Gym Sportsbar

Located in New York, New York

Address: 167 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States

Phone: +1 212-337-2439

Rating: 4.3

Services

Dine-in
Delivery
Bar games
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Sport
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Food
Happy-hour drinks
Spirits
Wine
Toilets
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Groups
Tourists
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

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Comments

Review 1 (2023-06-27 - Rating: 5)
Spent Pride Weekend at this place , the Bartending Staff was Extraordinary and the atmosphere was amazing. The DJ kept it pumping. What a great place! Their drinks were oh my, so delicious! I recommend GYM BAR NYC! A must visit.

Review 2 (2023-06-26 - Rating: 5)
Went to Gym Bar late this afternoon, 6/25. Went to the downstairs bar and ordered a Heineken 00. When I gave the black bartender with the dreadlocks two $5s, I expected $3 bucks back (my first Heineken 00 at the upstairs bar was $7, and I gave the bartender a $3 buck tip. The bartender downstairs didnt even hand over the change; he just threw it in the tip bucket. That wasnt right. Not right at all. But I still love Gym Bar !

Review 3 (2019-01-13 - Rating: 4)
Its a great neighborhood bar that has reasonably priced drinks. The guys there are of a more broad variety than some of the other gay bars in Chelsea. However the music is pretty loud so its a hard time talking with a friend or flirting with a guy. If you dont mind smoke the patio can be a good space but its intolerable during the harsh NYC winters.

Review 4 (2019-05-23 - Rating: 5)
Ok- I love this place. It is a fun bar- the scene is there for a good time and the drinks arent really expensive at all. You can go in for a game or go in to shoot some game (if you catch my drift), but really its a pretty big space with a significant amount of selection and the neighborhood is rather welcoming as well.They are powered by wind energy according to their window decal so its a home run for me to help support a business that cares about reducing their footprint.Really like coming here right off the L train- its a fun place to meet up.

Review 5 (2021-09-14 - Rating: 5)
Love this place and what i’m assuming is its counterpart in Ft Lauderdale. Little bit of a tight fit but the dance floor down stairs is a good time. Bartenders are fast and attentive, just be nice.

Review 6 (2022-02-26 - Rating: 5)
For years, one of my favorite bars in Manhattan. It gets pretty packed during happy hour with BOGO drinks (a dangerous good time lol). Bartenders are cool, crowd is pretty chill, and every now and then the gay rugby, softball and soccer teams stop buy for drinks. (Insert drool emoji and maybe an eggplant.)

Review 7 (2019-01-02 - Rating: 5)
One of the best gay bars in all of Manhattan. I met three sweet guys from Columbus Ohio and they bought me the perfect cosmopolitan.... this is one gay bar in all of New York that has no attitude!

Review 8 (2018-03-24 - Rating: 5)
Gym really was an historic achievement. When they opened they were the hottest bar in Chelsea at the height of the neighborhoods popularity. Its still a solid spot for some good cocktails and friendly staff. Regular drink specials. Its still probably the hottest bar in Chelsea though the competition has faded away. That Gym has endured is a testament to the bar.

Review 9 (2017-03-11 - Rating: 5)
Love this place. Bartenders and staff are sweet and pleasant. Owner is a strong supporter of the community, sponsoring numerous gay league teams (including Rugby!! Say whaaaa!! #gothamswithu) Thanks Rick, we know you work hard 😊

Review 10 (2018-07-01 - Rating: 5)
Cool gay sport bar in Chelsea. Love to go to this place specially during happy hour. The drinks are cold and in a large cup and they have draft beer as well. It have 2 floors, one of the rooms is open during specific time and dates. The staff is very friendly and professional. Great place to listen music or just chill. Great location. It have arcade games and a pool. Laid back place, you dont really need to dress up for enjoy a good time. One of my favorites bars in Chelsea. So if your looking for a laid back , relax and comfortable place to enjoy a beer and your favorite game, this is the place.

Review 11 (2023-02-28 - Rating: 5)
Very nice club, bar. Many screens with different sportactivities. Nice music and super friendly staff!!! Gay friendly. For sure to recommand to everybody!!!

Review 12 (2014-05-13 - Rating: 4)
Despite its name sports are not the main attraction at this bar, which is fine. Poor layout causes a very narrow path to enter/exit the bar though. If its open head downstairs for a slightly less crowded experience.

Review 13 (2017-05-12 - Rating: 4)
Good spot. Crowded at times. Love sports bars growing up...finally a gay one. Good beer and drinks and cool staff.

Review 14 (2023-03-08 - Rating: 5)
Blue margarita was yummy. The bartenders are very nice. They call you babe and make you feel very nice. I come here after work to chillax and its all about a good talk, good drinks and sports on the screens. Lol 😅

Review 15 (2017-03-24 - Rating: 5)
Always a good time. The best happy hour in town The bartenders know what theyre doing. Not too strong but definitely not weak. ☺️

Review 16 (2023-03-17 - Rating: 5)
Love this bar , and the first bar that welcomed us when we moved to nyc 😘 wednesday is friday is our nights

Review 17 (2018-08-19 - Rating: 4)
There’s a more mature crowd but everyone’s nicer… And the bartenders are nice... strong drinks!! Big too.

Review 18 (2016-01-26 - Rating: 4)
Laid back gay sports bar in Chelsea. Staff are friendly as are the patrons. Theres a basement level too with free coat check.

Review 19 (2015-04-24 - Rating: 4)
Good gay sports bar. Happy hour on weekdays is a great value. TVs play sports but the audio is gay pop.

Review 20 (2019-02-16 - Rating: 5)
Love this bar. Cute crowd, great affordable drinks, fun place to enjoy a drink.

Review 21 (2021-04-05 - Rating: 5)
Love the spacing and seating during the pandemic. It was a great place to watch the NCAA men’s Final Four.

Review 22 (2019-01-15 - Rating: 5)
Easily my favorite gay bar in NYC. Big drinks, strong pours, nice bartenders, and cute guys.

Review 23 (2017-02-03 - Rating: 4)
Great happy hour prices, awesome staff and strong drinks. What more could you ask for?

Review 24 (2019-02-19 - Rating: 5)
Great place to hang with friends and grab a few drinks. Happy Hour is 241

Review 25 (2024-02-07 - Rating: 5)
One of the best bars in nyc. Great atmosphere music is always good and the drinks are strong which is necessary. Vibe baby vibe

Review 26 (2019-07-17 - Rating: 5)
Great for meeting people, nice atmosphere! Drinks are not too expensive

Review 27 (2016-11-26 - Rating: 5)
Love the place. Strong drinks and welcoming staff Juan, Erik and the whole crew.

Review 28 (2024-04-21 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks, sports bar, bar food is excellent and great pricesService is great

Review 29 (2023-03-21 - Rating: 5)
Diego is so great. I love when he sings as he works.

Review 30 (2024-10-19 - Rating: 5)
My favorite bar in the world.With beautiful people and great service.

Review 31 (2016-03-18 - Rating: 4)
Music is a bit loud, but over all is very laid back and friendly bar.

Review 32 (2017-08-16 - Rating: 5)
Fun great place to good for a drink and meet people from all walks of life.

Review 33 (2017-11-30 - Rating: 5)
Amazing place. I usually meet with friends there. nice place to spent a good night

Review 34 (2024-07-11 - Rating: 4)
They changed the staff at the door, plus they changed the bartenders. Great experience I had at this bar. I definitely have to go back to the sports bar again.

Review 35 (2018-09-08 - Rating: 5)
Love gym bar, your friendly gay neighborhood bar, featuring amazingly affordable drinks!! Please dont ever go away, gym bar!

Review 36 (2024-03-05 - Rating: 4)
Boys , it’s time to replace the faded rainbow 🌈 flag outside. Looks more beaten than Betsy Ross’ flag coming home from the war.

Review 37 (2023-05-25 - Rating: 5)
First ever gay bar I went. I really like the ambience. Its a sport specialized bar which is very cool if you want to watch matches of any sports. Nice service and friendly people !

Review 38 (2023-01-09 - Rating: 5)
Local crowd with a few vacationers makes for a great place to feel comfortable and have a drink while being served by a very consistent and polite staff. Clean and open spaces, and you can get a poker chip with a happy hour drink and use it then or later (on the specified days and hours)

Review 39 (2017-11-20 - Rating: 4)
Ok hang loose spot for happy hour. Drink specials.

Review 40 (2023-03-30 - Rating: 5)
Been coming to gymbar since day one... 18 years ago! The staff is amazing and the drinks are also amazing.... congratulations on 18yrs and to many more

Review 41 (2016-09-17 - Rating: 5)
Nice bear bar. Good drinks. Good price.

Review 42 (2023-07-12 - Rating: 5)
Great happy hour and atmosphere. It gets pack after 7pm

Review 43 (2022-10-11 - Rating: 5)
Gays and sports, two great things that go great together!

Review 44 (2022-03-16 - Rating: 5)
The nicest and warmest bartenders in New York. Genuinely great bar, welcoming to all. They also don’t charge you $20 to walk inside and $4 coat check, unlike some other bars on the west side. Drinks are strong also.

Review 45 (2022-05-01 - Rating: 5)
Big servings of cocktails (and quite strong), good atmosphere and variety of sports to watch on the TV monitors all around the establishment. I often come here as its a great vibe.

Review 46 (2016-09-19 - Rating: 5)
Fair prices. Very friendly gay Bar!

Review 47 (2023-05-22 - Rating: 5)
Great bar I love it there.

Review 48 (2024-05-16 - Rating: 5)
Good place to go !

Review 49 (2019-03-23 - Rating: 5)
Always fun and great happy hour

Review 50 (2017-10-02 - Rating: 5)
☆☆☆☆☆Oh well on of the best happy hours in town allways crowded.☆☆☆☆☆

Review 51 (2017-03-25 - Rating: 5)
Great service at a Sports Bar. Drink specials everyday from open to close. Always the best games to watch. Nice drink selection based on the day of the week. Intelligent staff and good music. Free coat check when its that season. Always holiday aware. Good Times regularly.

Review 52 (2023-06-09 - Rating: 5)
Sorry, Im customer. I LOVE this bar, but today , friday June 9 the big bartender in the left corner was the worst bartender.

Review 53 (2016-03-04 - Rating: 4)
Basement bar is the place to go for a cheap drink without the crowds upstairs

Review 54 (2016-12-11 - Rating: 4)
Ratchet sports bar thats popular with the lgbtqs. Drinks are cheap.

Review 55 (2023-08-02 - Rating: 5)
Fun lively gay sports bar.

Review 56 (2018-05-08 - Rating: 5)
Gym bar is a fun and friendly gay bar! Their happy hour specials are great and the bartenders pour great drinks. It does get crowded in the evenings!

Review 57 (2018-02-26 - Rating: 5)
Great place friendly people. Great bartenders. Look for Eric when you go there. He makes great drinks and is very friendly.

Review 58 (2016-08-30 - Rating: 5)
Our favorite gay bear sports bar in NYC!

Review 59 (2017-07-22 - Rating: 5)
Awesome bar even friendlier bartenders.

Review 60 (2018-06-08 - Rating: 5)
I love the energy. I love the crowd. Very fun and welcoming. The bartenders are always attentive and on point and are very friendly. I love you guys ❤

Review 61 (2017-12-13 - Rating: 4)
Sister please. Friendly bar and they pour heavy. What more could you ask for?

Review 62 (2016-08-06 - Rating: 4)
Good drink deals, sassy staff

Review 63 (2019-05-24 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere mostly gay male establishment for eating and socializing with your friends grabbing a drink for happy hour watching sports on television and having viewing parties and the basement which is the locker room. The drinks are huge and cheaply priced $8 got you a giant pint-size mixed drink . Always have a good time enjoy the bartending staff, and always someone hosting a night there that I know whether it be karaoke shout out to Ari Kiki !! Definitely stop by this is definitely a place for the boys but girls are welcome to :-)

Review 64 (2016-04-14 - Rating: 4)
Walking all day I stopped for lunch and beer. No food. Beer was great people were really nice. Then I realized I was in a gay bar.

Review 65 (2019-06-09 - Rating: 5)
Great vibe, had an awesome time watching the NBA finals. Great food and everything you want in a sports bar .

Review 66 (2016-07-06 - Rating: 5)
Amazing place. I was visiting during the Pride Week and it was too crowded but still cozy. Interesting people and non expensive drinks.

Review 67 (2017-07-06 - Rating: 5)
Great mature crowd. The draft beers are amazing and I love the pool table and the competitiveness of great players.

Review 68 (2017-10-19 - Rating: 4)
Good bar, most of the time decent bartenders but you got the few that think they still live in the Midwest and dont realize they are working at a NYC bar. Decent happy hour with two for one with reusable chips.

Review 69 (2017-05-30 - Rating: 5)
Stiff drinks, great sports bar atmosphere, friendly and sexy staff! Tis a true gem, also very diverse!

Review 70 (2023-01-22 - Rating: 5)
Great bar, great staff

Review 71 (2023-04-08 - Rating: 4)
Place to watch drag race on Fridays!

Review 72 (2018-11-10 - Rating: 4)
Wonderful staff, great pours.... Easily congested

Review 73 (2018-01-04 - Rating: 4)
Excellent place! Friendly staff and patrons...Good looking and friendly door guy. Drinks and bartenders awesomely thurst quenching...music loud and great. Will frequent This Bar!

Review 74 (2018-03-01 - Rating: 4)
People are very friendly, it’s in my district, so I like to come by for a drink. Pretty similar to Boxers

Review 75 (2017-07-10 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere and drinks.

Review 76 (2018-11-14 - Rating: 5)
Great staff and the drinks are cheapest around. Not going to find another gay bar like that.

Review 77 (2016-12-04 - Rating: 5)
Friendly crowd and great bartenders

Review 78 (2016-12-31 - Rating: 5)
Fun neighborhood bar with laid back diverse crowd. Erich is the best!

Review 79 (2016-05-21 - Rating: 4)
Gay sport bar. I personally like Boxers more but this one is okay.

Review 80 (2017-03-04 - Rating: 4)
Good crowd in a casual pub space... perfect to take a break from all the scene...and they have a happy hour with two for drinks...

Review 81 (2016-07-15 - Rating: 5)
Chill gay bar with great margaritas. Great for happy hour.

Review 82 (2018-03-31 - Rating: 4)
Always a good place to hang out in the area.

Review 83 (2017-06-04 - Rating: 5)
I went with friends so I had a great time but definitely a place for the daddies

Review 84 (2017-03-19 - Rating: 4)
Cheap drinks. Lots of interesting people and interactions.

Review 85 (2012-06-28 - Rating: 4)
Friendly gay sports bar with 2-4-1 happy hour until 9pm. If it’s open, go downstairs to the Locker Room for a pick-up game of Flip Cup.

Review 86 (2013-11-20 - Rating: 4)
- everyday there is a happy hour drink special- the boys here are super friendly (even to straight girls hanging out)- restrooms are a bit questionable- great patio to people watch

Review 87 (2018-09-10 - Rating: 5)
Fun place and chill crowd. Good happy hour deals.

Review 88 (2019-05-13 - Rating: 5)
This place is great everyone is friendly and the bartenders are fantastic

Review 89 (2016-09-15 - Rating: 4)
Bears and otters everywhere! Friendly place w cheap drinks.

Review 90 (2016-06-26 - Rating: 4)
Popular club! 2 levels. Good times. Crowded with 30s-40s-50s year old.

Review 91 (2016-12-12 - Rating: 5)
Love the 2-for-1 happy hour on weeknights from 4-9 pm.

Review 92 (2017-07-12 - Rating: 5)
Excellent Staff , Well-poured Drinks , and Super Specials.

Review 93 (2016-09-04 - Rating: 5)
Great neighborhood gay bar!

Review 94 (2017-12-28 - Rating: 4)
Fun neighborhood gay bar..2 for one drinks for happy hour..regular crowd..mostly older guys..pool table..great music...cam be fun..gets crowded so.etimes on weekends and happy hour till 9..

Review 95 (2012-06-13 - Rating: 4)
Nice place, just wish there were more guys around my age

Review 96 (2018-08-19 - Rating: 5)
Friendly atmosphere great people good sports bar. Always accommodating

Review 97 (2019-03-27 - Rating: 5)
Super friendly bartenders and amazing deals.

Review 98 (2019-02-05 - Rating: 5)
Love it and they serve BABE Rosè!

Review 99 (2017-02-16 - Rating: 5)
Awesome Gay sports bar in NYC

Review 100 (2019-05-05 - Rating: 5)
The best bartenders and friendly customers!

Review 101 (2021-11-09 - Rating: 4)
Great happy hour.

Review 102 (2017-10-18 - Rating: 4)
The basement is called the locker! Fun crowded place with free chips and pretzels.

Review 103 (2019-01-13 - Rating: 5)
Friendly gay bar good drinks

Review 104 (2017-06-14 - Rating: 4)
Small crowded, after hours, great service by Eric.

Review 105 (2022-05-17 - Rating: 4)
Cold beer and daddy whats not to love

Review 106 (2018-12-18 - Rating: 5)
Gay sports bar with a solid crowd of regulars. Feels like my version of Cheers.

Review 107 (2017-10-01 - Rating: 5)
Great venue. Good draught.

Review 108 (2018-10-21 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere and location.

Review 109 (2017-06-15 - Rating: 5)
Entertainment is good you will love it

Review 110 (2019-01-05 - Rating: 5)
Great people friendly staff!

Review 111 (2016-07-31 - Rating: 4)
Happy hour prices are the best

Review 112 (2017-02-14 - Rating: 5)
Great place, friendly and beautiful people all around.

Review 113 (2018-03-26 - Rating: 5)
I love this bar, service is excellent

Review 114 (2018-11-11 - Rating: 5)
Its the local watering hole for our gay community.

Review 115 (2019-02-20 - Rating: 5)
Love the place and the drinks

Review 116 (2017-03-02 - Rating: 5)
Who wants to invite me to this bar ?

Review 117 (2017-06-30 - Rating: 4)
Fun bar with older crowd

Review 118 (2016-11-15 - Rating: 4)
Unpretentious place to have a drink

Review 119 (2021-12-14 - Rating: 4)
Good beers and music

Review 120 (2017-12-08 - Rating: 5)
Good gay drinking spot

Review 121 (2019-03-17 - Rating: 5)
Laid back

Review 122 (2016-12-01 - Rating: 4)
Meh. Lots of butch drag.

Review 123 (2022-02-25 - Rating: 5)
Thanks for the great service

Review 124 (2023-08-17 - Rating: 5)
Best

Review 125 (2021-08-11 - Rating: 5)
In love

Review 126 (2018-12-16 - Rating: 5)
Is great

Review 127 (2019-04-16 - Rating: 5)
Good place ,good stuff

Review 128 (2017-02-03 - Rating: 5)
It is an amazing place!

Review 129 (2014-05-03 - Rating: 5)
Sexy and happy place

Review 130 (2017-07-27 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks

Review 131 (2019-03-10 - Rating: 5)
Fun

Review 132 (2017-05-22 - Rating: 5)
Nice

Review 133 (2018-12-17 - Rating: 4)
Crowdy,nice

Review 134 (2019-02-10 - Rating: 4)
Always fun

Review 135 (2018-10-16 - Rating: 5)
Nice place!

Review 136 (2017-10-16 - Rating: 5)
Nice environment

Review 137 (2018-01-03 - Rating: 5)
The best!

Review 138 (2024-12-21 - Rating: 5)
My favorite bar when going out with my friends. Usually the music is not very loud which allows you to chat. Larger drinks than in other bars, at a lower price and with more alcohol. I definitely dont change itMy favorite bar when going out with my friends. Usually the music is not very loud which allows you to chat. Larger drinks than in other bars, at a lower price and with more alcohol. I definitely dont change it

Review 139 (2019-05-06 - Rating: 5)
What an amazing place, one of the best gay bar Ive ever seen worldwide. // What a wonderful place, one of the best gay bars I have ever seen.

Review 140 (2022-05-27 - Rating: 5)
I liked it, good music, good atmosphere, handsome, friendly bartenders, I would 100% return

Review 141 (2018-02-01 - Rating: 5)
Friendly service prices great for NYC 2 for 1

Review 142 (2016-05-10 - Rating: 4)
Stopping point for all people who want to see cooler people in NY. Every day during the week there is happy hour until nine at night!!! Each day with a different drink or drink.

Review 143 (2017-12-07 - Rating: 5)
Excellent atmosphere, well attended, well located, and with reasonable prices for snacks and pizzas. Good for drinking in the late afternoon.