Bars with drag shows 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

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

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

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

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

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

Fun bear/leather crowd

Christopher Street's famous bar row caters to a mostly scruffy, masculine crowd. Rockbar is no exception, though...

West Village · 185 Christopher St, New York

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• leather
• bears
• cruising
• pub
• $
• live entertainment
• dive
• casual