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Rise Bar

Hell's Kitchen gay bar with drag brunches, karaoke, DJs and nightly entertainment.

New York, USA
4.1
1,173 reviews

Neighbourhood

New York

Category

Bars

Vibe

Cocktails, Dance +6

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About Rise Bar

Rise Bar (aka Rise) is a Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan gay bar and drag nightlife hub in New York City. Since opening in 2015, it has become a go-to spot for pop and top 40 music, weekly drag shows, karaoke, open-mic nights and themed parties. Rise hosts weekend drag brunches and nightly entertainment with DJs and performers keeping the energy high. Check their website and social channels for the latest lineups, drag brunch tickets, special events and photo-ready moments. Rise is a staple of NYC LGBTQ+ nightlife, blending a friendly neighborhood vibe with high-energy performances and community-focused programming.

What to expect

A glossy Hell’s Kitchen gay bar with drag, DJs, karaoke, themed parties and weekend brunches—social early on and much livelier later.

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Practical tips before you visit

Drag brunch and special events may require tickets or reservations.
There are different spaces and the mood can vary across the venue.
Check the official calendar before visiting for a particular performer or event.

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Location

Rise Bar

859 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

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WhereIs.Gay rating

4.5

1,173 reviews

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    4.1
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    4.5

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Tiya Williams
Tiya Williams

3 months ago

A friend and I saw Zeta Jones and Brenda Dharling and it was great! The service was really amazing too! I’d definitely go again! Venice was our server and they were attentive, informative and fun!

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John Enright
John Enright

3 months ago

Went here on a Tuesday for post-theater karaoke. The bar is divided in two sections, so you can still go if you don’t like karaoke. The door staff and bartenders gave polite service. The show started reasonably on-time. The sign-up was “go talk to the DJ.” There were unattended jackets, umbrellas and backpacks strewn about. The karaoke host was fun. All the singers in the first rotation (I stayed for about 8) were hard on the ears. One singer was clearly drugged-out.

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Jelly betances
Jelly betances

4 weeks ago

This was amazing , so enteritaing and so wonderful!!!! They include everyone which is amazing. Xavier was an amazing waiter! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His positive attitude and excellent service made our experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Xavier, for providing such outstanding service. We will definitely be back!The drag queens best in NYC!!!!!!

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JOHNATTAN TORO
JOHNATTAN TORO

3 months ago

I invited my friends for happy hour, which ends at 9 pm, and the bartender refused to tell me how much it was when I asking (referring to the happy hour price), he made it so AWKWARD! Instead of telling me the price he told me to give him my credit card and he’ll give me a receipt. Because I refused to give him my credit card, he threw all the drinks in the sink and called me rude. I just walked away. The other bartender was really nice. I love the music and the environment.

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M Eric Donlan
M Eric Donlan

3 months ago

We came for Drag Brunch and had a great time !!! The Show was high energy and entertaining but the surprise was how delicious the food was !!!! All the staff was fun and helpful!! The performances were top notch, amazing talent and energy 🥰🌷🌈

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Last updated
12 September 2026
Listed in
New York › United States
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