Brooklyn Gay Bars
In Brooklyn and looking for some inspiration for a night out? Check out our list of the best gay bars in the area.
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Hell's Kitchen
Industry
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355 West 52nd Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 18 votes

2019 Audience Awards
4 Star Winner

2020 Audience Awards
4 Star Winner
Nearest station: 50th Street
Weekday: 5:00pm - 4:00am
Weekend: 5:00pm - 4:00am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
HARDWARE Bar
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697 10th Avenue, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
Located in midtown Manhattan. Open 7 days a week. Happy hour, 2pm-8pm (Monday-Friday).
Weekday: 2 PM - 4 AM
Weekend: 2 PM - 4 AM
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Townhouse Bar
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236 E 58th Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 26 votes
The Townhouse has 3 bars and features nightly piano shows by New York's best performers. There is regular live music and events, often centred around Broadway tunes.
The bar attracts maturer mixed crowd and the 'Men At Work' type - so don't show up in leather shorts and a vintage Madonna vest. Dress smart casual, though a jacket is not required.
Nearest station: Lexington Ave / 59th Street
Barracuda Lounge
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275 W 22nd Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 2 votes
Today, Barracuda is still going strong, with very friendly and welcoming atmosphere, hosted by some New York's drag luminaries like Sherry Vine and actress Candis Cayne.
Note: The place is small, but that's part of its charm.
Nearest station: 23rd Street
Lucky Cheng's
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605 W 48th St, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
You can also try their famous high heel shoe desert, the world's campest sweet. There's nothing quite like a pink chocolate shoe filled with strawberries and cream.
Lucky Cheng's is only open at weekends in the evenings.
Nearest station: 50 Street Subway
Weekend: Friday and Saturday nights only
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
9th Avenue Saloon
656 9th Ave, New York City, USA
Boxers Hell's Kitchen
735 gTH AVE, New York City, USA
Weekday: 4pm - 2am
Weekend: 4pm - 2am
Last updated on: 28 Jul 2023
Last updated on: 28-Jul-2023
Flaming Saddles NYC
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793 9th Avenue, New York City, USA
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Based on 6 votes
Aside from the hot barmen dancing on the bar top, Flaming Saddles also serves great cocktails with regular drink deals - Happy Hour 3pm-9pm. Only cash is accepted.
If you're in Los Angeles, check out its sister branch - Flaming Saddles WeHo.
Nearest station: 50th Street
POSH Bar
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405 W 51st Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 5 votes
The bar hosts weekly themed events, including Frisky Fridays to Sexy Saturdays, with nightly DJ's and regular drag shows. If you're hungry, the pizza is pretty good, too. Happy hour 2pm-9pm.
The Toolbox Bar
1742 2nd Ave, New York City, USA
Show on mapThe Toolbox hosts a range of popular events, including drag performances, karaoke, bingo, and other live entertainment. Check out their website for more information.
Weekday: Mon - Wed: 4pm - 2am Thurs: 4pm - 4am
Weekend: Sat: 2pm - 4am Sun: 2pm - 2am
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Rise Bar
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859 9th Ave, New York City, USA
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Based on 2 votes
Rise Bar is proof that you can't have enough gay bars in Hell's Kitchen. It's usually busy and the crowd is mixed though mostly gay men.
There are regular events such as karaoke nights, Drag Race screenings and late night dancing at weekends. If you're feeling thirsty head to Thirsty Thursdays for an evening of hot men and hot music.
Nearest station: 50 Street Subway
Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 4pm-2am
Weekend: Fri-Sat: 3pm-4pm Sun: 3pm-2am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Atlas Social Club
753 9th Ave, New York City, USA
Show on mapWeekday: Mon-Fri: 4pm-4am
Weekend: Sat-Sun: 4pm-4am
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Ritz Bar and Lounge
369 W 46th St, New York City, USA
Show on mapThere are nightly DJs and regular drag shows. The lineup changes night by night so check their website for more info.
Weekday: Mon-Fri: 4pm-4am
Weekend: Sat-Sun: 4pm-4am
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
East Village
The Phoenix
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447 E 13th Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 4 votes
The Phoenix hosts regular events, themed nights, live music, dance parties with DJ's and go-go dancers. The bar's jukebox is packed with banging pop hits. Check their Facebook for event details.
Nearest station: 1st Avenue
Weekday: 3pm-4am
Weekend: 3pm-4am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Club Cumming
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505 E 6th Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 5 votes
This former gay dive bar has been refashioned as a Weimar cabaret joint for the 21st-century, and still still attracts a large 'alternative' queer crowd.
As quirky venues in New York begin to disappear, it's nice to see some remnants of Bohemia. The bar gets busiest around midnight. Check their website for event details.
Nearest station: Broadway-Lafayette
NO BAR
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The Standard, 25 Cooper Sq, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
It was opened by Angela Dimayuga, an influential figure in NYC's restaurant scene.
There are regular drag shows and club nights. You can eat, wine and dine, watch Drag Race... what more could you need?
Nearest station: Astor Pl
Weekday: Mon-Weds: 17:00-02:00 Thurs-Fri: 17:00-03:00
Weekend: Sat: 17:00-03:00 Sun: 17:00-02:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Nowhere Bar
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322 E 14th Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 5 votes
The crowd is mixed though mostly gay. If you describe yourself as "non-scene" on Grindr, you'll do well here. It's a no attitude, no ageism bar.
Nowhere hosts regular themed nights with DJ's, go-go dancers and cruisey dark room. Not really a place for dancing, but great for socialising.
Nearest station: 1st Avenue
Weekday: 4pm-2am
Weekend: 3pm-4am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Greenwich Village
The Stonewall Inn
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53 Christopher Street , New York City, USA
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Based on 4 votes
As the birthplace of gay Pride, The Stonewall remains the most famous LGBT bar in America. The venue hosts themed parties, karaoke nights, drag shows and various weekly/monthly events - check their Facebook page for details.
Nearest station: Christopher Street Station
Hangar Bar
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115 Christopher St #1, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
Weekday: 5pm-12am
Weekend: 5pm-2am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Julius'
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159 W 10th St, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
The Mattachine Society hosted a "sip-in" in 1966. Inspired by the civil rights movement, it was a protest against the State Liquor Authority's policy of removing licenses from bars that served LGBT people. It was one of the events that led to gay liberation.
You can attend a Mattachine Night every Thursday at Julius' and experience a taste of New York's gay history.
Nearest station: 9th Street
Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 4pm-2am Friday: 4:00pm - 2am.
Weekend: Saturday: 12 noon - 2 am Sunday: 12 noon - 12 am.
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Marie's Crisis
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59 Grove Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
Frequented by musical theatre students and the occasional celebrities like Jimmy Fallon. Great place to enjoy music from Mary Poppins, The Lion King, West Side Story, Mamma Mia, Aladdin, etc.
The space is limited inside, so expect a queue.
Nearest station: Christopher Street
Weekday: 4pm-4am
Weekend: 4pm-4am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Pieces Bar
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8 Christopher Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 7 votes
Open daily 2pm-4am. Happy hour Monday-Friday (2pm-8pm). 21+ only.
Nearest station: Christopher Street / Sheridan Square
Weekday: 2pm-4am
Weekend: 2pm-4am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Chelsea
BOXERS - Chelsea
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37 W 20th Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 3 votes
The hot bartenders (often shirtless) serve up drinks and pizzas in their boxers (as the name might suggest). The other BOXERS bar is located in Hell's Kitchen.
Nearest station: 14th Street
Weekday: 4pm-2am
Weekend: 1pm-4am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
REBAR Chelsea
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225 W 19th Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 16 votes
REBAR hosts various themed events, featuring drag shows, diva theatrics every weekend, Showtune Sundays, live DJ's and dance parties including the popular "BOYS" night.
Weekday: 4pm-1am
Weekend: 4pm-1am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Midtown
Lips
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227 East 56th Street, New York City, USA
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Based on 3 votes
You'll get a bit of everything, from Bitchy Bingo to Dinner with the Divas and celebrity impersonators. There's also an everything you can drink Broadway boozy brunch.
It's located in Midtown East five blocks away from the Rockefeller Center.
Nearest station: Lexington Av
Brooklyn
Wu Lou Lounge
1073 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York City, USA
Happy Hour is between 4pm and 8pm, Beer is half price, and every day you'll find $5 drinks specials. Great music as well as numerous weekly and special themed events.
Nearest station: Franklin Avenue Subway station
Weekday: 16:00-00:00
Weekend: 16:00-00:00
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
3 Dollar Bill
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260 Meserole St, Brooklyn, New York City, USA
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Based on 5 votes
This is a great place to end your gay night out in Brooklyn after bar hopping from Excelsior to Metropolitan.
There are regular drag shows and banging DJ sets.
You'll even find Del Sur Cocina, a Mexican kitchen in the back with a patio.
Nearest station: Montrose Avenue
Weekday: 14:00 - 04:00
Weekend: 14:00 - 04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Good Judy
563 5th Ave, New York City, USA
Events held here range from cabaret to drag, that will be sure to entertain. It has a cozy garden - The Backyard - perfect for sipping on cocktails in the evenings.
Good Judy is known for the fantastic drinks, great music and attentive staff. It is much loved by locals and newcomers alike.
Nearest station: 9 Street Station
Weekday: 17:00 - 22:00 pm
Weekend: 17:00 - 22:00 pm
Last updated on: 28 Jul 2023
Last updated on: 28-Jul-2023
Metropolitan
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559 Lorimer St, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
Inside, you'll find a pool table and 2 fireplaces; outside you can take advantage of the lush outdoor space. Happy hours daily between 15:00 and 20:00.
Weekday: 15:00-04:00
Weekend: 15:00-04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
The Rosemont
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63 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
Happy hour usually has good deals - rather helpful in a city as pricey as New York.
The Rosemont is part lounge bar part club. There's a seating area outside where you can mingle with well-dressed locals. They also host regular drag shows and DJs at night.
Nearest station: Broadway
Weekday: 17:00-04:00
Weekend: 15:00-04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
The Deep End
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1080 Wyckoff Ave, Ridgewood, New York City, USA
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Based on 5 votes
The food is very American, so think Aunt Missy's Famous Mashed Potatoes, cheesecake and curly fries. It's served with a hipster twist so expect honey and sriracha with your bacon.
There are drag brunches most weekends.
Closed for winter.
Weekday: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 18:00 - 04:00
Weekend: 12:00 - 04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Macri Park
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462 Union Ave, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
The bar attracts all types of clientele with its lively drag shows, hot bartenders and stiff drinks. Located in the borough's lively Williamsburg neighbourhood.
Weekday: 15:00-04:00
Weekend: 15:00-04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Mood Ring
1260 Myrtle Ave, New York City, USA
Show on mapWeekday: 6pm - 2am (Monday - Wednesday) 6pm - 3am (Thursday) 6pm - 4am (Friday)
Weekend: 6pm - 4am (Saturday) 6pm - 2am (Sunday)
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Happyfun Hideaway
1211 Myrtle Ave, New York City, USA
Show on mapWeekday: 4pm - 4am
Weekend: 4pm - 4am (Saturday) 2pm - 4am (Sunday)
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Queens
Friend's Tavern
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78-11 Roosevelt Ave, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
Known as the oldest gay bar in Queens, Friend's Tavern prides itself on its low-key atmosphere and humble attitude.
Welcoming diverse neighbourhood crowds, this local gay bar offers strong cocktails and good music.
Come here to make some new friends and enjoy an authentic Queens night out.
Weekday: 16:00-04:00
Weekend: 16:00-04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Hombres Lounge
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85-28 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, New York City, USA
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Based on 3 votes
Hombres Lounge works with local LGBT+ and Latin organisations to promote awareness and equality.
Weekday: 17:00 - 04:00
Weekend: 17:00 - 04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Albatross Bar
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36-19 24th Ave, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
Inside the cosy venue you'll find pool tables, dartboards, and a jukebox, as well as a full-service bar.
Locals flock to Albatross Bar for its tasty cocktails, warm interior, and welcoming crowds.
Throughout the week this neighbourhood gay bar plays host to karaoke nights and drag bingo.
On occasion Albatross offers open mic nights, stand-up comedy, and trivia.
Weekday: 17:00-04:00
Weekend: 17:00-04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
True Colors
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79-15 Roosevelt Ave, New York City, USA
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Based on 1 votes
This no-attitude bar is home to friendly bartenders, good drinks, and fun music.
Diverse crowds gather at True Colors throughout the week for its hosted event nights, including hot dancers, DJ nights, and dance parties.
Weekday: 16:00-04:00
Weekend: 16:00-04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
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