Friend's Tavern

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.

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.

This bear focused but super inclusive bar in the iconic Greenwich Village welcomes everyone of every label, form geeks to queens to leathermen. It's a dive bar that draws a mixed male crowd with lots of very gay events such as a monthly "F*ck Clothes Get Naked" party. There's something going on every night of the week here, with great offers on strong drinks to get you in the mood.

Happening saloon and open air cocktail bar in Hell's Kitchen with a retro athletic-club atmosphere that includes boxing and wrestling memorabilia. Atlas Social Club hosts different events each night, and whichever night you choose you can dance way into the early hours with happy hour cocktails and classic sports films playing as a backdrop. This low-key spot has a friendly crowd and a chill atmosphere to start your night.

Boxers Hell's KItchen is perfect for parties, drinks and big nights out. Its main level features a lounge area in the front, a full bar, plasma screens and seating for dining. On the lower level is the DogPound, which has a full bar, a digital video wall and is perfect to book for private parties. The upper level, The Terrace, is a roof deck with full bar, plenty of seating and great views.

Branded Saloon is a fantastic neighbourhood LGBTQ bar and grill in Brooklyn with a western theme. The bar is a casual neighbourhood hangout with booth seating in the front and a performance space in the back, which hosts open mic nights and drag shows, plus a basement area that's available for private hire. Branded Saloon also serves good decent bar food, like burgers and quesadillas, to go with their range of whiskeys and seasonal cocktails.