Ding-a-ling

"Speaking of bars that don't get busy before 11pm, here's Ding-a-ling. Similar to Joyface, this place is vaguely 1970s themed. So how do you choose between the two? Ding-a-ling feels like more of a let's-listen-to-loud-music-and-dance sort of place, whereas Joyface feels like a basement party. Think of this spot as a retro, semi-glitzy bar/club where you can eat a hot dog if you get hungry. The late-night lines can get long, and it'll probably be a scene when you finally get in." - bryan kim, kenny yang, neha talreja, will hartman

"If you arrive at Ding-A-Ling before 10pm, you might be the only one here. This casual, '70's-themed Alphabet City bar is quiet during the early evening, but around midnight it fills up with people who are determined to party. You'll find a line outside late at night, and you should get in that line if you're looking to mingle with a crowd beneath the light of a disco ball. There’s a small food menu with a few hot dogs and vegan nachos, in case you forgot to eat dinner." - Team Infatuation

"If you arrive at Ding-A-Ling before 10pm, you might be the only one here. Well, that's a slight exaggeration. The bartender will be here (cutting up limes or whatnot), and there might also be a few friends chatting at one of the small tables tucked in the corner. So if you're looking for a place to have an early-evening drink and catch up with your roommate, this '70s-themed bar is a surprisingly great choice. But mostly people come here to party. You'll find a line outside late at night, and you should get in that line if you're looking to mingle with a crowd beneath the light of a disco ball. There a small food menu with a few hot dogs and vegan nachos, in case you forgot to eat dinner." - Bryan Kim

"Manhattan has a new after-hours party spot contender. Dingaling, from the team behind the popular downtown bar Kind Regards, quietly opened its doors in March for private parties. Now, the bar is fully open to the public. The menu offers some unusual drinks, such as a daiquiri made with blended banana bread, and another with a mixture of chocolate, mint, and oat milk. On the snacks side of the menu, there are hot dogs with toppings like pineapple, kimchi, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and more, as well as vegan nachos." - Emma Orlow