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The Cock Formerly: The Hole

(76 Ratings)
Long-standing gay bar

The old "Cock" was all about sleaze and its large downstairs darkroom. This newer location keeps that tradition alive, albeit a bit tamer this time around...



Best of GayCities '23

Featured in Best of GayCities '23
1st place - Dive Bar to Die For


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Reviews

jon1978
jon1978
Over a year ago

Wow

I went here for the first time this last Saturday and wow. It is dark and crowded yes and they do say watch your wallets yes that's true. BUT so what! I consider myself a pretty regular good looking guy and that's pretty much what was there. It was awesome and the later it got the crazier it got! The only bad this was I had to leave because it got so hot in there I was actually sweating and it was packed with people. What a great experience though.


OHMan
OHMan
Over a year ago

Had A GREAT Time!

This is a response to the review by Queen Elizabeth who was offended by the "prostitutes" at this bar.  Hey, Mr. Gorgeous-and-successful, didn't you notice that this place is called "The Cock"?  Even if you didn't bother to read any reviews, that should have been a dead giveaway that this is a dive bar.  You're planning to call the BBB??  Lol, do you think they might lose a membership or something?  If you want a luncheon at the Waldorf, I suggest you go there instead. - For those of you who are more realistic, if you can appreciate a place that's a little more sleazy, then GO.  We went on a weekend in March.  The dancers came out after midnight, and they really inspired the crowd.  Within an hour, things started to heat up.  Shortly thereafter, it was almost "anything goes," and a good time was had by all.  Oh, and if there were any hookers in the vicinity, I never saw any evidence of it.  Maybe they were too busy hunting for for guys who were more succesful and good looking. 


rdj1979
rdj1979
Over a year ago

Prostitutes..... :(

was in New York for business and went to the cock because of the reviews on this site..... However I am a very successful 31 yo man and I kinda thought it would be fun but when a 40 yo hooker wants a 31yo man to pay them for companionship I get sick to my stomach..... and that was the 2nd staff member at the bar... First the Bartender then the coat check guy.... I am a good looking Puerto Rican male and I felt offended to be asked to give a 40yo money to be with me... I will never go to this place and I will be filing a formal complaint with better business and have this place shut down...


wolvesfx
wolvesfx
Over a year ago

BIG GLUP Tuesdays

Tuesdays nights are the best nights to. You can aways find a fun toy boy and great music. Plus its 10 Doller cover but free drinks all night as long as u tip the bartender.


KELEL
KELEL
Over a year ago

Slow Start..

We did get there a bit early. When It picked up it was hoppin. When the curtain got pulled and the strippers came out, it heated up.. Fun time. We will be back next June.


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