Rise is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

1. Rise

8.5
859 9th Ave, New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 15 tips and reviews

SeanSean: A fun neighborhood bar, where Hell’s Kitchen meets Upper West Side crowd. This place is always happening on the week days during happy hour. It also gets super busy during the weekend with a fun crowd

Viktoria V.Viktoria Vityuk: Gays! Gays! ...and more gays. If you liked Bartini, go here.

Jason B.Jason Baughman-Oprică: New trendy gay bar in HK with excellent happy hour specials - if you don’t use your coupon, you can bring it back another time. 🏳️‍🌈

The Dickens is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

2. The Dickens

8.4
783 8th Ave (48th), New York, NY
Gay Bar · No tips or reviews
Julius' is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

3. Julius'

8.5
159 W 10th St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 55 tips and reviews

Franklin B.Franklin Bonafe: Not only do they have the best burgers, they have sports in tv, great jukebox, and you can actually have a decent conversation with some interesting people:)

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Sure, it's a gay bar, but this dingy old survivor is more masculine than 90 percent of the straight bars in America.

Buford B.Buford Barnes: Established as bar 1864 in building from 1826. Allegedly oldest Greenwich Village bar and oldest gay bar (since 1950s). Site of gay activist 'sip ins' in the 1960s.

The Eagle is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

4. The Eagle

8.2
554 W 28th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Chelsea · 50 tips and reviews

Nate S.Nate S: Come on a Sunday night for the Beer Blast if it's your first time here and/or you're intimidated by this place. Everyone is super friendly!

ManhuntManhunt: Where there's a city with gays, there's an Eagle! Tip - The Eagle in NYC has an AWESOME roof deck that gets very crowded with burly boys. Check it out!

NYC PrideNYC Pride: Dark. Hairy. Muscles. See for yourself.

Stonewall Inn is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

5. Stonewall Inn

8.5
53 Christopher St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 127 tips and reviews

Autumn C.Autumn Choi: Good vibes, safe space. Divey AF and love it! Downstairs and upstairs spaces as well as outdoor in the warmer months

HISTORYHISTORY: The gay rights movement began here during a riot on June 28, 1969. Today, Gay Pride events are held annually throughout the world toward the end of June to mark the Stonewall riots.

ManhuntManhunt: The most famous gay bar in history. You've gotta stop in for at least one drink to say you've been. When marriage equality passed in NYC, this is where everyone came to celebrate.

The Duplex is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

6. The Duplex

8.0
61 Christopher St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 93 tips and reviews

Brookes D.Brookes Decker: the best. downstairs piano bar to upstairs rockband. awesome place.

Charles R.Charles Rockhill: Brian Nash is the best piano player!!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This West Village institution is the best bar to sing solo in front of strangers. Just scrawl your name and request on a napkin and leave it atop the baby grand for the live pianist. Read more.

Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

7. Playhouse

7.9
100A 7th Ave S, New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · No tips or reviews
Uncle Charlie's is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

8. Uncle Charlie's

7.9
139 E 45th St Fl 2 (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Turtle Bay · 26 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Baughman-Oprică: An older crowd, but with excellent bar service. No beers on tap. Full bar and wine selection. Multi-level piano bar (evenings) and an outside patio area. 🏳️‍🌈

Amber M.Amber McKechnie: Great staff, great price drinks and good fun for all gay or straight

Kent L.Kent LeVan: The pickle back shots are awesome!

Ty's Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

9. Ty's Bar

7.7
114 Christopher St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford St.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 36 tips and reviews

John S.John S: Friendly Fun Place, Inexpensive Drinks Always A Good Time

GayTravel.comGayTravel.com: Friendly, laid-back, and comfortable are all words commonly used to describe this bar

Chip F.Chip F: I always have a great time at Ty's. Tons of fun.

Flaming Saddles Saloon is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

10. Flaming Saddles Saloon

7.6
793 9th Ave (at 53rd St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 99 tips and reviews

Troy D.Troy Dougie: Appreciate the atmosphere. this is one of THE countriest, most liberating places in ALL of #Manhattan. Bartenders & service are GREAT!!!

Oel A.Oel Azardep: Gay cunt-try

Joey M.Joey Melendez: Cheap drinks 

Rock Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

11. Rock Bar

7.6
185 Christopher St (at Weehawken St.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 36 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Awesomely cheap drinks and a diverse crowd make this a place to always have a good time. Definitely come for the Trivia and Karaoke nights.

Chauncey D.Chauncey Dandridge: First Saturday of every month DJ Big Ragoo & DJ Chauncey D bring you SYNERGISM #newwave #house #electro #rock 10pm

Daniel N.Daniel Nieciecki: Come on Tuesdays for happy hour with Jason followed by a movie and trivia. It's a guaranteed fun evening out.

Boxers NYC is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

12. Boxers NYC

7.6
37 W 20th St (btwn 5th Ave & Avenue of the Americas), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Flatiron District · 136 tips and reviews

Antonio LuizAntonio Luiz: For me the best bar gay in NYC, I come to New York once a year and I can always now that Andre will remember me and greet me like home far away from home

Michael G.Michael G: The bartenders here are horrible.

Spencer A.Spencer Allen: The Applebees of Gaybars.

Hardware Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

13. Hardware Bar

7.7
697 10th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 44 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Burdick: $3 happy hour and Omar serving is the perfect combo. Great drinks served by a great bartender.

LarryLarry: $3 margs, mimosas, champagne, and bloodies on Sat and Sun...great post-brunch spot (or pre-brunch if you're feeling really aggressive)

Roger N.Roger Newcomb: Cheap drinks and a sexy friendly staff.

VERS Bar is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

14. VERS Bar

7.5
714 9th Ave (49th St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Andrew F.Andrew Fafoutakis: Great cocktails, fun atmosphere with shows every night, and tasty food. A true space for the LGBTQ+ Community.

Andrew F.Andrew Fafoutakis: Happy Pride!

Henrietta Hudson Bar & Girl is one of The 15 Best Gay Bars in New York City.

15. Henrietta Hudson Bar & Girl

7.5
438 Hudson St (at Morton St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 15 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great music and a packed dance floor filled with a diverse group of ladies (and men), good music and good drinks. Expect a $10 cover on the weekends.

Clare S.Clare Shepard: One of the best if not the BEST girl bar in NY :P. The staff here ROCK yay

NYC PrideNYC Pride: For girls who like girls, for girls who want to kick back, there's Henrietta Hudson. Attracts a diverse array of lady-loving ladies by offering up a simple, comfortable, unpretentious space.