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    Nowhere

    3.4 (153 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    NOWHERE ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
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    Divey
    Casual

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    I can not recommend this place enough. You feel entirely at home at this bar that's been open for 26 years. My favorite aspect of this bar is one of my favorite bartenders Pat. He's here on Weds and the weekends and he's such a welcome part of this bar. Love him!!! You can not go wrong with coming here on a happy hour moment or on the weekend.

    Worth checking out.
    Kwame S.

    So Dark and so Right For me, I have nothing but positive memories of Nowhere. It definitely was a part of my weekly "East Village gay bar crawl" for many years. The bar has a no frills theme to it, with patrons of all shapes and colors. The drinks are relatively cheap; the bartenders have generous pours; and there are decent happy hour specials. All great in my book. The bar itself has a divey, 80's feel too it. Although there is a DJ spinning most nights, the bar really is not a dancehall, per se. I see Nowhere kind of as a place to meet up with people before heading out to someplace else. You know, get your buzz on with cheap drinks before going to places and paying $15 dollars for a gin and soda. In my experience of frequenting Nowhere, I found the majority of the bartenders to be really cool and down to earth (characteristics that can be hard to find in the NYC bar scene). The only (small) issue with Nowhere is the $25 card minimum, which can be high relative to the drink prices. But, I've never had an issue meeting the minimum.

    Maidhc v.

    My husband & I stayed in NY for Labor Day weekend and one of the places we kept going back to was Nowhere. Sonny the bartender was wonderful - he's so down to earth and approachable, he made good, strong drinks, reasonably priced, but more than that: my husband lost an item in the bar and no one had seen it. Right after we left - literally a block down the street on our way to the subway - we hear someone bellow my husband's name. We turn around in surprise, 'cause we don't know anyone in NY, and it's Sonny! Someone had turned in the lost item right after we left and he ran outside to get it back to us. We gave him a hug and thanked him, and promptly came back the next night for more drinks. Also: DJ Dexter Driscoll was so sweet - he even took requests. I definitely recommend everyone check it out! Also love the atmosphere and décor inside! Thanks!

    David S.

    I was looking for a place to have a drink in the area, and I picked Nowhere at random. It was a Friday night at around 12am, and the bar was about half empty. *Interesting* decoration: jockstraps hanging from the ceiling, hardcore 70s gay porn videos playing on the TV screens, scruffy-looking bartenders wearing assless buttchaps... Very divey feel, relaxed East-Village crowd, and great music mix! Too bad it wasn't more crowded and that no one was dancing, or I probably would have partaken myself. The drinks were pretty cheap (around $5 or $6); kudos for the beers on tap (Hoegaarden, yay!). There's a small lounge area with couches in the back. While I was there some idiot complained to me about there being lesbians in the bar: WTF? Not exactly my type of bar, but I still had a good time and may stop by again if I'm in the neighborhood. UPDATE (08/07/07): I've been going to Nowhere quite a bit more recently, and it might well be my new fave gay dive EV bar. The first time I went must have been a special event: on most nights it's quite a bit more low-key, with a lot of regulars just hanging out and having a drink. People, including the bartenders, are very friendly, and the drinks are cheap. Great place to unwind over a beer with a friend.

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    15 years ago

    Fun low-key dive-bar'ish gay bar. The frozen margaritas are good, and the bartenders are prompt. Very diverse crowd.

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    15 years ago

    It's a bar. There is alcohol. A place to stop but not to dwell.

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    14 years ago

    Love this place! ...but....GET THE TAP BEER COLD ALREADY!!! It's been this way for years...so there's no excuse.

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    11 years ago

    Nowhere bar is fantastic. I love the music, decor and staff is very friendly. If you're not into the Hell's Kitchen scene, you'll be happy.

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    9 years ago

    terribly dangerous. uneven floor. unlit temporary stage. tripped. ripped my pants (knee) and busted my knee (bleeding).

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    10 years ago

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    18 years ago

    Not super exciting but a good place to kick off a night, meet new people and set the ball rolling on a foursome.

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    It sounds like you had a great time! So why only the two stars? :(

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    15 years ago

    Great hangout, relaxed atmosphere, good bartenders, good jukebox and great DJs on the weekends.

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    14 years ago

    Music was good... Not the young crowd at ALL that people are talking about here... older guys avg age 45.

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    13 years ago

    Went there on a Monday night and one bartender was rude and the other was annoying. Won't be returning.

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    17 years ago

    this is my all time favorite gay bar to just relax and have some beer with friends.

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