From its state-of-the-art space in the Meatpacking District, Cielo provides a music program specializing in deeply soulful house music as well as various genres of electronic music. The space is built for sound and dancing, with luxurious banquettes surrounding a midsize sunken dance-floor that dominates the center of the room.

Conceived in 2003, Cielo is the brainchild of co-owner Nicolas Matar. A DJ for the past 20 years, Nicolas was most notably known for his residency at the infamous Pacha Nightclub in Ibiza. Nicolas played in the funky room or “El Cielo” and credits those years as the inspiration for Cielo and his eventual return to New York. Since opening the focus at Cielo has been on maintaining a high level of service and an experience unlike any other. As demonstrated by the unprecedented number of awards and nominations the club currently boasts, Cielo has established itself as an international brand with an edict of outstanding electronic music. In addition to its accolades, Cielo has featured more top international DJs than any other club in North America since its opening. The intimate size and impressive sound system have made Cielo a favorite of the DJ set (Francois Kervokian, Frankie Knuckles, Louie Vega, Deepdish, Tedd Patterson, and Victor Calderone to name a few), and the club remains vibrant and music-driven. Of course, you do have to get by the door, which is one of New York's toughest...