VENUE FACTS
Le Bain — Meatpacking District
Status: Open — official site current as of 2026-09-07, with published hours and the Wednesday and Thursday residencies live.
Last verified: 2026-09-07 — every fact below is sourced; anything we couldn't confirm is marked as reported or unverified.
The facts
| Address | 444 W 13th St (The Standard, High Line penthouse), New York, NY 10014 |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Meatpacking District, Manhattan |
| Type | Penthouse discothèque + rooftop bar (with the famous sunken hot tub) |
| Music | House and disco-leaning; serious DJ residencies — “Dance Dance Dance” with Eli Escobar & Moma on Wednesdays and Susanne Bartsch's “On Top!” on Thursdays (both official), plus François K's “World of Echoes” on Sundays from 4pm (confirmed via 2026 Resident Advisor listings) |
| Nights & hours | Mon–Tue 4pm–12am; Wed–Fri 4pm–4am; Sat 2pm–4am; Sun 2pm–12am — still the schedule published officially as of 2026-09-07; day sessions on weekends |
| Cover / entry cost | No cover. The official site states it in writing: “There is no cover to enter Le Bain for standing/dancing room and bar service.” Tables optional, with minimum spends |
| Dress code | Dress-to-impress; no sportswear, jerseys, or hats; discretionary door that gets harder late (reported — not published officially) |
| Age policy | 21+ (reported) |
| Tables & reservations | Optional tables with minimum spends, booked through Resy |
| Peak times | Wednesday–Saturday from 10pm for club nights; weekend sunsets for the rooftop |
| Official site | lebainnewyork.com |
| @lebainnyc |
How to get in
- Decide your mode: club night (Wednesday–Saturday from 10pm) or the easier rooftop day session (weekends from 2pm — the low-stress way in).
- No reservation is needed for the floor, and the venue states in writing there's no cover for standing room and bar service.
- Dress to impress: no sportswear, jerseys, or hats (reported — not published). The door is discretionary and gets harder as the night goes on.
- Go before 11pm on weekends — after that, lines get long and the door gets pickier.
- 21+ (reported); bring ID.
- Want certainty? Book an optional table with a minimum spend through Resy — a reservation converts the discretionary door into a confirmed entry.
The honest take
The most credible actual club on Manhattan's rooftop circuit — real DJ bookings, a fashion-y, queer-friendly crowd, and free entry traded against a hard, arbitrary door. The hot tub is real.
Getting there & getting home
Le Bain crowns The Standard, High Line at 444 W 13th St in the Meatpacking District. The A, C, E, and L at 14th St–8th Ave are about five minutes away, and all four run 24 hours — as direct a subway link as Manhattan clubbing gets. After close, 13th St and 9th Ave are thick with rideshares; Meatpacking's cobblestones are also walkable to the West Village if you want a wind-down bar. Sunday–Tuesday the venue closes at midnight, so the late-late transit question only really applies Wednesday–Saturday.
FAQ
Does Le Bain have a cover charge?
No — the venue states in writing there's no cover for standing room and bar service. Tables with minimum spends are optional.
What is the dress code at Le Bain?
Dress-to-impress: no sportswear, jerseys, or hats (reported — not officially published). The discretionary door gets harder late.
Is Le Bain 21+?
21+ (reported). Bring ID.
What are Le Bain's hours?
Mon–Tue 4pm–12am; Wed–Fri 4pm–4am; Sat 2pm–4am; Sun 2pm–12am, with weekend day sessions — still the officially published schedule as of 2026-09-07.
Is the hot tub at Le Bain real?
Yes — the famous sunken hot tub on the penthouse floor is real.
What music does Le Bain play?
House and disco-leaning, with serious residencies: “Dance Dance Dance” with Eli Escobar and Moma on Wednesdays and Susanne Bartsch's “On Top!” on Thursdays, both listed officially, plus François K's “World of Echoes” on Sundays from 4pm, confirmed through 2026 Resident Advisor listings.
Plan the night around it
Sources
- lebainnewyork.com (official — hours, no-cover policy, Wed/Thu residencies; fetched 2026-09-07)
- Resident Advisor and Mato event listings (independent, 2026-09-07) — François K “World of Echoes” Sunday residency, 2026 dates
- Resy listing for table reservations
- Nightlife guides for door and dress (2026 — marked reported; Le Bain publishes no dress code or age policy)
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