Gay Bars in New York City · Page 2

Henrietta Hudson

New York's most popular lesbian bar

Once a crowded nightclub, Henrietta Hudson is now a moody wine bar with specialty cocktails, charcuterie and cheese...

2nd place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Sapphic Space

West Village · 438 Hudson St, New York

• lesbian
• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• outdoor seating
• video
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$$
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led

Get ready for some close quarters dancing

Premiere Queer space in Hell's Kitchen on Restaurant Row. Multi-tiered venue with a street-facing patio, vibrant...

Hell's Kitchen · 369 West 46th Street, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• live entertainment
• dive
• casual
• nightclub
• lively

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

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• go-go boys
• pool table
• happy hour
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• $$
• dive
• casual
• daddies
• bears

You want a piece?

Pieces keeps to a classic formula of hot gogo dancers, stunning drag shows, and upbeat pop to make sure every visit is...

West Village · 8 Christopher St, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• happy hour
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• dive

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 · 45 2nd Ave, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• pool table
• pub
• dive
• casual

Sultry vibes and wild nights

Under new management, this popular venue is the place to be seen. Surround yourself with shirtless hotties and...

East Village · 447 E 13th St, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• drag
• go-go boys
• pool table
• happy hour
• bears
• pub
• $$
• dive
• themed
• travelers
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led
• locals
• daddies
• bears

Lesbian hang out in the Village

This friendly dive is packed to the brim with friendly folk and kitschy decor. Enjoy a stiff drink and a chat with...

West Village · 281 W 12th St, New York

• lesbian
• trans-friendly
• 30+
• happy hour
• $$
• dive

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