Rick’s Cabaret New York Just Turned 21—Here’s What That Means

Eleanor Vance · 2026-10-13

Rick’s Cabaret New York has been a fixture in midtown Manhattan since it opened its doors in the fall of 2005. Now, twenty-one years later, the club is marking the milestone the only way it knows how: with a month-long celebration featuring hundreds of Rick’s Cabaret Girls on stage. If you’ve never been, here’s the short version. It’s a three-story club across the street from the Empire State Building, one block from Madison Square Garden. It has won a stack of awards over the years, and it’s built a reputation for treating guests well—whether you’re grabbing a drink after work or booking a private suite for the night. ### What the Anniversary Celebration Actually Looks Like The club is rolling out dancers all month long, and the performers themselves are clearly in the mood to celebrate. Trina, one of Rick’s girls, put it simply: “There are so many seductive and captivating dancers. We love to party and play. We love to celebrate. Come be part of the excitement. Don’t miss it.” Nadia, another performer, was even more direct. “Nobody throws a party better than Rick’s Cabaret,” she said. “You can be a baller, pop some champagne, and make it rain on all the hot girls!” Take that however you like—but the energy is clearly part of the appeal. ### Inside the Club: What You’re Walking Into A lot of clubs talk about luxury. Rick’s actually lays it out across three floors. Here’s what’s on the menu, literally and otherwise: - Multiple stages with rotating performers throughout the night - Discreet VIP private suites for guests who want more privacy - Luxury skyboxes with a view of the action below - A rooftop cigar lounge for when you need some air - Rick’s Steakhouse, serving lunch, dinner, and late-night bites until 3 AM That last one matters more than people think. A lot of nightlife spots in Manhattan shut the kitchen down early. Rick’s keeps the steakhouse running well past midnight, which makes it a real option for a late dinner before or after the show. ### Why the Location Still Matters Being across from the Empire State Building and a block from Madison Square Garden isn’t just a fun fact. It means the club sits in one of the most walkable, transit-friendly pockets of midtown. You can catch a game or a concert at the Garden, walk over, and be inside Rick’s in a couple of minutes. That convenience is a big part of why the club has stayed relevant for two decades in a city that chews up nightlife venues fast. > “Twenty-one years in Manhattan nightlife is not luck. It’s consistency—the same hospitality, the same standard, night after night.” ### The Bottom Line Rick’s Cabaret New York has built its reputation on a simple formula: beautiful dancers, fine dining, and settings that feel a cut above the usual club experience. Twenty-one years in, that formula still seems to be working. If you’re planning a visit during the anniversary month, expect bigger crowds and more energy than usual. Book ahead if you want a VIP suite or skybox, and don’t sleep on the steakhouse—it’s open until 3 AM, and it’s part of what makes the whole night work. Rick’s Cabaret New York is located at 50 West 33rd Street. The company is publicly traded under the ticker RICK on NASDAQ.