Branch, New York

Branch - Dress up. Branch isn’t necessarily "formal," per se, but it’s sexy and sleek; this is the kind of place where if you’re dressed like a tool, you’ll stick out like a sore thumb. (Probably more than a sore thumb, actually—those don’t really stand out when you think about it). The point is: it’s a solid place. Bring your A-game. The Branch Night Club is "the first of the next generation" in dance club/lounges to open on the East Side. Branch combines both a comfortable lounge and bar with plenty of banquette seating and a spacious dance floor complete with lighting and special effects. The ambient lighting creates just the right mood for cocktails after work or meeting friends. Just past the lounge is the Brazilian Cherry dance floor with its state-of-the-art pumping sound system overhead. The dance floor and the lounge have separate sound zones so you can hear yourself talk in the lounge while others are dancing. The DJ booth is on a floating platform and is visible to everyone. Around the dance floor are upholstered banquettes where you and your friends can enjoy tasty tapas and drinks while you watch the action on the dance floor.