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Hardware
Hardware, 10th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
This gay owned and operated buzzy bar and lounge in Hell's Kitchen features premier drag queens alongside some of the best DJs in NYC. This vibrant space is brought to you by the owners of Pieces Bar in the West Village, so they must know how to keep people coming back! It's central location, nightly performances from big names in drag, talented bartenders, and uniquely designed look are just some of the things that make Hardware special.
Cocktails, Drag, Dancing
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