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9th Avenue Saloon

Google (112) 3.9
Tripadvisor (24) 3.9
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656 9th Avenue, New York

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About this place 9th Avenue Saloon

9th Avenue Saloon is a gay dive bar at 656 9th Avenue, in the middle of the Hell's Kitchen strip. It's a narrow room with a bar, a few stools and a crowd of regulars, older locals and people stopping for a drink between the neighborhood's bigger, louder venues. Don't expect a dance floor or shows. It's a place to talk, have a beer and watch whatever's on the screens. Its 3.9 Google rating reflects a no-frills bar, so go for the low-key mood, not polish. Several other Hell's Kitchen gay bars are within a few blocks if you want to move on.

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Gay Food served Mixed LGBTQ+ Dive bar Cocktail bar Dive bar

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3.9
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112 reviews

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David Nicolato
David Nicolato Aug 2026
★★★★★
Nidia Altagracia Nuñez de pena
Nidia Altagracia Nuñez de pena Jul 2026
★★★★★
Robert Willgoos
Robert Willgoos Jul 2026
★★★★★
Ian W.
Ian W. Jun 2026
★★★★★

I really like this place, it's just a no-frills gay bar with strong drinks and good service, and good vibes. I always visit whenever I'm in town. Crowd tends towards the slightly older/professional side, but in a good way.

Rafael Abou
Rafael Abou May 2026
★★★★★

I tried to go in, and the security guy — who was on his phone the whole time — immediately told me “I’m not gonna let you in.” I asked why, completely calmly, and he just said “it’s my choice” and went back to his phone. I get that bars can refuse entry, but the way this was handled felt really disrespectful and honestly pretty humiliating. No explanation, no professionalism, nothing. It just felt arbitrary and wrong. If this is how they treat people before they even walk in, I can’t imagine the atmosphere inside is much better.

Danny Hoyos
Danny Hoyos May 2026
★★★★★

had a very uncomfortable experience at Nine Ave Saloon. During my visit, a staff member physically grabbed me by the shoulder hard enough to leave visible redness and bruising afterward. There was absolutely no reason for physical contact, and the situation could have been handled verbally and professionally. No customer should feel unsafe or be touched aggressively while out trying to enjoy their night. I’m extremely disappointed by how this situation was handled and would not recommend this place based on my experience.

Dennis Koster
Dennis Koster May 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 6 November 2026

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