Gay New York

by Melanie Berliet - Citysearch Editor - 106 Reviews - 55 Lists

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Updated: May 01, 2009

Gays and lesbians living in or visiting New York have tons of choices when it comes to dining, partying and where to stay in the city. These gay-friendly venues are all as colorful, welcoming and fun as the people who patronize them.

(Photo: Gym Sports Bar)

On this page:Nightlife, Dining, Hotels.

Nightlife

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cattyshack
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    249 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    The go-go pole on the dance floor is the big attraction at this bi-level Brooklyn lounge, which is quite popular with ladies in search of other ladies.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average G Lounge
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    223 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    A swanky gay lounge where suit-and-tie Chelsea guys go to meet prime candidates.

  3. 3 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Gyms Sports Bar
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    167 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    Multiple flat-screen TVs and regular drink specials encourage game-time boozing and mingling at this gay Chelsea sports bar.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Henrietta Hudson
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    438 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    The constant flow of girls between areas designated for dancing, pool-playing and lounging at this West Village spot creates an inviting, something-for-everyone vibe.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Metropolitan
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    559 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

    Gay hipsters flock to this laid-back Williamsburg spot, where all sorts of nightlife bonuses await: A pool table, an intimate lounge and a checkerboard dance floor.

  6. 6 3 Star Rating: Average Phoenix
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    447 E 13th St, New York, NY 10009 (map)

    An East Village dive well suited to guys (and their female friends) in search of a drink, sans the meet-market aspect of flashier gay scenes.

  7. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Splash Bar
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    50 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    A Union Square area dance club and den of debauchery, complete with sexy shirtless bartenders and an adult store in the basement.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sugarland
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    221 N 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

    An outdoor smoking deck sets the scene for heavy flirting at this Williamsburg gay bar, where moody strains of disco and house tunes keep fashion types happy.

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Therapy
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    348 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    A midtown lounge full of well-groomed men bonding over psychosis-themed cocktails.

Dining

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bone Lick Park
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    75 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    The double entendre that is this West Village barbecue restaurant's name speaks to the gay owners' sense of humor.

  2. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cafeteria
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    119 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    This 24-hour greasy spoon on the fringe of the Meatpacking District is the 4am pit stop of choice for clubbers both gay and straight, but all tipsy.

  3. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Chelsea Better Burger
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    178 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    Gays and straights (some more concerned with their physiques than others) beef up at this modern Chelsea joint.

  4. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cowgirl
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    519 Hudson St, New York, NY null (map)

    Lesbian or not, girls get rowdy at this down-home Mexican eatery in the West Village. Down enough margaritas and you're likely to forget which side of the fence you're on to begin with.

  5. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended East of Eighth Restaurant
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    254 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    The sociable staff enhances the flirt factor at this Chelsea restaurant's garden year-round. Expect the clientele to be as eclectic as the international menu.

  6. 15 3.5 Star Rating: Average Elmo
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    156 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    Loved for its eye-catching decor (think oversized rainbow striped banquettes) as much as its chic homestyle dishes, the bar here bustles with beautiful people, including gay Chelsea locals on most nights.

  7. 16 3.5 Star Rating: Average Forty Four & Ten Hells Kitchen
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    622 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (map)

    This intimate Hell's Kitchen escape boasts a New England beach house vibe and a loyal following of boys.

  8. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Vynl
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    754 9th AVE. 51st St., New York, NY 10019 (map)

    The cast of regulars is as colorful as the decor at this Asian-accented Theater District diner.

Hotels

  1. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chelsea Inn
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    46 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    A European-style inn that feels more like a giant walk-up apartment than a hotel.

  2. 19 Chelsea Muse Guest House
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    344 W 15th St, New York City, NY 10011 (map)

    Only men are allowed at this eight room, gay-friendly guesthouse.

  3. 20 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Chelsea Pines Inn
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    317 W 14th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    A favorite lodging for gay travelers, this 19th-century townhouse hotel lies on the border of Chelsea, Greenwich Village and the Meatpacking District.

  4. 21 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Colonial House Inn
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    318 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    An 1850s bed-and-breakfast in a Chelsea brownstone houses mostly male guests in cozy rooms.

  5. 22 3.5 Star Rating: Average Gershwin Hotel
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    7 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016 (map)

    The bizarre facade of this hotel on the outskirts of Chelsea reflects the art-centric theme that permeates the entire place, making it popular with the fashion-conscious set.