29 Best Gay Bars in NYC and LGBTQ+ Hot Spots For a Night On the TownNo thanksSubscribe🙌Awesome, you're subscribed!Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!The best of New York straight to your inboxWe help you navigate a myriad of possibilities. Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city.Enter email addressDéjà vu! We already have this email. Try another?By entering your email address you agree to our and and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.No thanks Awesome, you're subscribed!Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!The best of New York for free.Sign up for our email to enjoy New York without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush).Enter email addressDéjà vu! We already have this email. Try another?No thanksBy entering your email address you agree to our and and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.No thanks Awesome, you're subscribed!Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!Love the mag?Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions.Enter email addressDéjà vu! We already have this email. Try another?No thanksBy entering your email address you agree to our and and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.Explore CitiesTime Out MarketsSearchNew YorkNewsThings to DoFood & DrinkCultureTheaterTravelTime Out MarketLove LocalSeparatorKidsAttractionsMuseumsMoviesMusicNightlifeHotelsCannabisTicketsTO BookExplore CitiesTime Out MarketsCloseExplore CitiesTime Out MarketsPopular citiesMoreMarkets EnglishPhotograph: Courtesy Jordan BowensPhotograph: Courtesy Jordan BowensThe best gay bars in NYC and LGBTQ+ hot spots for a fun night outDrink, dance and raise a glass all year round at NYC’s best gay bars and favorite LGBTQ+ spots.Friday June 6 2025ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Contributors: , & AdvertisingNew York has played a major role in LGBTQ+ history and it’s no wonder there are a slew of bars that have been beacons for the community (and prime party spots) for decades. The best queer bars in NYC range from dive bars to , with historic spots like the Stonewall Inn anchoring them all. The West Village is a classic destination for queer nightlife, but you’ll find something exciting and welcoming in pretty much any part of the city.You can check out the best or , but these queer spaces all offer something unique, from cozy vibes and cheap drinks to high-energy dancing and brunch parties - sometimes in the same place on different days! Maybe your interests skew more trendy and urbane, or perhaps you're more of the down-and-dirty , the "what happens on the weekends, stays on the weekends" type — we're not here to judge! There are plenty of , but if it’s a bar you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered., Find the best LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and events in your city. Find the perfect spot to dance the night away, catch a drag show, or simply relax with friends at a LGBTQ+ bar or club. Stay in the loop on upcoming Pride celebrations, drag brunches, and other exciting events happening around town., We rounded up 25 LGBTQ-friendly bars and restaurants in the Alamo City, from gay bars on the North Main Strip to LGBTQ-owned and -operated restaurants across the city to local establishments.