Honestly an awful experience. The worst I've had. Bartender was unfriendly. The vibe of the place…read morewas dark (not in a good way) and drinks were mid. We paid $98 for two Malibu Pineapples and two "$10 shots" on their menu. Server handed us our check as soon as we got our drinks. Very empty and uninviting.

Stopped in to get a drink and kill time before our hotel check in. Ended up staying a while because…read morethe bartender was so nice, the drinks were good, and the vibe was chill.

I've been to Suite on my last two visits to NYC. Their karaoke night is amazing, hosted by drag…read morequeens, true professionals. The booth seating is nice. The drinks are yummy and the crowd is... sweet. The service is warm and efficient.

I make an effort to come here at least once a week. This place has some serious history and amazing…read moreenergy. It's like a family! You can also order food from Roti Roll which is next door and owned by the same guy. I always make a friend here and I always have a great night and quick service. PLUS there are a few queens with residency here. They do all sorts of events. They also are incredibly welcoming and loving. i have found a safe haven here. and in case you were wondering.. YES it's very friendly to queer women and femmes!!

what an amazing experience !! from the managers greeting (Tracy) when i walked in , to the drinks…read moreto the food - amazing spot. service was amazing , highly recommend stopping by for brunch , drinks or dinner everything is great especially the mac & cheese. they pull a great Guinness too! one of the best spots in the UWS !

I don't live on the UWS, but was here, and just happened to come in on trivia night. This place is…read morea gem. If I was local, I would give it one star to protect it from others coming in. But I'm not, so come! This place is great. Come visit And there are pictures of pet dogs all over the walls

Vers is a slamming bar with awesome people, strong drinks, and a great atmosphere! We've been on a…read morefew nights and have always found good tunes and entertainment. Be sure to keep a few bucks in your pocket to tip the girls!

Awesome place to check out! Get your drinks and entertainment! Service was awesome! Love this place…read moreas it is the perfect space to just chill. We had a blast!! Bring cash- or if not you can send the entertainers Venmo!

Fun, intimate bar. I went to trivia hosted by the amazing drag queen Elle and had a blast.read more

Cute little bar with great specialty drinks. They have a small patio and music videos playing…read morethroughout.

Old-school gay bar. They get it and do it better than the rest!…read moreVery relaxed atmosphere. It's like having a cocktail at a friend's house. The bartenders are awesome, as are the patrons.

I had heard many stories and rumors about this Club which caters to the boomers. But I was…read morepleasantly surprised once I finally found it. The guys here were rather chatty and friendly not what you would expect in NYC. It has a Townhouse feel where you think there should be a fireplace and the crowd drinking cognac wearing ascots. The bartenders were sweet and made a pleasant drink. It is worth a visit.

If you're on the fence about going to Eagle, well just hop off already and get your bum over there…read more I finally did and realized I had been missing out all this time. This fantastically grungy place is fueled by a mix of thumping beats, leather harnesses, and shirtless men. Even at its busiest, the vibe stays open, fun, and surprisingly well organized. The Wednesday before thanksgiving is apparently known for being the busiest night at the Eagle, and this year's record crowd should have sunk the whole operation, but the staff kept the entire production going smoothly like it was rehearsed. The Eagle's security team deserves direct credit. They managed an impossibly massive crowd without a hitch. Even with thousands trying to get in, the kilometric entrance line and the coat check line that stretched to the roof moved smoothly and never descended into chaos. Dan in particular handled a near-impossible task: recovering my smartwatch from a crowd so packed I had assumed it was gone for good. He somehow retrieved it, safeguarded it, and returned it to me with the utmost professionalism. Music is solid. The vibe is leather and musk. The inclusivity is not just tag line but a daily practice. This bar deserves every positive review on this app. Ignore the haters. Peace!

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

I'll be honest I've been to plenty of drag shows at bars and clubs, and to a drag brunch at LIPS…read moretwice. Loved the experience, for all those but this was something else. In a HUGELY positive way! I got a breakfast burger with all the works, we're talking tomatoes lettuce, egg, etc. was it messy? Yes, but in a good way. It's all you can drink so baby drink up. And don't even get me started on the queens. Yes the place is semi smaller in comparison to maybe other drag brunches but that works in YOUR favor. The intimacy results in more attention for you! The queens were amazing, unique, and took personal requests.

Rise is basically a pillar of gay nightlife in Hell's Kitchen. It's the Cheers of NYC for the…read moregays--no matter when you go, you're running into someone you know. When you walk in, you're in the original Rise space (still don't know how we used to pack in there like sardines every weekend). Head right and you'll hit Shine Lounge, which they added after expanding during COVID. They've got one of the best happy hours in the area--BOGO every day from 4-9pm. You get a card and can even use it on another visit if you don't finish it (just don't forget to tip). The doorman is super friendly and instantly recognizable by his voice.. if you know, you know. But they are strict about IDs, so don't even try it. Friday and Saturday nights are packed wall-to-wall, and somehow every night out ends here. Sunday Funday? Same story. They've got drag almost every night (except Fri/Sat), free bingo on Tuesdays, and honestly one of the best drag brunches in the city with fun themes. Food's served till 10 too. As nightlife in NYC keeps changing, Rise feels like one of the few spots that's always gonna be there.

There's no nice way to say it - one of my dearest friends was full-out assaulted by the doorman…read morethis past Saturday night. I was with my friend and my boyfriend. They each had bags for inspection. I did not. I showed my ID to the man and was permitted inside. I stood watching through the door and wondered what was taking so long. Finally I saw my boyfriend calmly gesturing for me to come back out. The man had very gruffly told my boyfriend "no, you go over to the side" - whatever that means - re: his bag. Nasty. It's not against the law for people to have bags and backpacks. You'd think it was the inconvenience of a lifetime to inspect them. My boyfriend comes right from work. My friend had come in from Connecticut. They needed their bags. They didn't mind them being checked at all. They tolerated the large helping of attitude. When I walked back through the door, I saw my friend and the doorman pushing and shoving each other. It was a full-on assault. Other people were watching and horrified. Apparently, my friend had two water bottles in his bag and wasn't permitted to take them in. He simply asked if he could leave them at the front. The doorman said, "I'm not gonna babysit your water!" Wrong. The thing to say is, "You're free to leave them, but I can't be held responsible for them." The both of them had had enough of the attitude and decided we would all just go somewhere else, and said so and turned to leave. Right as my boyfriend gestured for me to come out, the doorman grabbed my friend with both hands and shoved him. My friend is a gentle person and battles a great deal of anxiety. He did not provoke this attack. My boyfriend saw the whole thing with his own eyes. It made absolutely no sense. My friend was completely rattled for hours. We spent the evening trying to help him come down from the adrenaline and shock to his system. Was this a homophobic attack? If so, Flex should be aware of who they have in their employ. Yet it really doesn't matter what the motivation was. It was brutal and it was wrong, plain and simple. My friend's water didn't disturb a single patron that night. The doorman's attack on him did. It was outrageous. What's more? My friend is the most generous tipper anyone could meet. He treats bartenders like they do God's work. Now none of us would ever go back. Why would we? We moved on to Flaming Saddles where the doorman and bartenders were lovely to us in spite of a swelling Saturday night crowd. They were sensitive to my friend and helped replace some of our night's ugliness with kindness. Beware of Flex. Go at your own risk.

We visited on Halloween and loved the lively crowd. Despite being packed from wall to wall,…read morebartenders were still speedy and personable. Solid little LGBTQ+ dive.

Most people call this the "gay Coyote Ugly" and honestly... they're not wrong. It's a 5-star vibe…read morefor me, but the onllllyyyyy ding is it's cash only--so come prepared or hit one of the ATMs inside. The bartenders are always friendly. What really makes Flaming Saddles stand out is the crowd late night. Once the other gay bars close, this is where everyone ends up. You'll see the "who's who" of Hell's Kitchen--drag queens, bartenders, nightlife folks--basically their after-work hang (or pregame, depending on your stamina) until 4AM. Jukebox is a cute touch too--just read the room. It's a country music bar after all.

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.