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Hardware Bar

GayOut (30) 4.0
Google (173) 3.7
What reviewers say

Visitors praise the venue's atmosphere, sustainability efforts, and friendly staff, with some highlighting the delicious food and unique decor. However, several reviewers found the portion sizes small and the prices high, with some also noting an unexpected administrative fee on their bills.

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Address
697 10th Ave, Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY 10036
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Phone
+1 212-582-4372
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Website
hardwarebarhk.com
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Price Range
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About this place Hardware Bar

Hardware Bar at 697 10th Avenue is the neighbourhood bar end of the Hell's Kitchen gay spectrum — not a production-heavy entertainment venue but a proper local bar where people come to talk, shoot pool, and drink without spectacle. The pool table at the back has been in the same position for years and is busy most evenings. Drinks are priced at bar rather than nightclub rates. The crowd is regular in both senses of the word: a mix of Hell's Kitchen residents who come multiple times a week and visitors who discover it as the lower-key alternative to the busier venues nearby. Hardware demonstrates a principle that the best gay neighbourhoods understand: not every bar has to be an event. Some bars are just bars — places where the gay neighbourhood reproduces itself through ordinary social life rather than organised entertainment. That is exactly what Hardware does, and why it has sustained a loyal following in a neighbourhood where venues open and close with considerable frequency.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 15:00-04:00
Tuesday 15:00-04:00
Wednesday 15:00-04:00
Thursday 15:00-04:00
Friday 15:00-04:00
Saturday 14:00-04:00
Sunday 14:00-04:00

Features

Gay Food served Pool Table/Darts Pub/Tavern Community oriented Walk-ins welcome

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173 reviews

Based on 173 Google reviews.

Bradley Graham
Bradley Graham Jun 2026
Jelena Lojina (JelenkoLo)
Jelena Lojina (JelenkoLo) May 2026

Saw my first drag show and it was great! Friendly staff, great atmosphere!

Alex Fuentes
Alex Fuentes May 2026
Christian
Christian May 2026

$16 for a Surfside! Daylight robbery

Kevin Stanfa
Kevin Stanfa Apr 2026

Great neighborhood gay bar! Friendly staff all the time. Our Friday night group meets here and it's always a lovely time!

Fabienne
Fabienne Apr 2026

Niiiice

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TrueRateNYC Apr 2026

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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