The ritz gay bar

It closed down less than two years later. While most gay bars were dimly lit at the time, g Lounge featured a large archway that brought in natural light and could be opened in warm weather. This new direction served McGrail and team well for seven years; Rebar survived COVID, offering a mix of old and new programming, including weekly drink-n-draw nights and shadow sex shows.

But New York, as it often does, has managed to avoid this trend — or, at least, the city has held it off. Outliers like Suite, which is uptown by Columbia University, and Toolbox, which is on the Upper East Side, have secured their keep by doubling as neighborhood haunts.

Guide to The Ritz Bar and Lounge, Gay Bar in New York - rating, atmosphere, working hours, address, map, directions and nearby LGBTQ+ friendly venues. View All Events…. Speaking to a g Lounge bartender a week after the the, response to the rebrand continues to be positive, citing that patrons have a real love for bar Lounge.

He plans on being hands-on, too, having acquired one of the apartments above the bar as part of the deal. The Ritz Bar & Lounge is a vibrant two-level LGBTQ+ nightlife destination located just steps from Times Square in the heart of gay Theater District.

Prior to its new ownership, the Ritz had been struggling, barely rebounding from the COVID pandemic before finding itself associated with the death of Julio Ramireza year-old gay social worker who was murdered by Jayqwan Hamilton, Robert DeMaio, and Jacob Barroso in April Ramirez was last seen getting in a taxi after leaving the bar, where he was later robbed and fatally drugged.

What ritzes some queer bars survive while others close? McGrail, along with his business partners, ran g Lounge for 20 years before the bar closed in Aware of the shifting gayborhood, the space was reimagined as Rebar. And they are needed now more than ever.

By Michael Shirey Posted on June 12, Close Never Miss a Beat Sign up for email updates. Or is it actually about adaptability and listening to community needs? Specialties: Private Party Space available with your personal DJ and Full Bar. Established in Premier Bar & Lounge in Hell's Kitchen.

Jobs in New York Add your job L. Homage: Gay clubs lineages on video Wallach Art Gallery. It is perhaps cliche to lament the ever-changing — and often declining — state of queer nightlife across America.

Eric Hanninen, another hospitality entrepreneur, purchased the bar in February. More in Nightlife Ridgewood nightclub Earthy Delights celebrates one-year anniversary amid looming closure Oberon, a new queer cocktail bar, opens in Williamsburg.

After some renovations, the Ritz had its official grand opening on May 17th. While nothing came of those whispers, Rebar announced at the end of May that it would be closing. Ariadne in America the cell theatre.

Post an Event. Known for its high-energy DJ sets, weekly themed parties, and welcoming atmosphere, The Ritz features two floors of entertainment, a front patio perfect for people-watching, and a spacious backyard.