Gay Bars for 50+ in New York City

The Monster

A West Village institution

Walk in at street level to the piano bar/lounge which retains its historic charm. Don't let the vintage decor...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Clubbing King

West Village · 80 Grove St, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• piano
• happy hour
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• travelers
• locals
• twinks
• bears

After-work delights

Industry Bar is one of the Hell's Kitchen go-to bars for queens. With stiff cocktails, incredible entertainment,...

Hell's Kitchen · 355 West 52nd Street, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• dancing
• drag
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• nightclub
• locals
• lively

Home of show tunes

Descend into the basement bar for a show or casual performance. Get ready for a rousing Julie Andrews medley!

West Village · 59 Grove St, New York

• trans-friendly
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• piano
• happy hour
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• cabaret
• casual
• lively

Julius'

A landmark in the village with devoted regulars

This Christopher Square bar has been a fixture of the neighborhood since Stonewall. Don't mind the wagon wheel...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Legendary Bar

West Village · 159 W 10th St, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• pub
• $$
• bar food

Fun bear/leather crowd

Christopher Street's famous bar row caters to a mostly scruffy, masculine crowd. Rockbar is no exception, though...

West Village · 185 Christopher St, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• leather
• bears
• cruising
• mixed LGBTQ+
• pub
• $
• live entertainment
• dive
• casual
• daddies

Packed theater district dive

This Hell's Kitchen bar is excellent for catching a post-performance drink and meeting some of the city's...

Hell's Kitchen · 656 9th Ave, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $
• dive
• casual
• LGBTQ+ owned
• locals

Celebrity chic to the max

Rub elbows with the stars of the stage and screen at this elegant local hangout for established actors, stars, and...

Hell's Kitchen · 324 West 46th Street, New York

• trans-friendly
• 40+
• 50+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$$
• $$$
• women-led
• upscale
• luxe

From "Last Comic Standing"

Gotham is a great comedy club, located on 23rd Street. NBC's Emmy-nominated "Last Comic Standing" was...

Chelsea · 208 West 23rd Street, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• comedy club

Grand Central musical hangout

Pop in and grab a drink, sing at the piano, or hang out back with the shy audience members and watch the show!

East Side · 139 East 45th Street, New York

• trans-friendly
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• outdoor seating
• piano
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• $
• live entertainment
• casual

Nightlife veterans rave about Monarch

The 18th-floor penthouse that is Monarch Rooftop is an expansive indoor/outdoor respite with plenty of viewpoints of...

Midtown · 71 W 35th Street, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• outdoor seating
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• bar food
• garden