Cocktail Lounges in New York City · Page 2

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

Just what the doctor ordered

Nurse Bettie's is a quaint Lower East Side bar with a fun pin-up theme and retro ambiance. Casual sipping with a...

Lower East Side · 106 Norfolk St Frnt 1, New York

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• outdoor seating
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• cabaret

Oh we're telling

Please Don't Tell is a downtown swanky hot spot where a quick nightcap can turn into a fabulous three-hour...

East Village · 113 St. Mark's Place, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• bar food
• BIPOC-owned
• upscale

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

Everyone needs an alibi...

Alibi Lounge is a chic nightspot offering specialty cocktails, wine, beer, and snacks. Owner, Alexi Minko, opened...

Harlem · 2376 Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• outdoor seating
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• BIPOC-owned

Live the high life

Sophistication and classic libations are the name of the game when you are Upstairs. The decor exudes high society...

Queens · 7122 Roosevelt Ave,

• 30+
• 40+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• quiet
• locals
• romantic
• upscale

Coffee by day, cocktails by night

This hip joint is half cafe and half gay club. Come for the caffination and welcoming staff, and stay for the...

Hell's Kitchen · 355 W 41st St, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• cocktail lounge
• $$$
• casual
• nightclub
• locals

Your ticket to paradise

Experience a breezy tropical escape at The Highwater in Astoria, right on Broadway! This vibrant hotspot is your...

Queens · 34-20 Broadway,

• trans-friendly
• drag
• cocktail lounge
• $$$
• $$
• LGBTQ+ owned

The Bush

A d*ke bar for everyone

Bushwick's newest lesbian bar offers delicious cocktails, events, and daily drink specials in a cozy, laid-back...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - New Kid on the Block

Brooklyn · 333 Troutman St,

• lesbian
• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• $
• live entertainment
• casual
• LGBTQ+ owned
• BIPOC-owned
• women-led
• nightclub
• lively

Award-winning queer lounge

Originating as a jazz bar, The Rosemont has since transitioned into an award-winning queer lounge. Residing in the...

Brooklyn · 63 Montrose Ave,

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• piano
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• live entertainment
• cabaret
• LGBTQ+ owned
• nightclub
• locals