Head to the dark back room if you're feeling extra frisky.Ĭubbyhole, West Village: One of only two remaining predominantly lesbian bars in the city, Cubbyhole is on a charming corner of West 12th Street, and features a wildly eclectic array of decor and trinkets hanging from its ceiling. The Cock, East Village: This gay-men-only bar is the most cruise-y of all the gay bars in the city. Pretty much any after-work evening, expect the bar to steadily become jam packed.Ĭlub Cumming, East Village: Nodding to its part-owner, Alan Cumming, the former Eastern Bloc dive bar hosts regular cabaret events, Broadway-style shows, drag performances, and dance parties. The Boiler Room, East Village: This dive bar features a packed juke box, a well-priced happy hour, and late night dance parties.īoxers NYC, Chelsea: Buff, shirtless bartenders pour up 2-for-1 happy hour drinks in a sports bar setting. Stay late for the top-notch drag shows and dancing. Atlas Social Club, Hell's Kitchen: Of the many queer bars in Hell's Kitchen, Atlas Social Club has more of an alternative vibe you'd expect from an East Village or Williamsburg bar.īarracuda Lounge, Chelsea: This divey-feeling bar is a Chelsea mainstay, brought to you by the owners of Elmo Restaurant and Industry Bar.
