Stonewall Inn
Gay Bar, Karaoke Bar, and Night Club$$$$
West Village, New York
"Great dive bar vibe with a most historic tale to tell"(12 Tips)
"birth place of the gay rights movement the best way"(7 Tips)
"Site of 1969 Stonewall riots which began gay rights movement"(5 Tips)
"grateful to stop by the day marriage equality"(3 Tips)
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Widely considered the birthplace of the gay rights (shh, don't tell them about Julius!), this place was completely renovated and opened under new ownership after the riots, but it's a great bar.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Katie TuohyMarch 20, 2016The most fun I've had in New York. Everyone is friendly. The drinks are cheap and you never know who you'll run into. Such an incredible place.
Upvoted Feb 2
Minjie LiJune 23, 2012Even though it is a historical symbol of gay movement, it is also a friendly and normal bar for you to hangout no matter who u r. The bartender is nice and might touch ur face at some point=]Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Worth dipping into for the history. Not the best bar in the hood tho. Great place to get beaten at pool by a lesbian.
A-M CJune 26, 2016Great bar except when the Hetero Breeders come in and "pretend" to be down with the cause... Go to your own bar and let us gays have our own thing for once..
The fact that it ties into the other club on the block via the back passage way is nice. The shitty pool table needs a refurbish. The shows and events are great for pastime.
Vic RitcheyMarch 15, 2019I cant believe this has turned into a straight hangout. Was in on a Saturday night and it was full of young staight people making out. They probably dont even know what that place stood for.
Julia ColosimoDecember 27, 2017A very important place to visit as part of the LGBT community. This is where pride began. 🏳️🌈 You’ll finds many pool playing lesbians here.
Autumn ChoiJuly 5, 2022Good vibes, safe space. Divey AF and love it! Downstairs and upstairs spaces as well as outdoor in the warmer months
Lots of lezzies here, but the once-a-month Collider party with Damian and @DaveHuge is a pretty hip cub adventure.
ManhuntAugust 25, 2011The most famous gay bar in history. You've gotta stop in for at least one drink to say you've been. When marriage equality passed in NYC, this is where everyone came to celebrate.
HISTORYMarch 30, 2010The gay rights movement began here during a riot on June 28, 1969. Today, Gay Pride events are held annually throughout the world toward the end of June to mark the Stonewall riots.- BravoNovember 11, 2010Stop by and pay homage to the birth place of the gay rights movement the best way you know how, whit cheap shots. -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts
Fanboy GaymerAugust 5, 2011Holy Homohistory Batman! Yes it's THE place the Queers fought back. Always changing music & scene but drinks & friendly atmosphere persist.
Jeffrey SoutarJuly 4, 2024Looking forward to our visit having travelled to NYC from Brisbane Australia. It was not very busy 30 people there on 4th July inside but 1 bar staff on. She ignored us for 15 mins walked out
Steve KJune 15, 2014We were thrilled to visit this historic place. It's just a cute little dive at this point, but one that I love so much due to it's place in history. Great value for your dollar on drinks!
The New York Daily NewsOctober 26, 2010PHOTO: The Stonewall Riots began here in 1969, with crowds attempting to impede a police raid on the Stonewall Inn. Click "More Info" to see this historic pic! Read more
- Aiden KirchnerSeptember 13, 2011This is where it all started in the 60's with the Stonewall Riots. Such a great place & a must see if in NY!
- Leelee WFebruary 2, 2011I always say I'm going to Girlnation on Fridays at Stonewall but the weather starts to mess up...I'm still putting my word to it! I'll be there!
Genia StevensOctober 21, 2011We stopped in just because it's a historical landmark. Had a decent time. Wasn't really all that impressed.
Friday is Karaoke Night from 5pm until 10pm. So much fun, very casual, and totally worth the trip. Go and escape from reality for a bit with booze and singing.
MishaJune 23, 2013The worst dj in Manhattan on Saturday nights. Can't feel a beat if her life depended on it.- DoubleDeuceMarch 22, 2019Brooklyn Brewery has a special Stonewall Inn IPA done in partnership with Stonewall Inn that's definitely a tasty brew. Get it here!
The stretch of Christopher St in front of Stonewall is the go-to gathering spot for NYers anytime something gay/political happens. So much history here.
karaoke on Fridays with half price drinks, plus Are You Smarter than a Bartender on Tuesday nights!
James ReggioMay 3, 2017Historicity aside, this is actually a really good place to grab a beer and catch up with a friend.
- MaryKatherine GallagherJune 26, 2013Great piece of history, grateful to stop by the day marriage equality was granted! And when chuck bartends he makes everyone popcorn with m&ms, salty sweet secret delight!!
Lori MichelleJanuary 27, 2014a great place to go to with my gay friends; one of them told me all about the historical significance of this place and the cultural impact for Human-Equal Rights.
NYHistoryJuly 24, 2012The site of the 1969 Stonewall riots, this Greenwich Village bar became the birthplace of the modern Gay Rights Movement and is a National Historic Landmark.
IWalked Audio ToursMay 26, 2013Opened 3/18/67. Bldg is 2 renovated stables erected 1843-46. On 6/28/69 during police raid a riot ensued. Next day protests were celebrated each year after via Gay Pride March. Full history via<LINK>
B MSeptember 20, 2017Happy hour drinks BOGOFree $8 until 7.30pm. Not sure from when but I got there just after 5pm and it was already on! Happy days
Keli AnayaJune 10, 2016A historic monument! It's still a little divey and a little messy, and friendly for all people, including lgbtq allies!
Joao Veloso JrJune 1, 2019Friendly staff and a part of equal rights history. A must see in NYC it doesn’t matter your gender option
Don't trip when approaching the bar, there is a thing there that I've tripped over a couple of times. Don't forget that sometimes the second floor is open and a full bar is upstairs as well!
The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2011Historic birth place of the gay rights movement and a great place for a 2-4-1 Happy Hour special, a diverse crowd, friendly bartenders and dancing upstairs.
Kenneth🏳️🌈 Quigley Jr.September 10, 2018Where it all started! My first Gay bar too. I love the place, the atmosphere, very friendly. I feel like I'm with family there.
Madeline McDavidJanuary 7, 2016Come because it's a necessary pilgrimage, and stay because it's a cozy place to spend an evening chatting with friends.
John BalashSeptember 23, 2016Like many of the gay men in the West Village this is an icon that is starting to show its age but is still a fun time.
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Landmark Bar & Birthplace of The Gay Rights Movement
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- Mon–Sun
- 2:00 PM–4:00 AM
(212) 463-0950
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