The venue is stunning, with an amphitheatre-like indoor environment that turns into a dance floor…read morefor hosting parties. The balcony overlooks the harbor which is an impressive view. Staff are unfriendly and unphased, and depending on the event, entry to the venue is cash only.

The best times at spent here! It's an amazing venue with a great vibe! Dj Vito fun spins middle tea…read moreand you don't want to miss it!

When you go to The Blue Whale, you're literally stepping into a piece of gay history. For…read moregenerations, it's been the Cheers of Fire Island. There are so many stories tied to this place, including its role in the beginnings of the Fire Island Invasion. It's one of those spots that actually means something to the community. I come to Fire Island every year with my friends, and while I've never tried the food, that's honestly not why people come here. Everyone shows up for low tea, which is basically happy hour starting at 4 PM. It starts picking up around 6, and that's when it hits. You'll see every gay from NYC who's on the island for the week, the weekend, or even just the day. The best part about tea here is that it's your first real look at who's around. It's super social and makes it easy to connect with people. If you're going with a group, lean into it and do a themed tea with coordinated outfits. Nothing is too corny or off-limits. That's part of the Fire Island tradition. They also host drag shows during the week with Bubbles, which are always a good time. And you really never know who you'll run into. Over the years I've seen Milk, Billy Porter, Andy Cohen, and a bunch of Broadway people just casually there. Of course, you have to get the punch. It's a mix of multiple liquors and juices, and somehow no one ever finishes more than one. If you do, just know you're signing up for a brutal hangover. Only downside is how packed it gets during tea. It can take a minute to get a drink, so just go in expecting a little bit of a wait.

Really nice atmosphere. The brunch menu is a little small, but the options are pretty good. My…read morefriends and I got a carafe of mimosas, they were $42 so not bad. There's basically a full bottle of prosecco and triple sec in it, so extremely strong for a good price. My brunch burger was pretty good, the burger was a little over cooked but overall good. The garlic fries are fabulously seasoned and very crispy so I loved them.

Excellent shows, good drinks, and very friendly staff. It's a great option if you're looking for a…read moreroom and show.

Horrible manager- echoing a lot of the reviews that describe Ken Braun: discriminatory, arrogant,…read moreand disrespectful. I cannot stop thinking of what I overheard a few weeks ago so I have to share. A younger woman was ordering shots with her friends. Ken Braun, the manager, (who said he was the owner, lol) was bartending and asked the young lady how many shots she wanted. She said 8 but then very quickly said I apologize, 7 please. Ken had not finished pouring them and had every opportunity to take one of the shot glasses away, but he instead said "you're gonna pay for them all bitch." He wasn't being playful, his behavior was genuinely shocking and confusing. The woman was trying to apologize (she didn't owe him any apology) and he replied "you're talking and not tapping. Just tap the fucking card." When the woman paid and walked away, he said "dumb straight women." As others have mentioned below, he doesn't seem to be inclusive of anyone who is different than him. He completely defeats the purpose of being in the LGBTQIA+ community and the goal in celebrating inclusivity of ALL people. Do better. P.S, a friend told me his drinks (which he ordered the same of every time) doubled in price after he got three. No reason for that either. Just overall very unethical.

I enjoyed my time here. It was such a fun time! The bartender was great! Karaoke was great!read more

Awesome place for great time. Video games and karaoke, tons of fun plus the bartender was awesomeread more

Visited Fire Island for Lez Volley weekend and spent a lot of time at Cherry's. Such a fun vibe and…read morespecial shoutout to AJ the bartender. Favorite bartender of the weekend - excellent service & drinks, super friendly and attentive!

Food is awful, and the owner makes up unbelievable stories . I would never apologize for horrible…read moreservice and bad food.

I've been a Trouper for the past four years, ever since moving to Connecticut, and it's truly a…read morespecial place. With gay bars rapidly disappearing across America, Troupe stands out as a vibrant hub in the Fairfield County LGBTQ+ scene. The owners pour their heart and soul into every aspect of the bar including the programming, music, and atmosphere, and it really shows. The bartenders are warm, welcoming, and genuinely seem to love what they do. From drag shows and burlesque performances to seasonal drink specials, themed parties, and go-go shows, there's always something happening. Troupe quickly became my go-to spot after discovering it one week into living in CT and I'm so grateful for its existence. Huge shoutout to Casey and Nicholas for the love and tireless work they put into making Troupe429 what it is today--and of course to Johnny, who mixes the meanest elderflower gin and tonic in town.

My fiancée (soon to be wife) and I absolutely love this bar. We feel not only safe but loved there…read moreas a lesbian couple! We make a point to go to Troupe every time we are in town. We are from Boston. It is basically the LGBTQ+ Cheers! It feels like home but the Queer flair we love. Don't get me started on how amazing every night is whether it is a Drag Show, Lesbian Night or Karaoke! This truly is life!

Due to the classification of this establishment as a gay bar on Yelp, I was excited to attend a…read morefete at it amd see what the hype's bout. I prepared my most pride outfit, freshened up on queer liberationist writing, and practiced voguing before going over. One can imagine my horror when I discovered it was in fact a "normal frat" upon arrival. Yet was the problem really the institution, or I, for my expectations? The institution.

I've been coming to this esteemed establishment for 3 years now, and I would surely recommend it. I…read morepractically live there! Haha. Great looking guys and even better music! Make this your next stop in Morningside Heights!

I would give a 0 star if it was possible. I went evening yesterday and the bartender was denying…read moreservice and shaming this group of people, for another group's lack of tipping. Despite the place being very nice, the hostility of the employee ruined the vibe, and left the whole atmosphere undoubtedly awkward, even for those not involved. That employee needs to be reprimanded for their unprofessionalism.

HORRIBLE FROM THE VIBE TO THE ATTITUDE OF THE BAR TENDER!!! From the looks of how empty it was it…read morewon't last long if he keeps that attitude up he complained about no tip but didn't have the alcohol I was looking for and the drink he did make was disgusting asf!!! Misery loves company! And that service STUNK!

I've been coming to Partners for quite a while now, and honestly, there really isn't anywhere else…read morelike it in the state. The bartenders are always super quick and friendly, which makes a huge difference. The main bar has that perfect "Cheers" pub lighting and vibe where you just feel comfortable immediately. It is truly a space for everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community. I love that there's always something different going on depending on the night, whether it's an event upstairs or downstairs. It's become a total safe haven for me and my friends to meet up, grab some drinks, and just have a great time. Since there aren't many options for gay bars around here, this is easily my favorite spot in Connecticut!

So I was visiting my kid at Yale and my husband and I wanted to stop for a drink. We wandered…read morearound Downtown New Haven until we found this cool hidden Gem. The bartender was sassy and classy and made the trip from Minnesota 10 times better. Great service a great bartender and a great experience 10 out of 10.

Awful. Got approached by a friend group connected with the bar who had beef with me. They began to…read morescream and make a scene and make the environment hostile but because it was a 4 v 1 and they were besties with the staff I got the boot and apperantly am not ever allowed to come back again. Don't know why I would after that, but just so lackluster and unprofessional. If your not in kahoots with the boss watch out. For an lgbtq bar, the least welcoming place I ever went to. And it smelled like absolute a$$.

I don't remember when I visited Nubar I just remember it was for karaoke on one of the weekends I…read moredidn't have my son. I had a good time here. It's a gay bar but they are welcoming to straight people. I met this one couple and they were amazing and so cute and laughed so hard at a joke I made. One guy at the bar bought everyone shots but since I don't drink I got a seltzer shot. That was some very strong stuff ;) Dancing and karaoke with Dennis again was pretty good. I like the atmosphere here and might pop in to visit another time.