At LX.TV, we’ve showed you some of the hottest nightspots in the city — but trust us, that’s only half the battle. Our nightlife authority, Pedro Andrade, headed to some of the city’s most exclusive club to get the facts on how to get past the velvet ropes.

Soak up the atmosphere de old-school Habana at Socialista. This West Village hotspot is usually limited to members and guestlisted visitors, but come with the right attitude (confident, sexy and polite) and Cuba won’t seem so far away.

Socialista
505 West Street / at Jane Street
Meatpacking District / New York City
212.929.4303 / website

Night owls dance into the wee hours at the Meatpacking District’s Kiss and Fly, and you can too – if you come correct at the door. Remember, the earlier the better.

Kiss and Fly
409 West 13th Street / between 9th Avenue and Washington Street
Meatpacking District / New York City
212.255.1933

Also in the Meatpacking District, the infamous Tenjune is notoriously tight roped. It pays to have reservations here. But once you’re in, don’t be surprised if you spot a celeb or two – Tenjune is a Hollywood favorite.

Tenjune
26 Little West 12th Street
Meatpacking District / New York City
646.624.2410 / website