Gay Bars in West Village

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

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+
• $$

Christopher Street institution

Firemen, policemen, and the men who love them should head to Ty's. Pop in for a beer and a mighty good time!

West Village · 114 Christopher St, New York

• 40+
• leather
• happy hour
• bears
• cruising
• dive

Historic piano bar and cabaret

Three floors of gay fun and sing-alongs. Since 1951 (current venue since 1989), The Duplex has captivated audiences...

West Village · 61 Christopher St, New York

• piano
• pool table
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• live entertainment
• comedy club
• cabaret

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

You want a piece?

Pieces keeps to a classic formula of hot gogo dancers, stunning drag shows, and upbeat pop to make sure every visit is...

West Village · 8 Christopher St, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• happy hour
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• dive

Casually modern hole-in-the-wall

A packed crowd always enjoys the music and drinks at The Hangar. Frequented heavily by sexy African-American and...

West Village · 115 Christopher St #1, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• go-go boys
• pool table
• happy hour
• $$
• dive

Cubbyhole

Lesbian hang out in the Village

This friendly dive is packed to the brim with friendly folk and kitschy decor. Enjoy a stiff drink and a chat with...

2nd place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Lesbian Hangout

West Village · 281 W 12th St, New York

• lesbian
• trans-friendly
• happy hour
• $$
• dive

Home of show tunes

Come here for a show or a casual performance down in the basement bar. This is the place to pick up that cute...

West Village · 59 Grove St, New York

• trans-friendly
• piano
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• cabaret

A landmark in the village with devoted regulars

This Christopher Square bar has been a fixture of the neighborhood since Stonewall. Don't mind the wagon wheel...

West Village · 159 W 10th St, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• pub
• $$
• bar food