loud music, which makes it not ideal for catching up with friends, or real conversations. They do offer bottle service if you want a more secluded area in the club and considering drinks are average $20 a cocktail, and $20 a shot, you might as well get one to enhance the experience. Don’t be surprised to see people balling all out here, $10,000 on bottles is nothing for Diddy’s son – which we saw here on a few occasions.

The dress code, as briefly mentioned, is all the latest trends. Women in high heels, tight dresses, and their best clutches while men looked fresh in their collard shirts, and blazers.
To keep up to date on Lavo, check out their social media, and website. Some nights you’re able to buy tickets which ensures you get into the club – but still, show up early. You don’t wanna get caught sleeping on this place.

You already know Lavo will be seeing The Nocturnal Group again.

MUSIC

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DRINK PRICES

 Drinks are average $20 a cocktail, and $20 a shot.

BEST NIGHTS

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BOTTLE SERVICE

They do offer bottle service if you want a more secluded area in the club.

Magic Hour – NYC Review

Magic Hour

Magic Hour

Ready to find a little bit of a wonderland within the big apple? Head over to Magic Hour for these vibes and you won’t be disappointed.

At the top of the Moxy hotel, the Magic Hour is decorated with very adorable pink bunnies and green walls. Additionally to this, they have different sections inside this rooftop bar/lounge with different vibes. If you’re wanting to get a view of the Empire State Building, one section here was exactly that.

Hours

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4pm - 12am

4pm - 12am

4pm - 12am

4pm - 12am

2pm - 4am

10:30am - 4am

10:30am - 12am

The overall atmosphere is more on the social side and meeting new people here is easy. People, as well as the overall vibe, are open and nice. 
This spot is very Instagram worthy, and if you need to get the right photo, don’t worry, many other grammers are here doing the same thing. Hit those angles sis. With that being said, ladies wear a mix of dressy chic and stylish here. Guys dressed in easy, stylish clothing. Everyone seemed to be vibing in some fresh outfits.
What sets this place apart if their carousel seating. It turns slowly while you sit and drink, giving you 360 views of the entire place. Their rooftop is open all year-round but shines in the summer – as does the sun in New York City. They’re quite busy every day of the week, including their happy hours and specially packed on weekends. You’re going to want to know someone here or get on the list. If you don’t know anyone and you’re just visiting for the weekend, anticipate the line and try to get down there early! It’s worth the wait. 
 
Drinks here are about $20 a drink, but you’re sipping quality. They play a mix of EDM and Hip-Hop, and with a vibe like this, it’s hard to not say yes and keep the drinks rolling. Inside their big venue, they offer a mix of food, mini-golf, a carousel, and again, a very Instagram worthy aesthetic. 

You can bet your sweet ass Magic Hour will be seeing Mr.Nokturnal again.

MUSIC

They play a mix of EDM and Hip-Hop.

DRINK PRICES

Drinks here are about $20 a drink, but you’re sipping quality.

BEST NIGHTS

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BOTTLE SERVICE

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Catch – NYC Review

Catch

Catch is a beautiful rooftop spot that doubles as a restaurant. Catch can be found in many other cities including LA and Las Vegas where their venues are very popular as well.

At this beautiful rooftop, you can expect to find celebrities hanging around. They are easier to talk to – as opposed to other clubs where the celebs seclude themselves away from the crowds – here because just by getting in you are vetted and considered “cool.”

Hours

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11pm - 4am

Regular Hours

Regular Hours

11pm - 4am

11pm - 4am

11pm - 4am

Regular Hours

Yes, with that being said, you can imagine the doors to the club are tough with the exception of you having deep pockets. If you’re a guy wanting to get in, your best bet is to either buy a table or go for dinner with women and hope they stamp you for the night party. Beware though, this is still up to the doorman since it’s run by different people, they don’t actually have the “right” to grant you access. However, this is a great way to get in. You get good food, but the downside is you might not be able to stay. It’s quite the gamble.

Everyone that comes here is attractive and dresses stylishly. The dress code isn’t too strict if it works then it works. Nothing too baggy, but if you’ve decided to get a table then they’re more relaxed. There is a man, George, the head of security. He is super strict but a dope guy that isn’t afraid to toss numbers at you either. The first time Mr.Nokturnal went to Catch – $600 table minimum on a Thursday.

 

They have a beautiful outside patio and it is an excellent place to take a date. It is usually a late spot and doesn’t start picking up till around 12am, so keep that in mind. The girls here are cool and easy to talk to, for the most part. The ratio is amazing 65:35ish in favor of women. The staff is really cool and friendly here, which adds to the light and airy atmosphere.

This spot has been a favorite for a couple years running and never disappoints. Catch will definitely be seeing the Nokturnal Group again

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BEST NIGHTS

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BOTTLE SERVICE

A table heavy rooftop, 600 table minimum on Thursdays.  Higher on other days.