Cubbyhole Bar
West Village
Cheap beer on draft, upbeat bartenders, and a somewhat goofy décor--Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and lots of vinyl--Cubbyhole is one of the few remaining lesbian-only...
- For Women
- Bar
- 12
The Stonewall Inn
West Village
Perhaps the most famous gay bar in America, The Stonewall Inn was the site of the 1969 riots that ushered in a new era for gay rights in America. Though it's...
- For Men
- Bar
- 2
Marie's Crisis
West Village
A classic piano-bar that's steeped in New York history--it was built in the 1850s as a brothel--Marie's Crisis often has off-duty musical theater types tinkling the...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bar
Therapy
Hell's Kitchen
This lounge slash bar serves elegant cocktails to beautiful boys in a sweeping, dramatic space. Two floors of chic, intimate seating topped by a skylight,...
- For Men
- Lounge
The Duplex
West Village
Celebrated as the oldest continuously-operating cabaret theater in New York, The Duplex is a treasure trove of live musical acts, some of them practicing before a...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Theater
- 2
Eagle NYC
Chelsea
If you're looking for a classic, no-holds-barred fetish bar, The Eagle fits the bill. Multiple themed nights including jockstrap, foot worship, and leather...
- For Men
- Cruising
- 1
Boxers NYC
Chelsea
An LGBT sports-themed bar that's also hetero-friendly, Boxers hits the basic notes, with plasma screens, pool tables, darts, and hunky bartenders wearing--you...
- For Men
- Bar
- 1
G Lounge
Chelsea
Opened in the late 1990s, G Lounge has long been a Chelsea hangout for pretty preening boys who sip on martinis served by beautiful bodied and often shirtless
- For Men
- Lounge
- 1
House of Yes
Brooklyn
House of Yes does it all. This creative space doesn't just host events, it also teaches aerial classes and runs a circus theater. It recently re-opened with events...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
Nowhere Bar
East Village
The aptly named Nowhere Bar is a little bit out-of-the way in a basement on 14th St, but its warm brick and wood décor with pool table and jukebox, combined with...
- For Men
- Bar
The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
Financial District
Ranking No. 1 on the 2016 World's Best Bars list and owned by a pair of Irishmen, The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog is a hip two-story spot on Water Street in...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Pub
Cotton Club
Harlem
The original Cotton Club was a speak-easy in Harlem and later Midtown Manhattan, frequented by white audiences entertained by some of the greatest black musicians....
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
Le Bain
Meatpacking District
Le Bain combines nightclub, crêperie, summer plunge pool and Hudson River views on the 18th floor and rooftop of the Standard Hotel. The wait can be long and entry...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
The Toolbox NYC
Upper East Side
The Tool Bar is long-running gay bar in the Yorkville neighborhood and the only gay bar for blocks around. It's a small local pop-and-pop shop with no attitude, no...
- LGBTQ
- Bar
Webster Hall
East Village
A striking red building near Astor Place in the East Village, Webster Hall has been a "hall for hire" since its opening by Polish cigar maker Charles Goldstein in...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
Henrietta Hudson
West Village
A favorite lesbian haunt since 1991, Henrietta Hudson is still serving up reasonably-priced cocktails poured by cute, flirty bartenders. The jukebox has a good
- For Women
- Bar
- 9
The Phoenix
East Village
This rock-n-roll standby in the East Village is a reliable watering hole with a hipster crowd, pool table, video games, and jukebox. The scene is moderately
- For Women
- Bar
- 1
Barracuda Bar
Chelsea
Just shy of divey, Barracuda Bar in Chelsea is a staple of the neighborhood. A long bar at the front leads to a back lounge with stage and couches, where every...
- For Men
- Bar
- 1
Flaming Saddles Saloon
Hell's Kitchen
As the name suggests, Flaming Saddles Saloon is a country-western themed gay bar in Hell's Kitchen with super friendly staff in tight jeans who'll get up on the bar...
- LGBTQ
- Bar
- 1
Hot Rabbit
West Village
Hot Rabbit, organized by Boy Wonder Events and frequent best gay nightlife mention, is a popular girl-centric but inclusive dance party held every Friday at Boots
- LGBTQ
- Party
The Cock
East Village
The Cock is a down-and-dirty, hardcore cruising dive bar with a reputation for judgement-free debauchery. Drinks are cheap, but no one's here to get drunk, and...
- For Men
- Cruising
The Monster
West Village
In the 1930s this place was Chico's Nightclub, and it still retains the dance floor and Latin flavor from that era. Today, it's one of the happiest little...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
Eastern Bloc
East Village
A dark and gritty East Village hole-in-the-wall with a Communist theme, Eastern Bloc is loud music, hot boys, dirty bathrooms, and taxidermy animals, all under the
- For Men
- Cruising
- 1
Ginger's
Park Slope
Ginger's, or "the G-spot", in Park Slope has a careworn charm that makes everyone seem like a regular, while the unaffected ambiance, along with a pool table and
- For Women
- Bar
Bum Bum Bar
Queens
The Bum Bum Bar in Queens is full of regulars from the neighborhood-mostly Spanish-speaking-and the women who love them. A small dance floor, 5USD cover, and
- For Women
- Bar
- 2
PAT
Williamsburg
Just across the East River, DJ JD Samson and guest DJs bring the PAT house and disco dance party to Union Pool in Williamsburg once a month. The vibe is friendly and...
- LGBTQ
- Party
Misster
Brooklyn
Misster is a weekly Wednesday night dance party for the cutest girls in NYC. DJ Amber Valentine and weekly guest DJs play the good-time jams all night long -...
- For Women
- Party
Candle Bar
Upper West Side
The only gay bar on the Upper West Side, Candle Bar is a low-key, neighborhood spot with an older clientele and shabby but comfortable interior. The bartenders
- For Men
- Bar
9th Avenue Saloon
Hell's Kitchen
A top-notch 80s jukebox, free popcorn machine, photo booth, and down-to-earth clientele keep things swinging at 9th Ave Saloon. Lesbian-friendly and with an
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bar
Mission Dolores
Park Slope
A laid-back hipster-ish joint any night of the week, Mission Dolores in Park Slope hosts a Monday night party that's meant for everyone but tends to draw a low-key...
- For Women
- Bar
