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XL Nightclub

GayOut (22) 3.5
Google (55) 3.6
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Visitors praise XL Nightclub as a fun gay nightclub with nice dancers and a good dance floor, though some found it expensive and felt the marketing wasn't always truthful. There are also reports that the venue no longer exists.

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Address
510 West 42nd Street, New York
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Phone
1 212-239-2999
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Website
xlnightclub.com
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About this place XL Nightclub

Located in the heart of Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, XL Nightclub is New York's largest gay nightclub and entertainment complex. The venue is designed as a full-scale entertainment destination, offering multiple spaces and a high-energy atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors looking for a night out in the city. The club features weekly programming with professional DJs, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and live entertainment shows. This kind of venue is a staple of NYC's LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, offering a space where you can dance, socialize, and enjoy performances in a welcoming environment. Whether you're visiting the city or looking for a classic New York gay nightclub experience, you'll find the scale and production value you'd expect from an established Manhattan venue. The Hell's Kitchen location puts the club within walking distance of other LGBTQ+-friendly spots in the neighborhood, making it easy to plan an evening out. For current event schedules, DJ lineups, and any dress code or entry information, check their website. GayOut recommends arriving with realistic expectations about nightclub crowds and noise levels, and checking ahead for any special events or themed nights that might interest you.

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55 reviews

Based on 55 Google reviews.

Endeiner Lasseres
Endeiner Lasseres Nov 2022

This place no longer exists!! There's nothing in that direction.

Zachary Thompson
Zachary Thompson Jul 2019
Silvio Rodriguez Molina
Silvio Rodriguez Molina Aug 2017

...and one day we went into a club that was everything you'd expect from a gay nightclub...it's hard to explain...just go in and have fun

Benjamin Bonnet
Benjamin Bonnet Jul 2017
Baby Gemz
Baby Gemz Apr 2017
Jo'el XRated
Jo'el XRated Dec 2016

I enjoyed myself!!!!!!! I have been here twice!!!!! You don't even have to wash your own hands! Someone does it for you

Justin Ramirez
Justin Ramirez Nov 2016

Somehow their marketing never happens to tell the 100% truth. Sometimes they charge a cover when only half the club is open and it's empty. This is why the NYC night scene is what it is. What happened to the gay community?? This is pathetic. Who do they think they are?

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