NYCxDesign 2026: 10 New Bars, Restaurants, and Clubs to Visit
NYCxDesign 2026 runs May 14-20, and Dezeen has curated a list of ten recently opened design-forward venues across New York City. Highlights include Oddball by House Under Magic in Alphabet City, a retro-futuristic bar with Memphis influences; Stars by Studio Valle de Valle, a 450-square-foot East Village wine bar with a zinc bar and cedar paneling; The Maze by Opa Architecture and Laube Studio, an alcohol-free members club in Chelsea; Cove by chef Flynn McGarry in Hudson Square, featuring natural timbers and California-inspired decor; Funny Bar by Safwat by Safwat on the Lower East Side, a jazz lounge with pops of color; La Tête d'Or by Rockwell Group on Park Avenue, an Art Deco steakhouse; Unveiled by Studio MBM in Williamsburg's William Vale hotel, a nightclub with a 1970s lounge and futuristic dance floor; Papa San by INC Architecture & Design in Hudson Yards, a Peruvian-Japanese restaurant with a neon sign and pink spiral staircase; Colbo by Of Enso on the Lower East Side, a wine and vinyl bar expansion; and Field Guide by Mammoth in Williamsburg, a farm-to-table restaurant inspired by 19th-century interiors and Andrew Wyeth.
Key facts
- NYCxDesign 2026 takes place May 14-20.
- Oddball bar in Alphabet City blends retro-futurism and Memphis design.
- Stars wine bar in East Village is 450 sq ft with 12 seats.
- The Maze in Chelsea is an alcohol-free members club.
- Cove restaurant in Hudson Square was designed by chef Flynn McGarry.
- Funny Bar on Lower East Side combines jazz lounge, bar, and restaurant.
- La Tête d'Or steakhouse on Park Avenue features Art Deco interiors by Rockwell Group.
- Unveiled nightclub in Williamsburg has a 1970s lounge and futuristic dance floor.
- Papa San in Hudson Yards serves Peruvian-Japanese cuisine in a space by INC Architecture & Design.
- Field Guide in Williamsburg references Andrew Wyeth's muted palettes.
Entities
Artists
- Flynn McGarry
- Tim Meyers
- Andrew Wyeth
- Daniel Boulud
- Aria Jahanshahi
- Adrienne Laube
Institutions
- Dezeen
- NYCxDesign
- House Under Magic
- Studio Valle de Valle
- Opa Architecture
- Laube Studio
- Rockwell Group
- Studio MBM
- INC Architecture & Design
- Of Enso
- Mammoth
- The William Vale
- BIG
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Alphabet City
- East Village
- Chelsea
- Hudson Square
- Lower East Side
- Park Avenue
- Williamsburg
- Hudson Yards
- Malibu
- California
- Upstate New York
Sources
- Dezeen —