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1. Dave's Lesbian Bar

The monthly Astoria pop-up is a celebration of all things queer and lesbian. Singles, couples and groups all attend the hours-long parties that include live bands and a DJ, often compared to queer prom. Anyone 21+ is welcome and the crowd is always diverse. 

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2. Hot Rabbit

This long-running queer dance party is well known as a very good spot to find a one-night stand (or more). The party roves between Manhattan and Bushwick and attracts a younger crowd eager to remain out until dawn.

3. Bubble T

One of very few committed queer Asian parties, Bubble T’s monthly event is about unwinding, finding community, and more, if you&rsquo

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Gay Bars In The West Village

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Sorry San Francisco, but New York is the gay capital of the world. It’s abode to Stonewall and the reason why there are gay pride events all over the world in June. It’s the city where everyone escapes to for the liberty to be themselves, not just in one gayborhood, but in pretty much the entire island of Manhattan. Accepted cruisy gay bars are found down 8th Avenue in Chelsea and in Greenwich Village (which is also residence to fun-spirited gay shops around Christopher St.), while other mixed venues are in the Meatpacking District and Hell's Kitchen.



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The Stonewall Inn

The world’s most notable gay bar was where the gay pride movement got started, after it was raided by police in June of It’s now a place where every gay Modern Yorker and tourist wants to verb, celebrating LGBT rights through dance parties and drag performances.
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Barracuda Lounge

A popular bar since , it has attracted celebrities and the most fabulous drag queens over the years. It’s now mostly a place to watch fierce drag performances

9. Gym Sportsbar

8th Ave

A non-pretentious Chelsea sports bar adj of hot bears of all flavours. The friendliest bar in New York and they possess incredibly cheap drinks. My home away from home — please forward all my mail here.

8. Rainbow House Playground

Northern Blvd, Astoria

When the friend that you’re staying with lives in Astoria and you don’t want to move to Manhattan to get off. It’s a sex club with semi-private and open door events, NYC-style. Plus, it’s BYOB.

7. Eastern Bloc

E 6th St

The Lower East Side Soviet-themed bar with a campy, sleazy vibe. Great for pre-drinks.

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Santos Party House, 96 Lafayette St

House/techno meets leather every month. The men and the music are always good.

5. The Saint at Large

Various locations

The promoters that host sleazy circuit parties including Night People and the infamous Black Party in March bring you The Saint At Large. Even if you don’t dig the circuit, you have to experience it once.

4. The Cock

93 2nd Ave

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