At night, check out gay bars like The Eagle (lots of leather!) and the appealingly divey Barracuda. Corkbuzz’s wine list is curated by one of the few female master sommeliers in the world, Laura Fiorvanti. Chelsea Market, Google’s indoor shopping and dining complex, houses the wine bar Corkbuzz. Vintage shopping stops include Screaming Mimis and Housing Works on West 17th Street, where 10% of sales go to HIV/AIDS research.
Fashion in the area includes the impeccable edit at Jeffrey, located in the Meatpacking District, and Hamptons-worthy sweaters at Parke & Ronen. Walk the High Line Park and people watch on this converted rail line high above the city streets. Chelsea is known for its chic residents and top-of-the-line art galleries, available to visit during the day. Eighth Avenue in Chelsea presents a long line of gay-friendly businesses, with rainbow flags out all year round. Ready to explore gay NYC? ChelseaĪlong with Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea boasts the highest density of same-sex couples in New York. Ever wonder “What is the gayest part of NYC?” Whether you’re a local looking for a new place to hang or a visitor who wants to live your best NYC LGBTQ life for a weekend, a week, or the whole month, here are the most LGBT-friendly neighborhoods (or gayborhoods “gay neighborhoods”) in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
