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    Rise Bar

    3.8 (268 reviews)
    ModerateGay Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Good for dancing

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    Ed U.

    Jamie W and I are still getting used to Hell's Kitchen as a gay bastion because we've previously gravitated toward the West Village for our apparently deviant shenanigans. However, we were previously encouraged by the spontaneous line dancing on the bar at Flaming Saddles, and now this place stood out to us for its pink-lit spaciousness and welcoming vibe. It was about 4:30PM when we arrived, so it was way too early for any drag shows. We made do bopping to Beyoncé's "Lemonade" on the big screen. The weather was sunny and balmy outside, so we were quite happy to feel the breezes coming in through the open storefront. We were surprised there wasn't a mixed crowd during the daylight. It was just the boys. Their cocktail menu has some enticing summertime choices like the Cold Brew Martini and the Espolon Aperol Sunset, but we ended up getting a couple of $15.36 Mango Frozen Margaritas (Photo 10). This was the right tropical antidote for stress-related urbaniia. Am I right, ladies? Rise definitely has the right vibe in the right neighborhood. Loving Hell's Kitchen. I look forward to our next visit. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...the mango kick was a nice daytime treat AMBIANCE - 4 stars...lots of elbow room SERVICE - 4 stars...friendly and chatty TOTAL - 4 stars...Rise up, my brothers! RELATED - Thirsty in NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/gY6aMjGGji

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    Jordan A.

    Rise is basically a pillar of gay nightlife in Hell's Kitchen. It's the Cheers of NYC for the gays--no matter when you go, you're running into someone you know. When you walk in, you're in the original Rise space (still don't know how we used to pack in there like sardines every weekend). Head right and you'll hit Shine Lounge, which they added after expanding during COVID. They've got one of the best happy hours in the area--BOGO every day from 4-9pm. You get a card and can even use it on another visit if you don't finish it (just don't forget to tip). The doorman is super friendly and instantly recognizable by his voice.. if you know, you know. But they are strict about IDs, so don't even try it. Friday and Saturday nights are packed wall-to-wall, and somehow every night out ends here. Sunday Funday? Same story. They've got drag almost every night (except Fri/Sat), free bingo on Tuesdays, and honestly one of the best drag brunches in the city with fun themes. Food's served till 10 too. As nightlife in NYC keeps changing, Rise feels like one of the few spots that's always gonna be there.

    Tania S.

    The food to the ambience to the show was amazing I'm definitely coming back with my friends and family

    Jas C.

    came here to celebrate my sons 21st bday and they did not disappoint. best drag show i've seen. It's a bottomless brunch but you can pick which drink package you want or if you don't drink you just need to order two drinks even if they are non alcoholic. I got the avocado toast it came with tater tots and I got a side of scrambled eggs. it was good, one won got the french toast says it was amazing. mt other won got the chicken sandwich he loved it and my cousin got the steak with eggs she also enjoyed it. or waiter was get attentive. and I felt they should automatically ass the gratuity. we had so much fun we laughed and danced the entertainment is amazing. 10/10. will definitely come again.

    Rachel B.

    We had a lot of fun at Drag Brunch at Rise. The show was funny and engaging! They had audience members come on stage to play some games. The atmosphere was lively and fun! The food was pretty solid. The tater tots were good! The drinks were fine but nothing special. They have boozy brunch package options.

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    fabulous.. hosts were great, service was as fast as can be with everyone ordering at once, would come again

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    Izzy Uncut & Black Widow we're UH-MAZINGGGG and the food + drinks were delicious Would definitely come back

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    AMAZING! Best Drag Brunch ever! Denis was incredible - best service ever. Love Inita D!

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    Amazing drag show. Good food, too! Izzie Uncut and The Black Widow were amazing! Drag Roulette was a huge hit. LOVE LOVE LOVE

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    great show. great food. great drinks. the drag show served. The waiters kept the drinks flowing.

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    I'll be honest I've been to plenty of drag shows at bars and clubs, and to a drag brunch at LIPS twice.

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