I was in NYC visiting from DC. I was looking for a queer bar after an ok experience at Club Cumming the night before. I came alone and immediately felt welcomed. The staff was great and the people were even greater. I made so many friends. This place is cash only so come prepared! I will be back the next time I'm in the city! read more

We had such a fun time at the cubbyhole. We stepped outside several times to smoke and the bouncer was very kind about letting us back in and overall super friendly. I often like bars with seating like booths or something and this place did not have that, so if you look for that be warned they only have bar stools read more

Cute teeny tiny hole in the wall bar. It's not the easiest to move around in, but fun vibe.

The perfect lesbian dive bar. It gets crowded, especially during pride, but the staff is great and vibes are good.

Good vibes. Small bar. Tight when crowded. Suggestion- maybe have a dedicated spot at the bar at either end that allows people to come up and order drinks from. Hard to order when bar is full and it takes awhile to catch eyes with the bartender. My one complaint. I understand the bar is busy. Please pay attention. Bartenders should know their drink menu. I ordered a nonalcoholic drink for my friend, the Brooklyn IPA. Then watched the bartender pour a draft Goose IPA. That's a serious issue. People who don't drink deserve to have fun and not worry about breaking sobriety. Please pay attention or care a little more. read more

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We came here on a Sat night, so ofc a big night out! The space gets so tight though, where people have to squeeze between two people to get by. I liked the music, and general vibes of the place is great, where everyone is really friendly. There are also two bathrooms in the middle of the bar, so you have to really be careful else the person leaving the bathroom can potentially hit the door open right on you, and the line to those bathrooms - as you can imagine - are not efficient. I did enjoy the digital jukebox, where you pay $1 (cash) to pick a song. The queue does get long, and only displays the next five songs, but it's a good excuse to get one to stay longer ;) read more

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This place was so much fun. We stopped in for a quick drink & ended up sticking around for a few. When we came it was decorated floor to ceiling with fun colorful Christmas and other items. Super fun spot with a great location and lively crowd. read more

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Came by on a Sunday afternoon and had a good time! Cubbyhole is a friendly bar with really fun decor. The bar is cash only so come prepared! They do have an atm inside so you can always take out cash if needed. Had a beer and hung out listening to some tunes. Lively crowd. Glad to have come by Cubbyhole for a drink! read more

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Super cute bar, but kinda small and overpacked a bit. But the vibes were great!! I wish the music was more consistent though, it kept playing a few songs and then just they wouldn't play anything and it would be quiet for like 15 minutes. But great vibes!! read more

Great queer (mostly for femmes) bar!! Love that the lesbians get a little slice of the village. read more

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Comfortable chill and no worries great attitude with. Bartenders . Also was very late the other night and am going back hopeful to meet someone that can help me ease into my new lifestyle change read more

I came here on a Friday night right in time for happy hour (which ends at 7 pm). This place is cash only!! You cannot beat this happy hour deal: $3 beers, $4 wines, $5 well drinks. It's super divey and small. I love the decor in here, reminds me of Biddy's on the UES. I would definitely come back again. read more

Great crowd, friendly vibes. People sang along to the songs that came on. Yes, it's small and crowded but there's enough room to boogy. It's a diverse crowd of people, including someone else who also used to live in NYC visiting. People are willing to have conversations with strangers and share warm smiles. Photo of the festive ceiling here for the scrapbook, and to let people have their privacy. Get fruity here! read more

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We were visiting NYC and stopped by on a Wednesday night. The place wasn't packed, which was nice. Cash only bar. The music is via a jukebox. People were nice! read more

Flew there with a group of people the only ones that had issues getting served were our POC they couldn't get served were treated poorly I on the other hand and my beautiful young white GFs were fawned over flirted with and had no issues. I SAW IT WITH MY OWN EYES read more

I think the atmosphere has changed a bit since pre pandemic to now like with most places but overall still a great place to hang. From what I remember before this place used to be quite packed with lots of people dancing and mingling. I went here 2 times during a week this past summer and it seems to be more of a bar vibe now to stand around and chat verus dancing. Either way a great spot for queer folks :) read more

Visited here with a group of friends on a Christmas trip to NYC. We had a mid sized group (5-6 people), and thankfully the crowd seemed to be dying down by the time we got there. There were lots of people in the front area of the bar and a little more space towards the back. Bar service was good and friendly. It's definitely a smaller bar and more of a "low key" feel then a bar with flashy lights and loud house music. They had a jukebox machine which made it fun to flip through the song choices. Overall I would come back, the people here were nice and the customers too read more

The only thing that's not perfect about Cubbyhole is how tiny it is. While it fits the name it makes it really hard to enjoy it on the weekend because it gets So Packed. On weekdays it's much better though. We originally went on a Saturday but got overwhelmed by how many people were there so we went on a Monday instead and it was great! The bartender was super kind and they even ordered pizza for everyone. CASH ONLY read more

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Came here with my cousin Saturday night after dinner and it was so packed there was barely standing room which is rough because this place is kind of small to begin with. I could only tolerate it enough to get through one drink so if that's not your vibe avoid on Saturday nights and opt for a weekday. Overall everyone seemed friendly and they played good music. Also, be warned cash only! Not sure they advertised it outside of the venue but they do have an ATM inside. read more

Fun place to grab a drink! In all honesty, I was a little trashed so I don't remember enough to review it completely with details! Fun place Good drinks Love the vibes! read more

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So I wanted to go to one of the historic lesbian bars of NYC and get to experience going to a queer bar for the first time. Although the bartender was respectful, it seems that there is a negative bias towards non-white patrons as one reviewer mentioned. The bartender was more talkative and engaging with the white patrons compared to me (and it made things more awkward being the only Black person in the bar). The space is small and can get crowded, so it can be a health concern with COVID. Plus, the outside seating at the time wasn't available. Positives: Drinks were pretty cheap, and two bathrooms available. If you're a BIPOC, I wouldn't really recommend going here unless you got your friends with you. It's a shame, really since I am aware of the lesbian bars being closed down and disappearing. But if you're not gonna make queer BIPOC, who contribute much to the LGBTQIA+ community with activism, culture, etc. and still face discrimination in the community, welcome then why bother having a queer bar? read more

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A little late, but nevertheless. We were visiting from Austin, TX, and I had heard of this bar via TikTok. Went there with my bff and daughter and we still talk about the experience. We have been to lesbian bars in Houston, Dallas and DC together and this was the BEST experience hands down. Thanks for keeping this place alive. I promise we will find a way to come back! read more

What a cute, welcoming bar! Came here with my girlfriend on a Sunday evening. It was a little packed, but we were able to get 2 seats at the bar. They only take cash, so make sure to bring cash (they also have an atm inside). Drinks are solid, pretty inexpensive. We met some really cool people while we were there! Been hearing a lot about this place so I'm glad we were able to make it out! Only complaint is that the place is a little smaller than I would like...but it makes the place feel cozy! read more

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Fun dive bar with a cool colorful interior and nice, friendly folks. It's a great low-key environment to meet and chat with other women. I had a whiskey sour, and it was solid with a good little buzz. read more

I always have a good time when I'm here with my gf but read all the other reviews and have also seen personally how Black lesbians look somewhat marginalized here. Do better, Cubbyhole: Know the importance of Black folks to EVERY RIGHT we enjoy today! Have you considered giving your entire staff DEI training? Or a biweekly BIPOC night, if you can't swing a weekly one? read more

I always LOVED the vibe at the cubby hole -and it was the go to spot for me and my girlfriend years ago because it had the most diverse queer/mixed crowd and the staff and customers were kind to each other. So I was saddened by my experience on Tuesday: When my friend tried to order a drink, the bartender was aggressively rude, saying my friend was interrupting his conversation with the two other people we'd sat down next to at the bar. Later, I discovered that the people he'd been talking with when we came in had stolen one of my bags that I'd hooked under the bar, directly in front of me. The whole experience felt super shady, like some kind of set up. If you go during Pride weekend, be sure to dress down and keep a tight grip on your stuff! read more

There aren't that many lesbian bars in NYC since a couple have closed down due to the pandemic. For that reason, there will definitely be a wait. I came on Sunday at midnight and waited in the pouring rain for 45 minutes! It's a small place - no credit card, cash only. Your typical dive bar drinks - when I went they were out of white claws and frozen drinks. It was packed and full of bodies - no where to dance. Great music though - would be back! read more

place looked a shi..hole .. was too scared to get a drink .. or even touch anything.. female bouncer was also very rude .. i'll never return .. read more

'Tis a fun evening anytime you stop by. Even if you are alone, it is fun! The drink specials are always on pointe! MANY HOT MEN HERE.

I'm visiting New York from California with my friends, and for pride, my friend wanted to go to the gay bars/clubs near us. I'm 22 and get carded every time, and all the clubs we've been to I've been fine getting in, because they have proper equipment and black lights to verify ID. At this bar, there was a woman my age checking IDs by just looking at them. She had no equipment to check, and told me my ID was fake. I even presented her my credit cards and my vax record with my birthday on it (there is no way you can fake this by logging on to the official California vax site) and she would not let me in and was extremely condescending. I completely understand keeping those out with fake IDs, but being over 21 and having an issue at only this place when every other place I've been to has been great with bouncers says something! It's unfortunate that I experienced this, perhaps because I am short or perhaps because I am from California, or maybe because I am brown. My two forms of ID were not enough here, and I will never be returning. Being POC definitely factored into the condescending tone of the bouncer. read more

This place has a great vibe, cheap drinks, and friendly staff that make everyone feel welcome. I love the diversity here and the creativity of the various nights. Great neighborhood hangout that's inclusive of everyone. read more

Hi there! I'm a former New Yorker visiting from out of town and stopped in with some friends before a Comedy show at Comedy Cellar on a Monday late afternoon. I was shocked at how inexpensive the drinks were. We were there with friends from NY, Baltimore, and Seattle, and one of our friends paid for 4 beers for us and was shocked when she had $40 in her hand and the tab was $15. Go NY! ALSOOOOOOOO GO NY in checking vaccine cards to enter. Thanks for keeping us hydrated AND safe. Tip: Cash only! read more

I just moved here as a wlw and I LOVE CUBBY!! Best bar in the city :) I come here twice a week and the bartenders are always so sweet! read more

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the girl on the bar on 04/18 and bartender Omar were very rude and ignore me and my girlfrind after asking for a bottle of water (we already had 4 drinks and beers). they completely ignored us. First and last time ever at this bar. read more

This is one of my favourite places in the city, it's my current Monday spot. Marissa and Vic are incredible bartenders and cultivate a truly welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. read more

A great piece of history and a great place to hang with friends and drink. I don't always want to go to a big dance club to be in a queer space and this little spot is perfect! Friendly staff, good vibes, everything this femme needs. read more

Monday before thanksgiving: Miley Monday, very inviting + a free shot Will be coming back again, good lesbian ambiance read more

If you're queer you're legally obligated to go to Cubbyhole at least once. They always have great music because they have one of those e-jukebox thingies that anyone can queue songs from. The staff are cool as hell and looking at them makes you desperately want their approval. Half of the bouncer staff are just as cool and the other half are neutral. It can get pretty busy on weekends, but weekdays are usually chill and a great time to grab a drink after work and maybe meet someone. Sometimes they do fun events like book swaps or inviting queer community members to hang out. I can't vouch for the drinks, I usually get a margarita bc I'm a tequila girlie and it's aight. I wouldn't write home about it, but not bad at all. The prices aren't bad either, especially for the area, but be aware that Cubbyhole is cash only. They do have an atm though if you run out of cash. I keep coming back for the good vibes and because there are so few queer/lesbian bars. We can't afford to lose the gem that is Cubbyhole. read more

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I've been a customer at the Cubbyhole for years and understand the whole "sassy/rude NYC bartender" shtick, but this past weekend was the last straw. I watched a female bartender make a younger customer cry as she tried to order a drink. I don't know what this bartender's problem was, but the customer was being polite and absolutely did not deserve the verbal attack. I watched the same bartender aggressively chew out another customer for not tipping enough (in her mind). Both customers were visibly upset and shaken. This is supposed to be a safe space. read more

As a 22 year old, this was my first lesbian bar and it just simply felt like home. It is tiny and a little crowded but I felt so comfortable! It is a fantastic date spot or even just coming solo. The jukebox has great and new hits, and the bartenders are sweet and friendly. A perfect night is a pregame at cubbyhole, then a 12 minute walk to Henrietta Hudson for dancing! read more