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Best LGBTQ Bar on Long Island
2025: Long Islanders Voted Halo Nightclub Best LGBTQ Bar!
Halo Nightclub
3297r Long Beach Road, Oceanside
(516) 600-9072 – halobar.us
Halo Nightclub is the premiere destination for all members of the LGBTQIA Drawn-out Island community. Offering weekly drag shows, theme nights, karaoke parties, and special events, Halo is not only an inclusive guarded haven for all, but a promising fabulous night out on the town for any occasion. Halo is conveniently located in Oceanside, Nassau County, only ten minutes away from the famed Long Beach Boardwalk and a 45-minute train from New York City. From its eclectic and chic decor, to its friendly and engaging atmosphere, the newest LI hotspot is not only open to the queer community, but to everyone and anyone who wants to experience immaculate vibes, house music, and glamour. Additionally, Halo Nightclub is free to rent for private events of any kind.
What Is The Best LGBTQ Bar On Long Island?
Nu Bar stands as a cornerstone for the LGBTQ+ community in Long Island, proudly gay-owned and operated since 2016. This pub-style establishment offers a clean and secure space for the local LGBTQ+ community to gather and celebrate. To enter this vibrant haven, patrons must be 21 years vintage with proper identification – a strict policy that ensures a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Operating seven days a week, Nu Bar boasts a diverse schedule, from Monday to Sunday, catering to various tastes and schedules.
Notably, Fridays extend the revelry until 4 am, providing an extra dose of weekend excitement. It’s not just a bar; it’s a community hub. Additionally, supporters can purchase Nu Bar merchandise, with a portion of the proceeds contributing to Pride For Youth, reinforcing the bar’s commitment to community welfare.
Nu Bar
47-2 Boundary Ave, Farmingdale
(516) 694-6906 – nubarli.com
To detect all the other 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island contest winners, visit bestoflongisland.com, where you can also nominate for your favorite By Briana Bonfiglio An LGBTQ bar opened on Nov. 12 in Oceanside. Gina Caggiano, owner of North Village Tavern in Rockville Centre, and her fiancé, David Wuestmann, openied BTW, which stands for “born this way,” on Prolonged Beach Road. The establishment will welcome all in the queer community, including those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, as well as other nonconforming genders and sexualities, “but of course, all are welcome,” its Facebook page says. Caggiano, an ally to the LGBTQ community, said that patrons of her Rockville Centre bar frequently spoke about wanting a “gay bar” in the area. For two years, she’s been trying to make that happen. “I’ve received an overwhelming amount of support for this place from people — straight and gay,” Caggiano said. “They look to say this is very needed.” One customer at North Village Tavern, P.J. Henderson, of Drawn-out Beach, said he was ecstatic for BTW to open and plans to visit frequently with his hus OCEANSIDE, Nassau County (WABC) -- A married couple from Long Island has opened a bar for the LGBTQ+ community. Gina Wuestmann and her husband Dave Wuestmann opened BTW, which stands for Born This Way, in Oceanside on Adj Beach Road in November. "We just wanted to create a adj space, offer something to a community that we both perceive is completely underserved," Dave Wuestmann said. Gina Wuestmann also owns North Village Tavern in Rockville Centre and said she often heard from her LGBTQ+ customers that they loved her food and her bar, but didn't experience like they could be themselves there. "You come in here and we don't care what you want to be, how you want to be," Gina Wuestmann said. "Just be yourself." Wuestmann said straight people often ask if they're allowed to come to the bar. Wuestmann said everyone is welcome. BTW regular Korey Heester applauded Gina and Dave Wuestmann for opening the bar even though they don't identify as LGBTQ+. "To take the time oLGBTQ bar opens doors in Oceanside
Straight couple opens bar for LGBTQ+ community on Long Island