I was on a first date with this dude from OKC (this is Yelp...I know you know what OKC is) and we ended up at Nowhere this past Monday for Happy Hour. $3 well? $2 bottles? Sold! The drinks were super strong, the bartender was super nice (and supercute if you need that sort of thing), and the music was super good. Very chill, laid-back vibe (aside from the obnoxiously loud girl at the end of the bar who had OBVIOUSLY been born with a bullhorn in her throat). My date and I had planned to leave once the drinks went back to regular price...but they never did. 10:00 rolls around and my whiskey was still $3. What gives? Well, it was Macho Monday. And by the time we realized that, some sexy Dominican with washboard abs had put his arms around us talmbout "How you guys doin" and shakin his junk around. Sold again! Not exactly the classiest first date ever, but the booze was cheap, the men were hot (albeit with some "questionable" packages), and even the people were friendly. We got chatted up by all sorts of random characters, clients and strippers alike, who wandered into our corner for a break from all the man-skin on display. The cover is $10 but it's one of the few I would pay on occasion for such a fun, raunchy night out. read more

Really great non-scene bar. Very friendly bartenders and good drink specials. The patrons are also friendly and refreshingly diverse.

great service. cool crowd. and the drinks are cheap . what more could you ask for. Valentino is an amazing bartender!

Gone here for years. They just started scanning ID's. Which scares the shit out of me. http://m.kvia.com/ID-Scanners-At-Bars-Clubs-Reveal-More-Than-Age/545662 Aside from that it's a laid back gay bar, only one I know of in the Nyc metro area. Literally the only place in Nyc I don't feel too old to be in at 31. read more

Really dark in here. Mixed crowd, which I like-- definitely a lot of gay guys, but a good smattering of women, too. Pool table is set apart from the crowds. It's definitely a focus. Drinks are cheaper here than at Phoenix or Eastern Bloc. I'll go back... read more

Good awesome time with Valentino. Out of towners and this person took care and had conversation with us on a Sunday night.

Love that they play vinyl disc for music. Staff are friendly. Just stayed for a short period but looks nice

Great gay dive bar for those nights that require no regrets. Dancing, crowded, small, cheap drinks, and more. Classier than the Cock, less classy than Phoenix. read more

This used to be my playground. I don't know what changed. They still have great Happy Hour specials ($2 Yueng Lings, Budweisers) that lasts till 9. Nowhere is really a place to shoot the breeze with friends and listen to some good music in the afternoon or early evening. For some reason it has always been very hard for me to meet people here. I especially avoid this place on the weekends. The weekday incentives for me are that the prices are cheap and it's chill enough to have a conversation without blowing out your windpipes. On the weekends, it's a confusing, raucous mix of a crowd and the drinks naturally get more expensive. Nowhere will always have a special place in my heart because it was an old haunt when I first moved to the city with big dreams and it is where I met my boyfriend many, many moons ago. Also it shares the name of my favorite movie! I don't know if it changed or if I did but the magic has diminished. Just a little. Maybe I'm still looking for traces of the naive, fired-up kid who used to be me, and I can barely remember him and what he thought. But there is just enough to remind me that he is long, long gone. read more

It closes at 3:25. Close whenever you want, but don't LIE and say you're open until 4pm.

Stopped by Nowhere last night with friends. This has been a go to bar for me for years. It's one of the best East Village gay dive bars. Low-key, Cheap drinks, laid back / friendly patrons and staff, a pool table, and jukebox stuffed with great music to rival the best DJs. read more

Stiff drinks, cheap prices, and a super nice staff. Very unpretentious - anyone coming in here would definitely feel welcomed. It's pretty low key. The space is large enough to dance and/or hang out, and there's a good amount of sitting area, too. Biggest issue is the music -- it's SOOO low. They refuse to put the volume any higher than a 7/10, it's a bit ridiculous and has killed my vibe on more than one occasion. If you're someone like me that likes my bars to be loud and likes to dance to said loud music, this is definitely not your spot. This is a great place to start your night off to pregame or have a super low-key chill night with friends, but not the bar you go to for an all out fun time. I'd give it 3.5/5 if half-stars were allowed. read more

This review is a shoutout to Nowhere's gogo-dancer. The music would be strange without his dancing. He's genuinely enthusiastic, never missing a beat, and always wearing a smile. Nowhere doesn't have any more dancers and they don't need any. I wanted to stay longer just to see what move he'll dish out next. The bar overall is fitting only for a certain crowd - laid back, understated, everything opposite of the hk, chelsea crowd. read more

East 14th street does indeed feel like the middle of nowhere, but it's so sweet once you walk in. Hot Chip on the stereo, red crumbling wallpaper, cheap drinks. All signs of a solid bar experience. read more

One of few bars now that we go to frequently enough. It's low ceiling and divey appearance makes up for the drink prices and just local guys hanging out our passing through for a drink or two. They have theme night there so and even trivia night which we stumbled on too. Overall is just a laidback place to chill with a friend or date. Get comfy on the sofas or nook and drink the night away. read more

I've come a few times for my friends party, King Size Queen. I love the dive aspect of it. Drinks are cheap and the bartenders are super attentive and friendly. Great place to hang with cute gays and meet new friends. I really enjoy my nights here. read more

Just a great bar that happens to be gay. Friendly bar staff, great prices at happy hour (reasonable the rest of the time) and fun, friendly (and hot) guys. And the music! Always great music--you're sure to hear some off the wall tunes or lovable oldies you'd forgotten. One of the places in this city that I truly love. read more

I'm a sap. I have a soft spot tucked SOMEwhere (get it? Nowhere/Somewhere?! K...) away in my heart for Nowhere because it was one of the first bars I ended up at in New York during a visit years ago. I revisit occasionally, and I always have a good time, but it stops there. I never have a superbly-exceptional-don't-drag-me-out-of-here experience. I like that it's not the size of a closet like most bars. I even dig the low ceiling and the little couch nook and the pool table. But I wish it had a few more seating options. Big fan of happy hour right here, but I try to stick with beer. Their well drinks are cheap, but strong. When I order a vodka tonic, I really DO want some tonic in there. Otherwise, it's like a repeat of freshman year when I spent my weekends with friends in the dorm room, taking shots of the cheapest vodka some sucker upperclassman would buy us, and chasing it down with Gatorade from the convenience store. We wanted to get as drunk as possible and as quickly as possible, and then no doubt eat our faces off at a diner. But anyway--about Nowhere. Give it a try! It's nice that it actually is in a great location with lots of other options nearby. I'm resisting the urge to end this review on a cheesy note like, "See, it's not 'Nowhere' at all!" But since I just did...and since I started the review that way...oops...[end]. read more

It's hard to review gay bars. What am I evaluating? The crowd? The service? The drinks? The location? The music? On all accounts, I would give Nowhere an "A-OK" three stars. The space is dark and strangely laid out (with a massive, well, block of space in the very center of the establishment that sometimes is, awkwardly, empty). The drinks and service are great, and everyone is low-key. I wouldn't call this place "nice," though. The restrooms leave something to be desired, and while it's a perfectly fine spot, I don't think I would ever go here unless friends wanted to meet up in the spot. In a city (and especially, a neighborhood) with so many good food and drink options, I would definitely look elsewhere. Then again, if you are looking for a low-key, basic gay bar on 14th St., Nowhere is probably your best bet! read more

True story. Last week on Monday around 6:30 pm, I had to get emergency retinal surgery - as in immediately - at the eye hospital a few doors from Nowhere. But I first needed contact info from a companion to afterwards accompany me out. My nearest friend lives in NJ; the "Rent a Friend" type service, which charges around $90, is available only daytime, and the hospital would not accept an uber or car driver as my companion, even if s/he came up to get me. I had about 45 minutes - and the operation could not be postponed. As an occasional customer of Nowhere, I hurried there and told the bartender, whom I had never before met, that I needed someone's help. She walked over to one side of the bar, and introduced me to a regular there, Cody. I got his phone number, listed him as my contact and, two hours later, he not only came up for me and walked me out the hospital door, but rode with me in the car service home, ensuring I made it safely. And when I offered to pay for his taxi ride home, he absolutely refused, saying that otherwise, it would be a trade vs. a good deed. Incredible! In a conventionally noisy bar, I don't think the connection would have been made. So, to the bartender (whose name I do not know), as well as to Cody, and to the bar unpretentious bar which made it all possible, THANK YOU! read more

Nowhere to be found. Maybe it went out of business or is not open on Mondays after 2am?

Stumbled upon this bar by mistake one Thursday during happy hour. My friend and I noticed that it was empty and they had buy one get one pints of lager and a pretty suite juke. It wasn't until after we had already dropped $5 on the jukebox that we looked around and realized what type of establishment we were in. It's got a sort of tripped out grandma decor going on... tacky wallpaper, way broken in couches, and blacklights everywhere. I've never seen more than like... 15 people in it at any given time... but then again I'm usually going on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays for happy hour. All in all, It's a fun place to chill. Not too loud so you can actually hold a conversation... and there's free popcorn!! read more

This place is the Crocodile Lounge, but cheaper ($2 beers), no pizza and all boys. OK, so it's nothing like Croc lounge, but it's across the street, therefore I am associating the two. I am totally coming back here... so sad that all the boys like each other though :( read more

Cool gay bar a straight woman like me can come in and be a part of the vibe. I don't like invading intersectional spaces but they are very accommodating. $4 well drinks are where it's at : NOWHERE! Lol read more

I regularly meet up with a friend here for Happy Hour on Fridays, and I'm a fan! With decent drinks, low prices, and a lively yet laid back atmosphere, how could I not be? And with a Yelp check-in, you get a $1 off any drink! read more

It's a great, chill, dive-ish bar that's close to where I live. They have some unusual offerings, drink-wise. I was most excited by the fact that they have Snow Queen vodka, which is this delightful little vodka from of all places Kazakhstan that I happen to like. Haven't seen it anywhere else in NYC. Yes, it does have a sort of rec room vibe to it, but I don't mind that at all. Bartenders are generally pretty nice, and nobody's too trippy or obnoxious. And, big plus, none of the NYU newbies come into there! They all go to Artichoke to get there hipster pizza on. :) read more

Low-key and divey, with a good jukebox & sometimes DJs. A pool table, too. Nothing fancy, so don't bring Miss Fancy here--she won't like it. You might not find the "beautiful people" here (also: you might), but if you like the real people better, this place might be for you. All the wood and everything looks great with the sun coming in the front on a long afternoon. One thing. If this place ever catches fire, it's going to be a disaster when the patrons try to stampede out the one tiny door in front. The window that the light comes through that I mentioned is barred. This situation never occurred to me until the last time I was there & someone sparked up a birthday cake. Seriously, someone should do something about this. It makes me like the not-that-crowded happy hours all the more. read more

I've been here several times. I really Like the Decor. Dim lighting, brick wall and sectioned off corners. The Bartender, Gavin is personable and his drinks are very good. There's also another guy that made good drinks. (Didn't get his name tho). Another time I came in on a Monday. Adrian worked this night. Me, personally I did not enjoy her drinks and she was OVERLY confident in her drinking making skills. They were very weak even with me telling her little ice. My mom is not a liquor drinker and she finished her drink before ME! that spoke volumes. Lol smh. To top it off the music selection SUCKED!!! I'm ready to find another spot. read more

Nowhere is a great queer bar that's straight friendly. I go there just to experience the good vibes. Sweet barkeeps and DJs, cool (and eclectic) jukebox, VERY reasonably priced drinks, pool table, little nooks and crannies for more intimate socializing. Diverse crowd. I LUV Trans-nite on Thursdays. read more

This place is comfy and low-key, and the happy hour drink specials are cheap. There are cute little spots to sit at and also a pool table to play with. I enjoyed my time here just chatting with a friend. read more

I found myself here on a Tuesday night from 7pm-11pm to meet up a friend...whose friend told her this was a chill spot. It totally was. :) Laid-back divey bar. Non-pretentious bartenders and barbacks. So here we are sitting, chatting away...an hour or two roll by and I take a quick lookaround. I point out to her that there are a lot of men with beards...a lot of men that kind of look alike. She asks the bartender whether it is Bear Night. Hah- it sure is. Awesome. We were probably the only women there but I didn't really care. I would come back but probably not for a Tuesday night. :D read more

So what I can say. Wow. First of all. For a bar that claims to be "gay" the hospitality that they showed my girlfriend was unacceptable. You need to educate your workers on what it means to be in the true human experience. I brought my friend here thinking that this was the accepting bar that I have always known and only to be proven wrong. There is a double standard where women all of a sudden were made vulnerable and could say that she "could say she got raped if she tried to join the men". And "it is a boy bar." The is the worst of all kind. We cannot do this as a queer culture!!!!! Educate your staff please!!! I'm asking basic human decency read more

Predominantly "male" patrons. However, (a big however) there's also some regulars that are "female". Also out-of-towners who pop in. Nonetheless, the entire staff is completely down to earth and excellent in service. Bartenders, managers, bouncers are all very pro & kind. My fav "gay" bar in NYC. Nothing fake or pretentious going on here. Feel-good kinda place to hang with your friends or chat up other patrons, who tend to be pretty cool. Cheers Gavin & Sonny! read more

What a great bar! This is an awesome place to go with friends, or if you're solo and on the prowl. ;) The bartenders are really nice. They usually have good specials like $3 beers when there's a party or something. read more

I suspect that the people who didn't like this place are rich a**holes. If you make 6 figures+ and distrust people who don't wear button down shirts, you won't like it here. If you want to be around nice people and good bartenders in a cozy environment, this is the place to be. Thursdays have the transfolx in full effect, and Saturdays are nice and lively. There are other specialty nights, it's definitely worth poking in, and checking out (excuse the pun). Depends on what you're looking for, but if you want a place to drink and relax this is a great spot. read more

I was here recently to support some friends who were in the finals for the BIG GAY SPELLING BEE! Great Happy Hour specials, great music, and a fun & friendly crowd. If I wasn't moving to Chicago in a few weeks, I'd definitely be dusting off my thesaurus and joining in myself. But, alas, I'll just have to stick to using g-chat as my place to showcase my terrible spelling. read more

In a word, this is the "Gay Cheers" of the East Village . Most of the bartenders are super cute and always very friendly. The music and crowd varies from night to night and they have different theme parties monthly . The drinks are fairly priced for top shelf liquor and "down right cheap" for well, basic beers on tap, or in a can. Unlike many other bars, you are getting what you pay for. There is no "hanky panky"with the booze. What you ask for, is what you get. Make no mistake, this is a "dive" bar in the best sense of the word. It never feels exclusive. The ambience is bottom line, and no frills. Promotional posters advertising different nights cover the walls. The bathroom is a enter at your own risk affair. Come dressed from work, the gym,or all dragged if you want. Go with friends, (or even better go on your own to meet new ones), you can always count on having a good time. read more

Simply awesome !!! Love the 80s music played by DJ Patty !! and not to mention the bartender River .. amazing !!! read more

Nowhere - My first drink .. 45 mnts before happy hour ends . And my bartender is River .. great guy so far !! - Gay Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Totally chill bar, this is. It has the dive bar feeling and it's totally cool. I like that dive bar feeling, ya know? Has a pool table to boot. Totally cool juke box. Nice, friendly gay crowd. They have a solid happy hour. Very small, untidy bathrooms, but all you need to do is spill yourself and be off. Anyway, as long as you're into the dive bar scene and not looking for anything swanky, you'll be cool here. If you smoke, take it outside. But you have to be very very quiet or someone will yell at you or shhhhhhush you from the window above. Good times. read more

I haven't been here for a while, but Pride week has reminded me of what wonderful experiences I've had here since it opened years ago. I live close by and have come here with friends for drinks and also by myself for "therapy" at the bar, and am always in awe of how welcoming, kind and caring the staff are. I wish I could remember some names, but it's been a while (I moved out of town for 4 years). I'm so grateful this bar is in the neighborhood and plan on going back again soon. read more