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    Midnight Blue

    Gramercy, New York City

    Bar in New York City, United States

    Why go

    Midnight Blue is worth booking if the goal is a polished Gramercy cocktail night with live jazz, not a quiet dinner or outdoor drinks. The strongest use cases are date night, after-work drinks, small celebrations, group outings where a $50-per-person spend feels fair because the room, music, cocktails are all part of the experience.

    About Midnight Blue

    Midnight Blue is a New York City venue with limited public detail, so the most useful approach is to plan from the few confirmed basics rather than filling in the gaps with assumptions. The grounded planning facts are simple: expect a smart-casual dress code and a price point of about $50 per person. Those two details give you a practical frame for deciding whether it fits the kind of evening you have in mind, even without more specific information about the venue’s format, menu, or atmosphere.

    Check current availability, service details, any event-specific policies with the venue before you go. In a city where venues can vary widely by night, party size, occasion, a quick confirmation is the safest way to avoid arriving with the wrong expectations.

    A New York City venue for a smart-casual night out

    Smart casual is the clearest attire guidance for Midnight Blue. You do not need to treat it like a black-tie setting, but it is also not a venue to approach as an ultra-casual stop. Think of the dress code as a signal to arrive polished and intentional, while still leaving room for personal style and comfort. For many guests, that means choosing an outfit that feels appropriate for a planned evening out in New York City rather than something thrown together for a quick errand or a very relaxed hangout.

    If you are comparing it with other dining or bar options in New York City, use the basics as your starting point: the venue is in New York City, the dress code is smart casual, the expected price is about $50 per person. Those points can help you decide whether Midnight Blue belongs on a short list for a date, a small meet-up, or a night where you want a little more structure than a spontaneous stop. For broader planning, see Our full New York City restaurants guide or Our full New York City bars guide.

    Details such as cuisine, drinks, entertainment, seating style, group accommodations are not confirmed in the information. Confirm those directly with Midnight Blue if they matter to your visit. That is especially important if the experience you are looking for depends on a particular setup, such as a sit-down meal, a bar-focused evening, a quieter setting, or room for a larger party.

    Book it with the basics in mind

    At about $50 per person, Midnight Blue sits in a planned-night-out range rather than a purely casual budget stop. The strongest reason to choose it should be based on current details you confirm with the venue, not assumptions about format, menu, or atmosphere. Treat the price point as a useful planning estimate, not a full picture of what your final spend or experience will be.

    For a first visit, plan around the known essentials: New York City location, smart-casual dress, the approximate $50-per-person price point. If you need specific seating, dietary information, event details, or service availability, verify those before committing. The more your plans depend on timing, accessibility, group size, or a particular type of service, the more important that direct confirmation becomes.

    Because no specific street address or neighborhood detail is here, this guide identifies the venue only as Midnight Blue in New York City. Use the venue’s current official channels for exact directions and day-of logistics. That includes confirming where to go, what to expect when you arrive, whether anything about the visit has changed since you first made your plans.

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    Planning details

    Location
    106 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003
    Website
    midnightbluegramercy.com
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Vibrant, intimate, and swanky, with live jazz creating a sophisticated night-out atmosphere and a Gramercy Park brownstone-inspired design.

    Tags

    Vibe

    SophisticatedIntimateElegant

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkLate Night

    Experience

    Live MusicDesign DestinationStandalone

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingPrivate Rooms

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Cocktail Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    Jazz
    Live Music
    Yes

    Signature Pours

    • Bubble Tea
    • Kentucky Blossom
    • Dirty Pickle Martini
    • Toki Highball
    Planning details

    Location

    106 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003 · Directions

    midnightbluegramercy.com

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the crowd like at Midnight Blue?

    The confirmed dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished New York City night out and confirm any event-specific details directly with Midnight Blue.

    Is Midnight Blue good for groups?

    If you are planning for a group, contact Midnight Blue directly to confirm seating, capacity, reservation options.

    Does Midnight Blue have outdoor seating?
    Is Midnight Blue worth the prices?

    Midnight Blue is listed at about $50 per person. Whether it is worth it depends on the current experience, so confirm the latest service details with the venue before you go.

    Is the food good at Midnight Blue?