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Fairytale Lounge is located in the Hell's Kitchen neighbourhood and is known for its gogo boys on stage every weekend. It has a unique interior with kitschy and glittery fairy tale inspired decor, creating the perfect backdrop to a night of camp karaoke and dance parties. The largely local crowd is friendly and fun to party with, and you can even drink you cocktail while sitting on a centaur so what more could you really wish for?

Icon is a neighbourhood gay bar in Astoria, popular with locals who visit for weekly themed parties and regular drag shows, house DJs, and of course the hot go-go dancers! The atmosphere is always energetic, the crowd is friendly and mixed, and the happy hour every weekday evening is just one more reason why you should visit this unassuming little bar.

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.

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.

Julius' is the oldest gay bar in New York. It's a friendly neighbourhood bar that's especially popular with locals who regularly stop by for drinks or delicious fried comfort foods after work, but tourists will always be welcomed. Both the staff and the regular crowd are friendly and accepting of the whole community, and everyone who discovers this hidden gem of a bar praises the cheap drinks and amazing quality of the food.

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.