In our continuous efforts to “connect the fun to the fun people”, 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
