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Rise Bar

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Address

859 9th Ave, New York

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Phone

+1 646-892-3313

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About this place Rise Bar

Rise Bar sits at 859 Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, right where most of Manhattan’s gay venues cluster. The spot is known for its weekend drag brunch, a crowd‑pleaser that earns rave reviews, and then it turns into a regular bar by night. Google lists it at 4.5 from around 1,100 reviews. Hours run 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, and 3 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Brunch kicks off around 12:15 p.m. on the weekend and a reservation is usually required. The clientele is a mix, but most patrons are on the younger side.

Upcoming events at Rise Bar

Sat, Nov 7 Recurring

Drag Brunch @ Rise Bar

7:15 AM

Wed, Nov 11 Recurring

Wild Wednesdays @ Rise Bar

5:30 PM

Fri, Dec 4

Excelsior MC’s Trim-A-Tree Celebration

3:00 PM

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 15:00-04:00

Saturday 12:15-04:00

Sunday 12:15-04:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Drag shows Casual Food served Dancing Area Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Themed parties No dress code

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4.5

★★★★★

1,127 reviews

Based on 1,127 Google reviews.

Michael Rosenberg Jun 2026

★★★★★

J S Jun 2026

★★★★★

BEWARE OF PICKPOCKET GROUPS! As World Cup and Pride visitors come to town, management should do more. I had a bad experience the last time I was there. Thieves worked in tandem inside the crowded club to pick wallets! And heard someone else had his phone stolen from the bar counter. The management tried to reaccomodate. But do not have your night ruined and become a police statics! Police doesn't care about such small things.

Sandra Jun 2026

★★★★★

This review is based on service, the bartender was extremely rude when we tried to order food with drinks and there was a misunderstanding .. the guy shouted at us for it. Really? Shouting at customers when you're at work? What a low bar for you.