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Friend's Tavern

Friend's Tavern, Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY, USA
Friend's Tavern in an old school gay bar in Jackson Heights with a Latin flare, known for its cocktails, happy hour, and drag. Its diverse neighbourhood crowd is friendly and flirty, providing a safe space for many people (particularly queer Latino men) throughout its history. Today it is still owned by gay Latino men and continues to welcome everyone in for a relaxed dance and a cheap drink.
Cocktails, Drag, Dancing
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