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The Cock Formerly: The Hole

(396 Ratings)
Long-standing hole-in-the-wall gay bar

The Cock is one of the few remaining cruising spaces in New York City. It offers a two-level interior with a dark room in the basement. The venue is known for its backroom scene, while the main room hosts themed parties, go-go dancers, and DJs, all under a discreet neon rooster sign. 

 



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Reviews

JdubNYC
JdubNYC
Over a year ago

too crowded

too crowded and too nasty and sweaty


JasonParis
JasonParis
Over a year ago

Dirty, dirty, dirty, dirty, dirty, bar. (but in a good way!)


anthonydicap
anthonydicap
Over a year ago

Trashy and fun

First time i went to the cock was gay pride 2012. When i walked in i've never seen anything like it.. There's a shower curtain when you walk in, it's completely pitch black. They used to have a dark room in the back where people would hook up but i think they took it down. Literally everyone was groping each other and even the go go boys were getting some ass. At first i didn't know what to think but it's a good experience -- the music is great and the people are usually sane and cool. There's always gonna be those 1 or 2 creeps walking around. I've been there a couple times afterwards and had a few laughs with friends and if you are looking to get some .. just go here on a weekend night.


guigui
guigui
Over a year ago

expensive, shy people, no body inside...

10$ entry for an empty bar... music was nice but nobody moves and no real party here!!! just have to escape...


MikeWNYC
MikeWNYC
Over a year ago

Bartender is a rude ungrateful ass

Went on Tuesday for open bar. Tipped the short rude bartender $20 over several drinks he made for me. I ran out of cash and didn't tip him on another drink. He refused to make me anymore drinks and directed me to go to an ATM. Bitch I tipped you $20 already. That 's more than you make in a night. He threw a soaking wet napkin at me when I asked for another drink. I payed the open bar fee and I was there to have a good time not feed dollar bills to your short ugly ass all night. Get a real job. Guys watch out for this guy he's a true asshole.


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