Cubbyhole

"This is NYC’s best-known lesbian bar. So at some point, you’ll inevitably end up at this small, cash-only, divey place in the West Village, where the ceiling is always completely covered in seasonally appropriate decorations. It stays pretty low-key on Thursdays and Fridays, but on weekends it’s packed. Expect to meet a minimum of two straight couples looking for a “friend” and one group of non-queer people who visiting a lesbian bar “just for fun.”" - rob anderson, matt clifton, nikko duren, neha talreja, bryan kim

"This is NYC’s best-known lesbian bar. If you just came out, or if you’re visiting NYC, someone will inevitably bring you to this small, cash-only, kinda-divey place where the ceiling is always completely covered in seasonally-appropriate decorations. It stays pretty low-key during the week, but on weekends it’s packed, and you should expect a line. " - bryan kim, katherine lewin, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus

"Lesbian bars are all too rare in New York and the rest of the country, cementing their importance in the queer bar scene. Dating back to 1994, Cubbyhole is one of the most famous of such venues and promotes itself as accessible to the entire LGBTQ+ community and allies. It’s a very tight space, and the ceiling is adorned in bright decor that gives it a funhouse feel." - Eater Staff

"A tiny dive bar in Manhattan’s West Village, known for its cheap drinks and iconic status as a lesbian space."

"A classic West Village dive, Cubbyhole is NYC’s best-known lesbian bar, and it’s a good place to dance (if you can find the space to do so). This spot gets busy, and with all the random decorations hanging from the ceiling, it always feels fun and festive. Just keep in mind that Cubbyhole is still cash-only. At 11:45pm, everyone in attendance will get some free champagne." - team infatuation