Cherry Grove and the Pines are the twin hearts of Fire Island's LGBTQ+ scene, with iconic bars, restaurants, and gathering spots along the boardwalks of these car-free beach communities. Explore gay bars and venues on Fire Island.
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The Pines' late-night dance bar, open nightly through the season.
The Pines · $$$

Home of the Pines' legendary High Tea dance party.
The Pines · $$$

Harborside fast-casual spot for breakfast through late-night bites.
The Pines · $$

Cherry Grove's bayfront bar with near-nightly drag and water views.
Cherry Grove · $$

Harborside home of Low Tea, the Pines' afternoon tea dance.
The Pines · $$$

Cherry Grove's nonprofit community theater and arts organization.
Cherry Grove

Men-only bayfront guesthouse in a Venetian-style palace since 1957.
Cherry Grove · $$$

Seasonal Pines boutique for resort wear, grooming, and home goods.
The Pines · $$$

Second-floor Italian-Continental dining over the Pines harbor.
The Pines · $$$

Cherry Grove's storied dance club at the Cherry Grove Beach Hotel.
Cherry Grove · $$$

Eight-room gay guesthouse with a heated pool in the Pines.
The Pines · $$$

Casual harbor pizza spot for a slice after the beach.
The Pines · $

Seasonal indoor-outdoor gym by the Pines pool deck.
The Pines · $$

The car-free LGBTQ+ beach village at the heart of Cherry Grove.
Cherry Grove

Bayside New American restaurant with the biggest wine list on Fire Island
Ocean Beach · $$$

Landmark Cherry Grove hotel and home of the Ice Palace nightclub
Cherry Grove · $$

Legendary outdoor cruising area connecting Cherry Grove and The Pines
Cherry Grove / Fire Island Pines

Fire Island Pines' iconic gay beach, famous for fashion and tea dances
Fire Island Pines

Waterfront bar and tiki deck overlooking Cherry Grove's ferry dock
Cherry Grove · $$

Stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Fire Island Pines
Fire Island Pines · $$$

The only oceanfront guesthouse in Cherry Grove, adults-only studios
Cherry Grove · $$$
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