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NYC Area Gay & Lesbian Bars & Clubs

A listing of some of the gay/lesbian/friendly bars in the NYC metropolitan area.

Missing West Village & Hell's Kitchen at the moment.
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Outlaw East / Supreme Trade Company
218 N 8th Street
Brooklyn, NY, USA
877-232-8450
11pm Sun, $5. Nardicio sends a hot throbbing poker into Willy-burg w/ a cast of kooks and sexy go-gos. Bianca del Rio, World Famous *BOB*, DJ Jonjon Battles.
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Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA
8pm monthly Sat, free, Dance with Taz and a mostly-gay crowd. Hip-hop by Kevin and Ezra, hosted by Matt.
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Adam's Apple / Chocolate Monkey
329 Flatbush Ave
New York, NY 11217, USA
6pm Tue, free. Free afterwork lounge w/ $4 drinks.
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Outpost
1014 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-636-1260
Cafe by day, lounge by night. Back garden, hot bar staff, fun mixed crowd, homemade Red and White Sangria. Mon: open mic. Wed: Backyard Film Series. Sun: Sangria Sundays w/ DJ Corey Fresh.
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Cattyshack
249 Forth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-230-5740
Two-story club by creator of Meow Mix, w/ BBQ, outdoor patio, video games. Tue: trivia night. Wed: karaoke w/ Sherry Vine, Oink leather night. Thu: margarita madness. Fri: Cirrah. Sat: Shack 249. Sun: beer bust.
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R Bar
451 Meeker Ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-486-6616
10pm Tue. Off with the foul-mouthed and ever expensive jukebox! Bring your iPods, walkmen, micro-cassette recorders and play for free. $2 beer, $4 cocktails.
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Disco Caloon / Capones
221 N Ninth St
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-599-4044
10pm Fri-Sat, free. Hand-made disco, drink specials 12-2am, free pizza all night.
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Secrets
1321 Avenue Z
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-368-9547
Free. Brooklyn's new gay hotspot. Drink specials, hot DJs. Sat: karaoke. 11/25: Cherest karaoke w/ Howie V.
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The Abbey
536 Driggs Ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-599-4400
Mixed bar that attracts art fags and straight hipsters. Happy hour 3-8pm Mon-Fri. Pool table, jukebox, drink specials
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Excelsior
390 Fifth Ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-832-1599
Mixed gay cocktail bar with porch and outdoor garden. Very eclectic jukebox. Happy hour, $1 off all drinks, $2 Yeungling, 6-8pm Mon-Fri, 2-7pm Sat-Sun.
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Fun
164 N Fourth St
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-302-4300
9pm Thu-Sat, free. Bklyn-based lounge version of The Cock w/ world's largest porn screen. Hot go-gos, DJ Texxx. Sat: Smackdown w/ DJ Jimmy Im.
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Ginger's Bar
363 Fifth Ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-788-0924
Park Slope lesbian and gay bar with a friendly Brooklyn crowd. Pool table, video games, killer jukebox, monthly drink specials, outdoor patio. Thu: Karaoke. Fri: guest DJs.
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Jueves Calientes / Astromundo
27-70 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-235-5507
Thu, $3. Eddie Cruz plays salsa, merengue etc. Lorena St Cartier, exotic dancers.
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Kopperfields
8910 Fifth Ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-745-9609
8pm Sat, $10. Same-sex secret garden w/ high energy and lots of sexy people. House, hip-hop, R&B, salsa. Complimentary drink, happy hour 8-9pm.
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Last Monday / Floyd
131 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-858-5810
9pm last Mon. S Bklyn party for homos and their friends. Cheap drinks, hot friendly boys; girls are welcome too. Next: 11/27.
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Metropolitan
559 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, NY, USA
718-599-4444
Mixed gay-lesbian crowd, arty/hipster set. Laidback, friendly and fun w/ video games, pool table, outside patio, free internet. Happy hour 3-8pm Mon-Fri, drink specials 10pm-4am. Tue: Queereoke. Wed: Girls Girls Girls. Thu: Solid w/ DJ Eugene. Fri: Filthy w/ DJ Dario. Alt Sat: Gag, '80s music w/ DJ Cameron. Sun: Truckin' w/ DJ Jonathan Warman.
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Conceited Tuesdays / Mi Gente Cafe
1306 Unionport Rd
Bronx, NY, USA
718-822-9274
10pm Tue, $5, free w/ ad, 18+ Gay-les-bi-str8 all welcome. 2-for-1 drinks till midnight. Go-go boys, diva shows and music by DJ Tanco.
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Long Island Eagle
94 N Clinton Ave
Bayshore, NY, USA
631-968-2750
9pm Mon-Sat, 4pm Sun Levis, leather, uniforms and men. Good friends and great spirits. Home of LI Ravens (leather club) and LI Wranglers (gay cowboy club). Sun: Cocktail MatinÄe, half-price drinks and videos.
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One More Shot
841 N Broome Ave
Lindenhurst, NY, USA
631-226-6690
Tue: Two-for Tuesdays till 11pm. Wed: cheap shots all night. Thu: college night, beer blast. Fri: Buff Boyzz. Sat: DÄjê Vu. Sun: country dancing.
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Get Fresh Wed / Taboo Thu / Candela Lounge
923 Castle Hill Ave
Bronx, NY, USA
718-518-0986
Les-gay-bi-whatever crowd in the Bx. DJs Frank Swift & Lexs. Wed: cheap drinks. Thu: lesbian night.
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Get Wet Wed / Super Soaked Sun / Passions
709 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY, USA
718-299-7622
10pm Wed & Sun, free Biggest gay party in Da Bronx. Hosted by Polaris Bomb, Dj Rico spins house, hip-hop, reggaeton & '80s. Go-go boys, diva shows, drink specials.
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Simple Pleasures
706 Main St
Farmingdale, NY, USA
516-249-6977
seven days, 21+ Friendly gay-les joint with karaoke, DJs, games, live performers.
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Beanie's Coffee Shop
1190 Forest Ave
Staten Island, NY, USA
718-556-0079
Lesbian-owned coffeehouse w/ lots of community meetings and live performances. Alt Tue: poetry group. Last Fri: psychic night.
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Cedar Brook Cafe
919 Post Rd E
Westport, CT, USA
203-221-7429
open till 1am Mon: Karaoke. Wed: half-price drinks till 11pm. Wed-Sat: DJ and dancers. Fri: Latin night. Sun: lounge upstairs.
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M4M Sundays / MOR
129 Atlantic St
Stamford, CT, USA
203-357-7755
9pm Sun, $8 incl one free drink before 11pm. DJs Lady Tita and John Rizzo host and play the best circuit music in the fiercest club in CT. Giveaways, drink specials, go-gos, live show at midnight.
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Krave
1389 Bay St
Staten Island, NY, USA
718-720-3158
9pm-4am The only all-gay bar on the island. Wed: $1 drinks till 11pm. Thu: 2-for-1 drinks all night. Fri: $1 drinks till 11pm, classic disco & '80. Sat: $1 drinks till 11pm, $5 cover, dance music.
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Martini Red
372 Van Duzer St
Staten Island, NY, USA
718-442-9362
Gay-friendly bar.
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Partners
365 Crown St
New Haven, CT, USA
203-776-1014
Tue: Mandance, feat. humpy go-go men. Fri: dance party, go-gos. First/third Sat: Leather Night. Fourth Sat: Ladies' Night. Sun: dance party, karaoke.
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Muddy Cup
388 Van Duzer St
Staten Island, NY, USA
718-818-8100
Gay-friendly coffee house.
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Triangles Cafe
66 Sugar Hollow Rd
Danbury, CT, USA
203-798-6996
This neighborhood cafe offers the best of both worlds-an intimate video bar and a very hot dance floor. Tue: free pool and darts. Thu: go-gos. Fri: Extreme theme parties w/ go-gos, drag shows. Sat: Unleashed dance party. Sun: open mic, dancing, karaoke.
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Stuffed / Hush
20 Ellis St
Staten Island, NY, USA
718-227-1500
10pm Sat. Staten Island's new gay sexy nightclub and lounge w/ DJs, go-gos, shotboys, drink specials. 11/25: Sin.
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Beenzy's Bar & Grill
2955 Merrick Rd
Wantagh, NY, USA
516-679-5456
Gay bar w/ pool table, dartboard and jukebox, flat screen TVs, full food menu. Happy hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Sun-Mon: beer specials, ‚àö‚â•20 wings. Tue: $4 Coors Lt. Wed: karaoke w/ Hot John. Thu: beer pong & flip cup. Fri: dance night w/ Tina. Sat: live music.
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Bunkhouse
192 North Main St
Sayville, NY, USA
516-567-2865
7pm-4am seven days. Gay-owned and operated, just inches from the Fire Island ferries, daily drink specials. Mon: Karaoke. Tue-Fri: DJ Jimi, 2-for-1 10pm-2am, Tue: cruising. Wed: Empress James. Thu: Queen Mother Eddie, go-gos. Fri-Sat: dance party, go-gos, 21+.
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Blanche
47-2 Boundary Ave
S Farmingdale, NY, USA
516-694-6906
Only full-time gay bar in Nassau. Happy hour 5-7pm Mon-Sat.
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City Fridays
508 Rt 110
Melville, NY, USA
631-425-7575
Fri, $5-$7 Party with the trendy crowd in an upscale lounge, w/ male dancers, "Guys Gone Wild" on the screens, DJ Manny Ojeda, Gay Lottery, half-price drinks till midnight, late night barbecue.
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Sandy Hook Cottage
36 Navesink Ave
Highlands, NJ, USA
732-708-1923
Delightful bed-and-breakfast within an hour's drive from Manhattan, or a relaxing 45min ferry ride direct to Highlands. Magnificent beaches at your doorstep.
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Bayside Bar
456 Avenue C
Bayonne, NJ, USA
201-858-4604
Bayonne's only full-time gay bar. Play on pool tables or dartboard with the hot Jersey boys; kitchen open. Happy hour 6-9pm Mon-Fri: $1 drinks. Wed & Sun: Ladies 4 Ladies. Sat: live performers. Last Sat: Miss Bayside 2007 contest.
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Studio Six
12 S Mt Vernon Ave
Atlantic City, NJ, USA
609-348-3310
10pm-dawn Outrageous video/dance club, plus Brass Rail tavern/grill (24hrs). Wed: Import Night, ‚àö‚â•50 drinks. Thu: In the Biz, divas 2am. Fri: Cocktail Fridays w/ DJ Joey, go-go boys, karaoke. Sat: all night dance party. Sun: male strippers 10pm, open bar 12-1am.
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Switch
300 Myrtle Ave
Boonton, NJ 7005, US
cover varies, 18+ The redesigned, renamed and relaunched Connexions bar and restaurant. Happy hour 6-9pm daily. Mon: '80s Night. Tue: Country & Western. Wed: Dollar Night w/ DJ Joey Mazza. Thu: Ladies Night. Fri-Sat: DJ Jimmy Moyer. Sat: Boys Night. Sun: Sunday Supper, karaoke.
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Bliss Wednesdays / Lounge 11
505 Madison St
Hoboken, NJ, USA
201-792-2244
9pm Wed, free Gay-les party in Hoboken. Trendy but casual attire, house & hip-hop by DJ Tim Lisa.
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The Cage
32 Newark St
Hoboken, NJ, USA
201-216-1766
Alan Fox presents this all-gay afterwork lounge. Happy hour 5-9pm daily, 3-9pm Sun. Shows, drink specials, dancing, pool table, theme nights. Mon: karaoke w/ Big Blanche. Tue: '80s-'90s, free pizza. Wed: Rockette w/ DJ Jeff. Thu: Back to Basics w/ DJ Eddie Love. Fri: Kamp w/ DJ Hector Fonseca. Sat: Pulse w/ Johnny Feelgood, go-gos. Second Sat: DJ Mike Cruz. Sun: Picante w/ DJ Frank Lamboy.
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Club Feathers
77 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ, USA
201-342-6410
9pm, cover varies. North Jersey's premier gay dance club and bar, feat weekly drag shows, dance parties, go-go boys. Mon: Dollar Night w/ DJ John Rizzo. Wed: '90s night. Thu: Latino Night. Sun: Twelve Inch party w/ DJs Lady Tita and John Rizzo, hosted by the Feather Follies.
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The Den
700 Hamilton St
Somerset, NJ, USA
732-545-7329
Large dance floor fueled by great sound and lighting. Three bars, pool tables, video games, jukebox, go-go boys and girls, drag shows, drink specials and more. Connected to Sophie's Bistro for dining. Tue: lounge night. Wed: pool tournament. Thu: Karaoke w/ DJ Dominic, 18+. Fri: Flirt, dancers & drag queens. First Sat: Women4women. Second Sat: '80s retro w/ DJ Peter McCabe. Third Sat: Drag Search w/ Cee'Mour Cox. Last Sat: '80s party, shot specials.
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Cruisin' / The Circuit
911 Kingsley St
Asbury Park, NJ, USA
732-776-7661
Fri & Sat Men's bar and dance club w/ live shows.
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Georgie's
812 Fifth Ave
Asbury Park, NJ, USA
732-988-1220
The gay "Cheers," bar and grill serving hot food and appetizers every day and night. Happy hour 2-7pm every day. Mon & Tue: free pool. Wed: karaoke and drag. Thu: '80s night. Fri: live shows. Sat: karaoke. 11/24: Virago.
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Murphy's
59 Edison Pl
Newark, NJ, USA
973-623-7363
Club nights Thu & Fri. Alt Wed: drag w/ Jennifer Love; dance music w/ DJ Dave Smith.
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Musko / Lamp Post
382 Second St
Jersey City, NJ, USA
201-222-1331
9pm Wed, free The only gay party night in JC. Happy hour 3-7pm, $5 Martinis/Mudslide. Music by NatÄe, full menu till 10pm, tapas after.
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Paradise
101 Asbury Ave
Asbury Park, NJ, USA
732-988-6663
Best club complex in NJ with multiple atmospheres, two dance floors, lounge bar. Connected to Empress Hotel. Happy hour daily. Wed: Over the Hump-humpday. Thu: Battle of the '80s Drag Divas! Fri: DJs Robert Ayala, David Henney 10pm; Paradise Follies midnight. Sat: DJs Shep Pettibone, David Henney 10:30pm; Stop the Clock, '70s-'90s classics w/ DJ Robert Ayala. Sun: tea dance.
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Rainbow Party / B Lounge
99 Monroe St
Newark, NJ, USA
973-207-4261
9pm Tue, $8 The greatest gay night in the Newark area. Tue: Go-gos, drag shows, drink specials, DJ Marcus.
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Albatross
36-19 24th Ave
Astoria, NY 11103, USA
718-204-9045
Cozy and friendly gay-les neighborhood bar, with pool table, dartboard, jukebox and cheap drinks. Happy hour 5-8pm. Wed: Loose Lips, open mic night. Thu: Latin night. Fri: Karaoke. Sat: DJ Mike, drink specials.
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Griff's
47 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA
845-471-8913
Across the road from Vassar College. Mon: movie night. Tue: $5 Skyy vodka martinis. Wed: women's night. Thu: men's cruise night. Fri-Sat: dance party. Sun: Turn Back Time.
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Bungalo
32-03 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106, USA
718-204-7010
9pm Wed Gay Wednesdays in homo-popular Astoria with a supercute bartender, only 10 mins from Manhattan. $2 shots, $3 Bud, $4 Chardonnay, $5 vodka.
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Public Lounge
2318 Cty Hwy 41
Roxbury, NY 12474, USA
607-326-4026
4pm-midnight Fri-Sat, 2-10pm Sun Sophisticated cocktail lounge with friendly crowd in the gay epicenter of the Catskills region.
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Tea With Gin / Rive Gauche
276 Fair St
Kingston, NY 12401, USA
845-339-2003
6pm Sun Hudson Valley's original tea dance w/ The Lady Esther Gin 1st Sun. 2-for-1 drinks 5-7pm. Shows monthly with the Hudson Valley of the Dollz.
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Club Atlantis
76-19 Roosevelt Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
718-457-3939
The hot Latin megaclub is better and wetter than ever. Mon: Lunes Picantes. Fri: Pumping Fridays, diva shows, strippers. Sat: Steamy Saturday. Sun: Project Dance.
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Friends Tavern
78-11 Roosevelt Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
718-397-7256
At 15yrs, the oldest gay bar in Queens. Jukebox, happy hour 4-9pm Mon-Sat. Tue: reggaeton w/ Alan & Jose. Wed: haooy hour all day, DJ Javier. Thu: DJ Yayo, drink specials. Fri-Sat: dance party. Sun: 4pm BBQ.
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Hellgate Social
12-21 Astoria Blvd
Astoria, NY 11102, USA
718-204-8313
7pm Mon Afterwork drinks for the "alternative" crowd in Queens. That means you. Happy hour prices 7-11pm, outdoor courtyard, gorgeous lounge.
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Mundo Cafe
31-18E Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106, USA
718-777-2829
Gay-owned bistro serving mostly vegetarian Greek-Mediterranean-Middle Eastern fare in the heart of gay Astoria.
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Music Box
40-08 74th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11373, USA
718-457-5306
12-year veteran w/ jukebox, pool table, games in SoHo-like setting. Happy hour 4-8pm Mon-Fri, 4-9pm Sat-Sun. Mon: Pool tournament, $3 Bud. Tue: Slammin', all drinks half price. Thu: Spicy, diva shows, strippers. Second Fri: Barbra Herr.
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La Cueva / The Cave
31-11 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106, USA
212-714-8149
10pm Sat, $5-$8 Louis Loca and Yamil's new Latin night in Astoria, w/ DJs Beyond, Alex Rodriguez, Lokito & Veras.
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Barz
327 Route 9W North
Nyack, NY 10960, USA
845-353-4444
Rockland county's only alternative nightspot. Games, pool tables, patio, big screen, live shows, light food. Tue: Karaoke. Fri & Sat: DJ John Martin w/ go-gos.
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Buddies II
166 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202, USA
716-855-1313
Combines a local neighborhood bar with a pounding night club. Mon: ‚àö‚â•35 wings, $2 pitchers. Tue: $2 well and dom beer, darts 7pm, Trailer Park Tuesdays drag show, 18+. Wed: karaoke. Thu: Thirsty Thursdays, $1.50 well and dom bee, half-price appetizers. Fri: $4 martinis, guest DJ. 1st Sat: Leather Night. 2nd Sat: Bear Night, guest DJ. Sun: karaoke, sports on screen.
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Cafe El Dorado
573 Main St
New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
914-636-5671
8pm Wed Colombian-theme restaurant/bar with a full twist. Kitchen open till midnight, cocktail specials all night.
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Heaven
579 Sixth Ave
New York, NY, USA
212-243-6100
Gay owned & operated, gay all the time. Wed: Unleashed, ladies night. Fri: Uncut, Latin night. Sat: Gay College Party. Sun: Electribe w/ DJ Michael Hades.
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Helen's
169 Eighth Ave
New York, NY, USA
212-206-0609
Sleek and chic gay piano bar, elegant marble and granite setting with state-of-the-art sound and lights and singing bartenders.
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Rawhide
212 8th Ave
New York, NY 10011, US
Small but friendly cruise bar in the heart of Chelsea, supporting the leather/Levi crowd for more than 25 years. Happy hour 10am-10pm every day, beer blast Sat & Sun. Go-go men 8pm Tue-Sun. Mon: go-go auditions.
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Secret
525 W 29th Street
New York, NY, USA
212-268-5580
Sexy gay lounge from the creators of hell & Big Cup. Nightly happy hours, DJs, drink specials. Wed: Burlesque Room. Thu: Sugar w/ DJ David Palmgren. Fri: Boys Lounge. Sat: Scott & Ernie. Fri-Sun: 2-for-1 cocktails till 11pm.
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Splash
50 W 17th Street
New York, NY, USA
212-691-0073
Quintessential Chelsea mega-bar lives up your expectations. State-of-the-art sound, bigger dance floor, basement lounge, free WiFi, sexy bathrooms. Happy hour 2-for-1 4-9pm. HX's Best Gay Club 2006. Mon: Musical Mondays, Curtain Call. Tue: Karaoke, Ocean. Wed: Kamikaze Comedy, Hump. Thu: Stud Search, Campus. Fri: Full Frontal Friday. Sat: Men's Night. Sun: Trannyshack NYC.
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View Bar
232 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY, USA
212-929-2243
Stylish spot to be seen on the Eighth Ave strip. Java Boy coffee shop daytime, happy hour Mon-Fri 4-8pm. Mon: Woof! w/ Max Scott. Tue: Remote w/ DJ ohRicky! Wed: Sit or Spin w/ Carmella Cann. Thu: $1 Margarita Madness. Sat-Sun: Liquid Brunch. Sat: DJ Joey X. Sun: Steam Room, $3 beer if you're shirtless.
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XES Lounge
157 W 24th Street
New York, NY, USA
212-604-0212
Top DJs, cool patio, hot guys, no attitude, sexy bartenders & strong drinks. Happy hour 4-9pm weekdays. First Mon: Galore, art party. Last Mon: Out Professionals mixer. Wed: Ass Circus w/ Mimi Imfurst. Thu: DJ Relentless. Fri: DJ T-Boy. Sat: DJ Smokey. Sun: Desperate Housewives, Sing Out Sister!
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The Eagle
554 W 28th Street
New York, NY, USA
646-473-1866
Hot men, cold beer & great music at this sexy, cruisy leather/Levi classic. Mon: Recovery, $3 well drinks. Tue: Midnight Movies, 2-for-1 drink, popcorn. Wed: Rock Hard, $3 well, frozen margaritas. Thu: Code, leather, uniform & fetish gear, $3 Bud for guys in code. First Fri: Buzzcock. Third Fri: A Bear's Life.
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O.W. Bar
221 E 58th Street
New York, NY, USA
212-355-3395
Modish contemporary lounge. Now under new management with the friendliest staff, longest gay bar in the city, VIP lounge, outdoor patio, digital jukebox, big screen, cybercafÄ, credit card facilities. Happy hour 4-7pm. Mon: Bingorama w/ Kenny Dash. Tue: The Mimi Show w/ Mimi Imfurst, Porsche. Sat: Flesh, go-gos. Sun: Karaoke Beer Bust w/ Kenny Dash.
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Tool Box
1742 Second Avenue
New York, NY, USA
212-348-1288
This veteran East Side bar features porn screens & cruising in the Tea Room. Mon: Bingo. Tue: All-you-can-drink for $20. Wed & Sun: Beer blast. Fri & Sat: go-gos, drink specials.
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Barracuda
275 W 22nd St
New York, NY, USA
212-645-8613
Retro-glam hot spot with stern cocktails, great DJs, fierce drag shows, musical appearances. HX's Best Gay Bar 2006. Happy hour 4-9pm Mon-Fri, 2-for-1 drinks. Mon: Peppermint, DJ T-Boy. Tue: Patty & Al. Wed: Shasta Cola, DJ Will. Thu: Star Search w/ Shequida, DJ Tekshur. Fri: DJ Jonjon. Sat: DJ Xavier.
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Brite Bar
297 10th Ave
New York, NY, USA
212-279-9706
Enjoy the ground-floor view of the Empire State at this sleek, chic, mixed but very gay-friendly lounge. Happy hour 5:30-8pm Tue-Fri, $5 well, $3 beers. Fri: DJ Ryan Balsam. Sat: Kiss My Decks w/ DJ Kevin Graves. Sun: Gorgeous w/ Candis Cayne, DJ Marco.
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Townhouse
236 E 58th Street
New York, NY, USA
212-754-4649
Upscale professionals and their fans gather around the piano or cruise the downstairs club room. Happy hour 4-7pm every day.
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g Lounge
225 W 19th St
New York, NY, USA
212-929-1085
The original Chelsea lounge, happy hour 4-9pm Mon-Fri. Mon: Hotel Lounge w/ DJ Gustavo. Tue: Vibes w/ Dr. Brooks. Wed: new DJs, special events. Alt Thu: Gorgeous w/ DJ Lina. Fri: DJ Smokey 6-9pm; Tribe w/ DJ Erik Reyes from 9pm. Sat: Radio G w/ DJs Bill Coleman, Dr Brooks. Sun: Corey Craig.
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The Web
40 E 58th Street
New York, NY, USA
212-308-1546
Asian men and admirers fill this dance club, cabaret and lounge. Happy hour 4-9pm Mon-Fri, go-gos from 7pm. Mon: Boxers & Briefs, check your pants for a free drink. Tue: Twinkies Night, $3 Rolling Rock. Wed: Pool Party, $3 well drinks. Thu: Topless, check your shirt for a free drink. Fri: Funk Fridays, DJ Mosley. Sat: Klub Wild, theme nights. Sun: Beer Blast.
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Gym
167 Eighth Ave
New York, NY, USA
212-337-2439
New York's first gay sports bar, with big-screen TVs, video games, pool table & outdoor patio. HX's Best New Gay Bar 2006. Happy hour till 9pm Mon-Fri. Mon: $1.50 Bud draft. Tue: $5 Svedka. Wed: $2.50 Bud. Thu: $5 Absolut. Sat-Sun: Beer Blast.
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Nowhere
322 E 14th Street
New York, NY, USA
212-477-4744
Pool table, great jukebox, killer drink specials, mixed gay-les crowd, cozy comfortable vibe. Happy hour 3-9pm Sun-Mon, 3-8pm Fri-Sat, drink specials 10pm-4am. Mon: $2 off all drinks. Tue: Bear Essentials w/ Max Scott. Wed: 2-for-1 draft. Thu: Fly Thursdays w/ DJ Gant Johnson. Fri: Cruising w/ DJ Mikie G. Sat: Double Headed Disco. Sun: $3 draft, free pizza & pool. 11/25: Grace Jones night.
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Phoenix
477 E 13th St
New York, NY, USA
212-477-9979
Large and stylish mostly-men's bar with a lack of attitude. No pretense, no theme nights, just drink and laugh with friends, new and old. Pool table, excellent jukebox, beers on tap. Happy hour 4-8pm (2-for-1 domestic beer, well drinks), drink specials 10pm-4am. Mon: 2-for-1 well. Tue: 2-for-1 draft. Wed: $1 Bud. Thu: $3 draft.
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Shebeen
202 Mott Street
New York, NY, USA
212-625-1105
Gay-mixed bar/lounge w/ hip crowd and specialty cocktails. Wed: The Illnest w/ DJs Raeo, Max Bill.
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Starbar
218 Avenue A
New York, NY, USA
The boys of Starlight take over this sexy space. Happy hour 6-9pm, DJs 10pm. Mon: Milky Way w/ DJ Mark Gentile. Tue: Supasta w/ DJ John Roberts. Wed: Disco Roller Coaster w/ DJ Emjay. Thu: Tsarina w/ DJ Sharee. Fri: Starpower w/ DJ Emjay. Sat: Supreme Pfunk Parlour w/ DJ Billy Pfeiffer. Sun: Supanova w/ DJ Marcellus.
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The Cock
29 Second Avenue
New York, NY, USA
Rock 'n' sleaze fag dive with a wild late night crowd. Sun-Thu: $2 cockshots, $3 beers. Mon: Homeskool w/ DJ Jonjon Battles. Tue: Cock & Soul w/ DJ Gant Johnson. Wed: Slurp w/ Linda Simpson. Thu: No Wave w/ DJ Scott Ewalt. Fri:FU Fridays w/ DJ Flaco. Sat: Disco Juice w/ DJ Sammy Jo. Sun: Cock Sundays w/ DJ Jojo.
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The Urge
33 Second Avenue
New York, NY, USA
212-533-5757
Spacious and friendly East Village lounge with huge two-tier center bar, comfy nooks to frolic in, nightly DJs, cute bartenders, plasma TVs, go-go boys, game shows, drag performances. Happy hour 2-for-1 7-10pm Mon-Thu, 4-10pm Fri-Sun, w/ free munchies. Mon: Money Wheel w/ Gusty Winds. Wed: Ass Wednesday w/ Gusty Winds. Fri-Sat: DJ Guto. Sun: Star Icon w/ Rajene.
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Big Lug
85 Avenue A
New York, NY, USA
212-673-1775
The smash bear & cub party now has its own full-time space. Relaxed, casual atmosphere designed for the masculine male. Happy hour 4-8pm, drink specials, games, videos, wi-fi, theme parties. Thu: Trucker w/ DJs Billy Pfeiffer, Paul Ferrer.
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Boiler Room
86 E Fourth Street
New York, NY, USA
212-254-7536
East Village landmark stuffed with cuties. Happy hour 2-for-1 4-8pm every day. PBR cans always $2.50. Tue: game night. Wed: $5 shots. Fri-Sat: $2 house drinks 10pm-4am. Sun-Thu: $3 house drinks 12-4am. Plus new internet jukebox, 100,000 selections.
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Boys Room
211 Avenue A
New York, NY, USA
Michael Formika Jones and DJ Adam revive the trash-tastic E-Vill bar in a new location. Sexy bartenders in their undies every night. Mon: Macho Mondays w/ Tommy G, Peppermint. Wed: Drunk Slut. Fri: Video Whore w/ Rainblo, DJ Cazwell. Sat: Go-Go Idol w/ Cazwell, Amanda Lepore. Sun: HotShot.
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Eastern Bloc
505 E Sixth Street
New York, NY, USA
212-777-2555
The coolest new bar this side of the iron curtain. Strong drinks, happening crowd, go-gos Thu-Sat, kickass DJs, non-stop fun. Mon: Bulletproof w/ Miss Guy, Tommy Hottpants. Tue: Sandy Kane's Blew Comedy, Quiz-o-Rama w/ Al & Patty. Thu: Gang Bang w/ DJ Darren Dryden. Fri: Bloc Party w/ DJ Will. Sat: MoonShine w/ DJ Lina. Sun: Biergarten w/ DJ Gabriel.
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Girls Room
210 Rivington Steret
New York, NY, USA
212-254-5043
New trendy hipster girl club, minus the attitude. Happy hour 7-9pm. Mon: open mic. Tue: White Trash, prize for best outfit. Wed: '80s Karaoke w/ drag king Twist. Thu: Flirt, networking for female artists. Fri: '80s hits. Sat: Sex for the City Girl, cosmo/martini specials, dress to impress. Sun: Hipster-Hop.
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Mr. Black
643 Broadway
New York, NY, USA
212-253-2560
New gay dance-den with multiple sounds and DJs. Tue: Jealous Bitch w/ DJ Cat. Wed: Stank! w/ guest DJs. Thu: Feelings w/ Ben & Spencer. Fri: Gary 49 w/ Sammy Jo. Sat: Boys Gone Wild w/ Jonny McGovern, DJ Tekshur. Sun: Tubway w/ DJs Gant Johnson & Nita Aviance.
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Posh
405 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019, USA
212-957-2222
Swanky Midtown lounge, open 4pm-4am daily, happy hour 2-for-1 4-8pm. Mon: $3 beer blast all night, DJ Zach. Tue: $2 mojitos, Gusty Winds. Tue & Thu: DJ Marcus. Wed: Project Wednesday w/ Cazwell. Fri: Sex Factor w/ DJ Xavier. Sat: Slammin' w/ DJ Anthony Vlantis. Sun: midnight pizza party. Thru Dec: Jonathan Fritz art show.
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Therapy
348 W 52nd St
New York, NY 10019, USA
212-397-1700
Chic two-level lounge, with cabaret shows and nightly DJs. Happy hour 5-8pm every day. Mon: The Ho & Mo Show. Tue: The Lunacy Hour w/ Lavinia Draper. Wed: Cattle Call w/ Allison Tilsen. Thu: Kegger w/ DJ Destiny. Fri: Id/Ego w/ DJ Rob Sperte. Sat: Prescription w/ DJ James Palmer. Sun: Electroshock Therapy w/ Adam Sank.
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Vlada
331 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019, USA
212-974-8030
Midtown's newest gay bar, w/ a Russian flavor, and 15 special infused vodkas. Full menu, romantic, sophisticated, artsy lounge. HX's Best New Gay Bar 2006. Happy hour 2-for-1 4-8pm Tue-Sun. Tue: Tickle Tuesdays w/ Bianca del Rio, DJ Brenda Black. Wed: Club Martini, DJ Sin Morera. Thu: Caviar Dreams w/ Bianca Leigh, DJ Steven Paul. Fri: DJ Keo Nozari. Sat: Sweetie, DJ Corey Craig.
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Xth Avenue Lounge
642 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10036, USA
212-245-9088
This Hell's Kitchen hotspot is a glam blend of actors, hipsters and entrepreneurs. Stone-top bar and comfy couches. Happy hour 6-8pm & 11pm-1am, 2-for-1 Sun-Thu. Mon: Play, piano bar night. Thu: Bubble Pop w/ DJ Leo Clash. Fri: X@X w/ DJ Sedrick Rice. Sat: Beach Party. Sun: Sunday in the Lounge With George.
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The Ritz
369 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036, USA
212-333-2554
New two-storey bar and lounge with the sickest sound system in Midtown, outdoor patios. Mon: Rock n Roll High w/ Sherry Vine, DJ Brenda Black. Tue: Groove w/ Renoly Santiago, DJ Sin Morera. Wed: The Pop Hop w/ DJ Brenda Black. Thu: Fun Thursdays w/ DJ Vito Fun. Fri: DJ Gomi. Sat: DJ Nita Aviance. Sun: Kim Aviance, DJ Gomi.
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Bamboo 52
344 W 52nd St
New York, NY 10019, USA
212-315-2777
Edgy cocktails and summer sake creations. Fresh sushi served late into the night. Sun: Raw Joke-e-okie w/ Michael McDerman. 11/26: After-TG party.
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Barrage
401 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036, USA
212-586-9390
Midtown gay spot, recently redesigned. Mon: 1999, retro night, $3 cosmos. Wed: Rocket w/ DJ Dru. Thu: Pop w/ DJ Aaron Elvis. Fri: SpeciMen w/ DJ Destiny. Sat: Gemstone w/ DJ Keo Nozari. Happy hours 5-8pm & 11pm-midnight daily. 11/30: Columbia Pride Alumni Social.
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Escuelita
301 W 39th St
New York, NY 10018, USA
212-631-0588
Latino club gives wild shows amid dancing to house, salsa, merengue. Drag shows, go-go boys. Thu: Traxx. Fri: Secret Fridays, mixed gay-les. Sat: Azucar w/ Angel Sheridan. Sun: 212 Sundays.
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Magna
508 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10018, USA
212-594-5541
Cozy and friendly mixed bar that attracts Hell's Kitchen's finest. Three rooms, cocktails, dinner and hookah, fully equipped with skylights and leather swing. Thu: Hunks From Heaven, male dancers.
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Ninth Avenue Bistro
693 Ninth Ave
New York, NY 10036, USA
212-397-8356
The Saloon's sister bar with a friendly theater-queens-and-leather-men crowd. Thu: piano singalong.
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Ninth Avenue Saloon
656 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10036, USA
212-307-1503
Gay-friendly boozin' in Midtown. Happy hour 4-8pm. 1st/3rd Sat: leather night.
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Pyramid Club
101 Avenue A
New York, NY, USA
(212) 228-4888
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Manhattan Monster
80 Grove St
New York, NY, USA
(212) 924-3557
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Billie's Black
271 W 119th St
New York, NY, USA
212-280-2248
Gay-owned and operated bar-lounge-grill.
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Candle Bar
309 Amsterdam Av
New York, NY, USA
212-874-9155
Cute bartenders, a comfortabale atmosphere and cheap drinks.
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No Parking
4168 Broadway
New York, NY, USA
212-923-8700
Find an alternative space at Washington Heights newest full-time gay bar. Go-gos nightly. Happy hour 5 10pm daily, 2-for-1 cocktails.
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Suite
992 Amsterdam Av
New York, NY, USA
212-222-4600
Modern stylish downtown bar, but uptown. Drag shows.
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BSNY
76 Christopher St
New York, NY, USA
212-929-9684
The former Climaxx w/ digital jukebox, hi-def TVs, go-go boys, tarot readers, sports leagues and more. Happy hour 4 8pm. Drag & comedy shows.
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Chi Chiz
135 Christopher St
New York, NY, USA
212-462-0027
Hot spot for men of color. Happy hour 2-for-1 5 9pm Mon Sat, all day & night Sun.
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Pieces
8 Christopher St
New York, NY, USA
212-929-9291
Festive bar for local homos and borough boys. Lots of rainbows, glitter and videos. Happy hour 2 8pm Mon Fri. Drag shows, go-gos, theme parties.
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Stonewall
53 Christopher St
New York, NY, USA
212-463-0950
Newly reopened, fully refurbished, with riots of the frisky kind.
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Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St
New York, NY, USA
212-924-3347
Jam packed lesbian club-lounge known for star sightings, multicultural and gay boy friendly. Happy hour 5 7pm Mon Fri; pool table till 4am.
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Julius
159 W 10th St
New York, NY, USA
212-929-9672
Landmark Village bar with a devoted clientele of mature men.
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Transgender Café
137 7th Av
New York, NY, USA
212-337-3134
Mix and mingle with all kinds of people, everyone welcome every night of the week.
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Marie's Crisis
59 Grove St
New York, NY, USA
212-243-9323
Broadway showtune singalong bar with live music after 5:30pm every day. Cheapest happy hour in town 4 9pm.
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Ty's
114 Christopher St
New York, NY, USA
212-741-9641
Centrally located friendly watering hole for bears, leather guys, daddies and friends.
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The Cubbyhole
281 W 12th St
New York, NY, USA
212-243-9041
Cozy neighborhood bar, classic jukebox. Laid back, unpretentious, very mixed crowd. Everyone welcome. Happy hour 4 7pm Mon Sat.
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The Dugout
185 Christopher St
New York, NY, USA
212-242-9113
Laid-back, manly, butch bear crowd that s not afraid of a healthy beer gut or a little facial hair. Great jukebox & pool table. Happy hour 4 8pm Mon Fri incl $2 draft.
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The Duplex
61 Christopher St
New York, NY, USA
212-255-5438
Venerable three-level cabaret and piano bar. Singers and comedians downstairs, piano from 9pm, cabaret shows and game room upstairs. Diverse but very gay local crowd.
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The Hangar
115 Christopher St
New York, NY, USA
212-627-2044
Always packed with a diverse but non-trendy crowd of locals, tourists and stray Chelsea boys. Happy hour 3 9pm Mon Fri.
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The Monster
80 Grove St
New York, NY, USA
212-924-3558
Sheridan Square s pride and joy boasts a dance floor, piano bar & drag cabaret. Happy hour 4 9pm Mon Sat; hors d oeuvres, $3:50 Bud, $3.75 well drinks