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    Cubbyhole

    3.7 (454 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    CUBBYHOLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Menu.  "Brooklyn IPA"
    Victoria C.

    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.

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    Emily G.

    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 ;)

    Morgan A.

    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.

    Lucia P.

    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!

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

    Festive decor on ceiling
    Jen C.

    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!

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    Sarah W.

    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

    Melinda W.

    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!

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    Alani W.

    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?

    a bar with a lot of decorations hanging from the ceiling

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

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    8 months ago

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

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    '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.

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    Ask the Community - Cubbyhole

    Can my girlfriend from England use her passport as ID to get in?

    Give it whirl. Should work!

    Is this 21 and over?

    Hi Kim: Yes, you must be 21 years old, with a state, or federally issued ID to enter the bar

    Are dogs allowed?

    Unfortunately, In NY, only service dogs, with proof of service are allowed in eating and drinking establishments. Not our rules, we would welcome them, but we have to abide by the edicts of the Board of Health, and the State liquor Authority.

    Is the bar cash only still?

    Yes!

    Do you have to be 21 to get in ? me and my girlfriend are looking for a place to feel accepted.

    Hi Jade Sorry, but yes, you must be 21.

    Literally what time do they close on Sunday night? It says 4am, but I know it's not the case as I just went at 2am and it was closed.

    Hi, so sorry about that. We usually close at 4am, but last night it was unusually slow, so we closed just before 2.

    Best way to ask is it a pick up bar 4 older woman?

    Yes

    What are the drinks price range?

    Do older people go to this bar?

    Yes, the age range is often pretty wide, and even more so at times when it's not super packed.

    Is Cubbyhole 18 or 21+?

    21 for everything

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    Deb the bartender was amazing and you can tell Deb really loves her job and made the experience even better !

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