New York City is home to the most open and swanky gay bars in the country. From historic, queer nightclubs to drag queen havens, these gay bars in NYC are sure to bring liveliness to all who venture out.
We've compiled a list of the best gay bars in New York City perfect for the LGBT community to let loose and have a gay, old time.
![Stonewall Inn](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/216901_1559313142.jpg)
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63 Christopher St, New York NY, 10014Stonewall Inn is a gay bar & National Historic Landmark, site of the 1969 riots that host the best and longest running monthly LGBT comedy show in NYC!
![Industry Bar](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/314610_1555015118.jpg)
355 W 52nd St, New York NY, 10019
We are cash only with 2 ATMs on site. Follow @industrybarnyc on Twitter for contests, news & more!
![Therapy NYC](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/328667_1559312618.jpg)
348 W 52nd St, New York NY, 10019
•Daily, Happy Hour 5-9pm
•Sunday: “Slurp” starring Paige Turner with DJ Natazu @ 10pm - $7 Cosmo, $5 Bacardi
•Monday: “Stage Fright” starring...
![Cubbyhole bar NYC](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/218019_1509869285.jpg)
281 West 12th Street, New York NY, 10014
Happy Hour Monday through Saturday from 4p to 7p and Drink Specials everyday.
![Barracuda Lounge](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/216879_1509700241.jpg)
![Townhouse Bar](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/316074_1555511940.jpg)
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236 E 58th St, New York NY, 10022Welcome to the Townhouse, New York City’s premier gay gentleman’s club.Catering to a professional clientele. An Upper East Side institution for over...
![POSH Bar & Lounge](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/216859_1509695067.jpg)
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322 E 14th St, New York NY, 10003...Nowhere is a great queer dive with kick ass happy hours, great staff, and diverse customer base.
![Henrietta Hudson](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/216869_1509696953.jpg)
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438 Hudson St, New York NY, 10014Bar & Girl 438 Hudson Street (@Morton) NYC
212-924-3347
Owner: Lisa Cannistraci & Minnie Rivera
Email Contact: info@henriettahudson.com
Twitter: @henriettasnyc
Instagram:...
![Boxers NYC](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/224582_1510818315.jpg)
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742 9th Ave @ 50th St., New York NY, 10019New York's Gay Sports Bars
Two amazing locations;
Hell's Kitchen: 742 9th Ave.
Chelsea: 37 W 20th St.
![Rise Bar](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/328668_1559312921.jpg)
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859 9th Ave, New York NY, 10019Hell's Kitchen's newest gay bar, cabaret, and cafe. Open day and night - check back to find out about our daily events!
![Pieces Bar](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/216922_1509703693.jpg)
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8 Christopher St, New York NY, 10014Cute, friendly bartenders serve up the most fun for the least money in a newly-renovated and extremely-seasonally-decorated lounge space. New show or party...
![GYM Sportsbar](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/224569_1510817669.jpg)
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167 8th Ave (Between 18/19 Street), New York NY, 10011MONDAY-FRIDAY
2 for 1 Happy Hour 4-9p
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
$3 Beer Blast, $6 Smirnoff Vodka 1-9p
SPECIALS (after 9p)
Sun - $4 Well
Mon - $6 Stoli...
![The Boiler Room](https://myareanetwork-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/bizlist_photos/cover/328669_1559313363.jpg)
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86 E 4th St Frnt A, New York NY, 10003Good old fashioned bar with fun, cheesy music. Great mix of people, all ages