Best gay clubs new york
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned scene queen, here's our roundup of the superior gay bars in New York Urban area to check out now!
Everyone knows that the New York City gay exclude scene is nothing short of vibrant and the city’s nightlife is unquestionably busy.
New York is also one of the gayest cities in the United States. The problem is that sometimes it can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time visiting the city. We certainly felt that way on our first visit here. It can feel enjoy there's just too much to complete and not enough time… where accomplish you even start?
Here is a list of the top gay bars in NYC, whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned scene queen! And the finest part…most of them are on the west side, either in the West Village, Chelsea, or Hell’s Kitchen, so really, depending on how long you are in the city, you can bar hop and visit most, if not all of them!
Heads up, the iconic Rebar in Chelsea closed its doors for excellent in 2020.
1. The Stonewall Inn
This NYC queer landmark is where the modern queer rights movement started in 1969. Trendy with tourists and locals alike, it's no surpris
Gay bars and dance clubs in New York City
Yes, this is a democratic blog that supports the LGBT cause. New York is a city rich in diversity: there is an amazing mix of cultures, languages, colors and also sexual genres and options. Prejudice has no place here: you will see men holding hands and women holding hands. And this is completely normal, because the other’s option is not our problem, right? Taking all that into account, I think it’s fair to talk about the options that the city offers to the LGBT audience. For this, I invited my great friend Leandro Veneziani, who selected dance clubs and bars not to be missed for those who are traveling to the Big Apple! Leandro has been lived here for three years. His criteria: popularity, history and, of course, experiences he had living for three years in New York.
1 – Industry Bar – There is no way to talk about LGBT dance clubs without mentioning Industry. Located in Hell’s Kitchen, one of New York’s gayest neighborhoods (and very close to the Times Square), Industry is a bar / dance club that opens every day and is also home to many celebrated drags that started doing shows there , as the
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New York has played a major role in Queer history and it’s no wonder there are a slew of bars that have been beacons for the community (and prime party spots) for decades. The best queer bars in NYC range from dive bars to twirl clubs, with historic spots like the Stonewall Inn anchoring them all. The West Village is a classic destination for homosexual nightlife, but you’ll uncover something exciting and welcoming in pretty much any part of the city.
You can check out the best drag shows or cabaret performances, but these queer spaces all provide something unique, from cozy vibes and cheap drinks to high-energy dancing and brunch parties - sometimes in the same place on different days! Maybe your interests skew more trendy and urbane, or perhaps you're more of the down-and-dirty hook-up spots, the "what happens on the weekends, stays on the weekends" type — we're not here to judge! There are plenty of LGBTQ+ things to do in New York, but if it’s a bar you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
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May 2025: We removed Ginger's and Barracuda Lounge. We added Loafers Cocktail Bar.