Y'all, this was an amazing experience. Try it! It was worth it and initially different from anything I've ever experienced but I'd do it again! read more

A common complaint I hear among the YGF's (that's young, gay, and fabulous) of New York is of homogeneity among the homos. Walk into any of the popular "scenester" gay places (B-Bar on a Tuesday, Hiro on Sunday, Mr. Black on a Friday, etc,) and you'll find a lot of gay men in a particular uniform: tight t-shirt (throw in a v-neck for some variety), the Diesel jeans of the moment, some cute sneakers, close cropped hair, gym-toned body, you get the picture. While the picture I've just painted may not be a bad one, it can get a little tired after a while. Thus, while you will most likely not find me here on any kind of regular basis, I appreciate the Eagle for reminding us all that there's something different out there. I came on a day when the leather lifestyle was out on display on 28th Street for the Folsom Street East fair. I went to the roof-deck , I had a beer, and I was comforted to know that I while I didn't fit in among the burly men in cut-off jeans and harnesses, at least they have a home. read more

The Eagle - Gay Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I love this bar. Been going here during the weekend since 2009. What bothers me about this bar is this contest that happens every year "mr eagle" it's a title to support and expand gay culture in various aspects. Every time someone is given this title, these guys turn into complete jerks.These men aren't young, are always 40+ and they act like complete a**wholes. Threaten, confront, overall completely against what the purpose of the title given to them. It's been happening for years, it's disappointing that a token of gay culture in NYC grants these nobodies titles that actually divide and create hostility in a community they are suppose to support? Overall over the years I think it's a gimmick place, it's not a place to actually have a good time besides sex, it's turned into a very hateful and superficial joint. Its like is gay Facebook had a bar, just get judged and hated on without anyone knowing anything about you, super fun (sarcasm) read more

Won't be going here again. I've had ups and down with the Eagle over the last few years but I'm done with it now. The tall white security guy who is almost always there has been real short and rude to me in the past and he was tonight as well. While I was waiting in line to go inside I saw him tell several (white) men leaving "good night guys!" "Have a good night!" "Thanks for coming!" So apparently he knows how to appreciate people and be courteous - something as a black man I've never received from him. When I left do you think he bothered to part his lips to say anything at all to me? Not one word, and never has in the past. And I was the only one walking out the door at the time. Walked right past him. I said so you're not gonna wish me a good night? He then says with a very lackluster attitude "good night man". I really wanted to curse his ass out and say fuck you! Kiss my ass. But I kept it pushing. You shouldn't have to demand request and courtesy from anyone who wants you in their place of business. Guess what. You don't have to be concerned about getting my coins any more, ever again! It won't happen. These people need to be trained to be respectful and non biased. Good luck with your business and sorry ass customer service! read more

Not many leather bars left out there. I have been to every gay leather bar I know of, this century. Every gay leather bar either has a clique or a regular clientele. If you are an outsider and dressed in full leather, don't expect full respect that you might get at your club bar. I'm fine with the NYC Eagle, when I visit it. Stonewall 50 was a blast. read more

I used to like the Eagle, but the gay men here are kind of terrible. The staff is fantastic! Drinks are a little on the expensive side of things and not worth hanging out with the other gays who clearly need some counseling or a joint. Too many meth heads and coke fiends crap the place up. The Mr. Eagle contest has turned into a popularity contest. Michael Jeavons is a racist and has dropped the N bomb a couple of times. If they could filter the buttheads out it could be more fun, but it's all about being a circuit queen now. I'll think twice before coming back. read more

The eagle was so fun, my partner and I went on a Sunday night. The rooftop was closed due to weather which was a bit disappointing. I think you know what to expect once you go upstairs to the second floor, which was a fun time! Just sad they closed it a couple hours before close, the music on the first floor wasn't great but the porn they showed was ‍ read more

New dance floor is nice but what's with the cash only nonsense, $4 ATM fee, and $25 cover charge?

No bar is PERFECT... let's honestly face it. But I've been there since the beginning (of this location!) and generally speaking it's pretty consistently good overall. One of the biggest selling points for me is: the MUSIC!! OMG - easily/consistently THE BEST music of any gay bar I know of in NYC!! Very little pop music, not heavy on annoying vocals, balanced sound overall, especially on 2nd floor, and a decent variety. It blows my mind how poorly other bar's music tends to be. I grew up in Manhattan - and have been going out to bars and clubs since '84. So - I have heard and seen a LOT. Beyond that - having a roof deck at any bar is fantastic - but the one there is such a relief/welcome when it's nice out. On Sunday's beer blast (starts at 4p - come early!) it's a smorgasbord of varied people and 'looks' just having a gay old time. ;) And there's lots of GOOD looking to be had. Friendly (tipsy) people - just getting' into their thing. It's a healthy good thing to see/be a part of in the stuffy, and all-too-often predictable gay bar scene of NYC. I say: go on a theme night that fits you're curiousities... but prepare to go and stay on the later side before there's a serous crowd (11:30 ish). Way more visitors on the weekends - but also bigger crowds Fri/Sat. I'd recommend checkin' it out before it's gone... NYC has NOTHING close to it anymore... Sadly. :-/ read more

I'm coming to this bar longer than some of the patrons have been alive. I am all for inclusivity, however, I do not care for the cisgendered Women and their queers drinking sex and the city cocktails. There are countless other bars for that. The Eagle is a leather bar, or at least it used to be. read more

Well known establishment. Attractive crowd. Expensive drinks. 1 star because the bartenders don't give tap water which is an unsafe practice. They don't care who's getting drunk and falling or getting injured or killed, they just want $$. Make sure you come with a friend to look out for you because this place sure ain't gonna do that. Many other gay bars with similar levels of shenanigans that don't roll dice with their patrons' lives. Otherwise it's good practice to check your valuables or protect them carefully, pickpockets come here too and know the crowd is vulnerable. Tldr: be careful, bring a sober friend, and don't support this bar's dangerous practices. Don't become a victim. read more

This is a real man's bar, one that truly separates the men from the boys, and one that should just be avoided if you are of the faint at heart. Yes, it's one of the few gems left that is right out of the 70's. Yes, it's smelly. And yes, it's a place to go if something like leather or fetish is your scene. This is America, and thank goodness we have real choices to make when we put on our big-boy pants - without apology. Either love it, avoid it, or heed the infamous phrase: "fake it until you make it". That being said, The Eagle is a decently large place, with several levels of rooms, a shared bathroom area *cough*, and a nice outdoor deck in which to socialize - all through the wee hours of the night. Participate as much, or as little, as you'd like. *wink* read more

I have been coming to the place many times over the years. If I could give 0 stars I would for some of the security staff. The bar is nice to hang out, but recently I had a bad experience, where a new security check point, started asking me if I come often, and how many drinks I have. I am not begging or desperate to go to this bar. We are customers, and they better respect people. read more

What happened to the gritty, fun Eagle? Did they go the way of bingo games and karaoke? More than half of the bar is closed (downstairs & upstairs). About 20% are hustlers or have felt my ass to pick-pocket me (fair warning in the bathrooms BTW). The leather vested bartender is an attitude queen who thinks abusive bad service warrants tips. Maybe to regulars who know him and don't think he's just a douche. First impression - a douche, who wants tips. Second drink. Didn't change. Three stars because, yes, it's the Eagle. The last remaining, red light, repetitive beat, manly-esque bar in the city. It's seedy enough. It's no-deodorant smelling enough. And dammit, it's worth it. For now. Arrrrrgh. read more

This isn't a great place to go if you respect consent. I got raped here a few years ago. If you're here at night (when else is it open?) you're going to have experiences with people who have never heard the word consent in their life. If you're into leather, not many people wear it here often anymore, but it's the last standing bastion in NYC though, so I really hope this changes for the better in the future. Not the best place if you're pretty much anyone beyond a cis or trans man. You're probably welcome by the staff, but the patrons are another story entirely. read more

Overpriced and boring. If you are in the younger crowd or POC there are better places like the Cock.

I gave it 5 stars, because it's DEFINITELY not everyone's thing, but if it is, it really is. And it's had quite the resurgence the past year. The Eagle is packed solid Saturday nights: pretty well underway by midnight, and peaking around 1-2am (I think--I'm several drinks in then), and open till 4. It's a very friendly crowd, easy to go alone and meet people. Once the weather is nice, the rooftop is very full, and very fun. Sunday beer bust is also big, especially in the summer, but I rarely go then, so check other reviews for better intel. Do NOT go to Eagle if you're going to be horrified to see a blowjob in the corner (particularly blowjob-corner, by the pool table on the second floor, and also behind the imaginary dancefloor on the opposite end of the same floor). Sometimes BJs at the urinal troughs on that floor can be a nuisance, because they really hold up the line. Just switch to the opposing bathroom, or it's easy to cajole people onto their way. Other things go on sometimes, too. If that last paragraph doesn't hint enough, nothing will. :) Oh, the music on Saturday nights is great, too. It can be too packed to move easily. That comes with the territory. It's always spacious down on the ground floor if u need a breather. Update: I popped in for a cocktail this Thursday, before meeting a friend who lives around the corner. Turns out they don't open until 10 (at least on weekdays). I guess they're latenight, but I was really surprised. It was 5 minutes to, so I waited, with about ten other guys. The coatcheck guy said it would get busy around midnight. Also, I noticed the huge "CASH ONLY" sign at the entrance, which I'd never paid attention to, since I always pay cash. A guy waiting asked if they have an ATM. Yes, at least 2: on the ground floor near the entrance, and on the second floor. read more

The Eagle is a seedy, hole-in-the-wall bar that was the type that was the norm in the gay scene from the '70s through 2000ish. It's also in a grimey location in the far west end of Chelsea. That doesn't mean you can't necessarily have a good time here if you could come bar-hopping with friends. But the newer bars in NYC in HK are more up-to-date and sophisticated. read more

I went on a Tuesday for hankies code night. No one was wearing a hankies and there were about 30 guys. I was told by the bar tender that jockstrap night was popular - maybe 300 or so. Well, that was it true. Maybe 100 which was ok. It had a good vibe. BUT I had a horrible start to the night. The guy at clothes check was being nasty to someone who was asking for to get something from his pants. There was no one waiting. Then the clothes check guy was mean to me. I simply asked if there was a bag - he said no, so I said ok I'll use my own. It was clear I had never been there. But he yelled at me something like "so what are you waiting for??!!" I wanted to say a normal human being who would give me instructions about where to go. The other patron who he yelled at told me I could change around the corner. So yea, not a good first impression. I was actually fearful given his attitude that my ID or phone would be stolen. I can't imagine being from outside the country and having to deal with this nasty man. Gay bars are on the decline in NY. You would think these bars would go out of their way to attract and keep customers. Apparently not. I gave him a $3 tip hoping in case he stole something he would return it. He was nice to me then. But I remained unimpressed. read more

Giving props to the security team at the Eagle on Sunday night, January 19th. I was 8 blocks away from the bar on my way home when I realized I was missing my wallet. Rushing back to the bar, almost paralyzed with anxiety. As soon as I walked through the door the first security person I met was very reassuring and sure enough they handed my wallet intact. Thank you guys. (Also the bar was a lot of fun on Sunday night with the Beer Blast) read more

The Eagle is the cayenne pepper in the spice rack. Keywords: raunch, kink, leather, S/M, daddies, hard core, debauchery (water sports in the bathroom, live public shavings, a lot of slutty men cruising) This is one of the most necessary gay bars in NYC- they can't all have the generic, PG-13 flavor. The fourth star is for the sheer size of the space (I love not being cramped and viewing different enclaves of people and activities) and the fifth star is for the rooftop (smoking while drinking is a luxury these days). The Eagle is definitely not for the faint of heart- tourist or otherwise, so it's bound to shock and mortify a lot of people. Many of us, however, wouldn't want it any other way. read more

I want to like this place so bad. But so far every time I've gone has been a jock strap night thing. Not a fan of that btw. I like the "stuff" that goes down but the place isn't as diverse as I had hoped it would be. Maybe I went on the wrong night. I did enjoy the trough style urinals though ;) *edit- so I definitely don't like this place. I tried it out for a 3rd and last time. The crowd is very homogenous. Little to no diversity. I love the space but in comparison to another similar establishment, it isn't what I'm looking for. I'm sure there are people who love this place(because I believe that it caters to a much older crowd) but if you're in your 20s and looking for people your age (dime a dozen lol). Not bad, but definitely not good if you want diversity. read more

"Piss in my cup" - Daddy *I look down and clearly see a cup "No thank you, I am going to use the urinal" - Me * I go back to the roof to tell my friend Josh who is in disbelief. ....20 mins later we both had to piss again and went togeter. "Piss in my cup" - Daddy "See, I told you" -Me to Josh Love this place - so dirty. read more

Wow. Out of all the Eagles I've been to (just Boston. I drove by the LA one a couple of times, but couldn't go inside, because I heard stories involving fists :( ), this one is the craziest! 1. They check IDs! - That's crazy! 2. The drink prices aren't TOO awful ($2 more than Boston). 3. Outdoor patio with dark Caligula corners! - I saw things that police don't give warnings for. 4. Pitch black bathroom! - I couldn't even see my no-nos when I was using it. I just looked down, and prayed I would stay dry. 5. Good Music!! - I totally heard Simian Mobile Disco and New Order! Not songs about Cha Cha Heels and "Ray of Light" rmxzZzz. 6. Rami from Project Runway was within 10 feet all night! I was just confused when it seemed to empty out around 2:00 AM since it's open until 4:00. The Boston Eagle closes around 2:00 AM, and that's when everyone goes outside, and tries to hook up with whatever is left. Do you ppl do that earlier in the night? or go to a better bar? read more

I would have never found the entrance if I came alone, but I was here with some friends. It's a more mixed scene, and super chill. The drinks are moderately priced, but everyone was nice. It's fun to just hand out at the bar. There is some seating around the periphery in the main room, along with a screen playing hardcore porn...(pro/con depending on your preferences). The other room has a pool table. Bathroom has a mesh fence so you end up looking across at someone else's face while you're peeing. A bit strange, but I guess you can always just look down. Upstairs is an open air patio - quite a large space. The night I went, it was closed, but I can imagine that it would be a really fun place. read more

Environment: 3/5 Employees: 5/5 Drinks: 4/5 Cost: 5/5 Accessibility: 4/5 Total: 21/30 Synopsis: ONE WORD, BROTHEL!! YES, I SAID BROTHEL!! My best friend visited for the evening, whom I have not seen in two years, but we have been friends for 6-7 years. He said, "I am going to take you to Eagle." I NEVER, NEVER, NEVER knew what that meant. After failed attempts to get into other clubs...we landed here. What? Jock strap night? Um...okay! At first we disregarded all the BS and decided to walk around in our clothes. After 2-3 drinks later and using my birthday card, I made Andrew and Edson drop to their underwear so we don't become, "THAT GUY." Edson already had his jock strap on and I put him on blast, "WTH! You were ready for this?" He smiled with guilt. ehh..whatever, let's just have fun! The drinks were cheap..but um...there were EXTRA stuff happening. People were tossing salad, giving BJs, and then having sex...I was like WTH! Andrew just looked at me and said, "Yea girl." All I can think of was, 'I don't want to have a house in Virginia (HIV).' Quite honestly...this is the last time I will be here..um..NOT MY SCENE! Environment: Um...this place..is like a hole-in-the-wall dungeon/divey bar.....I was sad that the rooftop wasn't open? WHAT! The bathrooms have black and white tiles, which I liked and a pool table for DEMONSTRATIONS! The first floor is also nice as well....but was closed off. Renovating? Employees: After a certain amount of time had passed, security guards were breaking up the crazy orgies that were happening all around us. O_O Drinks: Not a various amount of draft beers, but whatever. Ugh! Cost: Omg, cheap! Shots were like $5. Yea! And getting ONE shot, means you get a double! Double patron!!! And checking in your clothes was only $2. LOL Accessibility: My friend drove here, so parking was easy on a Wednesday night. read more

The Eagle is a hot bar -- huge, three-story, serious-looking space with one of the best roof decks (one of the few?) in the city, and it's packed in nice weather. Best nights are Code on Thursdays (dress the part for $3 Buds), Fridays and Saturdays are packed but usually with of out-of-towners, and Sundays bring a more casual, younger crowd in for $2 Bud draughts. The crowd varies from leathery old men to curious summer interns, but isn't consistently any one thing. Translation: If you have a type, you may or may not find it on any given night. Sometimes it looks like walking death in there, sometimes an S&M fantasy come to life, sometimes a frat house. You drinks your beer and you takes your chances. It's not a terribly female-friendly space, but stud bartenders, hardcore porn on the TVs and dark, cruisy corners keep the men happy. If you wanna be really happy, use the bathroom on the second floor. read more

Bartender is no good. He's not that friendly. Went weeknight and the place is kinda messed up lol

Really rude coat check man who ruined my evening just after I bought my overpriced beer and got in a really nice mood. This is the second time I've had a really rude staff experience here. This place used to once be a lot of fun. Now it's so pretentious it deserves to be made into condos like the rest of the street. Never going there again. I have never had such terrible experiences at any New York bar as I have had here. Twice!! The more recent time was my first post Covid visit to a gay bar. Ruined my evening. I wish I'd gone to Rockbar instead. Or Gym Bar. Both have Sunday beer blast and friendly staff. Or even taken the train and gone to the Boston Eagle. This place - no card only cash, expensive beer, nice roof deck but no tap beer, walk down 2 flights of steps to get tap beer and get accosted by the horrible coat check man on the way back up. read more

Soooooooo, I went to my first leather party. And I was the only girl, as expected, but I was treated so hospitably, which was NOT expected. The crowd here is eclectic and fun, although do not expect dancing. Expect 3 floors and a roofdeck, debauchery, play, darkness, and expect the unexpected. Also, do not get upset about the bathroom - if that is not your scene, then try to either hold it or you should relieve yourself before you go, but the bathroom is its' own entity. Fetishes run the gamut, and watersports/scat play are a part of some of that. Thsis is a judgemnet-free space; I'm glad that places like this exist. read more

Well, I went on the advice of several friends to check it out - and it was quite a scene! We were there on a Saturday night, so it was fairly crowded. Staff was friendly, bartenders were HOT. Lots of big, dark places to get into trouble, too. I don't have a WHOLE lot of experience with leather bars, but I was a bit disappointed by the Eagle. I have been to the Powerhouse here in SF as well as the Eagle here and I have had much better experiences than I did at the NY location. I think it would be unfair to judge too harshly in case they were just having an off night, but I found it to be kind of boring in comparison with the same type of bars here in SF. I'll definitely try it again when I go back, but for now.......YAWN. read more

The last 'leather' bar in NYC. Still turns out the heat on the weekends and the roof is great summer and winter. Great videos and good music. But the best part is that it's big enough to actually cruise. You can walk around, look over the men, get looked at, play the eye contact flirt game and then consummate your hook up on the spot. Public sex is discouraged and if caught, you will get tossed out, but smart perverts have their ways around that. Always a great place to find a private after party. I've spent every New Year's Eve here for the last 6 years. In the last year, The Eagle has become a haven for tourists, US and international, who like to whine about how 'tame" NYC has become. "This is just like the Eagle in my boring, lame city!" Which might be true, but I often think the problem is in the tourists and not the bar. If you don't get it wet at the Eagle, you're either a troll or a prude. Bring it or stay home. read more

Sleeze with a cashmere sweater...I mean, what kind of bar TELLS you to put your dick away??? I live in SF and it's ALWAYS the other way around...no parading around the fact that it's a sleeze hole. grow some balls Eagle (see you next time..cause you're still the best bar in NYC for me) read more

Don't go for the 'happy hour'. It's supposedly from 6-10, but we came in around 9:30 then they changed bartenders about 10 minutes before 10 and the new (very hateful) bartender refused to honor the previous bartender's 2-for-1 deal. (This didn't just happen to me, as several patrons were asking for their second drink and he refused to honor them). Too many bars in Manhattan to put up with shady gimmicks and hateful bartenders. Good luck with that Eagle. Next! read more

You know? The staff is eh and you're essentially invisible to most patrons if you don't (for reasons of genetic or stylistic provenance) look the part, but this place is alright. Drinks are priced decently for Manhattan, and even in the relative darkness you are like to see plenty that you'll never be able to unsee. At the very least, the amount you'll learn about that random Felicia who flashed you on that app last week is well worth the visit. Caveat growlor? At any rate, there's much fun to be had just sipping a cheap domestic brew and posting up by the entrance of a third floor bathroom. The armchair anthropologist in you will delight at the sheer variety of mating rituals on display. Head to the bottom floor if you want to like, actually take a whizz or something. read more

I have been going to The Eagle now for several years and I am a definite fan. I believe it's the only designated leather bar in Manhattan, but if you aren't into the leather scene, don't let that discourage you from checking it out. The crowd is very mixed and not pretentious. Drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders are nice. There are different parties or themes depending on the night, with the weekends most crowded (obviously). It can get pretty cruisy on the weekends so keep that in mind if you are shy about having advances made toward you. In the summer, the roof is open and provides an open-air atmosphere that is great. If you're looking for a place to hang out and grab a few drinks in a relaxed atmosphere definitely consider this bar. read more

HALLOWEEN: I've been going to The Eagle for the last 3 years. I sometimes would go 2 or 3 times a week. It's always been a smelly, sketchy, shady place, but you tolerate somethings if you feel accepted there. I went in last night for the costume contest. Arrived around 11:30p. Was met at the door by the Emcee, Witty Repartee, who I over heard her say to the guy collecting the door cover, "have you checked in anymore title holders?" "there's some title holders who want to compete in the contest." (I knew then that this wasn't going to go well - it sounded biased already). Then I stepped up to pay and she looked at my costume, up and down, and walked away. I get inside and my friend tells me that I have to sign up with Witty to enter the contest....but now she's no where to be found. We go stand near the stage because surely she'll sign up people there. He looked upstairs, we sent another friend frantically looking for her, no where. Twenty mins later, she magically reappears off to the farrrr end of the stage announcing it was ready to start. My friends go bring her to me (since I can't move because my costume is that big). She says they've already got 20 contestants and aren't accepting anymore "we've been going around for the last two hours begging people to enter. We're only taking 20 people and there's another 20 wanting to enter..." I remarked that the Facebook flyer didn't say anything about a 20 person limit and if 20 more people want to enter, they should be allowed to. The owners decided to keep it at 20. Lots of people were upset. That's shady business practices there. From Emcee to owners, you can't change the rules on the spot to accommodate who you want to win. This is another reason for The Eagle to not have drag queens. I won't be going back. read more

The place tingles deep core of sexual desires especially for the leathers. Music, sexy lighting and people (men) created very unique space. It was very different. The original Eagle at 21st & 11th Ave was legendary and lasted through all the glory years of sexual exuberance and well beyond. There was only ground floor with nice size bar. I liked the area where the floor had b/w tiles from where once was a kitchen. Music sounded better that area. I always thought I find fully costumed Thierry Mugler behind the bar. Since moved to new location, I had been once. It is healthy outlook than old Eagle. I like old Eagle. read more

This place kick but! LOADED of badboys (no ex-cons) an drop dead HUNKS! Where you ever been my life!!! PURE AWESOME! read more

"The Hawk Flies at Midnight" 'The Eagle' was NEVER a place I would have thought I'd see myself. After my first time...I've been hooked. The staff above all is so great. Not to mention the vibe. There is nothing pretentious about this place. Wether you're into leather or not, you still feel comfortable. No one judges, no one cares. It's a great place to enjoy some of your curiosities while remaining yourself. The upstairs roof bar is to die for. Sucks when it starts to get cold. Regulated coat check requires you check your stuff, which on a crowded night is appreciated. Patrons run a huge mix of types. You will see yer muscled guy getting services and then you'll see your Willaimsburg Twink courting a Hells Kitchen Hottie. There's the best part...all are welcome. Lots of secluded places to get yer freak on. Never a cover and drinks cost the usual. Wednesday is jockstrap night...personal fave. Thursday is CODE, where you need to know the secret code to gain access to the second floor. (know that this is no Pee-Wee's playhouse 'secret word' where everyone screams...although there might be some other 'out-bursts' ) Beer Blast Sunday has been calling my name for months, I think I'll wait for the warmer months. The DJ on Saturday is usually pretty awesome, I've shazamed quite a few songs. Put on yer best black boots and hike on over with some friends. It won't hurt a bit. read more