The Townhouse of New York

A classic and elegant old money gay bar. This is where the piano plays as well dressed gay men of culture and money sing along. Its a terrific place to pick up sophisticated young attractive men who are clever at conversation. Love this place. Dont be sloppy, dress to impress and have a bit of decorum. If you want trashy, go to a Lower East Side dive bar.

Why anyone would choose this place is beyond me! I went there on my day off and was meeting a co-worker for quick drink and this very rude, nasty and bitter bartender with short brown hair and kinda tall in the front bar, says to me he won’t serve me and I said why? And didn’t tell me. So I go to the back bar and my friends comes and the bartender sent the manager back. He was asking me to leave, without giving me a reason and stood there watching me and taking pictures. So I left w/ my friend, who was disgusted by his behavior. I have heard numerous stories of other friends being kicked out for stupid reason as well. This place has some resentment towards black people, younger people, fun people, beautiful people, people in hats lol. It’s very bizarre this place. As someone who works in design and knows upscale, townhouse paints them selves as this upscale place and it’s faaar from that. Literally nothing but bitter bartenders who think they work at the Ritz Carlton and anyone can be easily targeted in this place for any reason. Avoid this dump by all means if you can!

Visited for the first time yesterday and the night started out great. Went during happy hour and had a WONDERFUL TIME. Shout of to both bartenders in the back and the one with shorter hair in the front. Night quickly turned sour due to the bartender with the long hair. He was extremely rude to me for no reason, and denied having my phone when he was charging it. He was most toxic employee I’ve ever encountered in my entire life. He was a disaster. Extremely unprofessional - would never recommend this place while he is working. entitled and lacking in any means of substance. Should find a new job not talking to the public. NYC Nightlife deserves better than a bitter queen who adds nothing. Find another line of work.

This is NYC, having a dress code is highly unnecessary and limits patrons from attending. No one is going to plan their entire night around this one bar. Get rid of the ridiculous dress code, it’s 2026.

I don't understand those who write bad reviews for this place. Honestly, I am grateful to the owners and everyone who makes it happen. This place is warm and authentic in New York. I don't come here often, but I've known this place for over 7 years, and I have great respect for everyone 8n The Townhouse of New York!!! Thank YOU ❤️ 😊 🙏🏻