Boxers NYC

Located in New York, New York

Address: 37 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Phone: +1 212-255-5082

Rating: 3.8

Services

Outdoor seating
Dine-in
Delivery
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Quiz night
Sport
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Food
Food at bar
Spirits
Wine
Seating
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Casual
Trendy
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safe space
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

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Comments

Review 1 (2024-12-02 - Rating: 5)
For one security is on point they dont play. They do check your IDs as they do pad down. I feel safe when I walk in. Thank youWhen it comes down to the drinks, it is great the staff members are friendly as well busy do to they get Swamp, with people at the bar so they try to keep up to remember who was first I give the bar tenders credit. As for the music 🎶 is great, but it would be good to switch it around just a little. The restrooms are very clean. But yes, to the owner of Boxers, you are in a great location. I wish you could expand your facility to make it bigger so we could have a sitting area.

Review 2 (2024-12-20 - Rating: 4)
My coworker brought me here and its a really chill vibe. They have drink specials too. Buy one get one...this was on a Wednesday ❤️🫡

Review 3 (2021-10-14 - Rating: 4)
If you like admiring sculptured pecs while you down a few this is a great place. Boxers seems to be short staffed with causes those hard pec feelings to wane quickly. There are some game tables and there is some space to distance which are both a big plus. You will also find screens and I think this is more of a chat than dance atmosphere.

Review 4 (2024-12-22 - Rating: 5)
Great place to get a drink and catch up with friends...central location to other bars too

Review 5 (2024-12-23 - Rating: 4)
Cool to hang out at some nights. Great happy hour.

Review 6 (2023-11-11 - Rating: 5)
My friend and I wanted to go to a bar in the area. I looked at the map and decided, hey, Ive never gone to a gay bar before, and they have pizza, lets go. Im glad I did. This place has a great atmosphere. We just left a party where the music wasnt all that. We came here and the music was great. Loud but not too loud. Good selection. Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Bad Bunny, Sean Paul, and some other names I dont remember. All the bartenders were gorgeous and kind. And every person hanging out there was just vibing and enjoying each others company. I had a mango martini, which was decent. Then a kind person bought us vodka shots. We later felt hungry, so I ordered a supreme pizza. I guess since I ordered a drink earlier I got a discount. I think the menu mentions something about $5 drink with meals. I appreciate that he remembered to do that. I will say that the pizza tasted like an upgraded Digiorno supreme pizza, but Im saying that in a good way. I dont expect a bar to make pizzeria style pizza. It was perfect and I was too busy eating it to take any pictures. My friend and I couldnt even finish the pizza because we were full. You could feed 2-4 people with that pizza. Maybe one person could eat it if theyre really hungry or ambitious. Im looking at some of the negative reviews and I have to question if theyre real reviews or not. The staff was very diverse, and were not disrespectful to me at all.

Review 7 (2024-12-29 - Rating: 5)
Excellent drink specials for happy hour!

Review 8 (2017-04-09 - Rating: 4)
Good place for Happy Hour.Also, good brick oven pizza.Pool and outdoor smoking.

Review 9 (2022-12-18 - Rating: 5)
Went on a Saturday. It was amazing. My first gay bar in New York and it exceeded my expectations. Will return no doubt. Besides a creep that wanted to dance with me, the vibe was one of the best. Saturdays they play lots of Latin music it was great.

Review 10 (2023-09-03 - Rating: 5)
Fun and friendly. Great staff. Great happy hour! Seek out the lovely Briggs at the bar if he happens to be working when you’re in. Attentive service with a smile!

Review 11 (2013-04-01 - Rating: 4)
This bar was absolutely packed on a cold Thursday night, but what was great is no one was jostling for position or making it feel cramped. Everyone was happy just to be hanging out and meeting new people and the bartenders were quick to come over and grab drink orders. I dont know about their mixed drinks but they poured a solid beer, not too foamy. The other patrons were also friendly and instantly struck conversation with my friends. I was also surprised that they had a large selection of wine.

Review 12 (2015-11-14 - Rating: 5)
The best happy hour in the area with 2-4-1 drinks until 9 on the weekdays. They also have pretty fun events during the week like Trivia on Tuesdays on top of watching all the major games. Pool tables are a fun extra too. The bar staff is friendly, speedy, and easy on the eyes. Love this bar.

Review 13 (2017-04-04 - Rating: 5)
I have been here many times with my brother. Its always a fun atmosphere. My brother loves this place so I decided to host his birthday here. Lee and Steve were great with accommodating us. We were able to surprise him and he says it was one of his best birthdays ever. I highly recommend asking for Lee and Steve if you want to host an event. They were wonderful.

Review 14 (2022-01-21 - Rating: 5)
Great place love the cocktail selection specially the teabag. The bartender outfits were my favorite I just love them. Special thanks to the adel for helping me have a great time will come back here again soon😘

Review 15 (2022-08-16 - Rating: 5)
Came on a Thursday night after work. Good crowd but comfortable for a conversation. Attentive bartenders. Safe gender neutral bathrooms. A pleasant evening for gay friends.

Review 16 (2022-09-27 - Rating: 5)
Gay friend took me and some other friends both from the city and visiting from out of town here. Everyone here was friendly and welcoming from the staff to the other people there to have a good time. It may be a gay bar but everyone is welcome and everyone makes you feel welcome. Good food and drinks, good services. The food and drinks are reasonably priced too especially for NYC. Theres a nice little quasi-outdoor area and the DJ was awesome and was playing music that really had me in a fun mood just enjoying myself and the company of my friends. It is extremely hard to talk in there especially to the staff at the bar but you work through it the best you can

Review 17 (2021-06-28 - Rating: 5)
Ive been here a couple of times and always had a blast. Ive danced and partied with these men and they were respectful and entertaining. We had a couple of side eyes and that was expected. Bartenders are fine too.

Review 18 (2012-07-04 - Rating: 4)
Great happy hour! Tokens can work any night. Bartenders are VERY friendly...usually straight and hit on the girls though which is worth a good laugh.Good crowd any night and during a sports game. Especially fun to go see Manila Luzon host Ru Pauls drag race!

Review 19 (2019-10-04 - Rating: 5)
This place sooo funnn , I love the karaoke Mondays , The drinks arent watered down. The food is bar food nonetheless but its Good bar food. The bar tenders all have super dope personalities and the bald security gaurd withh the beard and glasses is soooo niceee. N kinda cute 🙈 definitely will be returning ALOT.

Review 20 (2024-07-31 - Rating: 5)
Always an experience. Love this bar. I have been coming here since it opened .

Review 21 (2020-01-10 - Rating: 4)
This is one of my favorite spot in NY for the happy hour. Every time Im in NY it is the place to have a beer ( buy one get one free ) . Love the little outside/inside terrasse. The barmans are nice .. always the same after 3 years but still sexy :)

Review 22 (2018-09-15 - Rating: 5)
Great bartenders, quick service, strong drinks, amazing 2 for 1 happy hour before 9pm. The crowd is chill gay yuppies with no attitude. All are welcome.

Review 23 (2018-08-03 - Rating: 5)
I had such a great time here. The drinks are good and not too pricey. The bartender are customer friendly and gave me some free drinks too.

Review 24 (2024-07-09 - Rating: 5)
Went to NY and look up gay clubs which led me to Boxers. It was a nice vibe and was packed. Music drunks people, everything was good.

Review 25 (2018-10-28 - Rating: 4)
Cool place. Bartenders are super friendly and the pizza is surprisingly good! 2 4 1 happy hour...even on Saturdays!

Review 26 (2023-12-05 - Rating: 5)
This is mainly a sports bar. Food is served. Happy hour features BOGO drinks.

Review 27 (2021-07-22 - Rating: 5)
I went to boxers during pride 2021 for the first time it was a great experience I will definitely go back the guys look great. The few ladies that were in there looked great the drinks were awesome and the party was rocking thanks for a great time

Review 28 (2019-03-25 - Rating: 5)
Im not even gay and I always have a great time at boxers. The bartenders are for the most part, really nice and the 2 for 1 happy hour is awesome.

Review 29 (2012-06-28 - Rating: 4)
Awesome 2-4-1 happy hour until 9.30pm. Try the Italian Stallion Brick Oven Pizza while watching your favorite sports or the great bartenders.

Review 30 (2021-06-06 - Rating: 4)
Its a decent gay sports bar. Food is reasonably priced compared to others

Review 31 (2022-06-24 - Rating: 5)
Great music! Loved the vibe. Everyone was dancing and having a good time. Will go again!

Review 32 (2018-10-08 - Rating: 4)
I come here every once in a while. Drinks are good. And I also love that there are two guys that work there know Sign Language.

Review 33 (2022-08-25 - Rating: 5)
Cute place and fun crowd. With happy hour you get 2 drinks for $10

Review 34 (2013-03-21 - Rating: 5)
The drinks are so amazing.The staff is super friendly.The atmosphere is super super cute.They always have the game on!!

Review 35 (2023-04-18 - Rating: 4)
Been coming here for a few years. They have great Latin nights!

Review 36 (2015-12-22 - Rating: 5)
Love it always my best lounge bar !! Is amazing just try it ur self !! Have fun

Review 37 (2019-09-07 - Rating: 4)
Best gay bar. Fun environment, nice people, price is ok. Recommended

Review 38 (2022-02-01 - Rating: 5)
I love it! Thank u from miami 🧡

Review 39 (2018-01-13 - Rating: 4)
I love going here... go to the bartender with the long hair he’s pretty much my reason for going lol when he leaves so do I 😂😂😂

Review 40 (2023-12-09 - Rating: 4)
Nemo the bartender is one of the most amazing and attentive bartenders here as he’s fast and on top of your order instantly. Tony and Pablo as well. They are fast and attentive. And David the Manager is equally kind and does so much to make everyone feel welcome!

Review 41 (2024-06-08 - Rating: 5)
I didn’t get food but the DJ and the atmosphere was on point the whole night of 7jun24

Review 42 (2021-10-03 - Rating: 4)
Place is ok. The DJ wasn’t that good And the music isn’t surround sound. It’s one directional from some wall or something

Review 43 (2024-04-01 - Rating: 5)
A sports bar with a mixed crowd. Great Bartenders

Review 44 (2015-12-20 - Rating: 4)
Nice gay sports bar with nice space. The bartenders are dressed in boxers only and are nice to look at. I like it.

Review 45 (2016-12-10 - Rating: 5)
My First Time in NYC and this was the place to be!!! I loved them and they loved me!!! #BestBirthdayEvaaa

Review 46 (2023-05-10 - Rating: 5)
Went there while on trip to NYC. very friendly environment. great place. bartender was super nice and willing to make any drinks we wanted that he could.

Review 47 (2022-11-27 - Rating: 4)
They need to improve their tvs. Great place

Review 48 (2015-08-29 - Rating: 4)
Nice place. Gorgeous bartender. Good drinks.

Review 49 (2023-06-28 - Rating: 5)
This is my all time favorite location. Tony makes the best drinks!

Review 50 (2023-07-26 - Rating: 5)
Went the other night. the bartender that looked like patrick mahomes fueled the 5 stars but it was a nice vibe for sure

Review 51 (2017-04-23 - Rating: 4)
Great bar for guys who like sports with their cruise lol

Review 52 (2016-09-23 - Rating: 5)
Great place .. Especially for happy hour 😀😀👍🏻❤️

Review 53 (2015-11-02 - Rating: 5)
Must visit. ... fun and attentive sexy Bartenders. .... Chelsea must

Review 54 (2022-09-23 - Rating: 5)
Good crowd, not pretentious typical nyc gay “sports bar” crowd. Low key and fun.

Review 55 (2022-08-26 - Rating: 5)
Awesome happy hour. Went to the bingo night hosted by Victoria Williams. So much fun!

Review 56 (2022-07-05 - Rating: 5)
The ambience was amazing . The bartender was so friendly ! It’s the best place to have drinks and escape in thoughts !

Review 57 (2019-06-13 - Rating: 5)
I go for the drinks, the view of the bar tenders is also worth it.

Review 58 (2022-07-03 - Rating: 5)
Kind regards sincerely your bouncer Vicky. Sexy fun staff that take great care of you.

Review 59 (2015-11-24 - Rating: 5)
I think this is my favorite gay bar in the city. Always a good attitude in this place. No dancing really occurs, but people still get drunk and have fun. Pool tables every day. Beer pong and Flip cup on the weekend. $20 for 3 pitchers of beer on Saturday afternoons and buy one get one free happy hour 4-9 M-F.

Review 60 (2021-12-05 - Rating: 5)
Great place to hang out shoot some pool and have a beer 🍺.

Review 61 (2017-07-19 - Rating: 5)
Great happy hour! Bartenders are friendly...usually straight and hit on the girls though which is worth a good laugh. Good crowd any night and during a sports game.

Review 62 (2016-03-15 - Rating: 5)
Good times for ex-friends wedding reception. Guys in boxers everywhere

Review 63 (2019-10-06 - Rating: 5)
Looking for a sports bar, came here without realizing it was a gay bar. Felt comfortable, good drinks, great atmosphere.

Review 64 (2017-04-21 - Rating: 4)
Laid back friendly staff not overly crowded

Review 65 (2021-08-08 - Rating: 4)
Very happy I gave this place a second chance music was pumping service was great and those dancers had cakes!!!!

Review 66 (2018-12-05 - Rating: 5)
Great bar with an open atmosphere and great staff! Will definitely visit again when I’m back in NYC :)

Review 67 (2018-12-10 - Rating: 4)
I’ve been here before, nice place even though the size of the dance floor isn’t the greatest but hey, this is NYC. Yesterday’s party “acha da Alice” was epic! Nice songs, very Brazilian (crazy and wild) me and my guys danced all night long. See you guys next time!

Review 68 (2018-11-30 - Rating: 5)
Fun bar ,cute bartenders and happy hour every day.Great crowd Much better that the location in hells kitchen which is loaded with theater queens who think they made it on Broadway just because they have a job at a theater taking tickets. Should call it Bottoms.

Review 69 (2016-10-12 - Rating: 4)
The exterior of this bar is pretty non-descriptive blending into the street frontage. You might miss it completely if you didnt notice walking by. Once inside is a whole new world transported into vast interior space of sports bar gay land. The lengthy bar with bartenders in guess what boxers of course. The whole space is surrounded by large TV for all your sport needs. The back has the pizza ordering and then you have the pool table and what sports bar doesnt have the frat bro pong table?They have a good happy hour 2for1 drinks. It is laid back and great for pre-evening drinks but it does get crowed on the typical night outs (Fri/Sat) but any other time is it a nice to grab a drink with friends.

Review 70 (2015-12-15 - Rating: 4)
One of the Chelsea bars holding steady despite many others closing doors in recent years. Terrific happy hour thats great during the week, though generally much more crowded with Friday revelers. Its the better of the Boxers experiences of the 3 in NYC, as the sister HK bar is much smaller, although it does boast a seasonal patio thats popular for brunchers and boozers alike.

Review 71 (2018-05-23 - Rating: 4)
Great happy hour and TVs to watch any of the sport games. Service is fast compared to some other bars and large venue overall.

Review 72 (2019-02-23 - Rating: 5)
Everyone is soooo nice !!! Bartenders, customers, EVERYONE. Music was amazing, my friend and I had a great time ! Thanks boxers

Review 73 (2018-11-08 - Rating: 4)
This place needs more specials, the music and ambiance is good for a after work drink etc.

Review 74 (2018-08-22 - Rating: 5)
2 for 1 drinks on happy hour, bruschetta and a pizza before seeing a show. Great service

Review 75 (2019-11-15 - Rating: 5)
Good music, good dance, drinks and sexy guys

Review 76 (2017-11-02 - Rating: 4)
Good drinks and prices, but may be nicer on the weekends. wednesday is too calm

Review 77 (2013-03-13 - Rating: 5)
Some bartenders are better than others. nice faces to look at. great atmosphere

Review 78 (2017-07-05 - Rating: 4)
The best staff and excellent happy hours

Review 79 (2017-12-01 - Rating: 5)
Great bartenders! Great crowd!

Review 80 (2019-01-08 - Rating: 5)
NYCs best gay bar!

Review 81 (2018-04-25 - Rating: 5)
Amazing service and great bartender, go to JP tell him nick sent u

Review 82 (2016-07-20 - Rating: 5)
Not a huge fan of the atmosphere but theres no arguing with the happy hour!

Review 83 (2017-06-25 - Rating: 4)
Great drinks and space. Bartenders were very nice.

Review 84 (2012-10-18 - Rating: 5)
Love this place to hang out and start a night off!!

Review 85 (2013-03-25 - Rating: 5)
Grab a beer and then hread over to the pizza bar and get a hot dog or pizza while you enjoy the waiters in their boxers!

Review 86 (2017-12-07 - Rating: 5)
If you like a crowded place this is the place to go. Bar tenders were hot.

Review 87 (2020-08-01 - Rating: 4)
It’s a decent gay sports bar. But they don’t have air-conditioning and it’s always hot inside

Review 88 (2022-05-04 - Rating: 5)
Go have fun at boxers on a Friday night

Review 89 (2013-01-28 - Rating: 4)
I think the drinks are expensive (compared to most places), but I dont find the service to be bad. Friday night is the night of a full party.

Review 90 (2018-03-24 - Rating: 5)
Fun spot. Always a smiling bartender.

Review 91 (2018-03-19 - Rating: 5)
Always a pleasure ! I love it here !

Review 92 (2018-08-07 - Rating: 5)
Great place to hangout and watch the game

Review 93 (2021-07-19 - Rating: 5)
Shout-out to Adel for helping me feel welcome during my first post-pandemic visit, to any bar at all! Meant a lot

Review 94 (2018-09-01 - Rating: 5)
Best bar in Town and the food is great

Review 95 (2021-08-04 - Rating: 5)
Good for drink and gayness

Review 96 (2022-09-07 - Rating: 5)
Fun spot!

Review 97 (2019-03-16 - Rating: 5)
No one was boxing but there were some really nice dudes

Review 98 (2023-04-28 - Rating: 5)
Love da geys

Review 99 (2015-12-27 - Rating: 4)
Nice bartenders, great happy hour

Review 100 (2010-08-19 - Rating: 5)
Great Happy hour!

Review 101 (2018-11-03 - Rating: 4)
Decent vibe

Review 102 (2016-10-17 - Rating: 5)
Always a good time. Guaranteed

Review 103 (2018-01-08 - Rating: 5)
Best bar nyc

Review 104 (2018-10-06 - Rating: 5)
Cool and relaxed people :)

Review 105 (2022-01-23 - Rating: 5)
Good DJ and space

Review 106 (2017-01-14 - Rating: 5)
Love it!

Review 107 (2019-11-17 - Rating: 5)
Nice atmosphere!

Review 108 (2023-07-18 - Rating: 5)
Love boxers 😆

Review 109 (2018-01-06 - Rating: 4)
Vodka soda

Review 110 (2025-01-06 - Rating: 4)
This was the spot for new years eve 2025. As the hip hop scene came alive at boxers. Very good atmosphere., good vibe and good drink 🍹 price!!! I definitely have to go back to boxers again!!!!!

Review 111 (2019-03-26 - Rating: 5)
Excellent bar... Good atmosphere, very frequent on Thursdays for RuPaul Drag Race viewings... The bartenders are very friendly and sexy! Cocktails were usual