Dive Bars in New York

Very popular leather bar

The Eagle in NYC attracts a wide variety of men for cruising and all around fun. Sunday's fun beer blast brings...

Chelsea · 554 W 28th St, New York

• leather
• outdoor seating
• bears
• cruising
• dive
• casual

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

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

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

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

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

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