Flaming Saddles
793 9th Ave
Country
Wild west-themed bar where bartenders dance on the bar and pour shots directly into mouths!
From iconic lesbian bars (even the one we met at) to queer owned coffee shops and bookstores, NYC’s queer spaces are as diverse and electric as the city itself.
if you are planning a trip, or just want somewhere fun to go in the city, here are 15 queer spots we absolutely love (and think you will too!)
1. Patrons flock to Pieces for its electrifying drag shows, where performers dazzle the audience with their talent and flair.
There are plenty of LGBTQ+ things to do in New York, but if it’s a bar you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best bars in NYC
May 2025: We removed Ginger's and Barracuda Lounge. Come for the cocktails, stay for the queer trivia nights lgbtq+ vibes.
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Yes, these clubs are great alternatives if you want to have another experience aside from Broadway in the city that never sleeps!
1. Tucked away in the heart of the East Village, it exudes a welcoming and unpretentious vibe that draws both locals and visitors alike. Elsewhere - Bushwick’s Queer-Centered Music & Art Haven
📍599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn
Multi-room venue, rooftop parties, and themed dance nights with a crowd that’s always serving lewks.
And don’t be afraid to go inside, where an excellent DJ or drag queen is surely keeping the crowd shrieking and/or dancing.
Time Out tip: Metro is an all-seasons dive! Known for its eclectic array of bars in the city, the East Village is often hailed as home to some of NYC’s best LGBTQ+ establishments. Justin Buchanan and Eric Einstein own Pieces Bar and Playhouse NYC.
They also own the Hardware Bar in Hell’s Kitchen. The Monster - Piano Bar Meets Dance Floor Fantasy
📍80 Grove St, Manhattan
Live show tunes upstairs, thumping dance party downstairs. Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art - Where Queer Art Lives
📍26 Wooster St, Manhattan
The only museum in the world dedicated to LGBTQ+ art.
One of NYC's last remaining lesbian bars. Young crowd. Daytime brings gawking tourists, but the evenings are still for partying.
Time Out tip: Visit during the daytime to peruse the Stonewall National Monument visitors’ center next door and learn the history and legacy of the bar and its eponymous social movement.
Address: 53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 2pm–4 am; Sat, Sun 1pm–4am
