Hi.

Just recently moved to New York and have been wondering if anyone on the Org knows the hot spots for gay folks in New York.

Have been to Wiiliamsburg () and some of the East Village and wondering if there's anything I'm missing..

Don't have any "family" here yet, so I'm trying to see if there's some folks that know what's up.

Not to be specific, but looking for a more pueto-rican/black/african crowd then the places I have been -- Eastern Bloc, anyone ?

Thanks in advance. And I apologize if this comes off awkward as hell.

I know nothing about gay bars, I just walked into the wrong place that's all!

mcmeekle said:

Congrats on your move!

Are you only looking for gay men to be friends with?

Welcome to the Big Apple!

I don't know specific gay bars, but Chelsea and The West Village (near Christopher Street) are known for being gay friendly neighborhoods.

Perhaps you can look for some GBLT organization to get involved with and meet people?


Sorry I can't be of more help - I'm a straight girl - but if you have other questions about NYC feel free to orgnote me. I've been here 6+ years.

Tortilla said:

Plenty of hot, muscular, ripped gay dudes at my gym(New York Sports Club). Join up!

I'm not a New Yorker, but if you're looking for a lively gay black/Latino crowd, I'd think you may want to try uptown (i.e. Harlem) and in the other buroughs.

Tortilla said:

ESCUELITA!!!!

Washington Heights has an interesting gay scene. You should try a club up there called No Parking.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

Hello!

Well I was about to recommend Williamsburg (Metropolitan of example) but I guess that is not your thing.

johnart said:

I've never been but my friends have and they loved it. Hip Hop, House on some nights. AND of course your ocassional drag show.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

OCASSIONAL??? Escuelita used to have a lot of shows. At least back in the day.
I think they also played latin music.

But that might all have changed, you know I'm a 90's queen.

johnart said:

Now it's ghetto, in a good way. Very butch on some nights. Trade.
Heyyyyy!!!

thekidsgirl said:

Thanks!

And no, not only looking for gay men.. it's just that the roomates aren't very excited about going to gay bars/clubs. Live with a couple and their sister. We moved here together, and go out together, so I have only seen hipster Brooklyn and some places in the L.E.S.

jone70 said:

I've read of Chelsea and have been been to West Village once, but ended up at the wrong bar (Eastern Bloc).



That's a great idea! Get involved. Why didn't I think of that?



Thank you! And will most definetely orgnote you if I have any questions.

uPtoWnNY said:

I'm soo scrawny. Have never joined a gym before.

Lammastide said:

I've been out in Harlem, but most of the places seem.. less than gay-friendly. But have only been here a month, so there's still plenty to explore.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

Just googled that.



h-h-hello!

Tortilla said:

I know, right?

I have to make my way there one of these days.

Too bad Anx isn't here. He's a former moderator and used to live in the village. Cborgman still lives in the city, but doesn't come around much anymore. Maybe you could orgnote him?

Oh, and welcome to the Org.

rushing07 said:

The funny thing is that I thought it would be.

There are a couple of places that have been really enjoyable (Hugs, Legion), but for the most part it's kind of jerky, or at least that's the impression.

If there's any places you could recommend, would love to know!

Efan said:

Thanks! Will definetely check it.

PunkMistress said:

Thanks!

Tortilla said:

That is so weird, I went to New York for three days and found people in Williamsburg to be very friendly, I've made lots of friends.

Oh you should try partying on Sundays at the Greenhouse.
10-11pm open bar and then just crazy party with a mixed crowd of gays and whatnot. I think they have a bit of selection at the door.
The party I went to was really fun.
[Edited 11/13/09 11:17am]

rushing07 said:

Well, I'm not the most sociable person when out, so that might have something to do with it. Learning to be less and less shy.

Will definetely check out Greenhouse.

Tortilla said:

Give Williamsburg a chance, it might seem standoffish but its just a make-believe. I've gotten free tours and a cd. A couple of weeks later firends I made in NY invited me to stay in Berlin with them. It was awesome too.

Tortilla said:

This may help you...

http://tinyurl.com/pjfatd

rushing07 said:

That's really cool. Yeah, I will definetely give it a chance. It's still brand new.