NYC nightlife just got a whole lot sexier — and you’ll need to head underground to find it.
Tucked beneath the MoMA on 53rd Street, BA53MENT is Midtown’s brand-new cocktail lounge that feels like a speakeasy with a modern edge.
Guests can slip through a discreet red door before descending into a moody hideaway with dim lights, plush banquettes, and a world-class F&B.
The vibe?
Think retro glamour meets downtown nightlife energy.
There’s a full DJ booth, rotating live sets, and, yes, it even doubles as a listening room with curated beats.
Of course, the star of the show is the cocktail list.
Expect theatrical sips like “The Smoke Snow” (Condesa gin, Scarlet Radice Amaro, Oka Yuzu liqueur, Pierre Ferrand Yuzu Curaçao), the “Lucid Dream” (lost explorer blanco tequila, midori, montenegro amaro yellow chartreuse, yuzu, lime, sichuan bitters), or the “Cloud No. 5” (altamura vodka, kota pandan liqueur, toasted rice, blanc vermouth, cocchi americano, msg).
Each one is as photo-worthy as it is flavorful.
Pair your drinks with luxe bar bites like a Wagyu Quarter Pounder, potato puffs, kimchi tater tots, or full-on caviar service.
This isn’t your typical Midtown happy hour — it’s elevated dining and drinking with a side of nightlife flair.
Located just steps from the museum, it’s the kind of place that works as a pre-art cocktail spot or your late-night destination.
Either way, BA53MENT feels like the sort of in-the-know hideaway you’ll want to keep on speed dial when friends ask where to go out in Midtown.
📍 BA53MENT is now open at 53 W 53rd St.
