LGBTQ+ bars are venues that have long served as social spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and everyone is welcome. People use this section to find a friendly, community-minded place nearby. Every bar here is listed as a gay bar in its business category or has gay, LGBTQ or queer in its name.
New York 55
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The Exley
1 Jackson St, New York, NY 11211
Mon-Fri 3pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-10pm
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The Duplex
61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
Mon-Sun 4pm-4am
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The Stonewall Inn
53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
Mon-Sun 2pm-4am
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The Boiler Room
45 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Fairytail Lounge
500 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
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Flaming Saddles Saloon
793 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
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Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
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Hombres Lounge
85-28 37th Ave, New York, NY 11372
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Industry Bar
355 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
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Julius
159 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014
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Kween
34-10 30th Ave., New York, NY 11103
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Marie's Crisis Café
59 Grove St, New York, NY 10014
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Pieces
8 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
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Playhouse
100A 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014
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Rise Bar
859 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019-4453
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Suite
992 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
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The Toolbox
1742 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128-3572
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Ty's
114 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014-4214
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Uncle Charlie's Piano Lounge
139 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017
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The Cock
93 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003-8352
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Club Cumming
505 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
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Eagle NYC
554 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
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Hush
348 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
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Metropolitan
559 Lorimer St, New York, NY 11211
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Ritz Bar and Lounge
369 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
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Cubbyhole
281 W 12th St, New York, NY 10014
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Escuelita
301 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018
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G Lounge Chelsea
225 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011
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DBL
667 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036
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The Spot
599 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036-3008
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Hardware
697 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036
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The Saint At Large, Inc.
382 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003-6907
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EasternBloc
505 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
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Gay Soap Bar
411 E 70th St #2A, New York, NY 10021
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No Bar
25 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003
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Splash Bar
50 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
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The Dalloway
525 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
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Posh Bar & Lounge
405 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
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Grotto sapphic bar
139 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002-2210
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Stickett Inn
157 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
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True Colors
79-15 Roosevelt Ave, New York, NY 11372
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9th Avenue Saloon
656 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
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FLEX
405 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
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VIVA La Heights
78-13 Roosevelt Ave, New York, NY 11372
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Luis Gomez Presents Spunk @ The Monster
80 Grove St, New York, NY 10014-3546
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Playhouse Bar
100 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014-3401
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Evolve Lounge
221 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022
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Barracuda Bar
275 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011
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Therapy NYC
348 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
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Viceversa
325 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019-6424
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The Townhouse Of New York
236 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022-2001
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Thirst NYC
692 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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G lounge & Gallery
225 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011
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The Blue Oyster
655 Avenue C Loop, New York, NY 10009
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Boots & Saddle
100A 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014
Brooklyn 9
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Good Judy
563 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215-5431
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Oberon Bar
196 N 10th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-1107
Mon-Wed 4pm-2am, Thu 4pm-4am, Fri 3pm-4am, Sat 1pm-4am, Sun 1pm-2am
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Sandy Jack's
683 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215-6310
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The Bush
333 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Wed-Sat 6pm-4am, Sun 4pm-12am
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Lucky 13 Saloon
273 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Macri Park
462 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Club Lambda
1031 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-1709
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This n' That
108 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Body Shop
698 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Astoria 4
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Icon Bar
31-84 33rd St, Astoria, NY 11106
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ICON
31-84 33rd St, Astoria, NY 11106
Mon-Sat 5pm-4am
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Albatross Bar
36-19 24th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103
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The Bootyhole
25-26 42nd St, Astoria, NY 11103
Buffalo 4
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Funky Monkey Nite Club
20 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Cathode Ray
26 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202-1408
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Q Bar
44 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Roxy's Bar
Child's Party, 427 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207-2337
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Bachelor Forum
670 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
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Flora
190 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
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The Avenue Pub
522 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-3757
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140 Alex Bar & Grill
140 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607
Albany 3
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Oh Bar
304 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210
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Rocks
77 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
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Waterworks Pub
76 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Sayville 2
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Sip n Twirl
36 Fire Island Blvd, Sayville, NY 11782
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Low Tea
70 Picketty Ruff Walk, Sayville, NY 11782
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The Bang Bang Bar
3380 State Route 97, Barryville, NY 12719-5921
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The Blue Whale
42 Harbor Walk, Brookhaven, NY 11782
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The Ice Palace
1 Main Walk, Cherry Grove, NY 11782
Elmhurst 1
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The Music Box (Caja Musical)
40-08 74th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373
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Gramps
20 Hollywood Pl, Huntington, NY 11743-4202
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Friend's Tavern
78-11 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
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Sneakers
100 Harrison St, Jamestown, NY 14701
Kingston 1
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Unicorn Bar
224 Foxhall Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
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NuBar
47 Boundary Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11735
Syracuse 1
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Wunderbar
201 S West St, Syracuse, NY 13202-1205
Woodside 1
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Bum Bum Bar
6314 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY 11377-3642
Also in New York
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- Happy Hours68
- Saloons60
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Good to know
What is a gay bar?
It is a bar that centers the LGBTQ+ community while welcoming guests of every background. The vibe ranges from quiet neighborhood spots to lively dance rooms.
Who can go to a gay bar?
Everyone is welcome, as long as they respect the space and other guests. Age policies vary, so check the venue's age policy.