Stonewall Inn

I was in the West Village enjoying a day off when I decided to stop by Stonewall for a few drinks. I know the history of Stonewall and imagined that Saturday would be a bit crazy, so I decided to sit outside. Truthfully, I wasn’t expecting much. Just after I got comfortable, Kristy came and greeted me with the warmest smile and took my order. She was super attentive and made sure that I was enjoying myself, even though I was by myself at the time. The atmosphere was amazing, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and it really reinforced the idea of community that I know Stonewall is famous for building. Just as I finished my last drink and closed out, a few friends decided to join me and I asked if we could be served by the other server, Damian, so that the both of them would make money from the table I’d been taking up for a few hours. Kristy was very understanding and happy to share business with Damian which, as a bartender of over 10+ years, I know is pretty uncommon. When my friends joined me, Damian proved that Kristy’s service was not a fluke or one-off thing. I’m typing this as we enjoy our second round together, and the vibes are so great that we intend to hang outside until they close, then we’ll be taking the party inside. It’s clear, at least where the two of them are concerned, that Stonewall creates an environment that is welcoming and fun for everyone involved. We will definitely be coming back sooner rather than later, and I look forward to the next time I get to experience Stonewall’s patio area when Kristy and Damian are working. It seems like it, but I hope they have as much fun working there as we had being their customers.

Visited NY with some friends from SoCal, we went in expecting more of a gimmicky bar vibe but was pleasantly surprised with the atmosphere. It felt like a very homely-hole in the wall atmosphere. Chuck was our bartender and he was outstanding, fast and efficient, super welcoming. If you were going alone I’d hope you get his shift, he genuinely tries his darndest to connect all those coming here, and I think that’s what made and still makes stonewall what it is, a place for the community to socialize, relax, connect. Came in expecting to get only one drink but we stayed for hours.

Come here for happy hour cocktails and beer! Cute and cozy place! Near the monument and the whole area is very cute for strolling around!

Friendly LGBTQ bar around West Village area. Two levels inside. Bars and living performing stage on first floor. Some seats and a pool table (?). Second floor entrance fee $5 (Fri night). It’s mostly a dance floor with lounge seats and tables. You can order drinks at the bar. Dancers on the stage all night long. Then main show starts around 1230/1am. I would say the music is mix generations, more towards the new generation tho. Still, great vibes, everyone is dancing and enjoying the dancers’ incredible moves.

I grew up in the NYC area, but had never been to the Stonewall. I was down for business, and after wrapping up early one day I took the subway down to Christopher St. Got there around 3pm & the bar was relatively full. The bartender was very good at her job, checking in frequently with me & others for refills. It was a quiet, weekday afternoon, but I felt this was ideal for a first time visit. I’ve always known the history of the place, and was happy to make the pilgrimage and give my support to such a legendary establishment. I drank their signature brew, Brooklyn Brewery’s Stonewall Inn IPA. Spent about 2 hours talking with folks from all over. I was hoping they carried bar merch, and was happy to see t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags & ballcaps. I bought a T-shirt. A very welcoming bar. I’ll visit each time I’m in NYC.