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Most Fun NYC Gay Bars
Flaming Saddles Saloon is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

1. Flaming Saddles Saloon

7.8
793 9th Ave (at 53rd St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 99 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: It's like Coyote Ugly, except with very good looking men serving drinks and dancing on the bar! Definitely one of the most fun nights that we can't remember. Cash only!

Sugarland Nightclub is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

2. Sugarland Nightclub

221 N 9th St (btwn Driggs Ave & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Gay Bar · Williamsburg · 26 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Join in the fun with other sweaty and beautiful people on the dance floor and then retreat to the upstairs outdoor patio for a breather and then jump back into it.

EasternBloc is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

3. EasternBloc

505 E 6th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Alphabet City · 45 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Small and very dark Soviet themed bar packed with an ever-changing crowd, very loud music and dancers. Happy hour lasts until 10pm.

Splash Bar is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

4. Splash Bar

50 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Union Square · 80 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: If you’re a fan of musicals, hit up this popular club on Musical Mondays, for 2-4-1 drinks and classic broadway showtunes and videos.

Marie's Crisis Cafe is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

5. Marie's Crisis Cafe

8.6
59 Grove St (btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Piano Bar · West Village · 133 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A piano bar where EVERYONE sings show tunes as loud as you can. The bar is decidedly old-school looking, but the drinks are very strong.

Boxers NYC is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

6. Boxers NYC

7.7
37 W 20th St (btwn 5th Ave & Avenue of the Americas), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Flatiron District · 136 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Awesome 2-4-1 happy hour until 9.30pm. Try the Italian Stallion Brick Oven Pizza while watching your favorite sports or the great bartenders.

Ritz Bar & Lounge is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

7. Ritz Bar & Lounge

7.3
369 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 82 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Fun nautical themed bar with outdoor drinking up front, a dance-floor in the back and on the second floor on weekends. Relaxed and cheap happy hour during the week.

InFuse51 is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

8. InFuse51

331 W 51st St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 49 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Order one of over 15 flavors of their delicious infused vodka at their chilly ice bar. Happy Hour lasts until 8pm. Try their mini-burgers to soak up some vodka.

The Duplex is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

9. The Duplex

7.9
61 Christopher St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 94 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Sit at the bar downstairs and get sloshed while a comedian heckles you. Or go upstairs for a wonderfully fun cabaret act.

Stonewall Inn is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

10. Stonewall Inn

8.5
53 Christopher St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 128 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Historic birth place of the gay rights movement and a great place for a 2-4-1 Happy Hour special, a diverse crowd, friendly bartenders and dancing upstairs.

11. The Eagle

8.4
554 W 28th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Chelsea · 51 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: During the summer, there’s no better place to have a drink and enjoy the clientele than the roof. Definitely not for the prude or faint of heart.

Therapy NYC is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

12. Therapy NYC

348 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 134 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Awesome ski lodge-esque atmosphere, hot bartenders and a fun crowd. Sit upstairs for the shows and their amazing Therapy Burger.

Industry Bar is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

13. Industry Bar

7.7
355 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 155 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Happy Hour is 2-4-1 until 9pm and you can join in on a game of pool. Cash only!

Henrietta Hudson Bar & Girl is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

14. Henrietta Hudson Bar & Girl

7.5
438 Hudson St (at Morton St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 15 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great music and a packed dance floor filled with a diverse group of ladies (and men), good music and good drinks. Expect a $10 cover on the weekends.

XES Lounge is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

15. XES Lounge

157 W 24th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Chelsea · 67 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Enjoy your 2-4-1 happy hour special on their outdoor patio. Fun events every night. Fun vibe and a eclectic mixed crowd.

Metropolitan is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

16. Metropolitan

8.0
559 Lorimer St (btwn Metropolitan Ave & Devoe St), Brooklyn, NY
Gay Bar · East Williamsburg · 56 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: You must go visit the cozy backyard, get your photo taken in the photobooth, drink a drink, dance a little and sing karaoke on Tuesdays. Cash only.

G lounge & Gallery is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

17. G lounge & Gallery

225 W 19th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Chelsea · 76 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Premier gay lounge where you can enjoy their G-Licious Happy Hour until 9pm. Cash only.

Nowhere Bar is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

18. Nowhere Bar

7.4
322 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · East Village · 63 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Fun, low-key, laid-back and cheap gay bar. The frozen margaritas are refreshing, the drink strong, but not overly so. Go on Macho Mondays.

Secret Lounge is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

19. Secret Lounge

525 W 29th St (btw 10th & 11th), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 9 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This hidden gem has a speakeasy feel and it’s hard to find front door. Best to go on the weekends.

Excelsior is one of Most Fun NYC Gay Bars.

20. Excelsior

390 5th Ave (btwn 6th & 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Gay Bar · Central Slope · 24 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Low-key neighborhood gay bar with a beautiful, year-round outdoor space. Order the Skittles Shot! Awesome jukebox.