The Cock Formerly: The Hole

(397 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

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.


gefen53
gefen53
Over a year ago

a new insight

I read all the above comments and I agree that it's a great place for sexy sleazy fun. Just wanna add a new idea .....it would be so much more fun if once in a while everybody would check in their pants too. It would be an underwear party. There would be less pickpockets and It would be so easy to get into someones "pants" without having to struggle with the belt! That's how we do it in Chicago at Jackhammer in the lower level called "the hole ".....interesting coincidence


ontheprowl
ontheprowl
Over a year ago

Glad there are still trashy dive bars like this still in NY

Yes it's dirty and a hole in the wall, but when you're looking to get a little (or a lot) sleazy, this is prime. I went on a Sunday night to Sperm and had a great time, got exactly what I was looking for. The gogo boys were a little lame though. They're better next door at Urge. Outside of the Eagle, there aren't too many bars left in NY where you can let loose and have some sexy fun. It's definitely not for the prudish gay man with attitude.


blondofborg
blondofborg
Over a year ago

"Now, be careful, love. It's very dark & they're all hands!'

That's the warning I got from the lovely English woman on the door and how right she was - not that that's a bad thing. Save the innocent act. You know you're going to end up here, if only out of curiosity. Well worth a visit - whatever your motivation.


nakedjerry
nakedjerry
Over a year ago

When your in that trashy mood>

Love Cock


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