Interesting bar with cheap drinks! The waitress was always attentive and knew when I was ready for another round. Great place to relax and have a great time with friends. FYI: CASH BAR read more

The drinks are definitely cheap, especially for a Friday night. BUT, the bartender tonight (bald head and thick beard) was a complete jerk. If you're willing to trade cheap drinks for attitude, this is the place for you. read more

Chill vibes & cheap drinks!! What else can you ask for? Service could be a bit more attentive but it's okay. Would overall recommend

I'm so glad I read the reviews. Staff is terrible and prices are the worst for Hell's Kitchen. Never go.

I like the place and the drinks are cheap. The only thing I don't like is a sleazy old bar tender who thinks he's hot and touches the other bartenders inappropriately. I've asked them how they feel and they say they don't like it, but they don't say anything cause the old bitch is friends with the owner. read more

This location can't seem to keep a bar - most recently it was Fast Eddies, which was a pretty good spot - friendly bartenders, cold beer, and a jukebox - automatic 3 stars out of the gate, right guys? Then Fast Eddies closed and up popped Dive Bar Lounge, or "DBL." First of all, DBL is not divey at all. It's only a "lounge" because they took out the tables, but the bar part is accurate, so I guess they got one thing right. For the first little while that it was open, it was fairly plain, and completely empty - barely any customers. There was talk of them serving pizza inside, but that quickly dissolved. But then they started promoting as a gay bar - this should come as no surprise because the owner/manager, Richie Friendley, is also the owner/manager of Mr. Bigg's and Mickey Spillane's, which are also Hell's Kitchen gay bars. Richie himself is notorious for being vulgar with his staff and horribly rude to his customers (which I can attest to personally, as can many yelpers in reviews of Mr. Bigg's and Mickey Spillane's). As soon as they really pushed their image a bit more, the place started filling up, and now with the weather getting nicer, they've placed wooden picnic tables outside for smoking/drinking. That's good advertising. Glad to see a bar getting some business on that corner, but... that's also where the major problem comes in - the large wooden tables are not usually brought in to the bar after closing, so you'll get drunks just sitting outside after hours, drinking, yelling, and singing. It's a pretty obnoxious. And the outside area is not all that big, so people end up spilling out onto the sidewalk a bit. The fact is, there are way better options in the area - if you're looking for a gay bar or you're looking to dance, Hardware is right up the street. Looking for a better atmosphere, something intimate, Pocket Bar is a block up and across the street, and if you're looking for a pub or sports bar, you've got Perdition and Landsdowne. On top of that you've got Pony Bar and now Kiabacca (which DOES serve pizza!) So if you're looking for a good time, head elsewhere. If you're looking to get called all sorts of four letter words by a 60 year old man in a white bandanna with no sleeves, DBL has you covered. It's a shame, because it's probably a 3 star establishment at least, but any time Richie is around, you can be sure someone is getting screamed at. But I guess the only way some men can feel big is by being the loudest voice in the room. read more

First time here- stopped in for a quick drink w/ some friends after a show.. so great! Friendly setting, great atmosphere. The bar tender Brian is a sweet heart and was so kind and we had great conversation! It's a dive bar. As in the name. Bring some good friends and have a good time!! Also- very affordable!!! read more

Stopped in for a quick drink since I was in HK. Seth, the bartender was really friend and welcoming. Honestly, I don't think I would've ever thought about coming back because it was just a place I stumbled upon but Seth definitely changed my perspective. This place is pretty cool & I could totally tell it's pretty live and fun during certain hours. It's a gay bar and lounge but obviously open to anyone. I would highly recommend it to all the guys who are single and ready to mingle... Lol read more

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I mean, I can't write anything bad about this place. $4 drinks all day, every day. You read right. The bartenders have always been super nice, there's plenty of outdoor seating in the front and side of the bar, and the inside is spacious. The bathrooms (although with very dim lighting) are pretty clean and private. Overall, this is definitely the place you want to hit up any time you want to relax with a cheap drink of draft and people watch along 10th Ave. read more

Gotta love a dive bar that just does it right. Located in the Hell's Kitchen gay district in NY, this place is cute and compact. With a dark lighting feel, a well stocked bar and enough space to fit a good small crowd it. I think the best of this place is the price of the drinks, its a perfect pre drinking spot with $4 drinks all night. Good crowd, fun and cute bartenders. The vibe here is great at night times., read more

If you ask to them to play "Mama Say" by the icon Betty Who they will and it's probably the best gay bar on the west side for cheap drinks and no judgement. GO. read more

The newest iteration of this corner bar in Hell's Kitchen. Unlike its sister bars Mr. Biggs and Mickey Spillane's, this spot does $4 drinks all day. Making it easily the most affordable bar in the area. Inside - dark with a disco ball for lighting, seats along the edges and at the bar, a few small tables to put your drinks on....and that's pretty much it. As far as dive bars go though, the place is pretty clean and never obnoxiously loud. All well drinks are $4, and a few select beers. Frozen margaritas for $5 all day as well (though not many flavors like their counterparts). Service is friendly, and the crowds have been moderate, which makes getting a drink pretty easy. I'm hoping they re-open their outdoor seating for the summer to really make this place the perfect afterwork hangout. read more

This place has the best drinks and nice upholstery. However, the bartender is a hit or miss. Nevertheless, the drinks are indeed strong and 4 dollar drinks all day everyday! If you just want to socialize and have a drink or two come here to get away from the fast paced hustle and bustle of the city. read more

Dive Bar Lounge - Gay Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Employee who monitors the side door has a serious attitude issue - absolutely zero regard for the comfort or enjoyment of patrons to the point where he almost seems to take delight in inconveniencing customers. Ranging from coming over to outdoor tables to tell my party we were being too disruptive with our "dancing" - mind you, everybody was completely stationary & the extent of our "dancing" was moving our shoulders to the music - to telling us we couldn't use certain chairs that nobody else was occupying, to stopping us from using the side door to lecture us about how we couldn't use it when patrons were coming out. No patrons were coming out - the bar was dead. He had stopped us specifically to waste our time by giving us a lecture about a policy that wasn't even applicable because we were fully within our rights to use the door anyway. What an absurd, sad, pathetic excuse of a staff member. What a joke. read more

I was at the bar yesterday, and the bartenders were extremely rude and refused to sell us drinks. I go to this bar for two years every weekend, we always give full TIP when we get the last drink. Yesterday we ordered a drink and as we did not give TIP they started shouting and saying horrible things, my friend argued with them and they called the security and asked us to leave. I am really disappointed with the way we were treated. I tell all my friends to go to this place, but after yesterday I really won't go anymore. The older bartender is rude and not the first time he has done so. But yesterday were the two and spoke to each other not to give us more drink, send that we pay for it, exposing us in front of all people. I have never experienced a similar situation. read more

Great local dive bar. Small, but a very social place. However not meant for dancing. The bartender Donny is the best.

I come here very usual. All bartender are amazing and most friendly. This spot have been so much fun but today I came at 6:44pm Saturday July 15th . Whoever is the bartender , he is the rudest and most disrespectful I ever been treated. He doesn't even smile except to his friends by the end of the bar. I never felt disrespect in a place as this one with this bartender. read more

Love the DBL BUT REALLY WISH THEY COULD UP THE AC. THE last two times we've been there we had to leave because it was cooler outside. And could also do without all the girls who think it's "Great Fun"to hang out in a gay bar. There are tons more bars for you girls to hangout in. Why must you spoil every gay bar in the city. The bartenders are great and very quickly more around the bar to fill everyone up. read more

This is an update to this totally obnoxious place. It gets so crowded at night that the sidewalks are completely obstructed. I hear the conversations and yelling in my apartment across the avenue. The tables are stay out all night and I Have not seen a sidewalk cafe permit posted. If they have a permit it should be revoked as this place is a major inconvenience to the residents between the obstructions and the noise. read more

This bar is a scam. $4 a drink is advertised EVERYWHERE at this bar. When you ask the bartenders, they all say that drinks are $4 a piece. However, when the check comes, it's a completely different story. I brought 2 of my good friends who were visiting from out of town to DBL. We each had three rounds which should have equated to $36. While we had the "$4 per drink" expectation, our bartender Michael came back with a tab that was $90. Each drink with $10 because he served us Tito's versus the "house alcohol". This is extremely misleading and a very inaccurate marketing campaign that is ALL OVER the bar. Had we known the bill would have been this large, we would have visited a bar with better service and a far superior atmosphere. All in all, I am extremely disappointed. While the owner of the bar is laughing to his grave given the exorbitant amount we paid for drinks that were marketed as "inexpensive", I am very upset. You lost my business and my whole friend group in the city. read more

This guy who owns this bar is on a power trip. No one should go here. Yes the drinks are cheap but this owner does not respect gay culture or socializing. I'm an actor and was chatting with a friend and was removed from the bar for giving a friend a flyer. Silliest reason ever. I went graciously but was harassed in the street. This guy should be shut down for the way he treats people. If you want an evening of harassment this is the joint for you. This guy got physical on the street with me and I was already out of his bar. He could have informed me this was against his policy not gotten handsy. The first thing he said to me was "mother fucker..." I like my gay bars to be a safe place not hostile. He obviously has some rage issues and should not be in charge of a gay bar. read more

Great place to hang out if you want to sit outside. $4 drinks are great too. Just don't have high expectations as the place lives up to its name. read more

$4 dollar drinks...what else would you like me to say? The service was awesome, didn't wait more then two minutes for a drink on a very busy Saturday night. The staff was cute, funny and chatty, the layout is perfect for a chill night out for cocktails with friends. The outside area is pretty nice too being out front and on the side. Plan on making it a staple of my NYC trips! read more

Walked in for shots with girls, very expensive $12 for a shot..... love the atmosphere and the music was great!!

I would give this place a fair rating based on my experience inside the bar, but I wasn't given a fair chance to enter the bar. Therefore, this rating will be based on my experience with the bouncer outside of the bar. I came to DBL after hearing rave reviews from my friends, and was really excited to check out a new spot. A couple of my friends and I walked up the bouncer and tried to show our IDs', to which we were greeted with "private party, no one else allowed in." I found this to be off because friends of ours were already inside, so we left and went to another bar down the street. About an hour later we return to find the same bouncer, who tells my friends and I that we "must be at the wrong f**king place" because we are not allowed in due to the fact that we are straight. FYI: I'm a 21 year old pansexual girl, who was meeting some straight friends already inside. He then proceeded to tell us that we would never be allowed in and that straight people have no business being there. I was upset and felt discriminated against by an establishment that is supposed to be ACCEPTING of ALL genders, races and sexual orientations. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more

Nice place to drink beer, sit outside and people watch. Super chill. A fine spot. They have lagunitas.

This bar was alright. I stopped in on a whim with a friend who'd just got a tattoo at a shop across the street. We were already tipsy and had plans to sit on the patio, but they close it down pretty early, so we sat inside. The bartender seemed distracted, almost annoyed, but the drinks were strong and cheap. After reading other people's reviews though, this bar seems sort of terrible. Probably won't be back. read more

Nice, small place with cheap drinks and non-stop music.

Chill spot with cheap well drinks and drafts. Can't go wrong. Great place to start the night and meet up with friends for a few drinks.

$4 drinks every day. Enough said. If you have friends who don't come together on time, it makes waiting a little bit more bearable.

Stopped by this bar late night, was greeted by the friendliest most adorable server Stelios . All around great server and cutie !! $4 drinks can't go wrong in Hell's Kitchen , will def be back with the gang for frozen margaritas (and more Stelios lol) What a doll !! Outdoor seating was convenient, didn't even need to step foot inside.. read more

This place is pretty awesome. As someone who is new to the whole gay scene, it's definitely provided me with a fun and friendly atmosphere with cheap but not weak drinks. Great way to start the night with friends. Everyone under the sun seems to gather here as well. read more

Frozen margaritas for $5 anytime! And they are pretty strong! Hopped into this little dig for a quick drink on a super hot day and it hit the spot! We were here on a Monday afternoon, so the place wasn't hopping yet, but the bartender was super friendly and the crowd was chill. It's a gay bar, but they don't seem to have a gay-exclusive crowd- just some lovely people looking to drown the hot Monday blues! Great happy hour, and awesome music selection! Great way to get your evening started , cheers! read more

Everything you want in a neighborhood bar. Cheap drinks, friendly staff and a cool atmosphere. $4 Draft Beer and $5 frozen margaritas. This is a great happy hour place and honestly one of my favorite places to hang out in all of Hell's Kitchen. If you have not stopped into DBL yet, you are missing out. This is a gay bar but all are welcome, if all are welcoming to all. Enjoy read more

Dive Bar Lounge - Gay Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Strong $4 drinks. Served in plastic cups. Yay! Friendly attentive bartenders. Great 90s music on this Thursday night. Kinda dark inside. Loved seeing the picnic tables stacked out front and will come back sometime in good weather to see the ruckus I've read about. Will definitely bring my crew next time we are in the city. I would give it 5 stars but I was hoping for a more cruisy atmopshere (its a dive bar, right?). Clientele was a tad clique but I guess thats what you get in HK NYC. read more

Great place for cheap drinks and good music. My friends and I come here to pregame, ​and we always have a good time.

Waited 20 minutes to ask a bartender if they had a lost and found. The bartender then proceeded to mime to another bartender to ask if they found anything and then brushed me off. Also when I asked for a Vodka Redbull they gave me the splash of the end of some one else's can and a ton of vodka. Judge that as you will. read more

This place has potential... gay friendly with out door seating. Plus great pricing on the drinks. It's a shame the bartender can't stop talking long enough to make and serve a drink. I'm still baffled at the number of places in HK with the WORST bartenders in the city when there are so many people I'm sure could do a better job. "Seriously dude... SHUT THE HELL UP AND MAKE MY DRINK. It's a premade frozen margarita... all you have to do is fill the glass. And this was after I ordered one on the rocks and you said you didn't want to make one. That is your job!!!!" read more

Excellent Venue, Excellent Crowd! Excellent Management! Frequent week Day and Weekend! Have brought family friends and business asssociates to enjoy happy hour or weekend night life! They even salvaged a terrible night at another local venue where the hospitality was not Stellar....Have also enjoyed their other venues ie) Mr. Bigg's! read more

I had a blast last night! You can't beat the prices, the bartenders are really nice, and the atmosphere is lovely. The place is really clean and screams queer--two of my favorite things that don't always go hand in hand. This is my new spot!!! read more