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Cubbyhole

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Address
281 W 12th St, New York
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Phone
+1 212-243-9041
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Website
cubbyholebar.com

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About this place Cubbyhole

Cubbyhole is a small lesbian bar on West 12th Street in the West Village, one of the few remaining in New York. It’s open to everyone, and the crowd mixes queer women, gay men, and their friends. The ceiling is crammed with hanging toys, lanterns, and decorations. Expect a jukebox, chatty bartenders, and a crowd that gets to know each other quickly. It opens at 16:00 on weekdays and 14:00 at weekends, staying open until 04:00 on Friday and Saturday. Weekend nights are packed, often with a line outside. Come during happy hour or on a weeknight if you want to actually sit down.

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Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00
Monday 16:00-02:00
Tuesday 16:00-02:00
Wednesday 16:00-02:00
Thursday 16:00-02:00
Friday 16:00-04:00
Saturday 14:00-04:00
Sunday 14:00-02:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Casual Outdoor Patio Pub/Tavern Safe space Community space Walk ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Pub Themed parties Outdoor terrace No dress code

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4.2
★★★★★
659 reviews

Based on 659 Google reviews.

Nicole Clifford
Nicole Clifford Jun 2026
★★★★★

Cartier gave us two waters and was the best door person ever

Incuntations
Incuntations Jun 2026
★★★★★
Ann Holmes
Ann Holmes Jun 2026
★★★★★

So much fun! Great for happy hour. Loud but loved the vibe.

Jane Salvador
Jane Salvador Jun 2026
★★★★★

Many people's first lesbian bar. First came here at 21 in 2008. It's interesting to go as I approach middle age just to see how the next generation interacts with the space. Usually a good place to hang with friends or people watch solo. Happy hour specials exist if you go there early enough and seasonally they have parties

Steve Ginther
Steve Ginther Jun 2026
★★★★★

Best lesbian bar in the world!

Larissa Garcia
Larissa Garcia Jun 2026
★★★★★

This was the slowest bartender alive, the vibes were okay, bathrooms were dirty

Cameron Dunbar
Cameron Dunbar May 2026
★★★★★

Mirroring the experiences of other Black & Brown reviewers, cubbyhole did not feel inclusive in any capacity. Rude comments were made to me and my girlfriend almost instantly and we ended up leaving 10 minutes after we arrived. The judgment was nearly palpable. Even other patrons were snapping at us that it “must be our first time here if we don’t know how to act at a bar.” Just because we were shuffling around a very crowded space and trying to find a place to stand that was out of the way. Actually, growing up in a conservative household, it was. Good, strong drinks though. I was the only Black woman in there for a reason. Owners could definitely work on fostering a more diverse and inclusive space.

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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