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Gay New York City

New York is the birthplace of the LGBTQ rights movement, as it is home to the famous Stonewall Inn. The Stonewall riots marked the beginning of a diverse community fighting back against oppression, with trans women of colour throwing the first bricks at police raiding the Inn, which was a safe space for people who were rarely safe anywhere else in the city. Today New York is a safe and welcoming city that is proud of its history, and Greenwich Village is now one of five main neighbourhoods that each has a unique queer scene and culture of acceptance.

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New York Gay Bars

GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

9th Ave Saloon

9th Ave Saloon

Pub Vibes

A neighbourhood fixture and an original Hell's Kitchen gay bar, NYC's 9th Avenue Saloon is always fun and unpretentious. Chat with friendly locals, meet out-of-town friends for a catch-up over drinks, or kick off the night with some old-fashioned fun in this lovely little dive bar. It has everything from great service and excellent prices to a (very popular) popcorn machine and a jukebox that you get to control.
Albatross Bar

Albatross Bar

Cosy

Albatross Bar is the oldest Gay Bar in Queens, with a local pub vibe and a loyal crowd. It was originally a lesbian bar but has changed over the years and is now proud to welcome everyone. Albatross hosts nightly entertainment including themed events and drag shows, plus a popular 2-for-1 happy hour. For a more relaxed but still sociable time, you can visit on a night with karaoke or a TV viewing party.
Barrage

Barrage

Cocktails

More low-key than other gay bars in Hell's Kitchen, Barrage is the perfect place to relax with friends and enjoy a few drinks. It's a quieter alternative to the louder dance clubs, and the friendly bartenders and clientele add to the relaxed vibe here. Good happy hour deals resurface in the later in the night, so you can enjoy cocktails in a stylish bar decorated with pictures of male models and live your best gay life!
Ginger's Bar

Ginger's Bar

Lesbian

Casual lesbian bar with a homely and intimate feel thanks to pool table, happy hours, and an outdoor patio. Ginger's is the lone lesbian bar left in Park Slope, and although crowds here often include straights and men, the focus remains on the ladies, who return for the dance parties on Fridays, Bingo on Sundays, karaoke on alternating Thursdays and one of the best happy hours in town.
Flaming Saddles Saloon

Flaming Saddles Saloon

Cocktails, Cash Only

Flaming Saddles in the Hell's Kitchen area of NYC is the newest gay western saloon on the scene. The interior is designed to feel like you're in the Wild West, although the hot male bartenders dancing on the bar might give it away... When they're not dancing, they're serving delicious cocktails and other drinks at great prices, with regular deals and daily happy hour. You're promised a loud, proud, and very high energy night if you come here.
The Rosemont

The Rosemont

Drag, Outdoor Seating

The Rosemont combines chill lounge with vibrant nightclub, hosting drag shows, live performances, DJ parties, and karaoke so there's always something on if you want to stop by for drink or a dance. The drag nights are particularly popular, with super talented and energetic queens. Despite the high energy party atmosphere, there's also a spacious patio area where you can have a more relaxed and talkative night, which is perfect for dates and group gatherings.
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Gay friendly hotels in New York City

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4* Washington Square Hotel

4* Washington Square Hotel

Located 32 m from Washington Square Park and 141 m from the subway station, this Greenwich Village hotel features a spa and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is available. Washington Square Hotel provides in-room safety deposit boxes, desks, flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. The bathrooms include bathrobes and hairdryers. The hotel offers guests an on-site gym. Massages and facials are available at the spa, while iPads are available for use at the reception. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the on-site dining destination, North Square Restaurant. Mario Batali's flagship restaurant Babbo is located 72 m away. New York University is 161 m from the Washington Square Hotel. Madison Square Garden is 2.4 km from the property.
4* 1 Hotel Central Park

4* 1 Hotel Central Park

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also comes with a hairdryer, cotton slipper socks and bathrobes. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box, a laptop safe, a yoga mat and a Nespresso machine. At 1 Hotel Central Park you will find a 24-hour front desk, a bar and a snack bar. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning. The on-site restaurant, Jams, features an open kitchen, exposed brick and reclaimed oak. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The hotel is 300 m from Carnegie Hall, 500 m from Museum of Modern Art and 600 m from Central Park. Newark Liberty International Airport is 19 km away.
4* Indigo Williamsburg

4* Indigo Williamsburg

Hotel Indigo - Williamsburg - Brooklyn has a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Brooklyn. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a a la carte breakfast. Indigo Williamsburg offers a sun terrace. There is an in-house snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Barclays Center is 5 km from the accommodation, while Coney Island is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is LaGuardia Airport, 11 km from Hotel Indigo - Williamsburg - Brooklyn.
4* Walker Greenwich Village

4* Walker Greenwich Village

Stay with us at Walker Hotel Greenwich Village and enjoy an authentic NYC experience steeped with history near Washington Square Park and Union Square. Nestled in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, this boutique hotel is 805 m from New York University and Washington Square Park. Breakfast is served at the property for an additional charge as well. Boasting elegant 1920s-inspired decor, guest rooms at Walker Hotel Greenwich Village feature leather chairs and cable TVs. Guests are pampered with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Guests of Walker Hotel Greenwich Village Manhattan can relax with a cocktail in the on-site bar and lounge. Society Cafe is a 'market to table' restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Christopher Zabita. Union Square and the Union Square subway station is 483 m from the property.
4* The Standard, High Line

4* The Standard, High Line

With sweeping panoramic views of the city, The Standard, High Line hotel offers prime access to the Meatpacking District and Chelsea neighborhood of NYC. Featuring a roof terrace with a hot tub, The Standard, High Line New York is located in the Meatpacking District, 29 m from the High Line. Free WiFi access is offered. Every room at the hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows and a city or river view. Each room also comes with a flat-screen TV, an overstocked minibar and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at The Standard, High Line New York. The hotel offers several on-site bars and restaurants. There is also 24-hour room service and complimentary bike hire as this pet-friendly hotel. The Standard Grill is the on-site steakhouse with new American cuisine. The rooftop bar and nightclub Le Bain offers music and city views, while The Standard Biergarten offers sausages, pretzels, beer and table tennis under the High Line. Whitney Museum of American Art is 300 m away from The Standard, High Line New York, while Chelsea Market is 400 m away.. The nearest airport is La Guardia Airport, 12 km away.
5* The Langham, Fifth Avenue

5* The Langham, Fifth Avenue

Centrally located in mid-town Manhattan, The Langham, New York is a contemporary luxury hotel offering personalized service like no other. Set between Bryant Park and the Empire State Building, this hotel offers rooms with iPod docking stations. The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue rooms include an espresso maker and bottled water during turn-down. All the rooms are also equipped with WiFi access. Guests who stay in the suites have complimentary access to bottled water and sodas. Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. Complimentary ironing services for up to 5 items upon arrival is also provided (only once per stay). Guests can dine at Ai Fiori, which is the onsite Michelin-star restaurant at The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue. The restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine that is inspired by the French and Italian Riviera. Enjoy drinks and small plates at Bar Fiori. The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue is 322 m from the Empire State Building. Grand Central Station is 805 m from the hotel.

Tours & Experiences in New York City

New York has no shortage of icons, so pick your favourites and get going. Visit the Statue of Liberty, wander Central Park or head up an observation deck, then save some energy for Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen or whichever neighbourhood is calling after dark.

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