You can check out the best drag shows or cabaret performances, 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, "what happens on the weekends, stays on the weekends" type - we're not here to judge! 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. The following year, the first-ever gay pride marches took place in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Los Angeles to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall police raid that prompted the riots. 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. After work or after the game, Boxers NYC is the place for gay sports leagues and fans to meet. It has two levels, several pool tables, brick oven pizza, beer on tap, many plasma screens and an outdoor patio for your enjoyment.
SAT & SUN 1-9PM NYC’s PREMIER GAY SPORTS BAR Chelsea is our flagship and is located in the flatiron district. The best queer bars in NYC range from dive bars to dance clubs, with historic spots like the Stonewall Inn anchoring them all. Chelsea is our flagship and is located in the flatiron district. BOXERS NYC ‘AMERICA’S GAY SPORTS BAR’ LONGEST RUNNING 2 FOR 1 HAPPY HOUR 7 DAYS A WEEK MON FRI 4-9PM. New 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.