Candle Bar - - CLOSING SOON (Closed Permanently)
Address
309 Amsterdam Ave
New York,
NY
10023
Near: 74th St
Hours
Mon-Thu
4:00 pm - 4:00 am
Fri-Sun
3:00 pm - 4:00 am
Address
309 Amsterdam Ave
New York,
NY
10023
Near: 74th St
Hours
Mon-Thu
4:00 pm - 4:00 am
Fri-Sun
3:00 pm - 4:00 am
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NYC's oldest continuously operating gay bar
This place has been operating as a gay bar since the mid-60's when I first went there - unlike Julius's in the Village, which was still trying to keep gay men out at that time. Whether it was as the Candlelight Lounge of forty years ago or today's Candle Bar, it has always been a friendly spot.
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Intimate neighborhood hangout
Under new ownership, Candle Bar has changed its hours, now opening at 4 pm. Still a welcoming neighborhood place for West Side Gays, now has a Karaoke night. Pool table still a popular draw, as is the terrific, very musically diverse juke box. As it gets late, Candle Bar is a great spot to meet a special guy. Runs the age gamut from 20s to 60s. very friendly bartenders.