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168 York Street Cafe

Google (46) 4.5

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Visitors frequently praise the welcoming and friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, and generous portions of food. However, some guests have experienced issues with drink preparation and inconsistent service, particularly when paying for VIP seating.

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Address

168 York St, New Haven, CT 06510

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Phone

+1 203-789-1915

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Website

168yorkstcafe.com

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About this place 168 York Street Cafe

168 York Street Cafe is New Haven's long-running gay bar and restaurant, a few steps from the Yale campus. It’s a neighbourhood place more than a club. You come for conversation, drinks, and food. The crowd is heavy on regulars, which is why locals call it New Haven’s gay *Cheers*. Joey Goodwin ran the spot for about 35 years before handing it to new management in 2026. Doors open at 16:00 Tuesday through Sunday. It stays up late: until 01:00 on Friday, 02:00 on Saturday, and 02:00 on Sunday. Mondays are dead. Weekend nights get the most traffic, and Yale term time brings in a younger crowd.

Upcoming events at 168 York Street Cafe

Sat, Nov 14 Recurring

One Sixty ATE! Drag Show at 168 York Street Cafe

5:30 PM

Sun, Nov 15 Recurring

Sunday Patio Tea Dance at 168 York Street Cafe

12:00 PM

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00

Monday Closed

Tuesday 16:00-23:00

Wednesday 16:00-00:00

Thursday 16:00-00:00

Friday 16:00-01:00

Saturday 16:00-02:00

Sunday 16:00-02:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Karaoke Live music Casual Food served Outdoor Patio Community space Staff multilingual Lounge area Bar (alcohol) Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Mixed ethnicities Young crowd (under 30) Chill / Relaxed Dance Local favorite Pub Dive bar Outdoor terrace No dress code Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome WiFi Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue) Drag shows

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4.5

★★★★★

46 reviews

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Jacob Bottroff Jun 2026

★★★★★

I really enjoyed this place! The owner and bartender were very nice and I enjoyed the pub-like. It was the perfect place to go after a long day of work. It wasn’t crowded and it felt like a very personalized experience. The atmosphere felt welcoming, and I felt comfortable as a visitor from out of town.