8Westway
Formerly a strip club, Westway has retained just enough of the grittiness to give it an authentic vibe that puts it a step above the more cookie cutter clubs that decorate the West Side of Manhattan.
Brought to you by the masterminds behind the Jane Ballroom and The Smile, Carlos Quirarte and Matt Kliegman, this windowless den attracts a healthy mix of young attractives, with occasional “artsy” celebrity sightings — Mary-Kate Olsen, Kirsten Dunst — on high-profile nights.
While the door may be difficult door during busy times like Fashion Week, on most night it’s more welcoming than many of the neighboring clubs.
A disco ball in the shape of a woman’s bust, which has carefully retained a touch of its former sketchiness. Interesting, right?
