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Icon Bar

Icon Bar

Icon Bar, 33rd Street, Astoria, NY, USA

Icon is a neighbourhood gay bar in Astoria, popular with locals who visit for weekly themed parties and regular drag shows, house DJs, and of course the hot go-go dancers! The atmosphere is always energetic, the crowd is friendly and mixed, and the happy hour every weekday evening is just one more reason why you should visit this unassuming little bar.

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Hardware

This gay owned and operated buzzy bar and lounge in Hell's Kitchen features premier drag queens alongside some of the best DJs in NYC. This vibrant space is brought to you by the owners of Pieces Bar in the West Village, so they must know how to keep people coming back! It's central location, nightly performances from big names in drag, talented bartenders, and uniquely designed look are just some of the things that make Hardware special.

Boxers

Boxers Hell's KItchen is perfect for parties, drinks and big nights out. Its main level features a lounge area in the front, a full bar, plasma screens and seating for dining. On the lower level is the DogPound, which has a full bar, a digital video wall and is perfect to book for private parties. The upper level, The Terrace, is a roof deck with full bar, plenty of seating and great views.

Rise Bar

Rise is one of Hell's Kitchen's fan favourite gay bars, offering daily happy hour, specials, and nightly entertainment. You can start or end your night here with DJs, Drag shows, Karaoke and more. This bar is the perfect combination of a laid back and understated interior with a camp line up of acts, where no show is complete without the glitter ball! Its small space is always full of a mixed but mostly male crowd who love to dance.

Ritz Bar and Lounge

Docked on Restaurant Row, the naval-inspired Ritz comprises two bars, bi-level backyard patio, and a second street-facing patio space, while natural wood sets a stylish mood inside the lounge. Nightly shows with renowned DJs and exceptional sound and lighting systems make Ritz one of the most popular dance club experiences in the Hell's Kitchen area, where all identities and backgrounds are welcome.

Pieces

One of New York City's oldest gay bars located in Greenwich Village at corner of the iconic Christopher St and Gay St. This local and long-standing bar offers happy hour, karaoke, drag spectaculars, and plenty of dancing, and its versatile space is available for private parties as well. The daily drag shows are especially popular, as the queens are talented and keep the bar filled with energy. All this along with strong but cheap drinks makes for a great night.

Atlas Social Club

Happening saloon and open air cocktail bar in Hell's Kitchen with a retro athletic-club atmosphere that includes boxing and wrestling memorabilia. Atlas Social Club hosts different events each night, and whichever night you choose you can dance way into the early hours with happy hour cocktails and classic sports films playing as a backdrop. This low-key spot has a friendly crowd and a chill atmosphere to start your night.

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