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    Hardware Bar

    3.5 (140 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Closed 2:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    HARDWARE BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Sometimes you need a whiskey on the rocks to kick off your weekend.
    Kwame S.

    Nice gay bar, and I have not real complaints. Anthony is a pretty nice and friendly bartender. I came on a Friday night, but it was not too busy. I guess it was too early in the evening (around 5-6 pm) for the true party folks. I could not really get a feel/vibe for the place because there were about seven people hanging out, and three of those were folks who worked (or used to work) at the bar. I guess this means that the bar has a nice vibe if workers are willing to hang out there on their days off. Hardware definitely is worth it for a quick drink or eight.

    Drinks. Hand sanitizer. Social distancing.
    Nic M.

    Great bar! Great service. Steven was amazing. (And hot ). Drinks were strong, and decent priced. 10/10 would recommend!

    This is an 18 dollar martini @ Hardware bar.

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    Gay vibes. Very standard and good go-to spot. I've met some fun ppl here! Their HH is also decent.

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    2 years ago

    Nice people, drinks are reasonable, the crowd is friendly and it's always packed. They have shows almost every night.

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    Cheap and strong drinks + fun drag shows = winner in my book. A great spot for drag any night of the week!

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    One of my go to gay bars. Great crowd, great music and great bartenders (Steven especially)

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    Whenever I visit NYC, I always swing by Hardware! Always a fun time and the bartenders are solid.

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    Awesome bar with amazing service! The ambiance is wonderful and the bartenders are the best!!

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    Love Hardware. And the bartenders are sexy. And kind.

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    Lots of fun with the queens--lip syncing, no-bars Q&A between the drag queens and the audience, and free shots!

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    Hardware Bar - gaybars - Updated May 2026

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