Great neighborhood bar and super nice bartenders!! Happy hour is always fun! A local gem. read more

Check out their schedule of drag shows. Decent sized dance space in the back with elevated stage for go-go boys. Kenny was an enthusiastic server during the drag show read more

Loved the experience of Eurovision watch parties at the Hardware! Great place to watch the show, pretty spacious and the atmosphere was really good - would come back next year! read more

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Steven has to be the best bartender in NYC! You don't even have to ask for another drink, he's already got it ready for you and in front of you, and with a big smile as well. There are usually shows going on at the back of the bar, which you can go to see or stay in the front if you prefer not to. The bartenders are all easy on the eyes and extremely friendly. A great place to meetup with friends in Hell's Kitchen! read more

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

Hardware is the best bar in Hell's Kitchen. The staff that works there are always friendly and the drag shows are top tier. Friday and Saturday nights have the best parties in town too. If you go on a Saturday night with DJ 2Face working, you will have the best time, guaranteed. I have been going for years and never have had a bad experience. read more

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. read more

Hardware Bar - Sometimes you need a whiskey on the rocks to kick off your weekend. - Gay Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Love it here. Perfect if you want a chill happy hour drink after work or if you're wanting to dance into the night on a weekend. Fun drag shows and always pumping pop music. Steven, Anthony, Tom and Greg will always treat you well! read more

More than anything, Hardware is the kind of bar you can make your "safe place". The staff is beyond professional and extremely friendly and will go the extra mile to make you feel safe and comfortable. This place has become a "home" and without a doubt, one of the best bars in NYC. read more

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

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

Hardware is a Hell Kitchen's bar that has a good drinks, a great beer selection, and plenty of entertainment during the week (esp. when Ru Paul's Drag Race is on). However, what make Hardware truly shine is its service. I would give it's service a rating of 6 out of 5 stars if I could. Why? If you are looking for a bar with truly friendly bartenders, Hardware is your spot. Every single Friday that I'm there, the bartenders greet me with a smile and remember my preferred drink! Plus, they are super welcoming to all. Definitely recommend stopping by. And if you live in HK, highly recommend that you make this one of your regular bar stops. read more

I didn't try the food but the ambiance was amazing! We were visiting from LA and did not know what to expect but we loved our experience. Service was attentive and quick also. read more

Came here alone after a show to wind down. A colleague whose partner usually frequented Hardware recommended the bar. Sat down close to the bar in view of the drag show that was happening in the back. Eventually migrated towards the back to sit with the rest of the show-goers. Lots of fun with the queens--lip syncing, no-bars Q&A between the drag queens and the audience, and free shots! Patrons and bartenders were friendly. 5/5. Would love to come back whenever I'm back in NYC! read more

This is like being thrown into the depths of hell. I read about this place, thinking it would be a welcome change, but, boy, was I ever wrong. First of all, the sign out front is misleading; it says two-for-one happy hour, but only for margaritas and long-island iced teas. Imagine my surprise (and, most assuredly, no one has heard of Holly Near, Cris Williamson, or Meg Christian at this place--just Beyoncé--when the bartender charged us $21 ($10 tip) for two drinks, then $19 ($5 tip) for the next round). Do you call this happy hour? And to have to put up with shrieking, common-as-all-get-out drag queens acting like complete morons at 6 PM? Never again will I set foot in this den of decidedly idiotic philistines (yes, that means shitheads). The only redemption was the functional air conditioning. read more

Great bar with a lot of comfortable seating to choose from. As an introvert, I am elated with the relaxed vibe I get when ordering from the bartenders. read more

Hardware is a staple Friday hang!! If you're in need of great music, cool drag shows and somewhere to watch Drag Race head over asap. If you want amazing drinks to go with the vibe ask for Steven. read more

Interesting place...very eclectic crowd. Drinks are reasonable, bartenders are friendly. Sometimes when they have the front window/garage door open it can get a little warm inside. The front part is very bar like, then there's a weird middle part and then a loungey back part that usually isn't opened til later. From a branding standpoint, I'm not sure what their differentiating proposition would be. It just seems like kind of a generic place, which has its pluses and minuses. You can sort of make it what you want but the fact that it lacks a distinctive personality sort of puts it out of your head when you're thinking of places to go. I've only ever come here with a group of friends so we're in our own little world anyway, but the music is decent and we have fun so how can I complain? read more

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

Hard pass for Hardware. Went here for a friend's birthday. He's lovely - but this place was not. They absolutely overcharged my card on my first -- and LAST -- visit here. I ordered a round of $5 Happy Hour drinks for three of us when we first walked in ($15). You better believe that they conveniently did not come around for our drink order until after Happy Hour was over about ten minutes after we arrived. I proceeded to order two vodkas on ice after HH was over, which each cost me $9 per drink (I made sure to ask the bartender for clarification on the cost, as others were quoted varying prices in our group) so that equals $18 for those two drinks. I should have been charged $33 total, but instead got a check for $38.11. Even if it was somehow some sort of tax because I used a card (LAME, and also, you should tell patrons that beforehand), the tab doesn't make sense at all. At some point, they clearly overcharged me on drinks or added one to my check, and for a venue that was already overpriced, louder than loud, and with only ONE working toilet, that extra $5 really does make all the difference. read more

Yes a basic drink in a small plastic cup was $15, yes I was shocked and disgusted at that price BUT Tina Burner was performing and I would pay more just to see her so it was a trade-off. The entertainment area is extremely small so we stood by the bathroom but I was still entranced- without that performer or someone of that level I would have 0 reason to come back here however. read more

Great place for drinks, dancing and meeting amazing people Go and visit steven for happy hour every weds from 12pm to 9pm $4 well drinks, beers, and wine $5 stoli drinks read more

As gay bars go, it's really just another day bar. Nothing particularly good or bad. The venue seemed clean. It was fairly crowded but a small space overall. Although almost all the gay bars in New York are quite small. read more

I paid 18 dollars for a martini served in a plastic cup I would use to drink water from my bathroom. So many better options in the neighborhood. Avoid this bar at all costs! read more

Hardware Bar - This is an 18 dollar martini @ Hardware bar. - Gay Bars Near Me - New York, New York

love all the bartenders at hardware especially steven and john the daytime bartender who is funny and smart and remembers your name and drink every time. he has a nice group of happy hour regulars the times i have been there. hardware is a great neighborhood lgbtq+ bar on the block read more

I lived down the street & spent a lot of time at Hardware for nearly 5 years. After moving, Hardware is still one of my go to spots for going out. This is your friendly neighborhood gay bar that turns out strong drinks, stronger friendships, and fierce drag shows (and queens). Hardware never disappoints & you'll always have a good time & find positive vibes. This place gets busy on the weekends so if you're looking to dance & have fun you will. If you go here at 11pm on a Saturday night looking for a quiet cocktail... stay towards the back by the entrance and you'll have the vibe you need. Love the staff, love the bar, love the queens, love the vibes. read more

I frequent Broadway Mondays and the really tall bartender is always so kind, which is very refreshing in gay nightlife! Also, the dorky cute geeky guy, Rob, is nice/funny read more

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The bartender made sure I knew I wasn't welcome there with his attitude. I looked around and noticed I was a minority. Once I saw how he treated gay white male patrons, the contrast was apparent. Will not go back ever. read more

A good gay bar. They have good happy hour specials and I've never had a rude bartender. The place can get pretty packed on weekend nights. The space is pretty narrow at the bar and it can be tough to get through to the back or find a spot to get in and order a drink. They have TVs and will put on some fun movies and videos. read more

I went to this bar with friends and some guy pushed me while I was going to go to the bathroom. This guys friend then follows me to bathroom and harasses me telling me his friend is the dj for Saturday nights. He also asked me if I wanted to say something to him for pushing me since I was smaller than him. This made me feel very uncomfortable so I told him I would take my money elsewhere. He then pushes me while I leave. I left the bar feeling terrible. Not a nice place avoid if possible, my opinion. read more

This is easily one of my favorite gay bars in Hell's Kitchen. Whether a chill drink with friends, or coming for a show, or sometimes even a night of dancing, Hardware Bar has it all. It also claims cheapest drinks in Hell's Kitchen - which is generally true as well drinks are $7 at other bars nearby versus $6 at Hardware. It's a very cool space, with lots of room to roam. The every-Thursday Shequida show is something you need to come for if you haven't yet. She's absolutely amazing (I mean, fabulous!). Sundays from 3pm - 8pm they have drunk liquid brunch: $3 margaritas $3 bloody marys $3 mimosas $5 long island iced tea I mean, who can beat that? read more

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

Several drinks added to the check that were not ordered. what is the point of taking a person's info to start tab if you are going to let other people order under someone else's name read more

Hardware used to be so great. What happened? I want to support my local LGBTQ+ businesses, but $9 for a foamy Bud Light draft served in a plastic cup is INSANE. Especially for a bar on 10th Ave where there are a dozen cheaper and equally enjoyable gay options along the walk there. The bartender couldn't be bothered to look up from his phone during the mostly deserted happy hour. Just not a friendly neighborhood vibe, which is what the design would suggest and what my past experiences were. The drag show was terrific but I don't think I would go back given the prices and the service. read more

You wouldn't know that this was a gay bar at first. Mixed crowd with various ethnicity. Came here with a small group of friends for after dinner drinks. A cute young Indian guy hit on my older sister and turned her into a self-proclaimed Cougar. The Bouncer at the door asks everyone for ID which flattered me. The front bar area was crowded with guys and girls vying for the bartender's attention. Looks a bit rustic upfront compared to the back as you past the bathrooms (sort of futuristic lighting) to the lounge and mini dance floor in the back. Nice music and music videos playing but could do without the fog machine. Tables and chairs seem carved out of tropical wood and looked a bit out of place with the banquettes. After a glass of champagne, I had to leave since the fog was getting to me. read more

Hardware Bar - A fog machine in a small lounge makes it hard to see my sister at arm's length from me. - Gay Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Not bad at all, but you know what this place needs? A Real Housewives viewing party hosted by Barbara. She's in. We'll come. Thanks in advance. read more

Hardware Bar - Barbara from RHONY - Gay Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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

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

Our friends and I come to Hardware every single week, and we all look forward to our happy hours. The bartenders, Steven and Tom, are always extremely friendly and quick with their service. The crowd that generally shows up is easy to talk to, the music is on point, and they play RuPaul's Drag Race with everyone cheering along. Highly recommended you stop by to see everyone. read more

I was kicked out after contesting the $10 added for "vodka" for each drink i bought for friends. Yes I was drinking, but I can read an itemized receipt. Don't try to pull ins (or 3) over on me. read more