New York's adult burlesque cabarets range from a transgressive 18+ register to classic burlesque, from baroque or immersive staging to the supper club. Stage performance + bar (+ dinner at some) format, group-friendly for both bachelor and bachelorette parties.
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Frequently asked questions
Cabarets programme burlesque, variety and immersive dinner-show numbers for a mixed audience, often as a seated evening. Gentlemen's clubs centre on table and lap dancing. The two formats overlap but the cabaret is theatrical first.
Yes — these cabarets welcome bachelor and bachelorette parties. Dedicated table reservation + customisable package on request for groups of 6+.
Show-only entry: $35–$75. Dinner-show package: $90–$180 per person. Bottle service or private booth extra. Prices in USD.
Strongly recommended Friday / Saturday, especially for groups of 6+. The smaller rooms sell out fast.
