Le Bain

If you took the rest of these merely as cheeky suggestions (to each his own, we still stick by the fun factor involved in making it through this checklist), then consider Le Bain as the exception. This flashy rooftop club above The Standard hotel in Meatpacking is home to the NYC's number one grimy hot tub - but that doesn't stop everyone from jumping in before the night dwindles down. 

[Photo via @lebainnyc]

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