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Visit EqualdexThis sizzling hot LGBTQ+ nightclub in the West Village is the newest addition to New York City's vibrant queer scene, and it's already making waves with its electrifying energy and unforgettable performances.
Any night is the right night to experience the magic of Playhouse NYC, but weekends are where the energy truly ignites. Playhouse is your weekend haven for electrifying dancing and a midweek escape for captivating cabaret-style drag performances.
From Britney to Madonna, the music selection at Playhouse is a perfect blend of today's chart-toppers and nostalgic bangers from the 90s and 2000s.
And the crowd? It's a mixtape of energy, mainly pulsating with fit white men in their 20s and 30s. But wait, as the clock strikes midnight, you'll witness the true diversity of NYC’s queer community - in race, gender, and body types.
Playhouse's basement-level treasure trove features a full-service bar manned by shirtless bartenders – because why not? This is a haven where individuality reigns, and self-expression is celebrated.
Definitely! Playhouse NYC has everything you need for a great night out, including beer, cocktails, drag shows, happy-hour drink specials, and dancing!
The owners of Playhouse NYC are the same brilliant minds behind Pieces Bar on Christopher Street and Hardware in Hell's Kitchen. Eric Einstein and Justin Buchanan took over the former Boots & Saddle space and reopened it as the fabulous Playhouse bar in 2020.
This dynamic duo has their fingers firmly on the pulse of the LGBTQ+ bar scene in NYC and knows exactly what it takes to create a hot spot that's both welcoming and exciting. So it's no wonder that Playhouse is quickly becoming one of the hottest spots in the city.
So, whether you're itching to see the spotlight on drag performers or unleash your inner dance machine, Playhouse bar in New York City is the playground where it all comes together.
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100A 7th Ave S
New York, New York, 10014
United States
Local number
212 427 2567
Dialing from abroad
+1 212 427 2567
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