Gay Bars & Clubs in Fire Island, New York
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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Sip·n·Twirl
The Pines' late-night dance bar, open nightly through the season.
The Pines · $$$
Pavilion
Home of the Pines' legendary High Tea dance party.
The Pines · $$$
Canteen
Harborside fast-casual spot for breakfast through late-night bites.
The Pines · $$
Cherry's On The Bay
Cherry Grove's bayfront bar with near-nightly drag and water views.
Cherry Grove · $$
The Blue Whale
Harborside home of Low Tea, the Pines' afternoon tea dance.
The Pines · $$$
Arts Project of Cherry Grove
Cherry Grove's nonprofit community theater and arts organization.
Cherry Grove
Belvedere Guest House for Men
Men-only bayfront guesthouse in a Venetian-style palace since 1957.
Cherry Grove · $$$
General Store by BASE
Seasonal Pines boutique for resort wear, grooming, and home goods.
The Pines · $$$
Pines Bistro
Second-floor Italian-Continental dining over the Pines harbor.
The Pines · $$$
The Ice Palace
Cherry Grove's storied dance club at the Cherry Grove Beach Hotel.
Cherry Grove · $$$
Froot Falls
Eight-room gay guesthouse with a heated pool in the Pines.
The Pines · $$$
Pines Pizza
Casual harbor pizza spot for a slice after the beach.
The Pines · $
The Pines Gym
Seasonal indoor-outdoor gym by the Pines pool deck.
The Pines · $$
Cherry Grove Beach
The car-free LGBTQ+ beach village at the heart of Cherry Grove.
Cherry Grove
Island Breeze
Waterfront bar and tiki deck overlooking Cherry Grove's ferry dock
Cherry Grove · $$
The Meatrack
Legendary outdoor cruising area connecting Cherry Grove and The Pines
Cherry Grove / Fire Island Pines
The Madison Fire Island Pines
Stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Fire Island Pines
Fire Island Pines · $$$
Island Mermaid
Bayside New American restaurant with the biggest wine list on Fire Island
Ocean Beach · $$$
Dune Point Guest House
The only oceanfront guesthouse in Cherry Grove, adults-only studios
Cherry Grove · $$$
The Grove Hotel
Landmark Cherry Grove hotel and home of the Ice Palace nightclub
Cherry Grove · $$
The Pines Beach
Fire Island Pines' iconic gay beach, famous for fashion and tea dances
Fire Island Pines
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