1. Rise
8.6
859 9th Ave, New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 15 tips and reviews
Tim Shea: It can get extremely crowded, but can be a really fun bar otherwise. Nice interior space as well.
Viktoria Vityuk: Gays! Gays! ...and more gays. If you liked Bartini, go here.
Jason Baughman-Oprică: New trendy gay bar in HK with excellent happy hour specials - if you don’t use your coupon, you can bring it back another time. 🏳️🌈
2. Julius'
8.5
159 W 10th St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 55 tips and reviews
Appropriately Critical: Love it...absolutely perfect for friendly corner bar feel
Esquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Sure, it's a gay bar, but this dingy old survivor is more masculine than 90 percent of the straight bars in America.
Buford Barnes: Established as bar 1864 in building from 1826. Allegedly oldest Greenwich Village bar and oldest gay bar (since 1950s). Site of gay activist 'sip ins' in the 1960s.
4. Stonewall Inn
8.5
53 Christopher St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 127 tips and reviews
Brian Burleson: A must if in NYC. GREAT BAR. NOSTALGIC & EXCITING IN THE MOMENT VIBE EVERY TIME I'VE BEEN HERE. GREAT drinks, even better crowd.
HISTORY: The gay rights movement began here during a riot on June 28, 1969. Today, Gay Pride events are held annually throughout the world toward the end of June to mark the Stonewall riots.
Manhunt: The most famous gay bar in history. You've gotta stop in for at least one drink to say you've been. When marriage equality passed in NYC, this is where everyone came to celebrate.
8. Uncle Charlie's
7.8
139 E 45th St Fl 2 (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Turtle Bay · 26 tips and reviews
Jason Baughman-Oprică: An older crowd, but with excellent bar service. No beers on tap. Full bar and wine selection. Multi-level piano bar (evenings) and an outside patio area. 🏳️🌈
Amber McKechnie: Great staff, great price drinks and good fun for all gay or straight
Kent LeVan: The pickle back shots are awesome!
9. Ty's Bar
7.5
114 Christopher St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford St.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 36 tips and reviews
John S: Friendly Fun Place, Inexpensive Drinks Always A Good Time
GayTravel.com: Friendly, laid-back, and comfortable are all words commonly used to describe this bar
Chip F: I always have a great time at Ty's. Tons of fun.
10. Hardware Bar
7.6
697 10th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 44 tips and reviews
Michael LaMasa: Hardware has a great stage and seating area in the back. Great shows from great drag queens.
Larry: $3 margs, mimosas, champagne, and bloodies on Sat and Sun...great post-brunch spot (or pre-brunch if you're feeling really aggressive)
Roger Newcomb: Cheap drinks and a sexy friendly staff.
14. Industry Bar
7.4
355 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 155 tips and reviews
Türkçe: Nice gay bar in HK, better than Therapy on the same street. Nice music and barmen :-)
Jonathan Warnock: The bartenders suck. And not in the good kind of way.
LogoTV: “Beat the crowds before 9. Get a big comfy couch for you & the boys to party away! The sexiest bar in midtown with 0 attitude. It doesn’t feel like a NY bar. That rocks.” –Jonathan, Setup Squad
15. The Cubbyhole Bar
7.5
281 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 89 tips and reviews
Lauren C: My absolute favorite bar in NYC!! Always such a great time. The people are wonderful!!
Showtime Network: Favorite gay bar in nyc. Plus it always feel like a party with all the decorations hanging from the ceiling! -Claire, The Real L Word
Humberto Martinez: Lezzies everywhere, great on Sundays here. My first experience here there were two America's Next Top Model contestants hanging around all day.