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Legendary LGBTQ Nightlife of Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo
LGBT nightlife in New York has changed drastically throughout the years, with an exodus of sorts to Brooklyn. There have been a multitude of reasons suggested for the decline, including rising rents, growing social acceptance obviating the need for LGBT clubs, and dating culture shifting to apps, eliminating the need to meet someone in a bar.
Regardless of the reasons for the changes and what they represent for the future, today we peek back at some of the distinctive establishments that shaped LBGT culture in Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo over the last century and a quarter — some clandestine and illicit, others shiny and open.
The Saint, 105 Second Avenue
Formerly the Fillmore East, this grand theater space was also an marvelous place to dance! In the plummet of 1980, the building was converted into what was to become the city’s most noted gay disco, The Saint, established by Bruce Mailman. The Saint, with a planetarium dome and impressive lighting effects, quickly became eminent worldwide, and has been called “the most spectacular sway club New York had ever s
The modern gay rights movement got its start in Manhattan's West Village in 1969, at the mafia-owned dive the Stonewall Inn. Today, the Stonewall is still standing (and was recently made an NYC landmark) and is just one of many LGBT watering holes still dotting the historic neighborhood. (In fact, Stonewall isn't even the neighborhood's oldest gay haunt; that honor goes to Julius's.) Lgbtq+ bars here handle to veer toward the divey side, and that's just fine by us. There's a timeless and thoroughly usable vibe here that just can't be replicated at the sleek drinkeries uptown in Hell's Kitchen.
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Visibility and Community: LGBTQ+ History in Greenwich Village Bars and Restaurants
Every June, New Yorkers and people from around the world assemble in our city to rejoice Pride Month and honor the memory of the Stonewall Riots, three nights in 1969 that helped launch the modern defend for LGBTQ+ rights. And while the Stonewall Inn at 53 Christopher Street is indeed a landmark of that movement — one officially designated by Fresh York City and a national monument as well — it is not the only one to highlight that struggle in our communities.
Our map of the Greenwich Village Historic District features more than 40 key locations that have played key roles in LGBTQ+ history. Among those are several eating and drinking establishments that helped increase noticeability and build community — not just Stonewall and Village Preservation plaque recipient Julius’ Bar, both landmarked thanks to our endeavors, but also three more spots worthy of note.
Stewart’s Cafeteria and Life Cafeteria
Sheridan Square was the location of Stewart’s Cafeteria at 116-118 Seventh Avenue South (building still extant between Christopher and West 4th Streets) and Experience Cafeteria beginning in the 1930s. Both b