Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
New York City, New York
Bushwick dyke bar with a dance floor, Caribbean cocktails, and non-alcoholic options
The Bush is a dyke bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn, opened in 2023 by Nikke Alleyne and Justine LaViolette — friends who spent years dreaming up a lesbian-centered space for queer women and the wider queer community before finally building it. It bills itself plainly as a dyke bar for queers, and it puts queer people of color at the center. The layout is simple: a narrow bar up front for drinks and conversation, a dance floor in the back for when the night picks up, all washed in purple light and disco-ball sparkle, with Caribbean-inspired cocktails and a genuinely good non-alcoholic menu. Open Tuesday through Sunday and 21+, the programming rotates through DJ nights, comedy, queer speed dating, poly mixers, and community events, with daily drink specials. In a city that has watched its lesbian bars disappear for decades, The Bush is one of the very few purpose-built additions in recent memory — reason enough for the trip to Troutman Street if a dyke bar is what you're after.
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
