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Updated April 5, 2025

Playhouse Bar is a hot new full-service gay bar and lounge in NYC that's got everything you need for a night out on the town.

New York,
New York, United States

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This 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.

When Is the Best Time To Go To Playhouse Bar?

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.

What Type Of Music and Crowd Is At Playhouse Bar?

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.

Is Playhouse Bar Worth Going?

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

info@playhouse-bar.com

Local number
212 427 2567
Dialing from abroad
+1 212 427 2567


Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bisexual
  • Drag
  • Gay
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Transgender

Music

  • Pop
  • Top 40

Dates & Hours

Sunday
February 01
2 pm - 4 am
Today
Monday
February 02
2 pm - 4 am
 
Tuesday
February 03
2 pm - 4 am
 
Wednesday
February 04
2 pm - 4 am
 
Thursday
February 05
2 pm - 4 am
 
Friday
February 06
2 pm - 4 am
 
Saturday
February 07
2 pm - 4 am
 

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