Rise is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

1. Rise

8.6
859 9th Ave, New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 15 tips and reviews

Tim S.Tim Shea: It can get extremely crowded, but can be a really fun bar otherwise. Nice interior space as well.

Viktoria V.Viktoria Vityuk: Gays! Gays! ...and more gays. If you liked Bartini, go here.

Jason B.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. 🏳️‍🌈

Julius' is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

2. Julius'

8.5
159 W 10th St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 55 tips and reviews

Appropriately C.Appropriately Critical: Love it...absolutely perfect for friendly corner bar feel

EsquireEsquire: 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 B.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.

The Dickens is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

3. The Dickens

8.3
783 8th Ave (48th), New York, NY
Gay Bar · No tips or reviews
Stonewall Inn is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

4. Stonewall Inn

8.5
53 Christopher St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 127 tips and reviews

Brian B.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.

HISTORYHISTORY: 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.

ManhuntManhunt: 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.

The Eagle is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

5. The Eagle

8.2
554 W 28th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Chelsea · 50 tips and reviews

John A.John A: Love the rooftop area... One of the best spots on a warm summer night. Industrial design matches the clientele.. Fun!

ManhuntManhunt: Where there's a city with gays, there's an Eagle! Tip - The Eagle in NYC has an AWESOME roof deck that gets very crowded with burly boys. Check it out!

NYC PrideNYC Pride: Dark. Hairy. Muscles. See for yourself.

Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

6. Playhouse

8.0
100A 7th Ave S, New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · No tips or reviews
The Duplex is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

7. The Duplex

8.0
61 Christopher St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 93 tips and reviews

Brookes D.Brookes Decker: the best. downstairs piano bar to upstairs rockband. awesome place.

Charles R.Charles Rockhill: Brian Nash is the best piano player!!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This West Village institution is the best bar to sing solo in front of strangers. Just scrawl your name and request on a napkin and leave it atop the baby grand for the live pianist. Read more.

Uncle Charlie's is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

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 B.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 M.Amber McKechnie: Great staff, great price drinks and good fun for all gay or straight

Kent L.Kent LeVan: The pickle back shots are awesome!

Ty's Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

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.John S: Friendly Fun Place, Inexpensive Drinks Always A Good Time

GayTravel.comGayTravel.com: Friendly, laid-back, and comfortable are all words commonly used to describe this bar

Chip F.Chip F: I always have a great time at Ty's. Tons of fun.

Hardware Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

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 L.Michael LaMasa: Hardware has a great stage and seating area in the back. Great shows from great drag queens.

LarryLarry: $3 margs, mimosas, champagne, and bloodies on Sat and Sun...great post-brunch spot (or pre-brunch if you're feeling really aggressive)

Roger N.Roger Newcomb: Cheap drinks and a sexy friendly staff.

VERS Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

11. VERS Bar

7.3
714 9th Ave (49th St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Andrew F.Andrew Fafoutakis: Great cocktails, fun atmosphere with shows every night, and tasty food. A true space for the LGBTQ+ Community.

Andrew F.Andrew Fafoutakis: Happy Pride!

The Spot Bar Nyc is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

12. The Spot Bar Nyc

7.5
599 10th Ave, New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 1 tip

Bradley H.Bradley Homer: 🥂🪩🌈🌇🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Rock Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

13. Rock Bar

7.7
185 Christopher St (at Weehawken St.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 36 tips and reviews

Ben A.Ben Andrews: Trivia night on Tuesdays! $3 drafts all night makes for a great time and the highlight of my week!

Chauncey D.Chauncey Dandridge: First Saturday of every month DJ Big Ragoo & DJ Chauncey D bring you SYNERGISM #newwave #house #electro #rock 10pm

Daniel N.Daniel Nieciecki: Come on Tuesdays for happy hour with Jason followed by a movie and trivia. It's a guaranteed fun evening out.

Industry Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

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

TürkçeTürkçe: Nice gay bar in HK, better than Therapy on the same street. Nice music and barmen :-)

Jonathan W.Jonathan Warnock: The bartenders suck. And not in the good kind of way.

LogoTVLogoTV: “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

The Cubbyhole Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

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.Lauren C: My absolute favorite bar in NYC!! Always such a great time. The people are wonderful!!

Showtime NetworkShowtime 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 M.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.