New York City Gay Dance Clubs

A popular gay nightclub in Greenwich Village, just across the road from The Stonewall Inn – ideal for bar-hopping.

Old-fashioned, but the drinks are reasonably priced – at least by New York standards. In the evening, a pianist plays show tunes, inspiring enthusiastic sing-alongs. Later in the night, the basement opens. You can pop downstairs and have a boogie with a mixed crowd, go-go dancers and lip-syncing drag queens including the legendary drag DJ Lady Bunny.

Head there on Saturday for the popular Manster all-night dance party.

Neighbourhood gay bar in Astoria. ICON Club features DJ’s, hot go-go dancers, drag shows and weekly themed parties.

Expect an energetic atmosphere, good music and friendly crowd.

Gay lounge bar & nightclub in Brooklyn. Xstasy features drag shows, male go-go dancers, karaoke nights, live DJ’s playing Latin, house and top 40’s music.

Open every night 5pm-4am.

Brooklyn’s ever popular LGBT venue, House of YES, plays host to eclectic events, dance parties, circus, theatre and cabaret shows.

Everyone is welcome here. Locals have hailed House of YES as “the best venue ever”, for its friendly staff and stunning performances. Opening times vary per event.

PAT is a lively New York house and disco, gay dance party in Williamsburg that takes place once a month and welcomes an exciting crowd.

Brought to you by DJ JD Samson, PAT is a friendly, good time that welcomes a creative crowd of queers and straights alike.

The night is located just across the East River in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Misster is a weekly, inclusive gay dance party, each Wednesday at The Woods. The resident DJ Amber Valentine and weekly guests will guarantee a good time all night.

From dance, house to hip-hop, this eclectic mix of music will have you cruising and boozing ’til the early hours of Thursday morning.

One of the most legendary gay clubs in New York, The Pyramid Club helped to define the local drag scene in the 80s. It’s where Rupaul (ooh, guurl) played his first gig and it was the natural habitat of many drag luminaries, such as Lady Bunny and Lypsinka. Madonna and Debbie Harry also performed here. “Legendary” barely even covers it.

Today it pays homage to its 80s roots. Pyramid hosts 80s themed nights, some honouring the dark side of the 80s (Siouxsie, etc) and others hosting the disco side of the 80s (Madge, Prince, etc).

Gay nightclub in Brooklyn that’s been around for over 15 years. Langston Nightclub hosts regular themed nights that are popular with men of color.

The venue features state-of-the-art light & sound system, hookah smoking areas. Open on Friday and Saturday nights – check their Facebook page for event details.