Gay New York
Updated: June 22, 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)
Nightlife
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Therapy
Read Reviews348 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019 (map)
A midtown lounge full of well-groomed men bonding over psychosis-themed cocktails.
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Henrietta Hudson
Read Reviews438 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.
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Metropolitan
Read Reviews559 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.
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Splash
Read Reviews50 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.
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Cattyshack
Read Reviews249 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.
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Gyms Sports Bar
Read Reviews167 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.
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Phoenix
Read Reviews447 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.
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G Lounge
Read Reviews223 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)
A swanky gay lounge where suit-and-tie Chelsea guys go to meet prime candidates.
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Sugarland
Read Reviews221 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.
Dining
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Forty Four & Ten Hells Kitchen
Read Reviews622 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.
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Cowgirl
Read Reviews519 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.
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Chelsea Better Burger
Read Reviews178 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.
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Bone Lick Park
Read Reviews75 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.
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Elmo
Read Reviews156 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.
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East Of Eighth Restaurant
Read Reviews254 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.
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Vynl
Read Reviews754 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.
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Cafeteria
Read Reviews119 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.
Hotels
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Chelsea Pines Inn
Read Reviews317 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.
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Colonial House Inn
Read Reviews318 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011 (map)
An 1850s bed-and-breakfast in a Chelsea brownstone houses mostly male guests in cozy rooms.
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Gershwin Hotel
Read Reviews7 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.
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Chelsea Mews Guest House
Write a review344 W 15th St, New York City, NY 10011 (map)
Only men are allowed at this eight room, gay-friendly guesthouse.
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Chelsea Inn
Read Reviews46 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)
A European-style inn that feels more like a giant walk-up apartment than a hotel.
