A must-see if you’re visiting New York, this place is so full of history for the LGBTQ+ community and was a turning point in the fight for gay rights. Very famous gay bar-tavern in New York which serves good beers and fast food in an old-time style decoration. Muscled Bar with a large indoor space, a crazy atmosphere during the Rupaul Drag Race broadcasts and staff all in muscle. Gay bar with an unpretentious sports bar atmosphere, game broadcasts, pool table and a cruising area downstairs.īoxers (37 W 20th Street).
Modern bar-club with many dancers, quiet at happy hour then the atmosphere quickly becomes heated. Gay bar with a lounge atmosphere and simple decoration where it is easy to find a quiet place to chat. An institution in New York (and in the whole world, considering the number of Eagle Bar) with an atmosphere true to their reputation: muscle, leather in a cruising bar atmosphere.īarracuda Bar (275 W 22nd Street). Gay bars around West Village / Chelsea / Greenwich VillageĮagle NYC (554 W 28th Street). Bar and especially LGBTQ+ country dance club just a step away from Times Square. Popular gay bar with a chill and lounge style that serves excellent cocktails at reasonable prices.īig Apple Ranch (151 W 46th Street). Dancers’ bar in Hell’s Kitchen in a dark and loungey atmosphere.ĭBL (667 10th Avenue). Neighborhood bar with bar area, dance area and stage with drag shows.įairytail Lounge (500 W 48th Street). Gay bar on 2 floors divided between several spaces so nice if you’re looking to chat then dance and party. Neighborhood bar with retro decor, pop music, ideal if you’re looking for a happy hour spot. Latino parties are hot.Ītlas Social Club (753 9th Avenue). Gay bar with a nice atmosphere, excellent cocktails and a decoration strewn with male paintings. Popular gay bar and club in New York with bar area, dance floor, pool table and stage with shows.īarrage (401 W 47th Street). Beautiful, modern, well-decorated video lounge with a small stage that hosts live entertainment. Nice country atmosphere, with the waiters dancing on the counter. Discover the Metropolitan Community Church of New York (446 West 36th St) which serves as the church for the LGBT community, and where gays can get married.Flaming Saddles Saloon (739 9th Avenue). If you fancy venturing outside of Chelsea, don't dispair, there are many more gay bars in New York. Afterwards, make your way to Barracuda (275 West 22nd/8th Ave), known for its long bar and American movies. If leather is more your thing, head to The Eagle (554 West 28th/11th Ave). Start at the Boxers NYC, a famous sports bar with a great happy hour. Once you've found the perfect outfit, it's time to hit the nightlife. Macy's is the largest store in the world with an area of more than two-million square feet, so devote a good couple of hours here. There are always art openings, and more often than not, entrance is free, as well as the wine! As far as shopping is concerned, Chelsea is home to Macy’s (Herald Square, 34th and Broadway). Despite this history, it's Chelsea that holds the torch as the gayest neighborhood in New York.Ĭhelsea is comprised of brownstones, luxury apartments, and plenty of famous art galleries. It's here where the gay civil rights movement started after the riot in 1969. From Brooklyn to Hell’s Kitchen to Greenwich Village, and the popular West Village, where the famous Stonewall Bar is located. Indeed, there are plenty of gay places throughout the city. With such a robust community, it's clear that New York's population is one of the most gay-friendly in the world. New York is a magnet for gays, with the LGBT community representing an estimated 500,000 people. The city that never sleeps is also known as the city of opportunity.