Casual Bars in East Village

The Cock

(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...

East Village · 93 2nd Ave, New York

Nowhere Bar

(129 Ratings)

Edgy basement bar with boys, bears, and beyond

Delve a few steps below street level into this cozy neighborhood lounge. You'll find a mixed gay & lesbian...

East Village · 322 E 14th St, New York

The Boiler Room

(109 Ratings)

East Village institution with a great jukebox

This neighborhood hangout was all the rage in the late 90s. It cooled down a bit since then but still brings in the...

East Village · 86 E 4th St, New York

The Library at the Public

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Legendary dive bar

The Library is a legendary queer-friendly punk dive on Avenue A. Graffiti-covered, sticky, loud. It has the best...

East Village · 425 Lafayette St, New York

Casual Bars in East Village

The Cock

Long-standing hole-in-the-wall gay bar

Nowhere Bar

Edgy basement bar with boys, bears, and beyond

The Boiler Room

East Village institution with a great jukebox

The Library at the Public

Legendary dive bar

Map of Casual Bars in East Village

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