Black gay bars in nyc

A Salute to The Hangar, a Haven for Gay Black Elders

Do you remember black gay venues like Secrets, Langstons, and Chi Chiz? Take a trip down memory lane as I discuss some of those black gay bars in NY. Black gay bars aka queer bars, boy bars, and gay pubs have been safe havens for the black gay community. Some prefer certain spots that are more homo-friendly and welcoming than others, but no matter where you go there bar always be someone who looks like yourself to drink with!

But for this post, I will mention those old and new famous black gays in NY. Lambda Lounge is a black gay bar in Harlem. It just opened the year is owned by the black gay married couple, Charles Hughes and Richard Solomon. The owners are the same ones who own the liquor company, Lambda Vodka. The reason that the couple opened the lounge is because of the shortage of black gay establishments in New York City.

Lambda Lounge is one of two black gay bars in NY. In an interview with Out. There is a brick that will give the spot a modern look. There are purple lighting and black sofas which creates a nice sexy, atmosphere. Alibi is part of the last dying breed of black gay bars in NYC.

It is owned by Alex Minko, a former human rights attorney and a black gay man. Alibi is in Harlem aka black gay mecca. The place is very clean and slick. There are modern paintings on the wall and there is black leather furniture for the patrons. The drink prices are a little high but you get what you pay for.

Because of the coronavirus outbreak Alibi has been suffering like many nyc gay bars and lounges. If you are able to you can donate to their GoFundme page. This is one of the last few gay black clubs in the United States period! I think Langstons was one of the first African American gay clubs I went to. It was part of my cherry-popping experience in the black gay social scene.

Most of gay time I enjoyed the music. One of the unique parts of the club is that it was hidden like a speakeasy. There was no sign on the doorway and the only way you would find out about the club is through word of mouth or see people lining to get inside. This was one of my favorite spots. Secrets was a gay dance establishment in a secluded spot in Chelsea.