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.
Address
93 2nd Ave
New York,
NY
10003
Near: E 5th Street
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Thanks for the memories
I will remember my weekend trip to New York for a long time due to my visit at the Cock. Too bad they don't make gay bars like this back in Ohio. Sleazy, up to a point, and very fun.
It's a Dive!
...and pretty darned fun! There is no charm here and that of course is its charm. Dark, dirty, and delicious. That said, it is not quite as raunchy as others here make it out to be. It's low brow, no question about it, and low brow fun, but for the most part it was also pretty tame. My only real regret was that the DJ, who was playing some very good music, couldn't tell me who cut the remixes he was spinning--that was a bit lame. Overall, however, a fun time.
Heaven
Dirty Dark Raunchy, good music, hot bartenders and the redhead english door lady is awesome! go with friends but please do not bring girls with you, this place is not for girls!!!
Wow
I went here for the first time this last Saturday and wow. It is dark and crowded yes and they do say watch your wallets yes that's true. BUT so what! I consider myself a pretty regular good looking guy and that's pretty much what was there. It was awesome and the later it got the crazier it got! The only bad this was I had to leave because it got so hot in there I was actually sweating and it was packed with people. What a great experience though.
Had A GREAT Time!
This is a response to the review by Queen Elizabeth who was offended by the "prostitutes" at this bar. Hey, Mr. Gorgeous-and-successful, didn't you notice that this place is called "The Cock"? Even if you didn't bother to read any reviews, that should have been a dead giveaway that this is a dive bar. You're planning to call the BBB?? Lol, do you think they might lose a membership or something? If you want a luncheon at the Waldorf, I suggest you go there instead. - For those of you who are more realistic, if you can appreciate a place that's a little more sleazy, then GO. We went on a weekend in March. The dancers came out after midnight, and they really inspired the crowd. Within an hour, things started to heat up. Shortly thereafter, it was almost "anything goes," and a good time was had by all. Oh, and if there were any hookers in the vicinity, I never saw any evidence of it. Maybe they were too busy hunting for for guys who were more succesful and good looking.