Julius'
Gay bar · West Village ·
Historic gay bar serving burgers and strong drinks
Historic gay bar serving burgers and strong drinks
"I pop into Julius’ on the corner of West 10th and Waverly for casual drinks — it’s the city’s oldest gay bar with deep history (including the 1966 sip-in) and a storied patron list that included Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams." - Matt Ortile
"This is the oldest operating gay bar in the city, and it shows. In a good way. They use barrels for stools, there are wagon wheels hanging from the ceiling, and there’s a whole wall of framed black and white photos. If you’re looking for a divey, low-key, West Village option, with the occasional celebrity patron, pop in. It’s cash-only, and there’s a little kitchen in the middle of the room where you can get a burger and onion rings." - bryan kim, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus
"The oldest gay bar in the city remains a great neighborhood hang in the West Village, whether for a chill, casual date or a happy-hour catchup with friends. Julius’ dark wood walls, barrel seating, and wagon-wheel light fixtures look much the same as they did during the historic "Sip-In" protest that happened here in 1966, though the TV playing Sex and the City 2 is a more recent addition. Order a no-frills, greasy-in-good-way burger, and request more napkins than you think you need." - molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta, brennan carley, bryan kim, nikko duren, neha talreja
"NYC’s oldest gay bar, a cash-only West Village dive with dark wood walls and barrel seats, has a small, open kitchen right in the middle of the action. It's from there that Julius’ unpretentious burger emerges into the world. This thing is greasy in a good way, and so juicy that the bottom bun will be halfway disintegrated before your first bite. Request extra napkins sooner rather than later. Comes with lettuce, tomato, and onion; add cheese for $2 or bacon for $3" - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, sonal shah, ciera velarde
"The longest-running gay bar in the city, this West Village institution proudly displays its history. A woody corner tavern, it hasn’t changed much over the years, and longtime regulars will mingle with newbies while perched on the stools. Grab a cozy table in the back for a group and order the juicy, freshly grilled burger." - Eater Staff