Barracuda has been a Chelsea insitution for years with frequent drag performances and regular guys enjoying the strong drinks at the long bar in the front and just hanging on comfy sofas in back.
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Barracuda is hands down a haven for amazing drag shows. I went there twice during my last visit to NYC, and both nights were an absolute blast! But let me tell you, the highlight was Izzy Uncut—she's next-level drag royalty. From start to finish, her performance had me laughing, dancing, and feeling all the good vibes. Icon status, no doubt! On top of Izzy Uncut's incredible talent, we even had a surprise special guest appearance by Kiki Ball-Change after Queerty's Pride 50 event. It was like the cherry on top of an already fabulous evening. I'd be remiss not to mention one minor drawback—the bar seemed a bit understaffed with only one bartender. It sometimes felt like they were serving whoever was right in front of them, rather than following the order. However, I must give credit to the cocktail server in the lounge area—they were on point and provided great service.
Cute guys, epic drag shows, no attitude bar.
I love me some Barracuda. They have 2 for 1 happy hour until 8pm daily. The clientele is no attitude, sexy guys both young and old. The drag shows are EVERYTHING and the guys I have met here have become some of my best friends.
I went to my first Bearracuda event at the Brick Dallas
LOVE LOVE and planning on going to Austin event at Iron Horse
worst bar tender
Avoid; bar starts out great getting in, music, people, but then when you need to get a drink you end up with bad service. There is a muscle mary bar tender who is so coked up that he mixes up your drink order every time. When you complain he has a fit. Happened several times and with several people i know.