The West Village is a classic destination for queer nightlife, but you’ll find something exciting and welcoming in pretty much any part of the city. Whereas many gay bars center their identity around queerness, The Boiler Room looks like any straight person’s go-to spot, only you dont need to expend energy worrying about whether youre welcome.
The best queer bars in NYC range from dive bars to dance clubs, with historic spots like the Stonewall Inn anchoring them all. Brooklyn LGBTQ+ bar set ablaze in arson attack. New York has played a major role in LGBTQ+ history, and it’s no wonder there are a slew of bars that have been beacons for the community (and prime party spots) for decades. PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN Longtime Fifth Avenue gay bar Excelsior will celebrate one last Pride Month before closing its doors this summer, the business announced this week.