12 Gay Bars in Brooklyn
The queer scene in Brooklyn gets stronger and stronger every year with new bars opening in different neighborhoods, local drag queens getting national recognition, and a new generation of LGBTQIA people creating safe spaces for our community. You’ll find everything there: gay-friendly dive bars, cabaret shows, theatrical parties and venues for shows, festivals and performances.
We listed 12 gay bars and clubs you will find in the Brooklyn, NY: House of Yes, Happyfun Hideaway, Macri Park, Metropolitan, The Rosemont, 3 Dollar Bill, Ginger's Bar, Good Judy, Branded Saloon, C'mon Everybody, All Night Skate and Boobie Trap - you will find more information about each one of them below on this post.
What to expect from gay bars in Brooklyn?
You’ve probably heard that Brooklyn is where the “cool kids” go to have fun, and this statement is most certainly right. Each bar has a different crowd, but in general the Brooklyn queer community is all about self-expression and style.
What is the best gay bar to hang out in Brooklyn?
Metropolitan has been one of our favorite bars in Brooklyn for a while. But it’s worth mentioning the incredible venues House of Yes and 3 Dollar Bill, where alternative artists and drag queens are always serving the performance of their lives. And also the Gen-Z favorites Happyfun Hideaway and The Rosemont.
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House of Yes
Location: 2 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday - Closed, Wednesday 7 PM-2 AM, Thursday 10 PM-4 AM, Friday and Saturday 7 PM-4 AM, Sunday 9 PM-4 AM
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Menu Price: $$$
House of Yes is a theatre nightclub with creative shows, dirty circus, burlesque, and other artistic performances. Every night is a different immersive experience, with extra surprises, DJs, and themes.
The most famous party venue in Brooklyn was created in 2007 by Kae Burke and Anya Sapozhnikova in a different address, but still in Brooklyn. The initial project was a collective house for diverse artists to create. In 2008, after a fire accident, they decided to reopen the space in a former ice-house off the Grand Street L train in East Williamsburg. The collective kept growing by welcoming talented performers and creatives.
In 2013, House of Yes closed its doors following a rise in their rent. Six months later, Kae and Anyareopened in the current address in partnership with Justin Ahiyon and Ilan Telmont. House of Yes is considered one of Brooklyn's essential venues, and it forever changed the nightlife in New York City.
Happyfun Hideaway
Location: 1211 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: 4 PM - 2 AM
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Menu Price: $
Happyfun Hideaway is a watering hole in the middle of Bushwick, Brooklyn, with a chaotic tropical-style decoration and a tiny backyard.
Rachel Nelson opened the establishment in June 2013. She had a vision for Happyfun Hideaway to be a bar for conversations and friendly meetings.
Macri Park
Location: 462 Union Ave, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: 3 PM - 4 AM
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Menu Price: $$
Macri Park is a dive bar with a nice backyard and a fireplace inside. It has the perfect atmosphere for all seasons. Macri Park has karaoke nights and drag queen parties, and it’s a perfect happy hour destination in Williamsburg.
The bar became an LGBTQ+ destination in 2016 and it is owned by the same group that operates other bars in Williamsburg and Bushwick, like Alligator Lounge, TNT, Lulu's, Crocodile Lounge, Metropolitan, The Abbey, Nowhere, The Charleston.
Metropolitan
Location: 559 Lorimer St, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: 3 PM - 4 AM
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Phone: +1 (718) 599-4444
Menu Price: $$
If you're looking for a place to hang out with your friends, no matter what season of the year, the Metropolitan has the best layout for that. There is a full bar with a lounge area, a pool table, and a generous backyard.
Fun fact: Metropolitan is located where once was an Italian restaurant that got famous for serving wine during the prohibition era. The building was constructed on top of an old Dutch Reformed Church burial ground from the colonial era. So basically the Metropolitan is on top of an old graveyard.
The Rosemont
Location: 63 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: 3 PM - 4 AM
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Phone: +1 (347) 987-3101
Menu Price: $$
Once a jazz bar, The Rosemont is now one of the trendiest queer spots in Brooklyn thanks to their dance floor, drag queen shows, and live music.
The Rosemont was opened by Trash Bar's owner Aaron Pierce, who attempted to create a classic jazz and live music bar in Brooklyn. After a couple of years, Pierce decided to change the bar's style and invited drag queens to perform there. They officially reopened as a queer bar in 2017.
3 Dollar Bill
Location: 260 Meserole St, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: 3 PM - 4 AM
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Menu Price: $$$
3 Dollar Bill wins as one of the largest venues for queer performances in New York City. Both outdoor and indoor spaces are very generous. They have an auditorium-style dance floor, food trucks available, and decent pricing. Oh, and let's not forget about their always entertaining parties. This is a great spot to see your favorite drag queen serving her best.
The space is owned by Brenda Breathnach, a 54-year-old woman who once said: "I don't have kids, so I want this place to be my legacy." She is also the owner of Phoenix, a divey gay bar trendy in the East Village.
Ginger's Bar
Location: 363 5th Ave, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: 5 PM-12 AM, Friday and Saturday 5 PM-2 AM
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Menu Price: $ - Cash Only
Ginger's Bar has an excellent atmosphere. Queers of all identities can go there just to chat, drink, or relax. You will find great staff, affordable drinks, upbeat music, and a lovely crowd. Ginger's Bar is also known as one of the three last lesbian bars in New York City.
Sheila Frayne opened Ginger's Bar in 2000. The place is one of the last lesbian bars in New York City, and it's located in Park Slope, the neighborhood with one of the largest concentrations of lesbian couples in New York.
Good Judy
Location: 563 5th Ave, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: Monday thru Friday 5 PM - 2 AM, Saturday 1 PM - 4 AM, Sunday 1 PM - 2 AM.
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Menu Price: $$
Good Judy is a charming queer space in South Slope. They are often praised for their hospitality and decoration. Good Judy has a lounge, dance floor, and a patio.
Eric Sosa officially opened the bar on July 11, 2020, in the same building where another famous gay bar used to be, the Excelsior. Sosa is also the owner of C'mon Everybody in Bed Stuy.
Branded Saloon
Location: 603 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: Monday 5 PM - 12 AM, Tuesday thru Friday 4 PM - 12 AM, Saturday and Sunday 12 PM - 12 AM.
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Menu Price: $$
Branded Saloon is a Western-themed bar serving food and featuring live bands. Great cocktails, great onion rings, and a vibrant atmosphere.
In 2008, Alex Savoie, who used to work as a musician, decided to create a space to serve food, drinks, and live music for the queer community in Brooklyn. That's when Brandes Saloon was born.
C'mon Everybody
Location: 325 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: Monday thru Thursday 5 PM - 2 AM, Friday and Saturday 5 PM - 3 AM, Closed on Sundays.
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Menu Price: $
C'mon Everybody gets points for the perfect lighting and the eclectic line-up. You can enjoy a techno party, a disco night, feel the energy of a live soul performance, or rock music. It's perfect for smaller crowd concerts.
The bar was founded in 2015 by Eric Sosa, Mike Zuco, and Sam Gilliland, with a mission to amplify the underserved creative voices of LGBTQ/QTPOC people (and allies)”.
Bobbie Trap
Location: 308 Bleecker St, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: MON-SAT 12PM-4AM, SUN 12PM-12AM
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Menu Price: $
Boobie Traps is the final destination of those looking for something edgy, funky, and quirky at the same time. This dive bar has some rubber boobies and naked mannequins setting up the vibe. The fun is guaranteed!
All Night Skate
Location: 54 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn
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Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 4PM-1AM, Friday 2PM-2AM, Saturday and Sunday 12PM-1AM.
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Menu Price: $$
All Night Skate is a retro-styled bar that pays homage to the roller rinks. Although you won’t find a large space for skating, you will discover one of the most stylish bars in New York, where you can play arcade games, dance and enjoy delicious cocktails.
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