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40 E. 4th Street
East Village
New York City
,
New York
10003
Tel: 212 475 2220
Maritime Hotel
371 W. 16th Street
Chelsea
New York City
,
New York
10011
Tel: 212 727 0212
Chelsea Hotel
222 W. 23rd Street
Chelsea
New York City
,
New York
10011
Tel: 212 255 4646
199 Bowery (at Spring Street)
Little Italy
New York City
,
New York
10002
505 E. 6th Street
East Village
New York City
,
New York
10009
Tel: 212 777 2555
447 E. 13th Street
East Village
New York City
,
New York
10009
Tel: 212 477 9979
331 W. 51st Street
Midtown West
New York City
,
New York
10019
Tel: 212 974 8030
438 Hudson Street
West Village
New York City
,
New York
10014
Tel: 212 924 3347
Concierge.com's insider take:
In the gay-nightlife capital of the country, some of the most popular weekly events aren't even held at gay clubs; otherwise-straight-leaning venues are happy to branch out once a week to generate extra press and revenue. One of the longest-running parties is Beige, held each Tuesday at B Bar and Grill. The buzz has tapered off since its late-'90s heyday, but the open-air patio is still reliably packed with plenty of fashion-driven attitude. The Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel plays host to a more dance-prone Sunday soiree as celebrity DJs supercharge the main floor with house and deconstructed pop. The fashion gays put on their wildest getups for Mr. Black's intimate Friday-night shindig with resident DJs Sammy Jo (of the Scissor Sisters) and gay nightlife fixture Johnny Dynell.
Of course, there are still places where you'll find a worthwhile scene most days of the week. In a cheeky nod to the East Village's Slavic heritage, Eastern Bloc is decorated with propaganda lithographs and a Communist-red color scheme; a DJ spins old-school favorites like Prince and Blondie for a handsome assortment of creative types and neighborhood regulars. Wednesday's "dollar beer night" at artsy East Village dive The Phoenix has become an unlikely institution for collegiate twentysomethings. Hell's Kitchen is fast becoming the new Chelsea, home to a number of recently opened bars and clubs that cater to a professional gay crowd. Among them, Vlada vodka lounge is the latest happy hour destination, where corporate types sidle up to the long stainless-steel bar fronting large casks of infused vodka—horseradish or pineapple, anyone?
A majority of the city's grrrl scene has decamped for Brooklyn in the 15 years since West Village stalwart Henrietta Hudson opened, but its go-go girls, drink specials, and DJs spinning old skool and reggaeton still attract loyal fans.
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