The Stonewall Inn
Gay bar · West Village ·
Historic LGBTQ+ bar: site of 1969 riots, dance floor, drag shows
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Historic LGBTQ+ bar: site of 1969 riots, dance floor, drag shows
"Stonewall Inn feels historic right when you walk in. That’s due, in part, to the fact Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera resisted a police raid here, effectively launching the gay rights movement in 1969. But also because they probably haven’t renovated in several decades. There’s a long, divey bar on the ground floor, and upstairs you’ll find a small stage for drag shows. This place is by no means anyone’s go-to for a wild night out, but if you’ve never been to Stonewall, it’s definitely worth making a trip. It’s the most fun you can have at a New York City Landmark." - molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta, brennan carley, bryan kim, nikko duren, neha talreja
"An iconic gay bar on Christopher Street, this legendary spot set the scene for the Stonewall Riots in the 1960s—events that sparked the wave of awareness and activism that became the modern-day LGBTQ+ movement." - Sophie Mendel
"The Stonewall Inn is celebrating Juneteenth the best way they know how: drag, drinks, and mutual support. They’ve teamed up with Impulse Group NYC and The Phluid Project to host The Invasion: Juneteenth Edition, an evening celebrating African-American queer culture. The event will raise money for The Sylvia Rivera Law Project, which works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. Come by on Sunday after 9pm. There's a $5 suggested donation at the door, and all proceeds go to SRLP." - neha talreja
"The birthplace for the 1969 riots that helped launch the Gay Rights movement, Stonewall is still a rousing, though very touristy, Village destination to pay tribute to the movement. Downstairs, there’s a pool table and a large bar area with bar seating and tables. Upstairs, there’s another bar plus a dance floor and stage that hosts various events, including drag shows, ’90s karaoke, and more." - Eater Staff
"You can feel the history at Stonewall Inn. That's because Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera resisted a police raid here, effectively launching the gay rights movement in 1969. But it's also because it looks like it hasn't been redecorated in decades. There’s a long, divey bar on the ground floor, and upstairs you’ll find a small stage for drag shows. This place is by no means anyone’s go-to for a wild night out, but if you’ve never been to Stonewall, it’s definitely worth making a trip for the most fun you can have at a New York City Landmark." - molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta, brennan carley, bryan kim