Gay Bars with go-go boys 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

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

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• Backroom
• drag
• go-go boys
• leather
• bears
• cruising
• after hours
• $$
• live entertainment
• dive
• casual
• LGBTQ+ owned
• fetish
• locals
• daddies
• twinks
• bears

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

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

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

"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

A Fun Gay Bar in the Upper East Side Neighborhood

The Toolbox is a neighborhood gay bar offering happy hour specials catering to the local crowd, but is welcoming to...

Upper East Side · 1742 2nd Ave., New York

• 20+
• 30+
• Backroom
• go-go boys
• outdoor seating
• video
• happy hour
• $$
• casual
• nightclub

Nightlife in Astoria? Hell Yeah!

Pop into this friendly and often surprising hotspot and forget about Manhattan. Find a little sugar in Astoria and...

Astoria · 31-84 33rd St, Astoria

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$