In a city where just about anything is at your fingertips, supporting LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses is a way to make your trip more sustainable as it directly supports the city’s queer community. Today, Greenwich Village, home of the notable Stonewall Inn, is a hub for LGBTQ+ activism, business, and culture, but many queer friendly and owned businesses have also emerged all across the Big Apple.Īs this year marks NYC’s 51st Pride celebration, this NYC travel guide features 51 LGBTQ+ owned or friendly accommodations, eateries, parties, and experiences.
The city has served as the backdrop for many pivotal moments in queer history, including the 1969 Stonewall Riots, and is home to many of the country’s (and world’s!) longest running gay and lesbian establishments. Home to the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans community, it's no surprise that New York City has become one of the hottest LGBTQ+ travel destinations. Through their advocacy, education, and community building initiatives, ITA fights for social and environmental responsibility to be woven into all forms of travel. While the city starts to reopen, be sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing to protect yourself and everyone else.For this extensive LGBTQ+ Guide to NYC, ecomadic is excited to be partnering with Impact Travel Alliance, a global community and nonprofit that educates and empowers travelers to leave a positive impact on local communities and the environment. Regardless of your sexuality - straight or gay, you will, for sure, have plenty of fun here. We haven’t been to The Eagle yet, which I heard is a leather-Levis bar that also worth a visit. Happy hour is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and there are drag shows from Sunday through Thursday and live DJs spinning pop mash-ups of Erasure, Kesha, and more on Friday and Saturday.Ĭheck their calendar here to stay updated on the upcoming events!Īlright, these are some of the best gay bars slash dance clubs in the Big Apple that deserve a stop for anyone looking for a hot night. Indeed, not just folks in the LGBT+ community, anyone is welcomed here. New York magazine described it as a welcome blend of the three types of gay bars you’ve come to expect in Manhattan: the tight-shirt lounge, the tank-top megaclub, and the casual-plaid cruising spot.
Located in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, this spacious, industrial-chic gay bar features a bustling after-work scene, sexy bartenders pouring stiff vodka sodas, and plenty of rainbow decors. Locations: 86 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003 Google Ratings: 4.0/5 So, what’s the point of their happy hour?Ī fun story: This bar is at one corner of my first Manhattan apartment building, and it is so casual and quiet that for the first few years, I always thought it is someone’s garage. You won’t find that price anywhere else in New York City. Also, the cocktails are delicious and strong, priced at only $8, and beers are $4. There’s also a karaoke party every Sunday - Thursday night and drag show on weekends, keeping the energy high seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. The popcorn shrimp and fries are delicious! They also have a small menu where you can order Indian food from the restaurant next door. Upon walking in, you will see an extensive bar on the right, and on the left are a few circular booths where you can get cozy in. It’s often more on the low-key side, except when they are airing new episodes of Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Suite is a quaint, dimly-lit gay bar on the Upper West Side.