Usually, you’ll say, “I’m going out in the West Village” and that’s where you’ll bar hop, or you may visit the neighbourhood next-door for a change of scenery. And most nights, you’ll find yourself bar hopping from one to another in the same area, instead of visiting a gay bar in Hell’s Kitchen and then a 40 mins ride to the next gay bar in Brooklyn. Below, you will find 20 of the best gay bars in NYC organized by neighbourhood.Īs a traveller, you’ll notice each neighbourhood is bigger than it appears on maps. The city is also well known for its enormous, intricate, and ever-changing nightlife. New York City is well-known for its grid-system and therefore its divided and unique neighbourhoods and boroughs. Are you looking for the best New York City gay bars? Well you’ve come to the right place! Whether, you’re visiting NYC during Pride or outside of Pride season, you will find a Pride-vibe year-round throughout the gay bars and nightclubs of New York.
