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26 rated LGBTQ bars

Best LGBTQ Bars in Manhattan, NYC

The best LGBTQ bars across 7 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.

Moodap lists 26 rated LGBTQ bars in Manhattan, spread over 7 neighborhoods. Ty's Bar NYC in West Village leads the list with a 4.6-star rating, and West Village has the most to choose from (11).

Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include lively, social. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.

Top 10 LGBTQ Bars in Manhattan

  1. Rank 1Ty's Bar NYC

    West Village
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly LGBTQ bar in the West Village, open until 2 AM most nights and 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers describe it as calm and suggest it for a few friends. Insider tip: Come on a weeknight, since seating is limited and it is hard to get a table on Friday nights.

  2. Rank 2Marie's Crisis Café

    West Village
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly LGBTQ bar in the West Village. Reviewers mention the entertainment and suggest it for a few friends. They also note it's cash only. Insider tip: Bar: 4pm to close. Music: 5:30pm to close. 7 Days a Week.

  3. Rank 3Rise Bar

    Hell's Kitchen
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced LGBTQ bar in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention brunch here, come for the entertainment, and single out the staff. Insider tip: Drag Brunch.

  4. Rank 4Julius'

    West Village
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly LGBTQ bar in the West Village, open until 2 AM most nights and 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers note it's cash only. Known for its Julius' Burgers.

  5. Rank 5Brandy's Piano Bar

    Upper East Side
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced LGBTQ bar on the Upper East Side, open until 4 AM most nights. Insider tip: Arrive early as seating is limited; management prefers a listening environment so respect the quiet atmosphere during performances. Known for its live piano music performances.

  6. Rank 6Rockbar NYC

    West Village
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  7. Rank 7The Stonewall Inn

    West Village
    4.3 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced LGBTQ bar in the West Village, open until 4 AM most nights. Reviewers mention friendly service, describe a loud, buzzing room, and come for the entertainment.

  8. Rank 8The Duplex

    West Village
    4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced LGBTQ bar in the West Village. Reviewers mention coming on a date, suggest it for an evening out, and say it handles big groups.

  9. Rank 9Don't Tell Mama

    Hell's Kitchen
    4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced LGBTQ bar in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention evenings here, come for the drinks, and mention the entertainment.

  10. Rank 10Cubbyhole

    West Village
    4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly LGBTQ bar in the West Village. Reviewers mention friendly service, come for happy hour, and mention the things to do, though some mention slow or uneven service.

West Village

11 spots

West Village guide
  1. Rank 1Ty's Bar NYC

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 3Julius'

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Social
  3. Rank 4Rockbar NYC

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  4. Rank 6The Duplex

    Indoor
    4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  5. Rank 7Cubbyhole

    Indoor
    4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Social
  6. Rank 8Henrietta Hudson

    Indoor
    4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  7. Rank 9The Monster

    Indoor
    3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Social
  8. Rank 10Playhouse

    Indoor
    3.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Social
  9. Rank 11Pieces

    Indoor
    3.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

Hell's Kitchen

8 spots

Hell's Kitchen guide
  1. Rank 1Rise Bar

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Don't Tell Mama

    Indoor
    4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  3. Rank 4Boxers HK

    Indoor
    4.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  4. Rank 5Atlas Social Club

    Indoor
    3.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  5. Rank 6Hardware

    Indoor
    3.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  6. Rank 7Industry Bar

    Indoor
    3.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

East Village

3 spots

East Village guide
  1. Rank 1The Cock

    Indoor
    3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Nowhere

    Indoor
    3.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Social
  3. Rank 3The Boiler Room

    Indoor
    3.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

Upper East Side

1 spots

Upper East Side guide

Hudson Yards

1 spots

Hudson Yards guide
  1. Rank 1Eagle NYC

    Indoor
    4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

Alphabet City

1 spots

Alphabet City guide
  1. Rank 1Phoenix Bar

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

Flatiron

1 spots

Flatiron guide
  1. Rank 1Boxers NYC

    Indoor
    3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Social

Frequently asked questions

What are the best LGBTQ bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top LGBTQ bars on Moodap are Ty's Bar NYC in West Village (4.6 stars), Marie's Crisis Café in West Village (4.5 stars) and Rise Bar in Hell's Kitchen (4.5 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most LGBTQ bars?
West Village has the most, with 11, followed by Hell's Kitchen (8) and East Village (3).
Where can I find affordable LGBTQ bars in Manhattan?
8 of the 26 LGBTQ bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Ty's Bar NYC in West Village, Marie's Crisis Café in West Village and Julius' in West Village.
How does Moodap rank LGBTQ bars?
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