9th Avenue Saloon

Fun bar with lots of TV screens showing gay content (I meant drag, get your mind out of the gutter!). We didn't stay too long, but the overall vibe was friendly, drinks fairly standard pricing, and the bar staff were attentive. Would definitely come again when we're next in NYC.

It’s a dive bar. You’re getting exactly what you think when you go to a dive bar only better. Extremely nice staff, very clean and new bathrooms with friendly atmosphere. LGBTQIA+ It’s located in the center of Hells Kitchen but it’s not like the major clubs that can get overly crowded. The crowd tends to be regulars and groups of people that come in together just to socialize and have some drinks. Security at the door was very friendly - oh, and they serve popcorn which is always nice. Definitely worth checking out for a more chill night out.

Victor Perez-Tolentino

Love the staff... They are all very friendly and great drinks

Dale Jacobson

Best times I had in nyc!! Bartenders were amazing and atmosphere was the best

Patrick Griffith

My favorite place for a cold beer when visiting NYC. Friendly staff and patrons, easy to strike up a conversation. Highly recommended!

Wayne Ferguson

Good neighborhood bar but it cam get very crowded. Its a galley design and can be difficult to get to the bathrooms. Feel free to squeeze you way through the men as you try! Friendly bartenders and affordable drinks. Always easy to get a cocktail no matter how crowded it gets.

Toby Blackwell

Haven't been in a while. Still has it's neighborhood bar feel with cheap drinks, friendly staff and chill atmosphere. I hope it stays there forever.

Lolli Kot

One of the friendliest bars I've ever been to! Everyone is kind. Bartenders are so helpful when I asked about local events and suggestions on drinks. Patrons are also friendly. I will be back every time I'm in town.

J Raphael Richards

Fun bar with lots of TV screens showing gay content (I meant drag, get your mind out of the gutter!). We didn't stay too long, but the overall vibe was friendly, drinks fairly standard pricing, and the bar staff were attentive. Would definitely come again when we're next in NYC.

Anthony Paparelli

It’s a dive bar. You’re getting exactly what you think when you go to a dive bar only better. Extremely nice staff, very clean and new bathrooms with friendly atmosphere. LGBTQIA+ It’s located in the center of Hells Kitchen but it’s not like the major clubs that can get overly crowded. The crowd tends to be regulars and groups of people that come in together just to socialize and have some drinks. Security at the door was very friendly - oh, and they serve popcorn which is always nice. Definitely worth checking out for a more chill night out.

My go to spot in NYC. Relaxed clientele and atmosphere. Happy Hour Mon to Fri is a good value. $40 for 2 double Absolute cape code seems excessive but hey, it's the Big Apple!

Robert Lee

My go to spot in NYC. Relaxed clientele and atmosphere. Happy Hour Mon to Fri is a good value. $40 for 2 double Absolute cape code seems excessive but hey, it's the Big Apple!

Sad, been coming here for years and has sadly gone down hill. Why are you playing Hocus Pocus in a gay bar? I know Bette Milder is an gay icon but please men want to see men. Service was slow and the bartenders were nothing to look at was half empty on a Saturday evening.

Our first night in NYC... ATMOSPHERE: The decor carries the name well. Thank goodness no one came in gun slinging! The bar is small and dim and nothing to write home about. The only entertainment was ESPN on the TV's... Snooze! DRINKS: Heineken Over priced like everywhere else in NYC. SERVICE: The male bartender was friendly. OVERALL: Nice place to chill and have a conversation. If you want dancing, head over to The Ritz around the corner.

Maui World Travelers

Our first night in NYC... ATMOSPHERE: The decor carries the name well. Thank goodness no one came in gun slinging! The bar is small and dim and nothing to write home about. The only entertainment was ESPN on the TV's... Snooze! DRINKS: Heineken Over priced like everywhere else in NYC. SERVICE: The male bartender was friendly. OVERALL: Nice place to chill and have a conversation. If you want dancing, head over to The Ritz around the corner.

Matthew Rodwick

Sad, been coming here for years and has sadly gone down hill. Why are you playing Hocus Pocus in a gay bar? I know Bette Milder is an gay icon but please men want to see men. Service was slow and the bartenders were nothing to look at was half empty on a Saturday evening.

We agreed to celebrate a birthday of my friend and the porter didn’t let us in. Without a reason. I come here regular and the porter was rude and discriminatory. Please fix this situation.

Came here as a group. The bouncer only allowed a few of us through the door and then cut the rest of us off, saying that the bar was suddenly closed. We asked the bouncer if we could send one person in to let our friends know that several of us were not allowed in. He very quickly raised his voice and refused to allow anyone in. We were unable to let our friends know that we were not allowed in, and the bouncer continued to yell and then insult my intelligence. I offered to let him hold my wallet as collateral to make sure that I didn’t order a drink or anything, and still he was immediately aggressive and unwilling to even hear us out. I understand that the bar closes at a certain time and that it’s smart to have the bartenders stop serving drinks ahead of that closing time, but we got there at 3:30 and the bar closes at 4. It’s not a smart business decision to have this bouncer at the door. Cruel man, bad night.

I wish I had read some of these reviews before even wasting my time walking over to this place... On November 2 (about 8:30pm) I came here to grab drinks with a friend and was rudely denied entry for no apparent reason. I was not drunk, high or disheveled. I cannot recall something like this ever happening to me anywhere, especially in Hell's Kitchen where I've been to countless places and they're hardly the cream of the NYC society to begin with. But having read the reviews now I'm starting to understand. Better stay away.

My friends and I have been longtime local customers of this bar, but we stopped going after several recent incidents of crime. Multiple friends of mine were drugged, robbed (phones, wallets, and keys stolen), and even assaulted. It was hard to believe at first, but it’s happened at least three times among people I know. I believe the bar should take serious action to address these crimes - unless they’re somehow complicit. It’s unfortunate to lose a neighborhood spot we used to love, but the recent crimes show that something troubling is going on there. Please be careful if you decide to visit this bar. I've never given one star review on Google map, but I do think serious repetitive crimes keep happening here, so I want to alert everyone.

I will definitely agree with most of the reviews here. What a terrible place. I imagine this is for locals with drinking problems. So many people vaping that there is lot way they pass any inspection and the bathroom sucks. Also, if all they’re going to have are the cheap raining lights from Amazon, at least have the decency to have paper in the toilets.

I’ve been a frequent patron here, but my visit yesterday (August 17, 2025) around 6 p.m. was the worst yet. The place felt like there’s no boss in charge—like the owner went on vacation and never came back. The bartender couldn’t keep up with basic service, ignored empty glasses, and preferred to socialize instead of doing his job. On top of that, he was rude and used foul language with patrons. The whole vibe was that the staff have taken over and just do whatever they want. Totally unprofessional and not worth your time.

We visited from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, and getting drinks was consistently difficult. The bartender seemed more focused on chatting with certain guests, possibly regulars. The general vibe from the crowd felt unwelcoming and tense, some patrons seemed uncomfortable with others sitting near them. The atmosphere resembled more of a social scene than a casual bar, and overall, the service was slow and unfriendly. Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy the experience and wouldn’t return, definitely.

Max

I wish I had read some of these reviews before even wasting my time walking over to this place... On November 2 (about 8:30pm) I came here to grab drinks with a friend and was rudely denied entry for no apparent reason. I was not drunk, high or disheveled. I cannot recall something like this ever happening to me anywhere, especially in Hell's Kitchen where I've been to countless places and they're hardly the cream of the NYC society to begin with. But having read the reviews now I'm starting to understand. Better stay away.

Doosung Shin

My friends and I have been longtime local customers of this bar, but we stopped going after several recent incidents of crime. Multiple friends of mine were drugged, robbed (phones, wallets, and keys stolen), and even assaulted. It was hard to believe at first, but it’s happened at least three times among people I know. I believe the bar should take serious action to address these crimes - unless they’re somehow complicit. It’s unfortunate to lose a neighborhood spot we used to love, but the recent crimes show that something troubling is going on there. Please be careful if you decide to visit this bar. I've never given one star review on Google map, but I do think serious repetitive crimes keep happening here, so I want to alert everyone.

Luciano Quintana

I will definitely agree with most of the reviews here. What a terrible place. I imagine this is for locals with drinking problems. So many people vaping that there is lot way they pass any inspection and the bathroom sucks. Also, if all they’re going to have are the cheap raining lights from Amazon, at least have the decency to have paper in the toilets.

ivan peralta

We agreed to celebrate a birthday of my friend and the porter didn’t let us in. Without a reason. I come here regular and the porter was rude and discriminatory. Please fix this situation.

Scott Samuel

Sexy bathrooms. Not sexy service. Literally have to walk to the end of the bar to ask for a drink. So slow service.

Ron Shalev

I’ve been a frequent patron here, but my visit yesterday (August 17, 2025) around 6 p.m. was the worst yet. The place felt like there’s no boss in charge—like the owner went on vacation and never came back. The bartender couldn’t keep up with basic service, ignored empty glasses, and preferred to socialize instead of doing his job. On top of that, he was rude and used foul language with patrons. The whole vibe was that the staff have taken over and just do whatever they want. Totally unprofessional and not worth your time.

Jose de Jesus Del Rio Sanchez

We visited from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, and getting drinks was consistently difficult. The bartender seemed more focused on chatting with certain guests, possibly regulars. The general vibe from the crowd felt unwelcoming and tense, some patrons seemed uncomfortable with others sitting near them. The atmosphere resembled more of a social scene than a casual bar, and overall, the service was slow and unfriendly. Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy the experience and wouldn’t return, definitely.