Gay Bars for 30+ in New York

The Monster

A West Village institution

Walk in at street level to the piano bar/lounge which retains its historic charm. Don't let the vintage decor...

2nd place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Nightclub

West Village · 80 Grove St, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• piano
• happy hour
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment

Boxers NYC

Chelsea sports bar

With two levels, pool tables, brick oven pizza, beer on tap, full bar, and plasma screens, Boxers NYC offers the...

1st place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Greatest Comeback

Chelsea · 37 West 20th Street, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• pool table
• video
• sports
• happy hour
• $$
• bar food
• LGBTQ+ owned

Where it all began

Stop in and check out the landmark bar that basically started the gay rights movement. On June 28, 1969, New York...

West Village · 53 Christopher St, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• drag
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$

The Cock

Long-standing gay bar

The old "Cock" was all about sleaze and its large downstairs darkroom. This newer location keeps that...

1st place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Dive Bar to Die For

East Village · 93 2nd Ave, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• drag
• go-go boys
• cruising
• after hours
• $$
• dive

Gym Sportsbar

A genuine sports bar in the heart of Chelsea

If the real gym's too crowded, leave your manly Daisy Dukes and tank on and grab a beer with the other gym...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Greatest Comeback

Chelsea · 167 8th Ave, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• sports
• happy hour
• pub

After-work delights

Industry Bar is one of the Hell's Kitchen go-to bars for queens. With stiff cocktails, incredible entertainment,...

Hell's Kitchen · 355 West 52nd Street, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment

Popular and historic Chelsea meeting place

Barracuda has been a Chelsea insitution for years with frequent drag performances and regular guys enjoying the...

Chelsea · 275 W 22nd St, New York

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• drag
• pool table
• video
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• bar food

Henrietta Hudson

New York's most popular lesbian bar

Once a crowded nightclub, Henrietta Hudson is now a moody wine bar with specialty cocktails, charcuterie and cheese...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Lesbian Hangout

West Village · 438 Hudson St, New York

• lesbian
• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• outdoor seating
• video
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$$
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led

Get ready for some close quarters dancing

Premiere Queer space in Hell's Kitchen on Restaurant Row. Multi-tiered venue with a street-facing patio, vibrant...

Hell's Kitchen · 369 West 46th Street, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• bears
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• dive

Edgy basement bar with boys, bears, and beyond

Delve a few steps below street level into this cozy neighborhood lounge. You'll find a mixed gay & lesbian...

East Village · 322 E 14th St, New York

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• go-go boys
• pool table
• happy hour
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• $$
• dive
• casual