Chelsea Music Hall

This downstairs venue places the music at the center, often arranging the room so the DJ is positioned in full view of the entire crowd. The programming shifts depending on the night, ranging from Sunday deep house parties to themed hip-hop events. Though it sits below street level, the space includes elevator access. The service is a mixed bag of personalities: welcoming front-door greeters and reliable security are balanced by pushy floor staff and bartenders who can be indifferent to drink orders and tab mechanics.