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Gay men's
bars cover the spectrum: from relaxed, mainstream cafés to some hard-hitting
clubs full of glamour and attitude. Most of the more established places are in
Greenwich village and Chelsea, and along Avenue A in the East village. For
women, Park Slope in Brooklyn edges out the East village and Hudson Street in
the West as the center of happenings. Things tend to get raunchier further west
as you reach the bars and cruisers of the wild West Side Highway and the
Meatpacking District, both of which are pretty hardcore.
MAINLY FOR MEN
The Bar
68 2nd Ave (at E 4th St) phone 212/674-9714.
A longstanding neighborhood hideaway with a pool table in the East
village. Fairly relaxed on weeknights, cruisier at the weekend.
Barracuda
275 W 22nd St (between 7th and 8th avenues) phone 212/645-8613.
A favorite spot in New York's gay scene, and as laid-back as you'll find
in Chelsea. Two-for-one happy hour from 4-9pm during the week, crazy
drag shows and pick-up lines and a hideaway lounge out back.
Brandy's Piano Bar
235 E 84th St (between 2nd and 3rd avenues) phone 212/744-4949.
Handsome uptown cabaret/piano bar with a crazy mixed and generally
mature clientele. Definitely worth a visit.
The Cock
188 Ave A (at 12th St) phone 212/777-6724.
With amateur "talent" contests and strip karaoke to kill for, it's
dirty, sleazy and a social hodgepodge - and a whole lot of fun.
The Dugout
185 Christopher St (at Weehawken St) phone 212/242-9113.
Right by the river, this friendly West village hangout with T, pool
table and video games might be the closest you'll find to a gay sports
bar.
Dusk Lounge
147 W 24th St (between 6th and 7th avenues) phone 212/924-4490.
A place to chill out and unwind, this Chelsea stalwart is perfect on a
weekday afternoon.
Julius
159 W 10th St (at Waverly Place) phone 212/929-9672.
As the oldest gay bar in the city, this quaint, wooden affair deserves
at least one drink.
The Monster
80 Grove St (at Waverly Place) phone 212/924-3558.
Large, campy bar with drag cabaret, piano and downstairs dance floor.
very popular, especially with tourists, yet has a strong neighborhood
feel.
Phoenix
447 E 13th St (betweven 1st Ae and Ae A) phone 212/477-9979.
This relaxed Eastvillage faorite is much loed by the
so-not-scene-they're-scene boys and guys who really just want a drink.
Rawhide
212 8th Ave (at 21st St) phone 212/242-9332.
Hell-bent for leather, Chelsea's Rough Rider Room opens at 8am for those
who have beer for breakfast (and closes fairly late too).
Stonewall
53 Christopher St (between Waverly Place and 7th Ave S) phone
212/463-0950.
Yes, that Stonewall , site of the seminal 1969 riot, mostly
refurbished and flying the pride flag like they own it - which, one
supposes, they do.
Wonder Bar
505 E 6th St (betweven aes A and B) phone 212/777-9105.
Cramped, festie and lesbian-friendly, this is a truly wonderful and
unpretentious find for the thinking boy. Still mainly for the men,
though.
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MAINLY FOR WOMEN
Ginger's
363 5th Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn phone 718/788-0924.
Relative newcomer that's dark and atmospheric, with a great happy hour.
Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson St (between Morton and Barrow streets) phone 212/924-3347.
Laid-back in the afternoon but brimming by night, especially on
weekends. Lounging, pool and dancing areas are all separated and guys
are welcome too.
Julie's
204 E 58th St (between 2nd and 3rd avenues) phone 212/688-1294.
Fairly sedate and couple throughout the week, except for Thurs nights
when the single girls come out to play. One of your few choices around
midtown or uptown.
Marie's Crisis
59 Grove St phone 212/243-9323.
Well-known cabaret/piano bar popular with tourists and locals alike.
Features old-time singing sessions on Fri and Sat nights.
Meow Mix
269 E Houston St (at Suffolk St) phone 212/254-0688.
One of the city's hottest girl venues. Bands or performances most
nights, for which men are welcome if they behave themselves.
The Rising
186 5th Ave (at Sackett St), Park Slope, Brooklyn phone 718/789-6340.
A relaxed neighborhood favorite, this laid-back brunch spot has lie
music on Wed, Fri and Sun and a DJ on Sat nights.
Rubyfruit Bar & Grill
531 Hudson St (at 10th St) phone 212/929-3343.
A cozy, friendly place for grown-up dykes, Rubyfruit is all about
couches, cheap drinks and good company.
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