Gay Bars in New York, NY

“The Atmosphere was super chill, Bartenders (Anastasia and Kevin) Were beyond exceptional when it came down to drinks and Customer Service. I got Steak Frites and my Friend Got The Steak Sandwich (Both Medium Rare). Their Truffle Parm Fries were the best I have had in my life! Prices were super fair as well. THIS place won my entire heart and respect!! Definitely Recommend!!“

“My husband & discovered Uncle Charlie’s a few years ago on a trip & now it’s a must for us every time we visit NYC. We like that it’s less touristy & more of a local hangout than some of the other piano bars in town. The bartenders & local regulars are friendly, the drinks reasonably priced & we have always felt very welcome included as visitors.“

“I’m from NOLA and have been several times in the past years when I come to New York and I love it more and more every time. Such a fun place to be.“

“The food review was rated by the other guy. The service is mine. The atmosphere, to quote the other guy again, is one of the few gay bars, perhaps the only gay bar, in which you can have a conversation. You can be yourself. Admittedly, as I told our bartender, I was able to write two books of poetry at the bar. I'm biased, protective of Julius'.“

“The bar was really nice, but the lady that was bartending was extremely rude and dismissive. For this reason we only had one drink before deciding to move on, and the drinks were just okay.
However we met some LOVELY patrons at bar and enjoyed talking to them for quite some time.“

“I had a wonderful time while I was inside, what a great inclusive space.

Until I left. I was taking a picture outside and giggling with excitement until a random woman said to me ‘you know it’s a gay bar right?’ And then assumed I was there with my husband! I’m gay and I was with my best friend and I was stereotyped as STRAIGHT! That Truly left a bad taste in my mouth! Sorry I didn’t ’look gay enough’ for that random lady. Honestly, I expected better from NY where I grew up. What a bummer to the end of a great evening.“

“Visited on a Tuesday night and had an absolutely lovely time. It's a fun environment with a diverse, unpretentious crowd, and reasonable prices. The bartender, Daniel, was super welcoming, and the overall experience was tremendous fun. Definitely worth visiting.“

“Rockbar NYC is a lively neighborhood bar known for its inclusive, energetic vibe and strong LGBTQ+ community presence. The atmosphere is casual and fun, with themed nights and music keeping things upbeat. Drinks are straightforward and affordable. A great spot for a relaxed, social night out in NYC.“

“Enjoyed my visit to G Lounge last week. The revamped G Lounge has a great new decor with plenty of lounge sofas and private tables. The club's new look adds style and finesse. It's a perfect place to meet and chat with friends, partners and buddies. The bartenders, servers and bar backs were all super friendly - and good lookers too!“

“Last Saturday I like so much the movie "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" in the monitor 💪😌🤙“

“Thank God 💖⭐💖🙌💖🙏I met my soulmate and Life- partner @ Ty's bar 17 years
Ago WoW 😲💭 Moment and I don't have any reason
Other then to thank Ty's Bar NYC and the employees that work at Ty's keep a high moral standard Respect, Welcome and they have a way of spreading the Pride and Joy 💖 of being Happy 😊💖🏙️💖🌠 Gay is Happy after all Amen 💖🙌
Thank You Ty's... 🌠⭐🌠“

“As a tourist from Asia
I couldn’t feel welcome here than any other bars!
On weekends it’s full but the bartenders are always nice and helpful
During the week , they talk, give you local tips etc
And I just love music and piano
Thanks to the guy Kent , who is always working on Monday - Wednesday
He made me come to bar 5times during my 2weeks of visit.“

“Ken, Luke, KJ were absolutely mesmerizing. I'm visiting from the Philippines and I feel like I'm back home singing our guts out at 1 am even when we have work in the morning. Thank you for this moment, this experience, this JOY. Unbridled joy. Bravo!!!“

“Happy Hour is always fun. Great after work crowd.“

“We went here for karaoke night and although there wasn’t a huge crowd in that night, the bar seemed way nicer and fun compared to the others I’ve been to in a few other cities. Matzah Belle-Soup was friendly and hilarious which made the experience amazing. Without her it probably would’ve just been like a regular bar with gay people having drinks.“

“I LOVE CLUB CUMMING. Colt and Nick were the kindest bar tenders, and even gave my boyfriend and I free, home made cookies! I was nervous on the way to the club because I can be socially anxious, but my boyfriend and I had the best time ever. I can’t wait to come back during an event! And to maybe meet Alan!“

“The vibes are Correct! Come out and get into your Vers Era!“

“The food is locally sourced daily. They offer 4/5 delicious entrees with delectable sides. Service was warm & attentive. Can't wait to return!!!“

“I lost my ID and credit card on a weeknight. When I came back that weekend I was able to recover both. Incredibly kind staff and considerate servers.
I also noticed the staff there giving an individual an extra shirt. This guy had lost his shirt in all the fun and it was freezing outside.
Excellent service and great place to go if you know what you're looking for.“

“Friendly locals and lively nights! Love this bar!“

“Nice group. Friendly bartenders“

“The drag shows are phenomenal and the crowd is always completely up for it. So much fun, and a great vibe all around. Expect cheap drinks, excellent performances, and an incredibly supportive, high-energy crowd!! Get there early to secure a good spot because the room gets packed very quickly at night 🙏“

“Awesome place !! ❤️❤️🎼🎼🍷🍷🙌🙌“

“Bowling. Drunk. This makes It 25 characters.“

“Looking for great (mostly country) music for listening, dancing, socializing and partying in a huge newly renovated dance space? Want a beginner 2-step dance lesson, a line dance class, 4 hours of line and couple dancing, and performances,? Want to lead or follow anyone on the floor, or solo dance the night away at the friendliest dance spot in town? All this is available on the second Saturday night of every month! Check it out!!“

“I went on a Monday night with a friend. I liked the atmosphere. It wasn’t too crowded which was nice for me. Not sure how the weekend looks. We saw some of the drag show, I plan to come back to see the other queens. The bartender was very friendly and nice.“

“I stumbled on to this place because it was near my hotel (The Standard East Village) - and really loved it. It’s a friendly neighborhood gay bar with one great plus - the music KICKS ASS. They were playing all the deep cuts of the Pointer Sisters, Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam and Brandy. Such a fun time - I went alone and had a blast. Also the bartender is handsome and friendly… and the other patrons are easy to get along with too. Go!!!“

“My favorite gay bar. Upstairs has a piano area that’s perfect for a more relaxed, chill night, while downstairs is the complete opposite with dancing, drag, go-go dancers, and a party atmosphere.

The crowd is eclectic and feels much less pretentious than a lot of Hell’s Kitchen spots, which makes it easier to just enjoy yourself. It strikes a good balance depending on what kind of night you want.“

“Heck yeah! Loved this place, after we went to the shop next door and got some pumps. The pool table was fun and not crowded on a saturday. Although the balls kind of dissppeared in the table on the third game. Well, thats what happens to balls at this place. Go LA Dodgers! Friendly staff. Love yall! 🏳️‍🌈“

“Saturday nights are fun I enjoy going to support my local drag gals and dance . definitely recommend checking it out Saturday or any night of the week . drinks are not that expensive for LES prices , and cover on Saturday is 5 $ . not bad at all“

“I have enjoyed this place for years“

“I had to leave a review just because I’m so gagged people said they have bad service? Our bartender was so nice, the drinks are cheap, and it’s a cute little bar. It was definitely slower and barely anyone was here, but it’s also 9:30pm on a Monday.“

“Boxers! Hear my plea, I beg of you! Please come back to The Heights! I know you had to close down during covid but the same space is available again! We need you desperately up here! You guys were my mental, emotional and dance release. The atmosphere was fantastic and I danced for hours with many different people. It was such a great place to be. Please come back!“

“A wonderful spot for all! I spoke to Hutch 10 months before our wedding to see what we could do to have a small space for our micro wedding and Hutch was amazing during the whole process! I was sad I didn’t get to meet Hutch the day of our event but I cannot thank them enough!! When we arrived we let the door person know we were there for a small gathering and they got Liv who was beyond sweet and accommodating! She quickly got our little space set aside and was genuinely just so sweet! We also had Mikayla as a bartender and she also was just as adorable! We truly appreciated the young queers making space for us old ones as we all sauntered in and spent a little time separate. We even found out they had coffee and that about made the whole room light up lol. 😂 (old people like their coffee) I just wanted to say how great they were for us and how much we appreciated every moment.“

“I have never had a bad time at the Ritz Bar and Lounge. The first time I went they had a great DJ the music was Poppin the drinks were flowing and everybody was dancing. The last time I went there there was a drag show and it was really great! The Queens did such a good job! My favorite nights to go are Thursdays and Fridays.“