Want to learn more about Fire Island? Listen to the Bowery Boys podcast “A Very Gay History of Fire Island.” Henrietta Hudson Check out their socials to see if drag legend Lady Bunny is spinning her “Disco Teas” -usually on Sunday afternoons and free.
The Monster opened in the West Village in 1981 and is still thriving today with outdoor bar seating, a piano bar, and a downstairs disco. Notice the bar logo (based on a Coney Island sea creature) and historic art around the interior. “Host to the Homos since the 1970s” The Monster has roots in Fire Island and Key West - two other historic gay meccas. History aside, don’t miss the burgers here. You can listen to The Bowery Boys episode on this important moment in New York’s LGBTQ story. On Apbefore Stonewall - activists staged a “sip in” here to protest the New York State Liquor Authority’s regulation that prohibited bars from serving homosexuals. One of the oldest bars in town, Julius opened in 1826 before attracting a gay clientele in the 1950s. Julius’ is maybe the granddaddy of gay bars in the city. The walls alone will tell you about a century worth of New York stories. Grab a cocktail and feel the history here. Photo: waffleboy 5 spots to celebrate Gay History in New York CityĪnd if you’re looking for storied places to celebrate Pride in New York City this year, we’ve got some faaaaabulous suggestions.
Grab a seat to toast Pride at Julius’ Bar.