The 10 Best Bars in NYC to Find a One Night Stand In

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Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Address: 90 Wythe Ave.
Website: kinfolklife.com

Breaking news: artsy, well-dressed, hipper-than-thou types like to get laid, too. Being openminded is practically a prerequisite for living in Williamsburg, and that liberal perspective can often be applied to other things as well. Like, sex, and keeping the length of a relationship to less than 24 hours.

The dance floor at Kinfolk Studios is always packed on weekend nights, and as the hours go by, the crowd only gets friendlier. Add that to the soul and funk beats coming from the speakers, and the odds of you finding a free-spirited girl who's into "experimentation" become favorably high.

Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Address: 131 Chrystie St #1
Website: homesweethomebar.com

This subterranean lounge is the perfect place to head to when you're hoping to find a girl who both gorgeous and has read the entire Game of Thrones series. Something about Home Sweet Home's warm atmosphere and taxidermy-drenched digs attracts secretly gorgeous women who won't judge you for your nerdy ambitions, because their wildest dream is to live in The Shire and break bread with Gandolf, too. She won't laugh at your awkward dancing. In fact, she may find it so appealing she'll offer to join you in a cab downtown...to her apartment.

Neighborhood: East Village
Address: 231 E 14th St.
Website: thebeautybar.com

If the scene at most Brooklyn bars isn't your thing, you'll feel at home at Beauty Bar, where the DJs spin rock and '80s/'90s classics that the crowd eagerly air guitars to, and the pretension level is low. And thus, so are inhibitions.

Also to your advantage is the clientele Beauty Bars draws: sweet, pretty ladies who are down to earth, and game for a good time. First step? Slide in for a dance. Follow up by offering to buy her a drink up at the bar. Then, make your way onto the dance floor, and dance your way to casual sex. Hopefully.

Neighborhood: East Village
Address: 93 2nd Ave # A
Website: litloungenyc.com

After the clock strikes midnight on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night, Lit Lounge is the place to be if you're seeking a new bed mate. It's dark, gritty, and crowded with singles in need of a release. It's as if an unspoken acknowledgement exists among revelers: If someone isn't already making out with someone else, they're fair game.

Lit lends to your luck. It's dim, and the drinks are cheap; both make you look better. Plus, there always seems to be foreigners hanging in the wings, eager to make some memories, but unable to stick around. Here one minute and gone the next, these ladies have a flight to catch tomorrow, so capitalize while you can.

Neighborhood: Meatpacking District
Address: 848 Washington St.
Website: standardhotels.com/high-line/food-drink/le-bain

If you put a hot tub in the middle of a club surrounded by panoramic views of the city, you're basically demanding that people remove their clothing. At least, that's the case at Le Bain. Whether she be a thrill-seeking model, or an uptight PR associate, the floating bras in the pool are likely to inspire her wild side, and tempt her into uncharacteristic debauchery.

Hot tub aside, Le Bain's stunning rooftop makes it the perfect locale to work your seduction techniques. Setting the stage is half the battle, and at Le Bain, it's undoubtedly set for success.

Neighborhood: West Village
Address: 75 Clarkson St.
Website: westwaynyc.com

If you think putting a pool in a nightclub is an unexpected move, consider what happens when you place a glossy stripper pole on the dance floor. We can tell you one thing for sure—this is not where elementary school teachers go to find their husbands.

Instead, what you'll find are exhibitionists dancing on the stage, spinning wobbly circles on the pole near the bar, and strutting across the elevated runway in the center of the dance floor. You might also catch a few of them gyrating on the speakers. No, none of them work here. Use the photo booth to cozy up with someone you've had your eye on, and let the glowing red lights of the smoky disco's atmosphere do the rest.

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Address: 484 Union Ave.
Website: unionpool.blogspot.com

Union Pool is the spot to go when you're in the mood to mingle and willing to put in several hours to lock down a sleepover friend. Union Pool is a huge space: there's a large backyard with a taco truck, a barn-like second dance floor/bar, and a vast main entryway. This compartmentalized design gives you the feeling that you're at a house party, and this fact works to your advantage. 

The crowd here is relaxed, casual, and friendly. You won't feel weird joining in a stranger's conversation, and strangers won't hesitate to interject themselves into yours. Bonus: when chemistry strikes, the large space makes it that much easier to find a corner to make out in.

Neighborhood: Little Italy/Nolita
Address: 1 Cleveland Pl.
Website: nycsouthside.com

By the time this basement nightclub reaches compacity, everybody on the dance floor is thirsty (and not just for gin and tonic). The throbbing speakers and small dance area encourage lots of bumping and grinding, while the couches on the sides make for useful spots to get comfortable. Just how comfortable you get is up to you.

The door here may be tough, but the upside of that is knowing that the women inside are inevitably gorgeous, and anxious to get the night started. And that's where you come in.

Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Address: 92 Ludlow Street 
Website: hotelchantelle.com

Descend to the basement at Hotel Chantelle, and you'll find yourself in the center of one of the most raucous dance parties on the Lower East Side. The nooks and crannies of the room combined with the crowds make for a dizzying maze, but as the saying goes: When in a maze, get laid. Actually, they don't say that, but they should.

While Hotel Chantelle has a well-appointed space, what really makes it sexy is the eclectic crowd it draws. Every type of party-goer is accounted for here, which often sets the pace for wild, unexpected nights. When there is good music, great drinks, and bold approaches, everyone can leave a winner.

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Address: 74 Wythe Ave.
Website: outputclub.com

Picture this: Live music, flashing, spinning lights, and a pulsating crowd. The girl with long black hair next to you is swaying euphorically as the DJ brings the beat down. She smiles in wonder at the greens and reds that swirl over your white shirt. Reaching out to touch the flickering colors, she finally notices your face. "Mmmmm, you're pretty," she says.

She comes closer and presses her hips into yours, and whispers something about the magical colors in your ear. Her smile is so wide you're afraid it might crack. Minutes later, when the music builds back up again, her lips are suddenly on yours and you know. You sealed the deal without even trying.

Yes, this is the kind of thing that happens at Williamsburg's newly-opened warehouse-style club, Output.