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    RockBar

    3.4 (75 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Open 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    ROCKBAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    DJ
    Live music

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    Luis N.

    Awful place, they don't have nice drinks , they lie to you on the specials!!!! There was a benefit auction raffle that was supposed to be at 10 pm at it started one hour earlier without notice!!! Surprisingly the people who knew the personnel won the prizes on the raffle contest! NOT GO THERE!!!

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    Shaji K.

    Stumbled upon this joint after a short walk along the west side. Unassuming exterior leading into your basic dive-bar inside. Temperature checks and protocols all met with seating safely spaced apart. Since it was cold outside, was welcomed to a few options for hot cocktails. Decided on the "Spiked Chai" ($8) - a regular hot tea spiked with whiskey. Balance is okay, could have used a more flavorful tea but overall fine enough to sip and relax. Looking around, seems like this place is also a live music venue when things are normal (given the small stage up front). Friendly staff and well priced drinks is a welcome respite in the area.

    Rockbar really is the best little dive in all of the West Village, and the type of wonderful hidden gem that welcomes absolutely everyone. While its focus as a gay bar is bears, its doors are open to all body types, identities, and, well... everyone. And yes, that includes women and hetero folx also looking for a place to grab a drink and socialize. Regular drag shows rule the roost here, as do trivia nights, gaming afternoons, and lots of other tame-to-risqué pride events. If you pick the right day to stop by, horror film icon Joe Zaso is occasionally cooking tasty little snacks like hotdogs, meatloaf sandwiches, and quiche! The vibe here is leather bar-meets- Texas roadhouse, but without any of the intimidation that either of those establishments would offer. Pop music videos play (just loudly enough) on their numerous TVs, while unassuming horror movie memorabilia is tucked beside neon signs and pride merch behind the bar. Drinks are moderately priced (especially for Christopher Street) and quite strong, and the staff is top-notch. COVID protocols are currently excellent, with mandatory contact tracing and temperatures taken at the door, socially-distanced indoor seating, and a side entrance for to-go beverages.

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    Aura B.

    Great spot for this being my first bar visit in NYC. It's a gay bar that was full of wonderful people. The crowd was so relax, friendly, and beautiful. Lots of beautiful people here. I can't say much about drinks because I can't do heavy alcohol, I get sick. The Orange juice was fine, only $2.00 ! I did had to settle for one Budweiser beer on a glass because they don't have it in the can, it tasted bad, It didn't taste like the can beer according to my taste buds. The bar had really nice life music, then after it had Karaoke, it was fun. I did one song at the end of the night and I was satisfied to see a couple dance to my son. Going out to meet Yelpers in a cool relax bar, can't get any better than that. Thank you for the invite Mr. M. ! You can drive here, there is parking on the streets.

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    4 months ago

    The most underrated gay bar in NYC. Purely authentic people and good times! 100 % recommend every event they throw!

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    2 years ago

    I just did a show their & had a Gay time the drinks were So good. The Boytoys wear nice I will be back.

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    5 years ago

    I love their to go option and recommend it for people who choose to enjoy Rockbar's reasonably priced beverages on the go

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    5 years ago

    Was always fun. Reopened with snob bartenders and covid recover beer prices. The sweet door man is still here.

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    7 years ago

    Good gay bar. Lots of bears. We saw the drag show on Sunday and it was a lot of fun. Friendly crowd, at least on Sundays when we were there.

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    9 years ago

    This is my bar. I've been here so many times but tonight we had the rudest person at the door. Not happy.

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    Otherwise, drag race night is always packed, and the underwear night (second Saturday each month I think) is always fun.

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