New York, USA
Bars, Nights & Clubs
Blue Crush (2nd Friday of the month at Grace Hotel)
This one definitely takes the cake as the most original lesbian night in New York City - both dance party and pool party! Yup, the Grace has a pool and guests are most encouraged to enjoy a quick dip - only to be dried off by the cute towel girls.
125 W 45th St.
New York
www.myspace.com/nextlevelproductionsny
Bum Bum Bar
Pronounced "boom boom", this club is located just a few blocks away from Chueca (see below) in Queens. It's known as a mixed gay and lesbian bar, but come Saturday nights it's all about the ladies who tend to fall into the "butch/femme" categories. Lots of salsa and easy good times, crowds here are slightly more "mature" in age.
6314 Roosevelt Ave.
Woodside, Queens
Choice Cu*ts (last Friday of the month at Sultana)
Replace that little star with an “n” and you get what this night is all about. The promoters call it "a rare party for raw queers", aka a rock’n’roll dyke party in Brooklyn with DJ Lesbian Van Halen behind the turntables.
160 N. 4th St.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Chueca Bar (Fridays at Bombay)
This used to be a full-time Latina lesbian bar out in Woodside, Queens, but as of June, 2008 it moved and is now only a weekly event, taking place in Astoria, Queens. All the same, this is the place to get your salsa on with very cute girls who know how to dance.
32-18 Steinway St.
Astoria, Queens
Cubby Hole
The Cubby Hole opened back in 1994, but this neighbourhood dyke bar remains a constant favorite, even garnering the 2007 best lesbian bar of the year award from New York magazine. This popular West Village hangout has a down-to-earth, yet festive atmosphere (look at the ceiling and you’ll see what I mean), and welcomes queer boys and straights who also feel at home here.
281 W. 12th St.
West Village, New York
Desilicious (3rd Saturday of the month at Club Shelter)
A Bollywood-themed gay dance night especially for queer boys of Pakistani and Indian descent, but also attracts a good number of gay women thanks to the party’s lovely lesbian resident DJ, Ashu Rai.
150 Varick St.
New York
Eden (Wednesdays at RBar)
Upscale lesbian party with guest DJs, stylish gals (think L Word ), tasty treats and other unexpected adventures. The evening starts early, anytime after 8 p.m. when happy hour begins.... but continues until the wee hours. Eden is definitely the mid-week girl party in Manhattan, attracting the likes of Queen Latifah and other celebs.
218 Bowery St.
New York
Excelsior Park Slope
A Park Slope neighbourhood queer bar. You’ll see more gay men than women, but it’s such a relaxed spot that all are welcome. Lovely outdoor garden and crazy-cool jukebox selections.
390 5th Ave.
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Femme Fatale First Fridays (First Friday of the month at Origine)
Wow, yet another new lesbian party launched in autumn, 2008! This time round it's a monthly event, aimed at the femmey gals. It looks like the party is especially aimed at African American and Latina women.
71 Spring St.
New York
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Sexiest place I've seen in a long time!!!! A playground for any AG's , Femmes or Butch girls who love upscale venues to frolic at :) Absolutely Beautiful!!!
Angel on Nov 22, 2008
Ginger’s Bar
Great Park Slope dyke bar that welcomes all. You’ll find the prerequisite pool table, juke box and video games, with an added bonus of a great patio. Laid back spot for an easy drink and conversation.
363 5th Ave.
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Girl Code (Saturdays at Sapony Night Club)
It might be a bit out of the way in Astoria, Queens, but for the girls who like to get their Latin dance on, this will be a great place to party! It started out being twice a month, but this is such a hot event that it has now gone weekly.
37-27 32nd St.
Astoria, Queens
GirlNation (Saturday nights at Nation)
Nation is a total straight bar six nights of the week, but on Saturdays the lesbians take over this three-floor spot. The GirlNation party has been running solid for more than three years now, so you can usually expect a good crowd.
12 W. 45th St.
New York
GirlNation Downtown (last Friday of the month at the Stonewall Inn)
GirlNation brings their famous midtown party downtown for this new monthly event. They started out the party at China 1, but have now moved to the infamous Stonewall Inn.
53 Christopher St.
New York
Girlzparty
This group of girl party promoters is involved with tons of events across NYC which are especially popular with African American women. Check their site to see if they have anything coming up.
Henrietta Hudson
Small lesbian bar that’s a perpetual favorite, especially on weekends. This is where you’ll find the most varied cross-section in town from baby dykes to grandma lesbians and all in between. All girls, all the time, seven days a week.
438 Hudson St.
New York
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The last time I was here, the barmaid was sooo sweet. Probably because the place was a bit quiet. It was a Saturday afternoon after all.
Rebecca on Sep 26, 2007
Hudson Heels
This monthly party brings the sounds you usually hear at the gay boy bars, but spins it for the gals. Check their website for dates and locations.
Laid
Fun, somewhat monthly queer party that mainly attracts women (not surprising, since it's a lesbian promoter who hosts the event!) Seeing as it doesn't have a fixed date, that also means it doesn't have a fixed venue. But if it ends up in Brooklyn, Laid usually takes place at South Paw and in Manhattan they go for the Knitting Factory. This party is very popular with NYC women, so check their Myspace page for dates.
Lesbo-A-Go-Go (Fridays at the Stonewall Inn - upstairs)
Make sure you go upstairs, not to the main floor, when you arrive at this party. If you make a wrong move, you might be traumatized by the male go-go boys shakin' their thang. Upstairs though, you'll be delightfully pleased by girls doing the same thing.
53 Christopher St.
New York
Love Muscle (2nd Wednesday of the month at Happy Ending)
"Meet your Hosts Glenn Marla and Sequinette in the dirty downstairs of Happy Ending for a spectacular romp of kink and glitter. Dance to resident Fucci plus rotating guest DJs, go-go's and performance extravagants. Experience titillating visuals and interactive installations at this fancy free soiree; like Moulin Rouge with a disco ball." Brand new polysexual party for bent girls, boys and all in-between.
302 Broome St.
New York
Lovergirl NYC (Saturdays at Pacha)
Huge weekly dance party heavy on the hip-hop, R&B and reggae. This party had been roving for quite some time, but as of August, 2008, they've found their new home in the Patchita Room at Pacha. It's a great space with comfy banquettes and a great dancefloor. There is a separate entrance to this party that is not the general Pacha entrance-- just keep your eyes peeled for the Lovergirl banner.
618 W. 46th St.
New York
Metropolitan Bar (especially on Wednesday nights for Girls, Girls, Girls)
Williamsburg’s first queer bar, the Metropolitan is cool because it is a mixed space, attracting hipster homos, both boys and girls. Faux hawks, tattoos and vintage tees are the uniform du jour here with indie rock playing overhead. It’s a laid back space with a lovely backyard with picnic tables and chairs for the summer months, along with a free Sunday BBQ. Wednesday is their weekly dyke night party.
559 Lorimer St.
Brooklyn
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bbqs are only during the summer. evenings are crowded and girls night is usually wall to wall. great happy hour daily and laid back regulars and bartenders. it's my gay cheers.
carrie on Feb 03, 2008
Mixx (Sundays at Mixx Lounge)
Brought to you by the ladies from La Reinas, this is a perfect way to end out your weekend (and it's even better if you don't have to work early on Monday morning!) Drink specials through the night, but there is an early happy hour as well.
84 7th Ave. S.
New York
Moments (Mondays at Alibi Lounge)
A great way to ease yourself into the new work week, this weekly all-girl soiree starts early, at about 8ish. It's moved a lot in recent months, going from Moments Lounge to 49 Grove and now it's set up shop at Alibi Lounge in the West Village.
116 MacDougal St.
New York
Nina's Lounge
The latest spot for ladies in the Bronx! Open Wednesday through Saturday, this is a great place for gay girls who don't want to trek out to Brooklyn or Manhattan.
3159 Bruckner Blvd.
Bronx, New York
Panty Ho’s (one Friday a month at various Brooklyn venues)
Travelling queer gender-bender dyke hosted dance party. Check website for next date and location.
Proposition (the first and third Friday of the month at Kion)
Proposition is usually a twice-monthly party featuring hot DJs that caters to an upscale and fashion-forward crowd. The club has two floors, two bars, and woo-hoo, free coat check! Check their website all the same to make sure the party is happening on the 1st Friday of the month because it sometimes goes monthly.
509 East 6th St.
New York
www.propositionnyc.com
QxBxRx
Total queer rock’n’roll party party “for fags, dykes, trannies and their friends who love something alternative.” Unfortunately they no longer host a weekly event, but QxBxRx travels regularly to venues in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Check their Myspace page for upcoming events.
RF Lounge (formerly know as the Rubyfruit)
For many years, Rubyfruit was probably the best known lesbian spot in Manhattan. But at the end of 2008, it looked like everything was coming to an end... the owner was losing cash hand over fist and decided to close. That's when a client/investor stepped in to help. The new RF Lounge (to open in early 2009) will have a cafe, lounge and club space and is going for a sleek, upscale look.
531 Hudson St.
New York
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Had a great time there last night, most of the bar staff and customers got up and beautifully sang show tunes/torch songs and even tried to encourage me to do the same...thankfully i didn't drink enough to get up there, maybe next time though!
Jo on Oct 02, 2007
The mussels are really good!!
Anonymous on Sep 26, 2007
Secret Faggot (Monthly at the Glasslands Gallery)
Yet another cool, lesbian-hosted queer party in Brooklyn (think Hercules and the Love Affair, Bruce LaBruce etc). It usually takes place on the 3rd or 4th Friday of the month at Glasslands, but you're best off checking their Myspace page for upcoming dates.
289 Kent St.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
www.myspace.com/secretfaggot
Sexy Bitch (Sundays at Teneleven)
For those of you who don't have to worry about hitting the job on Monday morning, Sexy Bitch is where you want to be! A hot, indie lezza party with loads of tattoos, skinny jeans and fauxhawks!
171 Avenue C
New York
Shescape Events
For more than 25 (!) years now this lesbian party group has organised some of the biggest dyke events around. There’s no fixed schedule, but when these parties happen, you can count on lots of ladies dropping by.
Smooth Z Productions
Monthly parties primarily for “mature” women of color held in various spots in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Snapshot (Tuesdays at the Delancey)
Total rocker-dyke party for the girls who don’t have to worry about hitting the office the next morning. Lots of hotties, hipster girls with tats and fashionistas.
168 Delancey St.
New York
Spam Party
Brought to you by the same gang behind the Submit parties (see below), Spam is “a play party where dykes, fags, bisexuals, and transgendered folks get together for a sexually charged underwear party.” Parties happen once a month in Brooklyn with a special women’s only room. No straights allowed and you must strip down to your undies to get in. Check the website for more info on dates and locations.
Spice
A lesbian party promoter that hosts one-off events in different locations around the city. They're going for a slightly more upscale event, but with one of the founders being a former GirlNation gal (see above), it should still be a hot dance party.
Stiletto (Sundays at Ultra)
When this Sunday party launched in summer, 2008, it was a total breath of fresh air for the NYC women' scene... brunch/lunch/cocktails outdoors, surrounded by tons of lovely ladies! But now that it's colder out, Stiletto had to find a warmer home, thus the move to Ultra. No longer a brunch/t-dance party, Stiletto now kicks off at about 8sh. This weekly event is brought to you by Maggie C., the promoter behind one of New York's most popular lesbian nights, Eden (see above).
37 W 26th St.
New York
Submit Party
Monthly BDSM play party for women and trans folks. About 50-100 enthusiasts show up for each event where you’ll find a shower, a “gynecologist’s exam room”, slings, a cross, bondage set-ups, beds, peep holes, and more.
Sugarland (especially on the 3rd Thursday of the month)
The newest gay bar to open in Williamsburg, Sugarland is basically for boys, but it goes lesbian on the 3rd Thursday of the month for Muff Muff Give and is more mixed on Tuesdays and Saturdays with a whole lotta Brooklyn hipster lesbians dropping by . Operated by the same gang behind the Metropolitan (see above), the multi-level Sugarland is part bar, part performance space, part dance club and a cool place for a drink.
221 N. 9th St.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Sunday Mixx (Sundays at Mixx Lounge)
Not quite ready to finish up the weekend? Here's a way to prolong the fun, at least by a few hours. This new party (launched September, 2008) comes to us from the ladies at LaReiNas Entertainment. Doors open at 6 p.m. with happy hour going until 8 p.m. It may be an early Sunday night, but they're still promising lap dances and themed parties.
84 7th Ave. S.
New York
That's My Jam! (Monthly at Sputnik bar)
"Fruity. Delicious. Sweet. New queer dance party in Bed-Stuy!" This one takes place usually on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month, so you'll have to check their Myspace page for upcoming events.
262 Taaffe Place
Brooklyn
www.myspace.com/thatsmyjambk
Victoria (2nd Saturday of the month at the Stonewall Inn)
New monthly party for F2F drag performers. Yup, F2F, in the style of Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria. Throw in some drag king shot boys and happening DJs, and this should be an eventful night. To boot, all proceeds go to a different charity each month.
53 Christopher St.
New York
West End Girls (Mondays at H.K. Lounge)
Sad the weekend's over? Well here's a way to perk up and get rid of those Monday blues! This weekly party at H.K. Lounge (a very boy spot every other night of the week) is great because it starts at 7 p.m. for those who just want to have an early evening cocktail, but goes late, late, late for those who don't have to worry about going to the office on Tuesday morning. The entrance is just off the side of the building, so keep your eyes peeled for it because it's easy to miss.
405 W. 39th St.
New York
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