Cubbyhole

As our contributing writer Melissa Kravitz Hoffner says, “The best lesbian bars in NYC are, in fact, the only lesbian bars in NYC, as there are unfortunately not many remaining that identify as such.” Cubbyhole remains in the category and is great in its own regard. The friendly neighborhood dive in the West Village certainly keeps it colorful with a chaotically wonderful display of glittering disco balls, paper flowers, rainbow string lights and even a few pinatas that are strung up on the ceiling. But don’t crane your neck for too long—connect with others over cheap drinks and dance-heavy tunes that carry well into the early hours of the morning. As one of the few remaining lesbian hideaways in the city, this corner dive gets mighty packed on the weekends, especially when the weather grows warm. So arrive early or be prepared to line block for a chance to get in.