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The Nomad List by Urban Compass
The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

1. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: April Bloomfield’s restaurant in the Ace Hotel is a shrine for pork, and ordering the whole road pig is always a good choice.

John Dory Oyster Bar is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

2. John Dory Oyster Bar

1196 Broadway (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · NoMad · 272 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Dine on oysters, clams, and mussels and the sea-loving restaurant in the Ace Hotel.

No. 7 Sub is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

3. No. 7 Sub

1188 Broadway (btwn E 28th & E 29th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 223 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The sandwiches at No. 7 Sub, located in the Ace Hotel, are things of beauty. They’re stuffed to the gills with short rib, turkey meatloaf, or braised cauliflower.

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

4. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

1129 Broadway, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 239 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Cambodian sandwich shop serves affordable hoagies for neighbors on-the-go.

Pranna is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

5. Pranna

79 Madison Ave (at E 28th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoMad · 130 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Southeastern Asian food gets quirky yet traditional with whole roasted fish, satay skewers, and excellent Cambodian shrimp dishes.

ilili Restaurant is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

6. ilili Restaurant

8.8
236 5th Ave (btwn E 27th & E 28th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · NoMad · 476 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Lebanese and Mediterranean flavors at ilili are unique and funky with dishes like shawarma with fig puree. The bi-level restaurant also doubles as a lounge after dark.

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

7. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.6
30 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · NoMad · 489 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Brisket, ribs, and pulled pork are excellent here. Whether they’re stuffed in a taco or served by themselves, the BBQ here is the real deal.

230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

8. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.1
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The rooftop bar is known for its summer extravaganzas, but the exceptional views of the city can be accessed all year round.

40/40 Club is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

9. 40/40 Club

5.7
6 W 25th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Sports Bar · NoMad · 117 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Wear your Saturday night’s best when heading out to Jay-Z’s exclusive bar, lounge, and restaurant.

SPiN New York is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

10. SPiN New York

8.3
48 E 23rd St (btwn Park Ave S and Broadway), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron Dis · 133 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Stop by for a round of ping-pong served best with high end cocktails. The bar-slash-club is great for adventurous dates and office parties.

Riff Raff's is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

11. Riff Raff's

360 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
Night Club · NoMad · 26 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Get your face painted at the trendy tropical-themed club below the Hurricane Club.

The Library at The NoMad is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

12. The Library at The NoMad

1170 Broadway (at 28th St) (at 28th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 94 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The bar at the chic hotel is all mahogany, leather, and mixology. Enjoy a specialized cocktail menu while checking out the carved elephants and monogrammed coasters.

Opening Ceremony is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

13. Opening Ceremony

1190-1192 Broadway (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Boutique · NoMad · 22 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Soho’s crowning jewel of boutique shopping has a smaller outpost in the Ace Hotel.

Maison Kitsuné is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

14. Maison Kitsuné

1170 Broadway (at W 28th St), New York, NY
Boutique · NoMad · 12 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: This sophisticated French label is the go-to for polished and well-constructed apparel and accessories.

Madison Square Park is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

15. Madison Square Park

9.5
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · 480 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Madison Square Park offers the famous burger joint Shake Shack, a projection screen during the summer, and various art installations.

Jemmy's Dog Run is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

16. Jemmy's Dog Run

8.4
Broadway & 5th Ave (btwn 24th & 25th St), New York, NY
Dog Park · NoMad · 32 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The dog park in Madison Square Park allows for off-leash time in a gorgeous setting.

Mendez Boxing is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

17. Mendez Boxing

8.7
25 E 26th St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Gym and Studio · NoMad · 22 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The boxing gym is friendly and welcoming to newbies and old-time boxers.

24 Hour Fitness is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

18. 24 Hour Fitness

7.0
225 5th Ave (at W 26th St), New York, NY
Gym and Studio · NoMad · 45 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: This health club specializes in affordable memberships, state-of-the-art equipment, and diverse options for group fitness classes.

Hair & Spa Party 24 Hours is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

19. Hair & Spa Party 24 Hours

5.6
450 Park Ave, New York, NY
Spa · NoMad · 7 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The funky spa offers a pleather-bound menu for women with constricting schedules. Stop in 24 hours a day for an appointment.

David's Hairstyling is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

20. David's Hairstyling

7.5
1 East 28th Street Between 5th Ave and Madison Ave (btwn 5th Ave and Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hair Salon · NoMad · 9 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: This barbershop offers men’s haircare and grooming services at an affordable price.

Ace Hotel New York is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

21. Ace Hotel New York

8.8
20 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Hotel · NoMad · 402 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Lounge in the lobby of this chic hotel, glimpse at rockers passing by, or enjoy the comfy couches and free Wifi.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

22. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
18 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 679 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The coffee snob’s favorite drip is in the Ace Hotel at Stumptown. Lines are always out the door, but a cup of this stuff is worth the wait.

Baked By Melissa is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

23. Baked By Melissa

7.8
526 Fashion Ave (btwn 38th And 39th St.), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Garment District · 44 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Get the one-bite cupcakes at the NoMad location.

Shake Shack is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

24. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: See where the Shake Shack cult started at the burger chain’s first location in Madison Square Park. Just be prepared to wait in line.

Eataly Flatiron is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

25. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1479 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: A must-see for tourists and neighbors alike, Eataly offers excellent gelato, cheeses, meats, and wines.

Museum of Sex is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

26. Museum of Sex

7.4
233 5th Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Erotic Museum · NoMad · 196 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The R-rated museum presents the history and politics of sex with the motto, “You don’t think about Picasso seven times an hour.”

Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) is one of The Nomad List by Urban Compass.

27. Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)

6.9
11 E 26th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Science Museum · NoMad · 61 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Visit the Museum of Math for more than an algebra class. Exhibits are geared towards younger kids but are fun for all ages.