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
![]() NYC’s neighborhood fusion bar – lesbian, gay and straight friendly since 1994 ———————– |
![]() Gay bar frequented by a diverse range of gay men ———————– |
![]() Manhattan’s premiere lesbian bar for more than two decades ———————– |
![]() Historic gay bar, and one of the oldest gay bars in the Village ———————– |
![]() 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” ———————– |
![]() Proudly & gayly serving the LGBT community since 1970 ———————– |
![]() popular gay bar featuring karaoke, drag, bingo & more. ———————– |
![]() roadhouse-style gay dive bar in the West Village ———————– |
![]() Historic landmark bar where gay pride began. ———————– |
![]() Casual gay bar since 1972. The first all male bar to open after The 1969 Stonewall riots. ———————– |
Chelsea
East Village
![]() Renowned gay dive bar & lounge since 1991. ———————– |
![]() gay dive bar, now in its third location. ———————– |
![]() “new age gay bar” at The Standard East Village Hotel. ———————– |
![]() Casual dive bar welcoming a diverse group of patrons, both gay and lesbian. ———————– |
![]() Long-time gay institution. ———————– |
Hell’s Kitchen
![]() Bringing downtown uptown. Retro athletic club decor ———————– |
![]() DBL = Dive bar lounge ———————– |
![]() Gay go-go bar featuring the men of Adonis Lounge and Spunk ———————– |
![]() Gay western saloon, with dancing bartenders ———————– |
![]() Friendly neighborhood gay bar from the owners of Pieces Bar ———————– |
![]() Popular gay bar featuring drag nights. ———————– |
![]() The original gay bar in Hell’s Kitchen, with theme nights, drag competitions & more ———————– |
![]() Gay bar, cabaret, and cafe featuring drag nights, karaoke nights. ———————– |
Midtown – East 40s & 50s
Upper West Side
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