Gay night clubs manhattan

Former hardware store turned fabulous gay bar with nightly drag shows and killer DJs.

Happy Hour: 2-8pm

Wild west-themed bar where bartenders dance on the bar and pour shots directly into mouths! Industry - Where the Boys Go to Dance

📍355 W 52nd St, Manhattan

Sleek and packed every night of the week, Industry is a Hell’s Kitchen staple for gay men (and their besties).

Julius’ - The Oldest Gay Bar in NYC

📍159 W 10th St, Manhattan

This cozy West Village bar has been proudly queer since before Stonewall. Great for dates, birthdays, or rolling in with your chosen fam.

13. Established in 1864, this is New York’s oldest operating gay bar, and the rich sense of history and community here are palpable.

Why we love it:Thanks to a resurgence in popularity in recent years, the crowd has an intergenerational mix; longtime patrons sip their drafts at the long wooden bar, while younger groups tend to gather at tables in the back and wolf down cheap eats from the in–house grill.

HAGS - Fine Dining, But Make It Queer

📍163 1st Ave, Manhattan

The world’s first queer fine dining restaurant. Weekends get so crowded (midnight to 3am) that there’s often a cover charge. 

Time Out tip: Stuff your pockets before coming here; it’s cash only.

Address: 93 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

Opening hours: Wed–Sun 10pm–4am

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What is it? If you like your kink with a wink and a drink, think pink.

Shows nightly

Iconic lounge home of "Star Search" drag competition. NYC AIDS Memorial - Quiet Power, Queer Legacy

📍Greenwich Ave & W 12th St, Manhattan

A peaceful public space built to honor those lost to HIV/AIDS — and the activists who fought back.

But the bar itself is also very much worth visiting, for nightly cocktail specials, karaoke and drag performances.

Why we love it: It’s casual but very fun, and karaoke happens every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with a fabulous drag queen host.

Sun Funday

Tiny dive with ceiling covered in decorations.

An NYC gay bar rite of passage, you might even see a queen from RuPauls Drag Race.

23. Visit in the colder months for PBRs by the fireplace and in warmer weather for backyard BBQs every Sun between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Address: 559 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Opening hours: Daily 3pm–4am

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What is it?A friendly, spacious bar with an intimacy–heightening low ceiling, Nowhere attracts Manhattan’s scruffier crowds—and the place is filled with everyone from dykes to bears, thanks to a fun lineup of theme nights. 

Why we love it: There's no official dance floor, but don't be surprised to find yourself bopping along to disco, rock, new wave and whatever else the DJ feels like spinning.

Time Out tip: Happy hour is all day on Sundays! 

Address: 322 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003

Opening hours: Mon–Sat 3pm–4am, Sun 3pm–2am,

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What is it? Enjoy drinks in the lovely queer owned and operated Americana bar 3 Dollar Bill, which features shows and events like Sun BBQ parties; then head to the fabulous warehouse space in the back of the venue, for thumping dance parties every night guided by sound systems inherited from venues like the Roseland Ballroom. 

Why we love it: Some of the best drag performers and DJs in the city have begun their takeovers here; get in early and join the community. 

Time Out tip: If you like to dress up, visit for weekend themed parties, like a Charlie XCX underwear party. 

Address: 260 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Hours: Daily 5pm–4am

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What is it?This local watering hole has been a favorite on the queer East Village circuit ever since it burst onto the scene back in the ’90s.

Come as you are — or as a glittering disco alien.

15. Honey’s - Meadery Vibes, Queer Magic

📍93 Scott Ave, Brooklyn

A queer-run meadery and natural wine bar with rustic-chic energy and fermented fun. Exhibits change often, always bold, always intersectional. Think: pool tables, friendly faces, and a welcoming vibe that spans generations of queer women.

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