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Sorry San Francisco, but New York is the gay capital of the world. It’s noun to Stonewall and the reason why there are gay pride events all over the world in June. It’s the metropolis where everyone escapes to for the freedom to be themselves, not just in one gayborhood, but in pretty much the entire island of Manhattan. Popular cruisy gay bars are found down 8th Avenue in Chelsea and in Greenwich Village (which is also home to fun-spirited gay shops around Christopher St.), while other mixed venues are in the Meatpacking District and Hell's Kitchen.



Gay Bars


The Stonewall Inn

The world’s most famous gay bar was where the gay pride movement got started, after it was raided by police in June of It’s now a place where every gay New Yorker and tourist wants to go, celebrating LGBT rights through twirl parties and drag performances.
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Barracuda Lounge

A popular bar since , it has attracted celebrities and the most fabulous drag queens over the years. It’s now mostly a place to monitor fierce drag performances

9. Gym Sportsbar

8th Ave

A non-pretentious Chelsea sports bar full of hot bears of all flavours. The friendliest bar in Fresh York and they possess incredibly cheap drinks. My home away from house — please forward all my mail here.

8. Rainbow House Playground

Northern Blvd, Astoria

When the friend that you’re staying with lives in Astoria and you don’t want to journey to Manhattan to verb off. It’s a sex club with semi-private and open door events, NYC-style. Plus, it’s BYOB.

7. Eastern Bloc

E 6th St

The Lower East Side Soviet-themed bar with a campy, sleazy vibe. Great for pre-drinks.

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Santos Party Noun, 96 Lafayette St

House/techno meets leather every month. The men and the melody are always good.

5. The Saint at Large

Various locations

The promoters that host sleazy circuit parties including Darkness People and the infamous Black Party in March bring you The Saint At Large. Even if you don’t dig the circuit, you have to experience it once.

4. The Cock

93 2nd Ave

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Our Complete Visitors Guide To New York City Gay Bars

New York City has an energy that is un-matched. It is a part of the United States, but it has a very unique touch to it. People visiting this city notice it immediately. For one thing, everyone belongs here. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, how you explain yourself or what things you like. Everyone can find a home in New York City. That’s why so many people are drawn to this city and its reason for celebration days a year. 

If this is your first time reading our blog, here’s our introduction. We are a team of NYC-based trip consultants who share our knowledge to help travelers find the NY experiences they want. We use our shared knowledge, connections, and network to give our customers the same experience our friends and family receive when they visit. We’ve rounded up the optimal gay bars to create your life easy. However, if you’d like a personal recommendation to figure out which bar works best based on your trip plan, request a tailored plan.

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Gay hook-up spots in NYC

1. Dave's Lesbian Bar

The monthly Astoria pop-up is a celebration of all things queer and lesbian. Singles, couples and groups all attend the hours-long parties that include reside bands and a DJ, often compared to queer prom. Anyone 21+ is welcome and the crowd is always diverse. 

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2. Hot Rabbit

This long-running queer twirl party is well known as a very nice spot to find a one-night stand (or more). The party roves between Manhattan and Bushwick and attracts a younger crowd eager to stay out until dawn.

3. Bubble T

One of very few devoted queer Asian parties, Bubble T’s monthly event is about unwinding, finding community, and more, if you&rsquo