In our continuous efforts to “connect the fun to the fun peopleâ€, we present our MurphGuide list of the best LGBT bars in New York City. This list includes gay bars and the few lesbian bars in the city.
[Manhattan][Brooklyn][Queens]
Manhattan
Greenwich Village
 Cubbyhole: 281 W. 12th St. (4th St.) (212) 243-9041NYC’s neighborhood fusion bar – lesbian, gay and straight friendly since 1994 ———————– |
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Hangar Bar: 115 Christopher St. (between Hudson & Bleecker St.) (212) 627-2044 Gay bar frequented by a diverse range of gay men ———————– |
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Henrietta Hudson: 438 Hudson St. (Morton St.) (212) 924-3347 Manhattan’s premiere lesbian bar for more than two decades ———————– |
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Julius’: 159 W. 10th St. (Waverly Pl.) (212) 929-9672 Historic gay bar, and one of the oldest gay bars in the Village ———————– |
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Marie’s Crisis: 59 Grove St. (7th Ave. South) (212) 243-9323 Intimate piano bar where the whole bar sings along to Broadway show tunes and more. “The world’s only acoustic sing-a-long showtunes piano bar” ———————– |
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The Monster: 80 Grove St. (between Waverly & W. 4th St.) (212) 924-3558 Proudly & gayly serving the LGBT community since 1970 ———————– |
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Pieces: 8 Christopher St. (Sixth Avenue) (212) 929-9291 popular gay bar featuring karaoke, drag, bingo & more. ———————– |
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Rockbar: 185 Christopher St. (Weehawken St.) (212) 675-1864 roadhouse-style gay dive bar in the West Village ———————– |
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Stonewall: 53 Christopher St. (off Seventh Avenue South) (212) 463-0950 Historic landmark bar where gay pride began. ———————– |
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Ty’s: 114 Christopher St. (between Bleecker & Hudson St.) (212) 741-9641 Casual gay bar since 1972. The first all male bar to open after The 1969 Stonewall riots. ———————– |
Chelsea
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Barracuda: 275 W. 22nd St. (between Seventh & Eighth Ave.) (212) 645-8613 Mellow gay lounge. ———————– |
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Boxers Chelsea: 37 W. 20th St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.) (212) 255-5082 The Chelsea location of NYC’s premiere gay sports bar. ———————– |
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Eagle NYC: 554 W. 28th St. (between 10th & 11th Ave.) (646) 473-1866 Leather bar on the west side with a roofdeck bar (when weather permits). ———————– |
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Gym Sports Bar: 167 Eighth Ave. (between 18th & 19th St.) (212) 337-2439 Gay sports bar ———————– |
East Village
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Boiler Room: 86 E. 4th St. (between First & Second Ave.) (212) 254-7536 Renowned gay dive bar & lounge since 1991. ———————– |
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The Cock: 93 Second Ave. (between 5th & 6th Ave.) gay dive bar, now in its third location. ———————– |
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No Bar: 25 Cooper Square (5th St.) (212) 441-3555 “new age gay bar” at The Standard East Village Hotel. ———————– |
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Nowhere: 322 E. 14th St. (between 1st & 2nd Ave.) (212) 477-4744 Casual dive bar welcoming a diverse group of patrons, both gay and lesbian. ———————– |
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Phoenix: 447 E. 13th St. (between First Ave. & Ave. A) (212) 477-9979 Long-time gay institution. ———————– |
Hell’s Kitchen
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Atlas Social Club: 753 Ninth Ave. (between 50th & 51st St.) (212) 262-8527 Bringing downtown uptown. Retro athletic club decor ———————– |
 DBL: 667 Tenth Ave. (47th St.) (646) 756-5230DBL = Dive bar lounge ———————– |
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Fairytale Lounge: 500 W. 48th St. (Tenth Ave.) (929) 445-8245 Gay go-go bar featuring the men of Adonis Lounge and Spunk ———————– |
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Flaming Saddles Saloon: 793 Ninth Ave. (between 52nd & 53rd St.) (212) 713-0481 Gay western saloon, with dancing bartenders ———————– |
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Hardware: 697 Tenth Ave. (between 47th & 48th St.) (212) 924-9885 Friendly neighborhood gay bar from the owners of Pieces Bar ———————– |
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Industry: 355 W. 52nd St. (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.) (646) 676-2747 Popular gay bar featuring drag nights. ———————– |
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Posh: 405 W. 51st St. (Ninth Ave.) (212) 957-2222 The original gay bar in Hell’s Kitchen, with theme nights, drag competitions & more ———————– |
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Rise: 859 Ninth Ave. (56th St.) (646) 892-3313 Gay bar, cabaret, and cafe featuring drag nights, karaoke nights. ———————– |
Midtown – East 40s & 50s
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Adonis Lounge at Evolve: 221 E. 58th St. (between Second & Third Ave.) (845) 536-3323 Gay strip club Wednesdays & Saturdays at Evolve lounge. ———————– |
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The Townhouse: 236 E. 58th St. (between Second & Third Ave.) (212) 754-4649/(212) 826-6241 Manhattan’s quintessential gay piano lounge and cocktail bar ———————– |
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Uncle Charlie’s Midtown: 139 E. 45th St. (between Lexington & Third Ave.) (646) 476-9532 Gay piano bar & lounge. ———————– |
Upper West Side
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Suite: 992 Amsterdam Ave. (109th St.) (212) 222-4600 a gay pub with a local feel. Upper East Side
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Brooklyn
Queens
Astoria
Albatross: 36-19 24th Ave. (37th St.) (718) 204-9707
Neighborhood LGBTQ bar featuring karaoke nights, drag nights and BINGO.
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Icon: 31-84 33rd St. (between Broadway & 31st Ave.) (347) 808-7592
upscale gay ultra lounge & nightclub
Jackson Heights
Friends Tavern: 78-11 Roosevelt Ave. (78th St.) (718) 397-7256
the oldest gay bar in Queens
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Hombres Lounge: 85-28 37th Ave. (between 85th & 86th St.) (718) 930-0886
Latin gay lounge with a Manhattan vibe
