Boxers Chelsea

Boxers Chelsea at 37 West 20th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, is the original location of the Boxers NYC chain, which bills itself as America's gay sports bar. It opened in 2010 and remains the flagship; the Hell's Kitchen branch on Ninth Avenue followed later. The bar spreads over two levels, with games on numerous screens, pool tables, a private VIP lounge and a roof terrace that opens in summer. Food includes wings and brick-oven pizza, and there is a weekend drag brunch. Regular events in 2026 listings include a Wednesday early-evening bingo and nightly karaoke, with a 2-for-1 happy hour until 9pm. Staff wear the trademark boxers. The crowd is casual and mostly gay men, with after-work groups early and sports fans on game nights. There is normally no cover. Take the F/M to 23rd Street or the 1 to 18th Street. 21+ ID required.