NO BAR

"Angela Dimayuga, who blossomed into a darling of the culinary world back when she was running the kitchen at Mission Chinese New York, helped launch this queer bar at The Standard Hotel. The drinks list is short and full of swagger, and includes specialties like the Say Gay, a blend of vodka, aquavit, tangerine, and lemon; bar snacks include crispy artichokes with lemon herb aioli and sweet potato tots with miso mustard. Swing by for a date or a themed evening (like a screening of RuPaul’s Drag Race), or stay late for a DJ set beneath the glittering disco ball." - Emily Saladino, Devra Ferst

"This queer-friendly hotel bar at The Standard East Village hosts art events, late-night DJ sets and drag shows a few times a week. But you don’t really need to check the schedule, because you can always expect early 2000s hits and beer-and-mezcal-shot deals. Everything clashes here, but in a good way - specifically the giant disco ball, neon lighting, and delightfully tacky cow-print diner booths. On a random Wednesday night, you might run into your neighbor who plays wind instruments at odd hours - ask her to stop, and then move toward the back of the bar where there’s more room to dance." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, matt tervooren

"When my friendAngela Dimayugatook over as creative director for food and culture for all Standard hotels, I knew some very slick and sexy changes were on the way.No Bar, a queer bar thatopened in February, was one of the most exciting new additions she’s brought thus far. In just a few months it’s already made a splash, with parties, drag performances, and other events—all without charging a cover." - ByAndy Baraghani

"This queer-friendly hotel bar at The Standard East Village hosts art events, late-night DJ sets and drag shows a few times a week. On a random Wednesday night, you might run into your roommate’s friend who self-identifies as a “creative” and manages an online store for essential oils. Everything clashes here, but in a good way - specifically the giant disco ball, neon lighting, and tacky cow-print diner booths." - Nikko Duren

"This just-opened joint is the first high-profile project by chef Angela Dimayuga, the freshly installed, queer creative director of Standard Hotels. It’s commandeered a space off The Standard, East Village's lobby, featuring cow-print booths and neon signage. Head bartender Simone Goldberg masterminded a custom cocktail program alongside standard beer and liquor. Try the bourbon-spiked Spill The Tea, or the whiskey and rum-powered Devil’s Nightcap. You’ll quickly learn your favorites if you’re a regular—and it pays to come back: there’s a barista-style, buy 10, get one free punchcard drink program." - Mark Ellwood