Perhaps it’s all the rock legends and cultural icons who cultivated the mystique that helped make Le Bus Palladium a legend—from The Beatles and Mick Jagger to Salvador Dali, all of whom frequented the venue for its unpretentious yet decadent vibe.

Formerly a stomping ground for 1960s-era party-seekers from suburbia, Le Bus Palladium is now a fittingly shabby-chic joint with lots of velvet, resembling a luxurious, old apartment. Its smoking room might sometimes seem a swirling hell on earth, but this should be no deterrent from the club’s intimate, always-sexy upstairs, lush programming with live music and DJ sets, and restaurant that slings classic American food.