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Updated April 5, 2025

NYC gay dive bar The Hangar Bar is a hotspot where gay men in the know flock to.

New York,
New York, United States

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Situated on the iconic Christopher Street in the West Village, this hole-in-the-wall bar is your passport to the gay scene in New York City.

Venture inside, and you'll be enveloped in a warmth that only a local haunt can provide. The Hangar Bar doesn't just wear its "gay neighborhood bar" label – it flaunts it with pride. Trust us, that pride is catchy, and you'll feel it the moment you walk through the door.

The Hangar Bar’s regular crowd is cool and sexy gay and bisexual African-American and Latino gents, but you’ll see a good mix of the LGBTQ+ community on the weekends.

Get immersed in the nostalgia of '90s and '80s hits filling the air while you rack 'em up on the pool table. You can practically feel the good times reverberating in every note.

Whether you're a gay guy looking for company or simply someone who craves authentic connections, this is the spot. So, gather your crew and head over to historic Christopher Street – because The Hangar Bar is waiting, and it's ready to show you what LGBTQ+ New York nightlife is all about.


Other Iconic LGBTQ+ Bars To Visit In the West Village

Marie's Crisis Cafe, The Monster Bar, Henrietta Hudson, and The Stonewall Inn.

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115 Christopher St
New York, New York, 10014
United States

Local number
212 627 2044
Dialing from abroad
+1 212 627 2044


Crowd

  • 21+
  • BIPOC
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Hetero-friendly
  • Lesbian
  • Muscle
  • Pool Table
  • Queer
  • Transgender

Music

  • Dance
  • Pop
  • Top 40

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Nearby venues

Ty's Bar

0.04 km / 0.03 miles

Marie's Crisis Cafe

0.17 km / 0.11 miles

Playhouse Bar

0.18 km / 0.11 miles

The Duplex

0.25 km / 0.16 miles

The Monster

0.26 km / 0.16 miles

Henrietta Hudson

0.27 km / 0.17 miles

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