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Updated May 13, 2024

TOOLBOX is a friendly neighborhood gay bar offering happy hour specials and live entertainment for the local LGBTQ+ crowd in Manhattan.

New York,
New York, United States

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Bar Details

Nestled cozily within the Upper East Side of the concrete jungle in New York, the TOOLBOX bar is like that fabulous friend who always knows how to throw a killer party. It's not just a gay dive bar; it's a magnetic hub for the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Manhattan.

Best Time for TOOLBOX Bar

Anytime for happy hour specials, but weekends are the best for live entertainment. The TOOLBOX is open seven days a week and is the perfect spot for a pre-game drink or a late-night dance party. 

A Diverse and Vibrant Crowd

Gay owned and operated, the TOOLBOX is a popular hangout for the city's LGBTQ+ community, but everyone is welcome. Whether you identify as gay, lesbian, transgender, queer, or anything in between, you'll feel right at home here. 

The music is a mix of chart-topping hits, classic anthems, and underground beats, ensuring there's something for everyone to dance the night away. 

So if you're looking for a diverse and welcoming environment, head on over to the TOOLBOX bar in New York City. You won't be disappointed.

Other Upper East Side LGBTQ+ Venues

The Townhouse and East Side Club are both bustling gar bars on the UES.

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1742 2nd Ave
New York, New York, 10128
United States

thetoolboxnyc@gmail.com

Local number
212 348 1288
Dialing from abroad
+1 212 348 1288


Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bisexual
  • Drag
  • Gay
  • Hetero-friendly
  • Karaoke
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Transgender

Music

  • Jukebox
  • Live
  • Top 40

Dates & Hours

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

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The Townhouse

2.67 km / 1.66 miles

East Side Club

2.8 km / 1.74 miles

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