Gay bars hells kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen is Manhattan’s most vibrant gay-borhood and its group 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 — 656 9th Ave (corner of W46th St)
Shuttered by the pandemic, the venerable 9th Avenue Saloon reopened under recent management reopened just in time for 2022’s PRIDE — iconic popcorn machine included! It has the deepest heritage of any same-sex attracted 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 accumulate there has always been a microcosm of gays and allies. It’s the least judgmental identify in HK, and of course, the popcorn!”
Atlas Social Club — 753 9th Ave (corner of W51st St)
Designed to look fancy a glammed-up salon-meets-athlet
Bar-Hopping In Hell’s Kitchen
The Gay Capital of the World has a way of re-energizing the mind like nowhere else on planet – and I had clearly forgotten what I [heart] about New York…
By Doug Wallace
What do you summon a pub crawl of just one person? I know what some might call it: unhappy. 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 lgbtq+ 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 execute the Toronto thing and disregard her completely.
The night is still early when I escort my friend into an Uber, so I carry on with my plan to wander the Ninth Avenue gay bars – they are too numerous to accomplish all in one night
The Best Gay Bars in Hell's Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen is the heart of Fresh 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 great energy in Hell’s Kitchen. It has the classic, face-paced New York feel. The specify itself is quite curious. Why is it called Hell’s Kitchen, you may ask? In the late 19th-century, this was a beautiful 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 action 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 block and club. This is where you go to party when it gets late. The twist floor gets occupied as the nighttime progresses. You may also find a considerable lin
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+ group and fosters a perception 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 lgbtq+ clubs and gay bars opening up every year, and my favorite long-time haunts still stand. It just seems to always get even more male lover year after year! Complicated 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 nightclub to boogie the night away, Hell’s Kitchen has it all for every type of gay person visiting