West Side Club

New York's neighbourhood fusion bar is welcoming to everyone of all identities, but it particularly popular with the lesbian community. The small but busy bar is tucked away in a corner of West Village, so it's surrounded by the history of the pride movement and the empowerment of its community. It continues to provide a safe space with a homely atmosphere and a diverse crowd. For new friends, queer conversations, and of course a few drinks, this is the place to go.

Located in the heart of Chelsea, West Side Club attracts the hottest men in town. Unwind in one of the lounges after a night of clubbing or explore cruising halls full of fit and muscular men. If you're a bear or an admirer, this is the perfect place to cruise at any time of day or night. Everything is clean, staff are friendly, and there are private rooms to rent with your favourite guys.

Suite is a stylish gay bar with a local pub feel, the perfect place to go with some friends or for a party in a casual and welcoming atmosphere. This bar is known for its show tunes, nightly entertainment, and good bar food, providing a "home from home" for the local LGBTQ community. Events like drag karaoke are particularly popular as the queens keep everyone entertained and having a great time.

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?

A neighbourhood fixture and an original Hell's Kitchen gay bar, NYC's 9th Avenue Saloon is always fun and unpretentious. Chat with friendly locals, meet out-of-town friends for a catch-up over drinks, or kick off the night with some old-fashioned fun in this lovely little dive bar. It has everything from great service and excellent prices to a (very popular) popcorn machine and a jukebox that you get to control.

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.