Bars with dancing 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

A genuine sports bar in the heart of Chelsea

If the real gym's too crowded, leave your manly Daisy Dukes and tank on and grab a beer with the other gym...

Chelsea · 167 8th Ave, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• sports
• happy hour
• pub

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

Take a walk on the wild side

Alan Cumming set up shop in the former Eastern Bloc and created something dark, sexy, kinky and wild. Step in and...

East Village · 505 E 6th St, New York

• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• piano
• happy hour
• 18+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• cabaret

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

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

"Coyote Ugly" gay bar

Pull on your chaps and join this rowdy crowd for a night of pure fun! The sexy bartenders often take to dancing on...

Hell's Kitchen · 793 Ninth Avenue, New York

• trans-friendly
• 30+
• country
• dancing
• go-go boys
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• $$
• dive
• casual
• craft beer
• LGBTQ+ owned

Muscles on muscles on muscles

Friend's Tavern, the oldest active gay bar in Queens.Offering a sense of community and acceptance. It has been...

Queens · 78-11 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• leather
• happy hour
• bears
• cruising
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $
• themed
• travelers
• nightclub
• fetish
• locals
• daddies
• twinks
• bears

Hell's Kitchen is sizzling

Hardware brings the heat to Hell's Kitchen. The low-key vibe, affordable drinks, and incredible late-night drag...

Hell's Kitchen · 697 10th Ave, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• outdoor seating
• video
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• locals
• lively