Public Records.
In 7 Shout NY guides.
Music
The Listening Bar Boom: Where to Hear Records on a Great Sound System in NYC
The room that started the modern New York boom when it opened in 2019 in a former ASPCA building.
Go for: dinner in the atrium, then upstairs for the selector.
Music
The best electronic music venues and clubs in NYC
Housed in a former ASPCA building, Public Records treats sound as a religion.
Go for: Deep listening and sophisticated international bookings.
Music
Where to Hear Hip-Hop Live in New York
Primarily known as one of the city's best listening bars, this hi-fi bar, restaurant, and performance space has an impeccable sound system that makes everything sound incredible.
Go for: A high-fidelity listening experience for true audiophiles.
Music
The Best Small Music Venues in New York City
A former ASPCA building turned into a restaurant, café, listening lounge and the Sound Room, a live and club space with a custom system built by Devon Turnbull of OJAS and Jason Ojeda.
Go for: a live set where you can hear every cymbal.
City
The Gowanus Neighborhood Guide
Public Records lives in the historic 1912 ASPCA headquarters, operating as a vegan restaurant, a hi fi listening bar, and one of the best small music venues in New York City.
Go for: an immersive audio experience surrounded by a very stylish crowd.
Music
The Nor'easter Just Wiped Out NYC's Festival Weekend. Here's What to Know.
When the live shows wash out, hiding inside one of the city's listening bars is the smartest move you can make.
Go for: perfectly curated vinyl selections and strong drinks.
Nightlife
Where to Dance in New York: Clubs, Warehouses and Late Rooms
A former ASPCA building turned into a cafe, cocktail lounge, plant nursery and the Sound Room, a club and concert space with an obsessively designed system.
Go for: a late Friday or Saturday club night in the Sound Room.