Best of 14 Gay Bars in West Village NYC
The modern gay rights movement began in Manhattan's West Village in , at the mob-owned dive bar the Stonewall Inn. Today, the Stonewall still stands (and recently became a New York City landmark) and is just one of the many LGBT watering holes that still dot the historic neighborhood. (In fact, Stonewall isn't even the oldest gay spot in the neighborhood; that honor goes to Julius's.) The gay bars here tend to veer toward the dive side, and that's fine with us. There's a timeless, completely approachable vibe here that simply can't be replicated in the swanky taverns of uptown Hell's Kitchen. Let's learn about Top Gay Bars in West Village NYC with Monaghansrvc below
1. Marie's Crisis Café
The appeal of this beloved West Village institution isn't the drinks (cheap beer, vodka shots), but the old-school piano bar experience. Sing a Broadway tune with the rest of the bar and keep an eye out for legendary pianist Dexter Watson, who has been a regular at Marie's for years.
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2. The Duplex
Setting the pace for campy, good-natured fun (though not classic glamour), the city's oldest cabaret is still going strong at 55 years old. A generous mix of regulars and tourists laugh and sing along with drag performers, comedians, and rising stars in the Cabaret Room on the second floor. (There are still special exhibits in the intimate game room, which is also upstairs and has a separate bar.) At the piano bar downstairs, the cheerful singing waiters are entertaining enough to avoid accusations of trickery, and the pianists are often excellent.
3. The Stonewall Inn
The birthplace of gay liberation says “Yes!” to empowerment and “Hell yeah!” to go, guys. The high-energy dance music attracts a mixed and flirtatious crowd. Drink at one of the two bars or dance your groove on the dance floor upstairs. During the day tourists are left speechless, but at night there is still partying. Theme nights include the Uncut Wednesdays Latin party, but true to the bar's democratic spirit, everyone is welcome.
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