![]() To experience New York’s younger, queer-centric, genre-blending, and gender-nonconforming spaces, a visit to Brooklyn is a must. Other West Village highlights include Monster, the lesbian-centric Cubbyhole, and Ty’s, which tends to attract the bear crowd. While most patrons will be LGBTIQ+, the piano bar and cabaret attract visitors from all walks of life, making this a super fun and inclusive space for everyone. It’s what I envision bars in the Roaring '20s must have felt like.ĭuplex also attracts a wide-ranging crowd. It’s loud yet loungey and fun yet tawdry. One of my favorite things about Duplex is that it doesn't feel the need to conform to any preconceived notion of what a gay bar is. Part piano bar, part cabaret, with an upstairs area that hosts everything from comedy nights to drag shows and bar trivia, Duplex is an awesomely funky and queer space that has something for everyone. Despite being one of the most famous locales on the planet, it’s still just a neighborhood tavern continuing to do what it’s always been doing. In fact, most locals don’t even consider the Stonewall to be “trendy”, which is exactly why it’s one of my favorites. Wood-paneled walls and exposed brick give the Stonewall a pub-like feel. What makes the Stonewall so special is that, despite being an internationally-recognized location that’s even designated as both a National Historic Landmark and a National Monument, it’s still basically a dive bar. While the Stonewall Uprising was over 50 years ago, the Stonewall Inn is still open and remains a popular spot. The patrons fought back and stood their ground, refusing to be bullied by police any longer. It’s here where the modern LGBTIQ+ rights movement kicked off when, in the summer of 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn. Stonewall has played a central part in NYC's gay community for over 50 years © Getty ImagesĪ little further south is the West Village. Other highlights in Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen include Barracuda Bar and Rise. It’s a fun and totally ridiculous experience that’s like a gay Coyote Ugly collided with a down-home honky-tonk, but the fact that Flaming Saddles doesn’t take itself seriously is exactly why it’s such a fun bar to go to, offering an unpretentious experience that’s especially good for anyone visiting a gay bar for the first time. Dance-pop hits are mixed in with country classics as shirtless waiters in cowboy hats dance on the bartop. Sunday through Thursday, visitors can experience nightly drag shows, and DJs pump out music until 4am on both Friday and Saturday.įor a more campy and kitsch vibe, check out Flaming Saddles. A stained-glass display behind the bar shimmers underneath disco bars and neon lighting, creating the perfect club vibe. Highlights of these neighborhoods include Industry, which many claim is New York’s best gay bar. ![]() ![]() Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea offer the most “traditional” gay bars and clubs, where visitors can check out venues with hunky shirtless bartenders, a mostly-gay-male clientele, and thumping hits going late into the night. Each has a discerning and unique vibe that will attract different visitors. There are four main areas for LGBTIQ+ nightlife in New York City – Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea, West Village, and Brooklyn. New York has been the center of queer culture for more than 50 years © Getty Images The best LGBTIQ+ bars and clubs in New York City
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