Gay bar west village new york

The vibrant energy of NYC Pride is just around the corner, and nowhere is that spirit more deeply rooted than in the historic West Village. With the official NYC Pride March on June 29,culminating right here, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the rich history and undeniable buzz of the West Village, a true heartland of queer culture.

The best gay bars in the West Village

From neighborhood dive bars and gay to DJs playing music that will get you dancing, the West Village has a range of bars and clubs to fit every vibe and leave you full of queer joy. Check out our top Self-described as "The friendly welcoming village bar", The Cubbyhole is a cozy, bar for lesbians and new women located in the heart of the West Village.

The bartenders are always welcoming and friendly, and they have drink specials until 7pm daily. On weekend nights Cubbyhole can get packed in a good way! But even if you have to wait in line, it's the perfect place to make a new bar friend or two. Henrietta Hudsons is located in the West Village and is self-described as a "human space built by lesbians.

Hens, as it's known by locals, is a cross between a living room and a petite cafe dressed in rich mid-century modern color palettes, with comfy chairs, plush ottomans, and a dining area. But don't let the cute lounge vibes fool you, at night it turns into a queer dance club where you can come with friends or walk away with new ones.

They have daily drink specials, and on weekends you can definitely expect a fun queer and lesbian crowd. It continues to honor that legacy creating a queer inclusive space that the gay, lesbian and trans community can come to mingle, dance, and even play pool. On any given day you can find a mix of events, including drag shows, karaoke nights, live music, and dance parties upstairs.

Art Bar is a cozy lounge with a bar seating and booths in the front and comfy couches and a fireplace in the back. You will always find a groups of gay and lesbian friends hanging out after work or a queer bartender slinging drinks behind the bar. Art Bar offers a daily drink specials, seasonal specialty cocktails, and has a digital jukebox with thousands of music choices.

The food menu contains a broad array of selections including vegetarian optionsand the kitchen is always open late. Featuring nightly drag shows, live singers, and comedic acts, this intimate venue is a great place to experience some of the best queer talent the city has to offer. Marie's Crisis Cafe opened its doors in and has prided itself on being a safe space for all, especially the gay community.

This piano bar is a must if you love Broadway and show tunes. Sing your heart out with other musical theater fans in a fun, queer inclusive space. Marie's doesn't charge a cover, but does have a two drink minimum and is cash only. Pieces Bar is self-described as "America's favorite gay bar".

They open at 2pm daily and have nightly drag shows and drink specials, and karaoke every Tuesday. In the evenings, it turns into a gay club where you can dance to the latest music or queer classics. Download Lex and filter your feed by Events to see everything happening in your area.

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