Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
New York City, New York
Reimagined Hell's Kitchen gay bar with drag, go-go dancers, patio, and a Splash disco ball
The Ritz is a two-level gay bar and dance club on Restaurant Row in Hell's Kitchen, reopened in May 2025 after a full renovation under new LGBTQ+ ownership — regular-turned-owner Eric Hanninen bought the four-story building outright and gave the place a top-to-bottom facelift. The ground floor runs happy hour from 4 PM with cheap rails before DJs take over nightly, while the upstairs bar and expanded stage host drag shows and go-go dancers. There are two patios, one out back and one facing the street, for a breather from the dance floor. The space carries a piece of NYC gay history: a disco ball salvaged from Splash, the Chelsea club that closed in 2013. The crowd leans gay men but pulls a mix of neighborhood locals and Broadway-adjacent tourists, and the energy builds from a chill happy hour to a packed late-night room. It's open daily until 4 AM and sits in easy walking distance of the rest of the Hell's Kitchen strip, which makes it a reliable first or last stop on a night out in the neighborhood.
Have feedback on this description? Let us knowGet the full experience — check in, follow this venue, and connect with the community.
No upcoming events
Try checking a later date or browse events in the app
Catch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
From the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement to one of the biggest Pride marches on Earth, here's your insider guide to queer New York City.
Robbie S.
Where gay America actually spends Independence Day — from the Invasion of the Pines on Fire Island to Provincetown tea dances, Rehoboth's Poodle Beach, and beyond.
Robbie S.
Fire Island, Poodle Beach, Herring Cove, Black's Beach and more — a coast-by-coast guide to the best gay beaches in the US, including the clothing-optional ones.
Robbie S.
$39
Experiences powered by Viator
