Image by bridgesward Best Gay Bars in Hell’s Kitchen With the list of 20 NYC gay bars, you’ll find a wide variety of unique gay bars tailored to specific themes, interests or tastes, including gay bars with special events or drag queen shows. Hell’s Kitchen is the neighbourhood with the highest number of gay bars in New York City. DBL is your stereotypical “hole in the wall” gay bar with a fun vibe with cheap drinks! This is the perfect New York spot to start your night in Hell’s Kitchen. Best known for its $4 absolute drinks and $4 fireballs shots. Known as “Vodka Soda” or “Bottoms Up” by locals, this gay bar offers more of a loungey/dance atmosphere with a mix of drag nights. They also offer $4 drinks! This would be a great second stop if you’re bar hopping, or also a good start to the evening. The Ritz in Hell’s Kitchen is a gay bar known for it’s 7 nights a week of dancing your heart out on two different dancefloors, with multilevel dancing and cute gogo boys. Having bars on each floor gives plenty of options for your night out. The crowd is generally 20-30 somethings with a slight mix of older crowds.įlaming Saddles is a country and western gay bar that will exceed your expectations.