The L Magazine Nightlife Awards

People have been lamenting the death of nightlife in New York for 30 years—it's pretty much a citywide pastime. Well, with the reelection of our anti-fun mayor, maybe we should just be happy that bars are still open till four in the morning. And maybe we should also be happy that New York is still filled with wonderful nightlife, as we hope you'll see with the following award winners. Let's just appreciate what we have, while we have it.

Compiled by Zachary David Palmer

Best DJ: DJ Jess

Best Glam-Rock Night: Glamdammit

Best Rooftop: The Delancey

Most Thriving Scene: Bushwick

Best All-around Everything Spot: Santos Party House

Best Mix of Nightlife and Fashion: Dances of Vice

Best Fashion Trend: Leggings with boots

Best Underground Party: Rubulad

Best Rock 'N' Roll DJ: Twig the Wonderkid

Best New Party: Discovery

Most Attractive Bartender: Brock Michael Napoli

Best Post-Breakup Night Out Spot: Lit Lounge

Best Party: TRASH!

Best Mix of Nightlife and Art: Lit Lounge

Newcomer of the Year: Aaron Kolfage

Best Nightlife Photographer: Nicky Digital

Best Gay Night: Vandam

"My Significant Other Is Out of Town" Spot: Lit Lounge

Best Gay Club: The Cock

Best Night To Go Out: Thursday

Best Bar Staff: Don Hill's

Most Dangerous In-Venue Staircase: Lit Lounge

Nightlife Icon: Michael T

Best Door Staff: Matt Kepler at Lit Lounge

Best Go-Go Dancer: Amber Star