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Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and immediately felt the welcoming vibe the moment I…read morewalked in. In a cozy bar like this, the bartenders really set the tone and I must say, they were awesome. As soon as I moseyed up to the bar, I was immediate served. To my delightly surprise, they had 00 beers, which were iced cold too! The DJ spun some lively and eclectic music that the entire room was dancing too, song after song. They had a private party taking over the space at 10pm but if they didn't, we surely would have stayed much longer. I'll be back for sure and will keep this place in mind if I ever throw a private shing ding in the city!

Came here for a birthday celebration, and so glad I was able to check this spot. The music was…read moregreat, the vibes were fun. They had a small dance floor in front of the DJ but it was enough for some fun dancing. It was not packed at all. The decor was really cool and interesting lol they had an even at 10pm so we had to leave by then. I would definitely like to return next time, DJ was great!

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The Eagle

3.5(165 reviews)

1.7 mi•Chelsea

What an amazing Bar! situated on 28th street, easily accessible and the staff are phenomenal!…read morethey're kind, fun and honestly make you feel right at home. Loved my time there and would highly recommend anyone to go for a good night out or even a chill drink or three ;P. Love Love Love!!!! Colin xx

Leather gay bar with a distinct edge in an edgy neighborhood with staffers who have an edge too : )…read more The whole vibe of the place is meant to be edgy and transgressive. It works on some levels and not on others (no one will be singing show tunes but everyone's trying to look very serious in a faux macho sorta way) Fun place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there

2.1 mi•Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District

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VERS

4.6(30 reviews)

I've been to this bar a few times and hosted an event here. The experience is always great! I love…read morethe vibe of this bar. It's a polished bar with a great happy hour. Their happy hour is every day until 8PM and should not be missed! I like to go here to meet up with friends or start the night out here. They have great event programming. I recommend their pop party on Fridays. They have well curated seasonal cocktails like a strawberry negroni and frozen guava margarita. The bartenders are all really nice and welcoming. I hosted my birthday here and the managing staff are very communicative and provide different, well priced packages based on the type of event you want. Everything went really smoothly during the event and the staff were very accommodating.

This is a great, friendly bar that makes great cocktails and also has a pretty decent happy hour…read moremenu as well. I usually stop here for a Manhattan when I'm in town and they make a pretty good one, without having to ask me "what goes in that?"

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The Boiler Room

3.6(188 reviews)

0.5 mi•East Village

Dear reader, although it pains me to say it, I have to give this rather dilapidated bar five stars…read more Why? You ask, with a look of horror on your face. Well... because at this place people actually TALK to each other. I stumbled into here after a fancy evening on the Lower East Side and quickly met a number of gentlemen from all walks of life. Really fantastic stuff, it's these sorts of meets that hold society together. So, although this place had a crumbling ceiling, a toilet in desperate need of renovation and a forest of mold erupting on its shutters, I am afraid I have to give it a five. Well done the Boiler Room! Although it would be nice if, next time, you accepted a $100 bill NB: Drinks are very cheap here! Being only $18 for three rum and cokes - a bargain!

I would give a 0 star if it was possible. I went evening yesterday and the bartender was denying…read moreservice and shaming this group of people, for another group's lack of tipping. Despite the place being very nice, the hostility of the employee ruined the vibe, and left the whole atmosphere undoubtedly awkward, even for those not involved. That employee needs to be reprimanded for their unprofessionalism.

1.9 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District

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Red Eye NY

4.1(9 reviews)

A relatively new gay bar/nightclub in the area. Stopped by with friends while bar hopping. There…read morewas an event going on in the downstairs event space/dance floor which we had not bought tickets for, so we stayed in the upstairs bar and lounge. Their signature Red Eye espresso martini was a hit, definitely more refined than a plain EM anywhere else. Their other cocktails are also coffee included such as the Negroni which was a bit overpowered by the coffee liqueur but still a unique taste. The bartender was friendly and accommodating. I'm glad she was since it took the edge off of the $20 per drink price. Interested in coming again for a live show or dance event as I've heard those are a big attraction for this space. Love the theme and decor, very on brand with expectations.

Very cramped club can be hit or miss with the music and lineup. The door persons are not friendly,…read morebut the bartenders are very nice.

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The Cock

3.5(62 reviews)

0.4 mi•East Village

This night went from slow to, oh my goodness yasss!…read more Preface: this is not the place for you if you don't want to see men getting it on in front of you. The staff is very welcoming and as long as you follow the rules, will treat you well. Things got a little hot and heavy for me at one point and I lost my glasses, I was sure they were gone forever... well I asked around and they'd made their way to the front door and I am able to see once more! Thanks to the staff this dive bar has a great vibe

If you're looking for a very raunchy fun time with guys going at it everywhere, this is the place…read morefor you. Bartenders were incredibly friendly. The place smells like what you would expect, which can be a turn on or turn off for some. Definitely an experience.

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Cubbyhole

3.7(456 reviews)

1.1 mi•West Village

Always wanted to go and I had a great time here. Had a first date and I thought the vibes were…read moredope. Small and cozy with nice music playing in the back. Great ambiance and style around the bar. There's just one thing I hated. It's CASH ONLY. They have a ATM but I personally can't stand that shit. I'd love to give them a higher rating but I don't always want to take cash out to pay for every drink one at a time and or getting charged for taking cash out. Other than that. It's a cool once in a blue spot

Came here a couple of times with various groups of friends over the years. I've been told it is 1…read moreof 2 well known lesbian bars in the city. They were generally fun nights out. The bar itself is not a particularly big space and somewhat has dive bar vibes. Aside from one time during Pride, there's usually a decent amount of room to move around within the space. It should be noted that they only take cash, which is a bit of a throwback. Their ceiling is decorated colorfully and ornate.

2.3 mi•Hell's Kitchen, Theater District, Midtown West

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Flaming Saddles Saloon

3.9(241 reviews)

Had to visit Flaming Saddles while in Hells Kitchen! Wow! What an experience! Staff dancing on the…read morebar. Great music and delicious drinks.

A fun gay bar with cowboy vibes. A group of girls and I came by for a night out. We all had a round…read moreof tequila shots ($10 each) and sang along to the music. There are song requests that get queued into a Spotify playlist, but we couldn't quite figure out how it worked. Every half hour or so, all the bartenders do a little show on the bar, which is entertaining. Note that this bar is cash only and there are ATMs inside. Also recommend getting some singles to tip the dancers.

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Madame X

3.6(373 reviews)

0.9 mi•Greenwich Village

So we were in the area and I found the spot after looking for lounges. It's sort of like a…read morebasement. Apparently they have 2 floors, but I didn't get to check that out. As soon as we step in, the bar is right there. And the DJ is right by the window side as well. It is a little compact in the front than in the back which has the lounge area. I wasn't sure if those were like reserve. As for drinks, they were good, a little on the pricey side. But the music made up for it, and I like that they had free cold ice water. Because it does get hot in there even though they have AC running. Everybody was bopping, it was a good vibe and they are open till 3. Even the bartenders were dancing and having fun.

Really cool vibe. Not as crowded as I thought it would be. Dance vibes and good music but not so…read moremany people dancing. Unfortunately it's so loud so you shouldn't come here to had a conversation.

2.0 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District

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The Ritz

3.3(325 reviews)

This place is a absolutely fabulous. The vibe is amazing and music is so so good!! Everyone is just…read moredancing and having a great time. If you want to go clubbing, I would recommend this place for sure. The frozen watermelon margaritas were so good but also dangerous haha - pretty strong but feels great. I also appreciated the fact that this place did not have any cover charge to enter.

Fun local joint with a high energy vibe. Great extended 4-9 HH. Check it out, it's a trip.read more

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Thomas S.

14 years ago

Nowhere, 322 E. 14th Street between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave. With it's long green awning running to the sidewalk, and an underground location with fairly low ceilings, Nowhere is a unique but popular club for the young set. Long and narrow, it has some interesting little stone-and-brick side nooks common to basement bars, but it was appropriately lit, and even has a quirky faux-fireplace. We arrived a bit after 11 pm on a Friday night, and it was packed wall-to-wall with a young crowd of straights, lesbians, and gays that mixed well. The bear-cub bartenders were working quickly and efficiently, and in spite of the pace, were still friendly and in good spirits. There was a covenient and much-needed coat check at the front door, and a pool table in the very rear, which, in spite of the crowds making a game difficult at best, was quite active. There was no room to dance, but the music was very good. This is a young person's place: my BF and I were definitely the bar Daddies. After initially rating this bar rather low unless you're in with a younger crowd. (and the bartenders *were* adorable), we received an email from a friend who wrote , "I've been throwing a weekly Bear Party at Nowhere every Tuesday called "Buddies" for four years. It's really popular. Most nights there are plenty of Bear-types there, too, even Fridays. Were you there on the 17th by chance? [As a matter of fact, we were!] I was spinning at The Eagle and just about everyone who might have gone to Nowhere was with me." Many Thanks to Damien for his response. We have since discovered that Nowhere is a very 'variable' place that changes crowds with events. Hit it on "your" night, and you'll love it. read more

Alina P.

214

9 years ago

Gay bar (mostly if not all, white gay men) illegally denies entry to queer woman of color with a psychiatric service dog....HA...what a headline!!!! ILLEGALLY denied me entrance with my service dog. I was caught so off guard when the bartender and security would not let me in, and continually told me "the dog will not be allowed unless he is a seeing dog"? The lack of knowledge they had about ALL TYPES of service animals was shocking, but what was even more horrifying was the disregard to even listen to me explain (in WAY more detail than necessary) what kind of services my service dog provides for me and how I needed him with me in their space. I was very patient and continued to try and educate them both, in a very honest, vulnerable, and friendly way, yet the hostility I was met with was saddening, the bartender kept walking away before I could finish any of my sentences and was incredibly rude. He clearly had zero humanity/empathy/or human capacity to listen, or even to feel some slight emotion of sorry-ness, he seemed so adamant and happy about basically kicking me out. After about 10 minutes, I simply gathered my two friends and left the bar. Thinking this exhausting experience was over, the bartender called out to us ON THE STREET (leaving his post at the bar) and ran towards us, just to say I was wrong and that after he did some googling, I needed a license in the state of NY for my service dog, which is absolutely NOT REQUIRED to be shown and no establishment can even ask for this kind of proof/documentation. read more

Diana G.

2 years ago

I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the treatment my sisters experienced at the Nowhere bar from bartender Valentina. Their actions were not only unprofessional but also showed a blatant display of racism and hostility. According to my sisters, a bartender "Valentina" threatened to call the police and ICE simply because they were in a space Valentina felt they didn't belong. They were told, "Get out of my bar. I don't like you people. I'm calling ICE. I am calling the police on you". My sisters were left shocked and extremely hurt by this traumatic experience. This isn't just about one bartender or one bar--it reflects a much larger issue. Queer bars are supposed to be safe spaces where people, especially queer individuals, can feel welcomed and accepted. To be met with threats and discrimination instead is deeply disheartening. These spaces should be places of safety, not environments where people feel fearful or unwelcome. It's upsetting to see how some individuals can express such hostility so freely, especially in a place meant for inclusion, refuge, and freedom. Nowhere bar needs to do better to ensure their space lives up to basic standards of safety and respect for EVERY patron that enters their establishment. read more

Scot H.

2 years ago

If you are a young female and do not want to be sexually assaulted do not enter this bar. My 21 year old daughter and her friends were all sexually assaulted in the private dance room Monday 7/1/24 after being lured into this room by staff with offers of free dances. NYC Special Victims Unit is investigating this shit hole of a bar. Sad that a vacation to NYC ends in horror because of Nowhere Bar. Avoid this place. Looking through past Yelp reviews and seeing this criminal activity has been going on for years. The owners should be ashamed and the city needs to shut this place down. read more

Kevin A.

4 years ago

I was assaulted by the freaking stripper in this establishment, who choked me after dragging me from the bathroom into the dark room trying to charge me $70 for holding my hand! This establishment needs go,judging from the previous comments assault occurs frequently here. Be ware if you're gay. Not only that the management is protecting the same people who are destroying this community, the bouncers, management all need to be fired. What happened here should never occur, but they are enforcing that behavior. read more

Mark G.

4 months ago

This has been a favorite East Village hangout for about 15 years now, but the new manager is MAGA and always gets rude when there's a group of Latinos at the bar. When he was bartending one night, he told one of my friends how's "sick of you people" because he (the bartender) was having a bad night, I guess. The bar has been getting more "diverse" events lately and I hear the "regulars" didn't like it, so with a MAGA manager now, it won't be welcoming to POC much longer. read more

Benjamin M.

5 years ago

What is happening to this queer haven? Over half of the guests last night were straight NYU students. At midnight, a vaping bridge and tunnel fray boy screamed "Happy 25!" at the top of his lungs to a young straight sorority girl. There was a smattering of queer folks around the bar outnumbered by obnoxious, loud, straight college students who love gay bars because they're a "novelty." Please don't let this bar become that. read more

Brad S.

Elite 10

162

15 years ago

My friends like this place, but the neighborhood lurkers stalk this place like hyenas who haven't eaten in days! Also, someone I brought here may have been bitten by the dreaded BBs on the back couch. Not that I would recommend sitting on the couch if the didn't have BBs... Wouldn't want to see a Dateline Blacklight investigation here! read more

Toni D.

217

12 years ago

Fuck, the security was queer and transphobic who doesn't recognize diversity as he forced me to present other Id's cause I don't look like my driver license's. I finally was let in. I work a natural eyeliner makeup. I'm so not okay with it. It should be inclusive of queer trans people of color. read more

b b.

17 years ago

Ummm, want to not have anyone to hit on...and only have ick hit on you? Here is the place for you! Want overpriced drinks? Bartenders who are likely deaf? To walk out of bathrooms with condoms stuck to your feet? Djs who are also likely deaf? This is THE place for you? read more

Clarence R.

11 years ago

Great location but the staffs are not first here and had to wait for my order and it was really disgusting as well. But the manger was so friendly and smiling face as well too. The cost here is not high. read more

tessa c.

4 months ago

Does not support gay women. As a lesbian, came up to me and kicked me out because "this is a gay bar"... idk, tired of being a lesbian trying to find gay bars and fuck them read more

Michael H.

2 years ago

The owner is rude and incredibly misogynistic. He has an insufferable air of superiority about him that is completely unjustified. 0/10 won't go back. read more

Danielle G.

2 years ago

Bartender with the ponytail was extremely rude and racist towards me and my black and Latino friends. I did not feel safe here. Please be careful. read more

Robert M.

18 years ago

Bad place. Bartender not very friendly early on Fridays.

FakeFoodBabyNY C.

525

635

1802

7 years ago

#I think I came here because I didn't want to go home.

mike r.

16 years ago

I love this place with the power of a thousand suns.

alex b.

108

12 years ago

love it. feels like old New York.

Emily S.

14 years ago

Great bar

Alotta M.

1582

13 years ago

woof.

Nowhere - gaybars - Updated November 2026

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