About Papilo

The pulse of New York,
in one place.

Papilo is how New Yorkers discover what's happening tonight — across nightlife, dining, sports, and experiences. No more bouncing between a dozen apps and Instagram stories.

Going out should be easy.

We think the best nights start with a quick decision and a clear picture of what's around. Papilo curates the best of New York in one feed — happy hours, headline shows, omakase pop-ups, watch parties, weekend tours — so you can plan in seconds instead of scrolling for half an hour.

We're a small team that loves this city. We built Papilo because we wanted it to exist.

What you'll find

Five ways to discover NYC

Nightlife

DJ sets, concerts, rooftop parties — the headline events with proper flyers.

Bars

Happy hours, neighborhood mainstays, late-night spots — and what's on tap when.

Dining

Prix fixe specials, $1 oyster nights, new openings. Where to eat and when to go.

Sports

Where to catch the game. Watch parties, drink specials, the loudest rooms.

Experiences

Tours, classes, tastings, weekend things to do that aren't a bar.

What we care about

The principles

Accuracy over volume.
Better to surface 50 great spots than 5,000 stale ones. We verify and update.
The venues come first.
If you run a bar, restaurant, or venue in NYC, listing on Papilo is free and always will be.
No dark patterns.
No paywalled details, no surprise upsells, no email-to-read-this. Discovery should feel free.
Built in public, in NYC.
We live here. We're at the same bars and shows you are. Tell us what's broken.

Get in touch

Partnerships, press, or just saying hi.

Run a venue? Want to feature an event? Found a bug? Got a great recommendation we're missing? We want to hear it.

team@papilonyc.com