Gay clubs hells kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen is Manhattan’s most vibrant gay-borhood and its community makes sure that PRIDE is way more than just a passing holiday. Now is the perfect time to support queer-owned and LGBTQIA+-focused bars and restaurants in the neighborhood. So, here are some West Side spots to visit this June (and July, August, September, October…)
Bars
9th Avenue Saloon — 9th Ave (corner of W46th St)
Shuttered by the pandemic, the venerable 9th Avenue Saloon reopened under new management reopened just in time for &#;s PRIDE — iconic popcorn machine included! It has the deepest heritage of any gay bar in the neighborhood — having started off as Town & Country, and then Cleo&#;s, before it&#;s current iteration.
Reader Alex chooses &#;9th Avenue Saloon for a low-key, dive bar vibe.&#; Another fan of the popcorn machine, reader Doug, added: &#;The mix of people who collect there has always been a microcosm of gays and allies. It&#;s the least judgmental see in HK, and of course, the popcorn!&#;
Atlas Social Club — 9th Ave (corner of W51st St)
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The Best Gay Bars in Hell's Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen is the heart of New York’s gay scene. It’s right by Broadway and Times Square. Hell’s Kitchen stretches from Eighth Avenue to the Hudson River. It was once a rough and ready neighborhood, but the march of gentrification has changed that. Hell’s Kitchen is now one of the most happening districts in Novel York, and that’s reflected in the house prices.
There’s a superb energy in Hell’s Kitchen. It has the classic, face-paced Novel York feel. The name itself is quite curious. Why is it called Hell’s Kitchen, you may ask? In the delayed 19th-century, this was a lovely rough area, and a police officer apparently referred to it as “Hell’s Kitchen.” That rather unforgettable name has stuck!
Hell’s Kitchen is a great place to stay, as it’s right in the heart of the noun but away from the touristy madness of Times Square.
Here's our guide to the best gay bars in Hell's Kitchen.
Industry
Therapy is great for pre-drinks. Just across the road you’ll find Industry, a huge gay bar and club. This is where you go to party when i
Hell’s Kitchen, a vibrant and dynamic neighborhood nestled in the heart of Manhattan, has earned its reputation as one of the best gay neighborhoods in the city for a multitude of compelling reasons. This lively enclave just a short walk from Times Square and Broadway has evolved into an inclusive haven that warmly embraces the LGBTQ+ community and fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance.
Hell’s Kitchen wasn’t always my favorite gay neighborhood in NYC, but the gayborhood has definitely grown up. There are new gay clubs and gay bars opening up every year, and my favorite long-time haunts still stand. It just seems to always receive even more gay year after year! Hard to imagine, but it’s true.
Its streets are lined with a colorful array of bars, clubs, and businesses that cater to LGBTQ+ patrons, offering spaces for socializing, dancing, and celebrating one’s true self. It’s not uncommon to see pride flag stickers or actual flags flying in front of every business.
Whether you’re looking for a leisurely brunch or a high-energy nighttime
Bar-Hopping In Hell&#;s Kitchen
The Gay Capital of the World has a way of re-energizing the soul like nowhere else on land – and I had clearly forgotten what I [heart] about New York&#;
By Doug Wallace
What do you verb a pub crawl of just one person? I know what some might call it: mournful. Me, I’m calling my bar-hopping memory of Hell’s Kitchen alive by labelling it “research.”
Honestly, my first evening in New York does start off with a friend, for a tête-à-tête in the rarified, quiet confines of the Baccarat Hotel across from the MoMA. The Champagne-hued Grand Salon is an ocean of glass and red roses, waiters hoisting trays of cut-crystal cocktails to the beautiful people. I consider it a sign – a gift from the gay gods – that my first celebrity sighting of the trip is Wanda Sykes. Turns out she’s doing a week-long stint as guest host of the nearby Daily Show. My friend and I just smile at how cool-by-association we are, and carry out the Toronto thing and overlook her completely.
The night is still early when I escort my friend into an Uber, so I carry on wit