In the early years, customers were asked if they were a "friend of Dorothy" before entering, a reference to Judy Garland's "The Wizard of Oz" character and common lingo from the era to furtively ask if someone is gay. Leon's of Baltimore: A leather bar that's been serving the gay community in Baltimore since 1957.The cocktails are well-known for being affordable and strong, with a constantly changing drink menu depending on the season. No riff-raff will be allowed to wander in with their video spun suspiciously to the side in these high-class establishments, but the trade-off is a higher tab for your high octane-drinks and swanky accommodations. The Rowan Tree: A casual neighborhood bar in South Baltimore, The Rowan Tree caters to a diverse crowd but leans toward gay customers on the weekends.In the warmer months, the large outdoor patio is a huge draw for patrons from across Baltimore and nearby suburbs. If a basement bar in a Midtown Manhattan office building doesnt conjure up an image of the California Coast, dont worry, youre not alone. Mixers: Located about 20 minutes outside of the city center by car, Mixers serves a diverse crowd and hosts regular "Ladies' Nights" for lesbian clientele.There's no kitchen at The Drinkery, but they do offer menus for nearby restaurants to order delivery to the bar. The bar opens every day of the week at 11 a.m., so it's a sure bet to visit when you aren't sure where to go. The Drinkery: One of Baltimore's oldest gay bars, The Drinkery has a laid-back pub feel with daily drink specials and weekend drag shows.and Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m. No Bar is open Sunday through Wednesday from 5 p.m. She left the restaurant in October 2017, crediting Danny Bowien’s exclusion of her from the Mission Chinese Bushwick expansion as her reason for leaving. Notably, No Bar won’t charge covers.ĭuring her six years at the original Mission Chinese, Dimayuga made a name for herself, landing on multiple best new chef and rising star lists, including being nominated for the Rising Star Chef James Beard award in 2016. According to Out Magazine, there will also be regular showings of RuPaul’s Drag Race, rotating art installations, and club nights like the regular, popular Brooklyn queer parties Papi Juice. Similarly at No Bar, there will be dance parties, late-night DJ sets, and drag shows. She’s somewhat of a queerfluencer, and Out Magazine dubbed her a “cool-girl chef.” But Dimayuga already plays an active role in NYC queer nightlife, hosting a monthly party called Gush that’s specifically for lesbians and non-binary femmes.
West Village is still the hub for most of NYC’s gay bars, and new openings are rare. New York, NY 10022 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave Midtown East Get directions Edit business info Amenities and More No Reservations No Bike Parking Masks required Staff wears masks Accepts Credit Cards Classy 15 More Attributes About the Business New York City's only truly elegant gay bar, catering to upscale, professional gay clientele. There’s a burger for $17 and a spicy Italian sausage sandwich topped with broccoli rabe and fontina. No riff-raff will be allowed to wander in with their video spun suspiciously to the side in these high-class establishments, but the trade-off is a higher tab for your high octane-drinks and swanky accommodations. Beer, cider, and wine are also available.įood comes from the chef de cuisine Max Blachman-Gentile and includes pretty straightforward bar fare like nachos, french fries, onion dip, and chicken strips with horseradish honey mustard and bacon fat ranch. Cocktails, overseen by head bartender Simone Goldberg, run from $10 to $15 and include the “matcha haze,” made with gin, mezcal, matcha, lemon, and egg white, and the “spill the tea,” made with bourbon, mezcal, caffe amaro, rooibos, vanilla, and mole bitters. The space features cow-print booths, neon, and art by artist Dachi Cole. Angela Dimayuga - who became the creative director of food and culture for all Standard hotels last year after departing Mission Chinese - is opening No Bar in the former Narcbar space next to the Standard East Village. Tonight, a new gay bar hits East Village from one of the restaurant industry’s hippest figures.