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The Monster

 (1779 Ratings)

A West Village institution

Walk in at street level to the piano bar/lounge which retains its historic charm. Don't let the vintage decor...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Clubbing King

West Village · 80 Grove St, New York


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Julius'

 (95 Ratings)

A landmark in the village with devoted regulars

This Christopher Square bar has been a fixture of the neighborhood since Stonewall. Don't mind the wagon wheel...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Legendary Bar

West Village · 159 W 10th St, New York


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Rockbar NYC

 (102 Ratings)

Fun bear/leather crowd

Christopher Street's famous bar row caters to a mostly scruffy, masculine crowd. Rockbar is no exception, though...

West Village · 185 Christopher St, New York


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9th Avenue Saloon

 (87 Ratings)

Packed theater district dive

This Hell's Kitchen bar is excellent for catching a post-performance drink and meeting some of the city's...

Hell's Kitchen · 656 9th Ave, New York


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Bar Centrale

 (18 Ratings)

Celebrity chic to the max

Rub elbows with the stars of the stage and screen at this elegant local hangout for established actors, stars, and...

Hell's Kitchen · 324 West 46th Street, New York


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Gotham Comedy Club

 (11 Ratings)

From "Last Comic Standing"

Gotham is a great comedy club, located on 23rd Street. NBC's Emmy-nominated "Last Comic Standing" was...

Chelsea · 208 West 23rd Street, New York


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Uncle Charlie's Piano Lounge

 (7 Ratings)

Grand Central musical hangout

Pop in and grab a drink, sing at the piano, or hang out back with the shy audience members and watch the show!

East Side · 139 East 45th Street, New York


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Monarch Rooftop

 (1 Rating)

Nightlife veterans rave about Monarch

The 18th-floor penthouse that is Monarch Rooftop is an expansive indoor/outdoor respite with plenty of viewpoints of...

Midtown · 71 W 35th Street, New York


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The Skylark

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Cocktails with a view

This queer-friendly, 30th-floor rooftop oasis offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, outdoor photos opps,...

Midtown · 200 W 39th St, New York


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