Nightlife at and near Moxy — Loosie’s, Silver Lining and local clubs
Moxy NYC Lower East Side puts nightlife under one roof: Loosie’s is the subterranean nightclub for late‑night dancing and bottle service, Silver Lining Lounge offers nightly piano and live music with light bites, and The Highlight Room is the 16th‑floor rooftop bar for cocktails and skyline views. All three venues are operated at the hotel and run on set schedules and age/dress policies — check each venue’s hours and reservation rules before you go.
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At-a-glance: Moxy’s on-site nightlife
Moxy NYC Lower East Side features multiple Tao Group–curated venues inside the hotel: Loosie’s (subterranean nightclub), Silver Lining Lounge (piano and live-music lounge), The Highlight Room (16th‑floor rooftop bar), Sake No Hana (dinner) and The Fix (lobby café/bar). Free Wi‑Fi is available across public areas if you need to check reservations or event listings while you’re there.
The hotel publishes specific hours and house rules for each venue. Loosie’s runs late on select nights and enforces a 21+ entry policy with upscale nightlife attire; Silver Lining Lounge has scheduled nightly performances; The Highlight Room opens earlier in the evening and runs later on weekend nights.
- Venue names to know: Loosie’s, Silver Lining Lounge, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, The Fix
- Address: 145 BOWERY, New York, NY 10002 — hotel front desk can confirm event details
- Free Wi‑Fi in public areas for checking reservations and event timings
| Venue | Type | Typical hours (published) |
|---|---|---|
| Loosie’s | Subterranean nightclub | Thu–Sun 11:00 PM–4:00 AM |
| Silver Lining Lounge | Piano / live-music lounge | Tue–Sat 8:00 PM–2:00 AM |
| The Highlight Room | Rooftop bar/lounge | Mon–Wed & Sun 5:00 PM–12:00 AM; Thu–Sat 5:00 PM–4:00 AM |
Loosie’s — the subterranean nightclub
Loosie’s sits beneath Moxy and is designed for late‑night clubbing with a strong sound system, VIP table reservations and bottle service. It operates on select nights (Thursday–Sunday) with published hours and a strict 21+ entry policy requiring government‑issued photo ID.
Dress is enforced: upscale nightlife attire is expected and certain casual items (athletic wear, jerseys, loungewear, baseball caps, shorts, sandals) are commonly prohibited. Loosie’s can be booked for events and has capacity figures listed by the hotel for private parties.
- Open Thu–Sun 11:00 PM–4:00 AM (hotel listing)
- 21+ entry with photo ID required
- VIP table reservations and bottle service bookable (SevenRooms or hotel contact)
- Upscale nightlife dress code enforced
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Entry age | 21+ with government photo ID |
| Event booking | VIP tables / bottle service available |
| Capacity (event listing) | Approximately 165 standing / 80 seated per hotel listings |
Silver Lining Lounge — live music and piano sets
Silver Lining Lounge is the hotel’s piano and live‑music lounge with nightly performances from local bands and guest musicians. It serves a full Japanese‑style menu of light bites alongside drinks and offers table reservations that typically come with a 90‑minute seating window on busy nights.
The space can be reserved for private events and is sometimes used as an intimate event room for weddings or receptions. The hotel lists its event capacities and offers in‑house catering and A/V support for bookings.
- Hours: Tue–Sat 8:00 PM–2:00 AM (published listing)
- Smart Casual dress code recommended
- Table reservations suggested on weekends; room can be booked exclusively for events
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Piano / live music lounge |
| Room/event capacity | Up to 154 reception / 60 seated per hotel listings |
| Typical seating policy | 90‑minute table windows common on busy nights |
The Highlight Room rooftop — cocktails and skyline views
The Highlight Room sits on the 16th floor as an indoor‑outdoor rooftop bar and lounge operated by Tao Group Hospitality. It combines skyline views with cocktail service and runs earlier in the evening, with much later closing times on Thursday–Saturday.
Reservations are accepted via OpenTable for many times, though peak late‑night weekend tables may require special booking. The venue publishes a Golden Hour happy hour Monday–Thursday with specific drink prices during that window.
- Hours (published): Mon–Wed & Sun 5:00 PM–12:00 AM; Thu–Sat 5:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Golden Hour happy hour Mon–Thu 5–7 PM with published drink prices
- Reservations accepted on OpenTable; 21+ for standard seating in some cases
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Floor | 16th |
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoor + outdoor terrace (combined indoor/outdoor space listed by hotel) |
| Largest event capacity at property | Highlight Room is listed as the largest event space with capacity up to 175 |
Nearby music, comedy and late‑night options
Moxy’s Bowery location puts you within easy walking distance of established Lower East Side and SoHo venues: Bowery Ballroom, Rockwood Music Hall and the Comedy Cellar are all mentioned by the hotel as steps away for additional live music and comedy options. Essex Street Market and local bars are also close by for a pre‑show drink or a late snack.
If you prefer to leave the hotel, check event listings for Bowery Ballroom or Rockwood Music Hall on the night you plan to go — shows and set times vary. The hotel’s front desk can help with directions and current local listings.
- Nearby venues cited by the hotel: Bowery Ballroom, Rockwood Music Hall, Comedy Cellar
- Essex Street Market is about 400 metres from the hotel
- Bowery and Grand Street subway stations are just over 100 metres from the hotel for wider city travel
| Nearby spot | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Bowery Ballroom | Live concerts and ticketed shows |
| Comedy Cellar | Stand‑up comedy; check listings for show times |
| Essex Street Market | Indoor food vendors and quick bites |
Practical tips: reservations, dress code and age rules
If you plan to visit any Moxy nightlife venue, book ahead when possible. The Highlight Room accepts OpenTable reservations; Loosie’s offers VIP table bookings and bottle service; Silver Lining table reservations are recommended on busy nights. The hotel front desk can also confirm current schedules and help with bookings.
Age and ID rules are strict in the hotel’s nightlife venues: Loosie’s enforces 21+ entry with government‑issued photo ID. The property’s general check‑in policy requires the primary guest to be at least 18 and to present photo ID and a credit card. Dress codes vary by venue — Business Casual is recommended for Highlight Room; Smart Casual for Sake No Hana and Silver Lining; Loosie’s requires upscale nightlife attire.
- Check IDs: Loosie’s = 21+ with photo ID; hotel check‑in requires primary guest 18+
- Dress codes: Highlight Room (Business Casual), Silver Lining & Sake No Hana (Smart Casual), Loosie’s (upscale nightlife)
- Ask the front desk about live‑music schedules and table booking methods
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need ID for hotel bars? | Yes — venue age rules differ; Loosie’s requires 21+ ID |
| Can I reserve a table? | Yes — Highlight Room (OpenTable), Loosie’s (VIP/bottle service), Silver Lining (recommended) |
| Are hours fixed? | Venues publish hours but special events can change opening/closing times |
