Gay bars in Manhattan

[Javi]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 1:37am

My friend arrives tomorrow from Australia and he wants me to take him to some gay bars in New York. Any recommendations? Not really dance clubs but bars. And isn't there one or two near the theatre district? We're watching Constellations and will go to the gay bars after (and hopefully take Jake Gyllenhaal with us he he)

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 2:36am

Posh is on West 50th/9th. Super easy to get to. And it's a bar.

Boxers is another one.

[HorseTears]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 4:46am

Eastern Bloc.

And, of course, the basement of a well appointed townhouse in Turtle Bay.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 7:32am

Barrage is fine as a post-theater drinks place, and it's nearby.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 8:13am

And, of course, the basement of a well appointed townhouse in Turtle Bay.

Urban legend. False too.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 11:30am

There are a whole lot more than one or two near the theatre district. The w 40s and 50s is now the place for gay night life.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 1:13pm

I was recently introduced to The Townhouse by an actor 13 years my junior. It was wonderful. There was singing. There were entrepreneurs. There was friendliness. There was the occasional Very Large Beard. And a friendly wait staff. What, I ask, more could you ask?

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 2:42pm

^ love the townhouse...

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 5:06pm

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Updated On: 1/10/15 at 05:06 PM

[HorseTears]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 6:25pm

Oooh. That sounds lovely. Marking that one down for next time.

As for you, PJ, next you're going to tell me that Santa and the Easter Bunny aren't real!

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 6:56pm

do people still think or care if things are going on in ss's basement? i mean really....

[georgessand]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 7:20pm

Flaming Saddles on 9th in the 50s.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 8:56pm

The Eagle! The biggest and the best!

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/26/14 at 9:41pm

Is there one around the theater district that has MEN as their clientele? No offense to the opinionated twinks, to each their own.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 12:47am

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Updated On: 1/10/15 at 12:47 AM

[singtopher]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 12:49am

9th Ave Saloon on 9th Between 45th and 46th.

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 1:00am

But even the Eagle has Twinks nowadays. (It has for years.) Twinks go to the Eagle when they don't shave.

Nothing wrong with twinks, but I much rather socialize with men my age. I find it a more laid back experience.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 1:03am

I love the foyer in The Townhouse. It's exactly like the first room in Sleep No More.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 2:55am

New to the city, so I haven't done much exploring, but a co-worker was recently telling me that I should go to The Townhouse- glad to see her recommendation echoed here!

[Javi]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 3:09am

Thanks for all the recommendations, guys. Looks like a busy night around town for us tonight. :)

[HorseTears]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 3:12am

From the TownHouse website:

Here is a list of items that may inhibit your entrance to the club:
Hats or baseball caps
Gym or workout gear
Sleeveless shirts or tank tops
Ripped or torn clothing
Oversized jeans or t-shirts
Head bandanas or do-rags
Cut off shorts
Lycra spandex

Whaaaa?? Guess I'm going to have to pack some different threads for my next NYC visit.

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 3:25am

So, is it a nude bar then?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 4:10am

As a quick answer, go into any gay bar and pick up a NEXT magazine. The centerfold is a map of all gay bars in manhattan.

As far as midtown / Hell's Kitchen.

Hardware (48/10) is great, especially for their $3 happy hour. Bring cash, as they have a $20 card minimum.
Barrage (47/9) is always pleasant and has a crowd of all ages.
9th ave Saloon (46/9) is a good bet.
I love Flaming Saddles (53/9). It is cash only though, so be aware.

Ritz (46/9 bar-like at happy hour, but turns more club-like as the night wears on.
Posh (51/9) has an all ages bar crowd and a nice happy hour, though it can get crazy late at night.


Industry (52/9) is alright at happy hour, and cash only, but can be a bit much later on and the door / bar staff can quite rude, though the cocktail staff is nice.
Therapy (52/9) is a nice bar / lounge and has tasty food.

Boxers HK (50/9) is okay for the rooftop in the summer, but otherwise, I have never had a good time... An often rude door staff, often rude bar staff, a crowd you can never anticipate and it can smell like wet socks.
Fairy tale Lounge (48/10) is another questionable and often up enjoyable spot.

On Saturdays, Mr. Biggs (44/10) has a party called Size Queen. Definite bar, crowd covered the range of ages when I have been there.

Enjoy!

[Javi]

Posted: 12/27/14 at 10:12am

Thanks again! Added those to the list. :)

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/28/14 at 7:51am

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Updated On: 1/10/15 at 07:51 AM