The Toolbox Bar

(44 Ratings)
A Fun Gay Bar in the Upper East Side Neighborhood

The Toolbox is a neighborhood gay bar offering happy hour specials catering to the local crowd, but is welcoming to all. If diversity, no-attitude, and clique-free environment is what youre looking for, you will find the Tool Box to be right up your alley.



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Reviews

anywhichway2
anywhichway2
Over a year ago

It's been a good long while since I was last there. But when I went, it was fun. Had a few beers before heading downstairs to do my thing. I'm not picky. It helps if you are hard. I like hard. It was late when I was done. Stumbled home. End of story. Do need to go there again.


cawithers
cawithers
Over a year ago

Loved it. It’s teeny but has a great happy hour! So cute!


BlackCatNYC
BlackCatNYC
Over a year ago

Strong cheap drinks but the locals can be a little rude and unfriendly.


nd_native
nd_native
Over a year ago

Very Friendly Crowd

I visited from South Dakota. The crowd was friendly and diverse, the staff were friendly. The dancer on the bar was hot. Perry the bartender/owner was very nice, learned my name and hooked me up with free drink. The DJ, Dylan, was cute and flirty, and nearly naked. Brian, the dancer, new how to work the crowd. He was still friendly and chatty even after his shift. Skylar, the other dancer, had a fan club. The local customers introduced themselves, and made me feel like part of the group. I had a great time, definitely checking in again next time I'm in NYC.


BigCityRob
BigCityRob
Over a year ago

Tool Box

I understand the place is under new ownership. I hope this local gay bar returns to its glory days


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