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NYCxDesign 2026: 10 New Bars, Restaurants, and Clubs to Visit

festival-fair · 2026-05-13

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

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