At late night spot in Queens, this mostly Latino club is pretty nice and pretty big, but not really all that pretty. Popular and cruisy.

There are not too many gay options on the Upper West Side, so keep your expectations low and you’ll have decent time at this never-rowdy dive bar.

It’s pronounced Boom Boom, and once you’re dancing to salsa in the mixed and mostly Latin crowd, you’ll see why you can’t judge a bar by it’s (hideous) cover.

Have a gay old time at this Upper East Side piano bar while singing show tunes and classics along with the live performer.

Grab a beer and kick back and watch the game. Or the boys.

The place has had a bit of a makeover, but the cheap drinks, loose theme, and friendly atmosphere is still there. They are all just trying a little harder.

This is the best a dive bar can offer: a fun, mixed crowd, cheap-ass drinks, and an alternative to the usual scene. Bonus points for ample NYU students.

Maybe the name indicates the number of people the clamor in during the 11-12 happy hour. Otherwise it’s loud, dark, unremarkable, and popular nonetheless.

A great place to lounge and prepare for more vigorous activities in Chelsea, this longtime institution is more subdued, except for the frequent drag shows.

Astoria doesn’t have too many options for the gays, so Karaoke and drag shows at this hole-in-the wall are adequate if not occasionally fun.