The night life is fun. I enjoy the music. The drinks are decent. The men behind the bar are cute and they are wearing their boxers. I love the fact that I could go there and not get harassed. Has a few of that. Push you out the way I do like that though my girls have fun. I love when there is birthday party this is cute bearded BBL dude that comes out with a sign as some sparkles he so cute and his BBL is TEA. It's a fun time! read more

This place has really went down the drain. It used to be good when you had staff like Yancey and Tony, but now, not so much! The bartenders don't really acknowledge you unless you're white. Also, why is it that both locations smell like a toilet that has over flooded with shit as soon as you walk in? HK is even worst with the customer service. It doesn't take much to make someone feel welcomed. Horrible service. I hope both of their locations get shut down soon. read more

Yall refelted and fixed the pool table! Good job! Thank you! It means a lot to us gay pool players.

It had been a few years since we were last in Manhattan but we spent a week in the City before departing for a trip to Europe and the staff and patrons in Boxers NYC could not have been friendlier and more inviting. We were staying close by and enjoyed several evenings in the bar, we can't wait to return!! read more

Paul, Tony, Javi, Darius just to name a few are the best at what they do One of the best bars in Chelsea. read more

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Some of my friends were visiting from out of town and I met them here for drinks. I had never been to Boxers before, and as with any new spot I was looking forward to discovering it as well as catching up with my friends. Located in Chelsea with another spot in Hell's Kitchen, Boxers is a super large spot - much larger than I had expected. Upon entry I was immediately in the main bar area with super high ceilings, high top tables scattered throughout the floor, some roped off spaces for private parties, and the main bar to the right. This is technically a sports bar so they do have some games playing on the TVs, though it's drowned out by the loud music that's pumping (all bops of course). I was there on a Sunday late afternoon so it wasn't that crowded, though I can see this place getting packed (and loud) as it was beginning to fill up as I was leaving. They had a 2 for 1 drink special while we were there; upon ordering a drink we were each given a card to use as a voucher for a second drink. I decided to get a rum and coke and a vodka cranberry - both fine, nothing too noteworthy but I didn't exactly get out-of-the-box drinks. Bartenders were super friendly, plus the fact they were shirtless and in tight shorts didn't hurt. Overall, I had a good time at Boxers - the acoustics/aesthetics aren't really my speed, but the great service and vibes make for a good time. I'm not running back but would be totally open to returning if given the opportunity. read more

I love Paul, Gorgie and Tony these Bartenders are very friendly and great customer service skills and treats me nice Howard Moseley Yeah Baby read more

I've coming here since it opened on a regular basis and that will not stop. Beautiful staff and crowd. read more

So I have been to Boxers many times from day one but my experience but two Saturday ago for happy hour I had the worst experience. This bartender short i think he was Dominican he was closer to the entrance mad such horrible drinks all my friends complained it was juice . I went back to him and asked him nicely can he. Make mine Stronger it was pure cranberry juice.. He got so mad and gave me a attitude and took the cup added more liquor and screamed at me and shoved the drink to me and told me don't come back he's not fixing anything else anymore just one .... I wanted to punch him with his disrespect and I held my tongue. I have emailed boxers a complaint not one reply from management I guess they don't care. I would never go back to this establishment. And shame on them for not caring and replying back to me. I will tell everyone my experience so they won't go there read more

This place is a fun setting, and always has a good crowd. However, there is an absolutely disgusting and nerve piercing smell coming from the kitchen the second you walk in. It smells like plastic is actually burning and makes you feel incredibly nauseous as soon as you get a whiff of it. I've been tear gassed twice in my life but that doesn't compare to the horrific and piercing burnt smell coming from the kitchen. When I go to the bathroom I have to hold my nose inside of my shirt and treat it as a filter as I breathe if I get a full whiff of this burnt kitchen smell I start to gag and want to throw up. It's not conducive with the drinking environment and needs to be spoken about, and investigated immediately. read more

Very fun gay bar! I've been a handful of times but most recently- stumbled upon their bingo night. Wednesdays are so fun Fun team and amazing bingo night host! read more

Great bartenders, great drink specials and always lots of laughs. The crowd is diverse and always looking for good times.

A great place to go for happy hour right after work. Especially on Monday and Fridays. Good bartenders, good service and a great time.

Hello loves!!! On a dark stormy, I made my way into this cute little place with a dog as the logo. Not once in the minute while deciding did I think I would meet such beautiful people and hear such uplifting music. In this essay I will begin to explain the talent of Boxers NYC Chelsea-- read more

Been a loyal customer of Boxers for 13 years now and they haven't disappointed me, yet! Their bartenders and staff are all so great and cute. My fav bartender is Paul, as he always has a positive spirit and makes me the best drinks!!!! read more

I went there on tuesday nov 19th around 6p for a drink and was asked by the security at the door to see papers for my service animal. I won't be going back there since they don't train there security on service and the 2 legal questions you can actually ask. Had a drink and left, but felt a kind of way afterwards. read more

I've been coming to this place for 12 years. I love all the people here, but Francisco is the worse bartender ever! He's slow and rude to people who's not into his circle. I love all the good vibes everyone gives off otherwise him. read more

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Good happy hour, nice bartenders, big space, fairly clean. Not really our vibe, but we had 2 HH drinks each and then moved on.

Happy Hour is amazing, 2 for 1 special! Mix of clientele and good music too Sometimes there's not enough workers read more

Shirtless guys serving drinks can never be a bad deal. But when you wait for that drink those beaming pecs begin to sag. Boxers was crowded and fun but seemed short staffed. A few more shirtless guys would certainly improve my rating and hopefully get my drinks faster. There is a sports theme so it's not too queeny guys here at least on the surface. read more

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I've come here tonight and prior times with co-workers and friends and one thing that stood every time was that there were NO BLACK BARTENDERS. Sure they have a Black bar back and a Black person doing security, but other than that, Black people are nowhere to be found. It's like they use a Pantone chart during the hiring process. No shade, but slight shade. And the bartenders are hired on perceived looks, because very few can make drinks properly or walk and chew bubblegum at the same time. This is a place to go because the options for good bars has shrank in the past 10 years, honestly. Lastly, the brick oven pizza is okay. read more

Oh my God! This place is Gay Heaven. I love coming to Boxers for the drinks and the eye candy bartenders. (Tony is the chillest and sexiest one there!) The vibe is always on point and the drinks are always strong and necessary. One of my favorite things about Boxers is the "Rupaul's Drag Race" watching parties: the commentary and sense of community always fills my heart. read more

Fun Fun Fun!! I came here during happy hour on a Friday. They have a 2 for 1 special which is GREAT. The drinks were strong. The bartenders are shirtless. They literally have on boxers. They were very attentive and one of them remembered my drink each time I came to the counter. Loved that. I also appreciated the designated section at the bar to order drinks from. Thats a +++. My girlfriends and I were the only females in the building lol. BUT it was so much fun. The music was good. The vibes were good. Everyone was in there own world. It wasnt ridiculously packed which was nice. We didnt have to pay to get in, so that was good. They do ID before you make it through the door. Overall, cant wait to go back. read more

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A great gay bar for hanging out with friends-- especially if it's in the late afternoon or early evening. However, be warned that Boxers can get really crowded later in the evening-- in fact, so crowded that it becomes difficult to maneuver around the club and have conversations with your friends... or, even worse, it becomes extremely difficult to flag down a bartender to order a drink! IMHO, drink prices are steep for what you get unless you visit Boxers during Happy Hour. Then, drinks are 2 for 1, which isn't so bad. On the other hand, Boxers does have darts, which is one of my favorite bar games... but I'd rather have darts AND bargain drinks :) read more

Do not recommend! I went on a weekend, paid a cover charge to get in which wouldn't be a problem if the overall service wasn't horrible, overpriced watered down drinks, the music is so random and outdated. Bartenders are not welcoming and it feels as if you are bothering them when ordering a drink. I'm surprised boxers in general has lasted this long. There are so many other places that are friendlier, affordable, and with better vibes. read more

The Bartender Tony took my card to run a tab. He put my card in his waist band. I'm thinking ok that's his process. But when it was time to close out TONY lost my card. But then tries to make it my fault saying he never started a tab for me. I'm ok with losing the card. But don't make this my fault. Boxera has always been sketchy when it comes to professionalism. But enough already. Do better. Have a management presence. Because this behavior is unacceptable. I DO NOT RECOMMEND BOXERS CHELSEA. it's is an UNSAFE place for us professional gays! read more

"Boxers, the nonsports bar" The only thing that makes this place a sports bar is the bartenders are shirtless and the wear boxer shorts. Sometimes they do pull-ups instead of making drinks for customers that want to take pics. Do not get me wrong because I am not hating (if you got it, flaunt it). While that is not a bad thing, it is kind of annoying when the bar is packed and people are waiting to buy drinks. The place has a decent BOGO happy hour special and the drinks are typical NYC lounge prices. Plus, Boxers now sells pizzas. Although I have not tried them, they do smell wonderful. I tend to prefer this location over the one in Hell's Kitchen because it does have an outdoor area in the back for smokers. Plus, it is a nice escape when the bar is super packed. I do not think that you can smoke on the rooftop at the Hell's Kitchen location. More or less this is a typical chelsea bar/lounge. read more

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Terrible "sports" bar. Walked in tonight for Monday Night Football, and only 1 television had the game on, despite the NY Giants playing the Philadelphia Eagles in a crucial game, not to mention it being Eli's return. There was a drag show going on that seemed to take precedence over all else going on there tonight; which was probably why the bar itself was empty. You cannot be a sports bar, gay or otherwise, and not promote/emphasize sports, especially NYC sports teams. There's plenty of gay bars, but not a lot of actual gay-sport bars, and Boxers isn't one either. Bottom Line: Skip it & walk a few blocks to Gym Bar on 8th Ave if you're trying to catch an actual game. read more

Came here after dinner with a group of friends at their recommendation. The bar looks nice and welcoming as you enter. It's certainly not the case when you wait for your drinks. The bartenders are snobby and take their time serving you. I waited for 10 minutes and no one even made eye contact with me. No beers or alcohol is worth me waiting that long considering their are tons of other bars. I am disappointed with the customer service. Totally deplorable! Do your self a favor and skip this place. Totally not worth your money/time and they are not getting a dime of my money! If there was zero stars, this place would deserve that honor. read more

Used to like this place pre-covid but now they are just plain greedy. I went with a friend for HH only to find out that it ended at 7pm vs 8pm per the internet. So we ordered 2 draft beers (Stella) and a small cheese pizza. When the bill came it was for $34! Annoyed I left a $5 tip and grabbed a nearby table to wait for the pizza. I tipped the pizza guy another $2. I later found out that the original tab - which was not itemized - already included an 18% tip. So for two semi-stale beers and the NY equivalent of 2 slices of pizza, we paid $41 which is a complete ripoff! The service is lousy, at least 30% of the customers were women, and the prices are a scam! So if you are a gay customer who enjoys frequenting gay bars, stay away from this one. I would highly recommend REBAR in Chelsea or one of the many in Hell's Kitchen such as INDUSTRY. read more

This place is always exciting to visit. As soon as you walk in, you can feel the energy of New York, not just filled with gay people, it's very mixed with a after work crowd of all ages and races. You know it's a good bar when your waiting on a crowded line patiently before 8pm on a week day. Cute bartenders of course but more importantly, they give good service and strong drinks, not cheap but come at happy hour and you'll have better luck. read more

Seems like a cool place, but my fiance's license AND credit card was seemingly withheld and kept by the bartender for no reason. Tried calling but no one answers, and they don't respond to emails. Bummer that a place that could be so cool makes you feel unsafe in these times. read more

Fun times! So honestly we stopped in here because after doing some day drinking I needed to find a bathroom ASAP. He happened to walk by this bar when we were on a search for a bar to get a drink and relieve ourselves. It was around 4 pm so it was a mixture of people just getting off work and tourists. The bartenders were very friendly and offered us free drinks with the purchase of one drink. We had a great conversation with them and a few people sitting next to us at the bar. Drinks were strong and the bathroom was clean. After a few drinks we decided to leave as the bar was getting very busy. read more

This place is a combination of all the great things of Chelsea - great atmosphere, great people, and great experiences. Highly recommend!

I couldn't believe the bill when I got it $71 for 4 watered down drinks and a tiny portion of guacamole and ch. I almost fell over my chair I will definitely never be going back to this establishment. read more

Have to downgrade this for two reasons: 1) If you're not a sports bar, don't try to position yourself as one. Why would you give attitude to someone on a Saturday afternoon when they ask you to put on the most anticipated college football game of the season? 2) They charge the most for draft beer of any bar I've been to in the past few months. One Magic Hat pint was $8. I haven't paid more than $7 anywhere for a Magic Hat. I was just in the Meatpacking District on a Friday night the evening before and only paid $7. And on a dead Saturday afternoon you're charging $8 and it's not even 2 for 1? Please explain to me why I should pay more here than anywhere else. I don't get it. This place has really gone down hill. read more

The overall vibe of the bar was chill and I can see that it would turn into a blast at night. The servers were friendly, funny, but ours was not very attentive. *Do not* get the Mojito. It tasted like straight mint green toothpaste. There were no mint leaves, so I'm guessing they used a mint sweetener or something, absolutely awful. I know NYC is expensive, but the bill seemed higher than usual - they do add an 18% gratuity even for a party of two. read more

We went to Boxers after the NYC marathon to start off our celebrations! They had a large area in the back that was very accommodating for our large group of 15! The server in the back was able to get all of our food and drink orders without a issue. Drinks were buy one get one free which was a plus! You did have to remind the bartenders because they would not give you the card unless you asked for it! The bartenders were shirtless and in shape if your looking for that! We certainly had a blast! read more

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We have not been back to Boxers since the reopening and we were having a lovely time until the bill came... it was clearly too high... well after requesting an itemized bill ... (why should I have to ASK for an itemized bill?) we were informed that they add an 18 % gratuity without mentioning it ... ever) that and they overcharged us $1.00 on the posted price of the calamari... it's the principle!) I should mention that we were a 'A Party of Two' ... not Six or Eight... when a gratuity added to a bill might be expected. They are clearly expecting the slightly drunk patron to tip on top of this pre-determined gratuity... a rip off. Sorry to say... avoid this place. read more

Boxers Chelsea is the original. And in an area that seems to be slumping as far as gay bars, Boxers is still busy most nights of the week. It's spacious, has a small outdoor patio for smokers (closes at 11pm I believe), and in the few years it's been open has really made a name for itself. With plenty seats at the bar, which are usually full, generally it can be difficult to get a drink sometimes. Boxers NYC, however, has two areas set aside for patrons to come up to the bar and get a drink, making it easier for the bartenders to come to you, and you to come to the bartenders. They have a great happy hour - from 4-9pm - 2 for 1 drinks. Your second happy hour drinks are distinguished by cards they give you noting the price of the drink you buy - Jack, Queen, King, or Ace. They also have multiple TVs and big screens, sometimes showing live sports (it is a sports bar, after all), or RuPaul's Drag Race. Of course, there's always the pool table, or - your friends - if you aren't interested in watching whats on the screens. At this location, they have a pizza bar towards the back, opposite the bar. You can even request Whole Wheat dough (a must at a gay bar lol). They have prosciutto, basil, and make most pizzas with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. ( Though, in a bar like boxers, I'm not exactly sure how much in there is "extra virgin" other than the oil. ) With great bartenders wearing nothing but red boxer shorts, some of whom have been around since the beginning, Boxers NYC is becoming a Chelsea mainstay, and will hopefully keep the neighborhood alive for years to come. read more