Gay Bars in East Village

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

Take a walk on the wild side

Alan Cumming set up shop in the former Eastern Bloc and created something dark, sexy, kinky and wild. Step in and...

East Village · 505 E 6th St, New York

• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• piano
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• cabaret

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

East Village institution with a great jukebox

This neighborhood hangout was all the rage in the late 90s. It cooled down a bit since then but still brings in the...

East Village · 86 E 4th St, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• pool table
• pub
• dive
• casual

Sultry vibes and wild nights

Under new management, this popular venue is the place to be seen. Surround yourself with shirtless hotties and...

East Village · 447 E 13th St, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• drag
• go-go boys
• pool table
• happy hour
• pub
• $$
• dive
• themed
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led

Oh we're telling

Please Don't Tell is a downtown swanky hot spot where a quick nightcap can turn into a fabulous three-hour...

East Village · 113 St. Mark's Place, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• BIPOC-owned