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 · $$
Cherry Grove Beach
The car-free LGBTQ+ beach village at the heart of Cherry Grove.
Cherry Grove
The Madison Fire Island Pines
Stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Fire Island Pines
Fire Island Pines · $$$
The Meatrack
Legendary outdoor cruising area connecting Cherry Grove and The Pines
Cherry Grove / Fire Island Pines
The Pines Beach
Fire Island Pines' iconic gay beach, famous for fashion and tea dances
Fire Island Pines
Island Mermaid
Bayside New American restaurant with the biggest wine list on Fire Island
Ocean Beach · $$$
Island Breeze
Waterfront bar and tiki deck overlooking Cherry Grove's ferry dock
Cherry Grove · $$
Dune Point Guest House
The only oceanfront guesthouse in Cherry Grove, adults-only studios
Cherry Grove · $$$
The Grove Hotel
Landmark Cherry Grove hotel and home of the Ice Palace nightclub
Cherry Grove · $$
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