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Starlight Bar & Lounge

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167 Ave. A, New York, NY 10009
between 10th and 11th Sts. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-475-2172 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
8.0 out of 10

1 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Cabaret, Gay Bar, Lesbian Bar, Lounge

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Happy Hour

Daily, 7pm-9pm; two-for-one well drinks and draft beer

Nearby Subway Stops

L at First Ave.; F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.

Payment Methods

American Express

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If the Gaiety strip club proves a little too much for that first outing, turn to Starlight, a funky mix of Chelsea boys and East Village artistes, which provides a much less intimidating starter course in gay nightlife. Once they make it past the overcrowded front bar, straight friends can relax in the back lounge and, if all else fails, try hitting on the all-female crew of bartenders. Wednesday is comedy night, and Sunday ("Starlette") is widely considered one of the best lesbian nights in the city.

Reader Ratings

8.0

All about atmosphere

FrannyinHeaven from Montreal | Posted on 10/2/03

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)

This bar is a little gem: lounge at its simplest. Cozy and friendly, there's a bar at the front and a place to lounge around on sofas in the back. I went on a Wednesday for the comedy review, and...Read More