Bars with dancing 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

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

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

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

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

"Coyote Ugly" gay bar

Where the bartenders “do-si-do on the bar top like an all-male version of Coyote Ugly.” Pull on your...

Hell's Kitchen · 793 Ninth Avenue, New York

• 30+
• country
• dancing
• go-go boys
• leather
• $$
• craft beer

Muscles on muscles on muscles

Friend's Tavern has been an institution before anyone had heard of a Chelsea boy. Frequented by some of the...

Queens · 78-11 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights

• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• happy hour
• cruising
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $
• themed

Hell's Kitchen is sizzling

Hardware definitely brings the heat to Hell's Kitchen. The low-key vibe, affordable drinks, and incredible...

Hell's Kitchen · 697 10th Ave, New York

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• outdoor seating
• video
• happy hour
• $$