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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.

Buzzing new gay bar in the heart of Greenwich Village with a speakeasy entrance and stylish vibe inside. This former theatre has been completely transformed into an atmospheric basement bar and club space, complete with original art and a line-up of the most talented drag names in the area. Its stage hosts nightly drag shows and other performances, plus plenty of dancing every weekend.

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.

Macri Park is an intimate gay video bar in the heart of Williamsburg, offering a happy hour every night of the week, plus outdoor seating in a large backyard garden. The interior is cosy and dimly lit with a chill atmosphere, where drag queens perform regularly and draw people in from across the area. There are also regular karaoke if that's more your thing, or you can just have a simple drink and enjoy your surroundings.

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.

True Colors is one of the hottest gay spots in Jackson Heights, with an ironically decorated monochrome interior lit up with pulsating laser lights that flash to the beat of the music. The genres on offer range from salsa to reggaeton and Top 40, so there's something for all tastes. The crowd is mixed, as happy hour is popular with the older gays but late at night the bar is packed with a younger crowd.