New Haven · New Haven County, CT

Nightlife in New Haven

Scout analyzed 61 New Haven places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

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Typical spend

$100

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Downtown

6 matching spots

Wooster Square

1 matching spots

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Downtown

Harvest

Harvest is a good choice for an upscale dinner or drinks, potentially followed by a show or another bar nearby. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-120 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$50–$120 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Melting Pot

Melting Pot is a sit-down fondue experience suitable for a long evening meal, often costing $50-100 per person. It's a good choice for special occasion dinners.

FoodCocktailsRomantic

$50–$100 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Downtown

ZINC

ZINC is a good choice for a refined dinner and drinks, potentially before or after a show or event in downtown New Haven. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Cafe Nine

Cafe Nine is a lively bar best for an evening of live music or comedy, often pairing well with a nearby dinner. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $30-70 per person on drinks and cover.

CocktailsLive musicArts

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Wooster Square

Club Vandome

Club Vandome is a dance club good for an evening out with friends or a date, typically lasting a few hours. Expect to spend $30-75 per person on drinks and cover.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

BAR

BAR is suitable for a lively evening out, especially on weekends, combining drinks, pizza, and dancing or live music. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Toyota Oakdale Theater

The Toyota Oakdale Theater is ideal for an evening out to see a national music or comedy act. Expect to spend 3 hours and around $75-$250 per person on tickets, drinks, and snacks.

CocktailsLive musicShopping

$75–$250 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Stella Blues

Stella Blues is a casual bar for an evening or late-night outing, offering live music and happy hours. A visit typically lasts 2-3 hours and costs around $15-40 per person for drinks.

CocktailsLive musicRelaxed

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking