Midtown manhattan gay bars
Bars &#; Nightlife
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While their significance is often underestimated or dismissed by heterosexual society, bars and other establishments played a pivotal role throughout the 20th century — but particularly in the pre-Stonewall era — as centers for LGBT activism and community.
These spaces, whether always gay friendly or only during certain times of the day or week, gave LGBT people the freedom to be themselves in a way they usually could not be in their personal or professional lives.
This curated collection largely reflects the bar and nightlife scene of downtown Manhattan; as we research more sites we encourage you to reach out to us with suggestions in upper Manhattan and the outer boroughs.
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Truman Capote (center) with Liza Minnelli and Steve Rubell at Studio 54 in an undated photo. Photographer and source unknown.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned scene queen, here's our roundup of the top gay bars in New York City to check out now!
Everyone knows that the New York City gay bar scene is nothing short of vibrant and the city’s nightlife is unquestionably busy.
New York is also one of the gayest cities in the United States. The problem is that sometimes it can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time visiting the city. We certainly felt that way on our first visit here. It can feel like there's just too much to perform and not enough time… where do you even start?
Here is a list of the top gay bars in NYC, whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned scene queen! And the best part…most of them are on the west side, either in the West Village, Chelsea, or Hell’s Kitchen, so really, depending on how drawn-out you are in the city, you can bar hop and visit most, if not all of them!
Heads up, the iconic Rebar in Chelsea closed its doors for nice in
1. The Stonewall Inn
This NYC gay landmark is where the mode
Our Complete Visitors Guide To New York City Gay Bars
New York City has an energy that is un-matched. It is a part of the United States, but it has a very unique perceive to it. People visiting this city notice it immediately. For one thing, everyone belongs here. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, how you specify yourself or what things you like. Everyone can find a home in New York City. That’s why so many people are drawn to this city and its reason for celebration days a year.
If this is your first time reading our blog, here’s our introduction. We are a team of NYC-based trip consultants who share our knowledge to help travelers bring to light the NY experiences they want. We use our shared knowledge, connections, and network to give our customers the same experience our friends and family receive when they visit. We’ve rounded up the finest gay bars to verb your life easy. However, if you’d like a personal recommendation to figure out which bar works best based on your trip plan, request a tailored plan.
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Gay Bars In The West Village
Julius | W 10t Happy Pride! To get things started, I wanted to share my top 5 tips for exploring Manhattan’s gay scene. I verb to stick to the Brooklyn borough because it’s where I work and mostly where I party, but at the noun of the year, I did make a alert decision to explore more of Manhattan.
I already function in Manhattan and use plenty of weekdays there during the week, and admittedly, it’s quite straightforward and quick to tour between where I dwell in Brooklyn and the gay scene in Manhattan. I’ve gotten stuck in Brooklyn’s gay bars, but I actually do treasure Manhattan.
My personal favorite gay area in Manhattan is the West Village, residence to two of my favorite gay bars: Pieces and Julius. And I’ve spent a lot of time in the East Village because it’s just where all the hippies and young folks manage to congregate.
But I’ve been known to be seen in other more “gay” areas like Chelsea (ahem, The Eagle), and Hells Kitchen, of course. (Of course.)
So, here it is. Welcome to my colorful guide to Manhattan, the beating heart of LGBT
Happy Pride! To get things started, I wanted to share my top 5 tips for exploring Manhattan’s gay scene. I verb to stick to the Brooklyn borough because it’s where I work and mostly where I party, but at the noun of the year, I did make a alert decision to explore more of Manhattan.
I already function in Manhattan and use plenty of weekdays there during the week, and admittedly, it’s quite straightforward and quick to tour between where I dwell in Brooklyn and the gay scene in Manhattan. I’ve gotten stuck in Brooklyn’s gay bars, but I actually do treasure Manhattan.
My personal favorite gay area in Manhattan is the West Village, residence to two of my favorite gay bars: Pieces and Julius. And I’ve spent a lot of time in the East Village because it’s just where all the hippies and young folks manage to congregate.
But I’ve been known to be seen in other more “gay” areas like Chelsea (ahem, The Eagle), and Hells Kitchen, of course. (Of course.)
So, here it is. Welcome to my colorful guide to Manhattan, the beating heart of LGBT