Playhouse

Located in New York, New York

Address: 100A 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, United States

Phone: +1 212-427-2567

Rating: 3.9

Services

Dine-in
Delivery
Takeaway
Fast service
Great cocktails
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Dancing
Happy-hour drinks
Spirits
Wine
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 (2024-10-11 - Rating: 5)
Randomly decision to go, had a great time, bartender was super friendly and attentive, drinks were on point, clean bathroom, great show from the big girls, would def go again :)

Review 2 (2024-01-16 - Rating: 4)
We stopped here on a gay bar crawl of nyc. Definitely a smaller scene and it was hard to see the drag queens because the stage was low to the ground and it was basically just a crowd of people standing and watching so people were blocking the view but !!! The queens were great and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves :) space restrictions in nyc are everywhere though so I’m glad they still host the shows. Met by security at the door for safety measures and they took photos of us and our IDs for extra safety. Was informed that our photos would be deleted in 90 days should we stay on our best behavior lol. Nice place!

Review 3 (2024-04-25 - Rating: 5)
Love seeing The Big Girlz every Wednesday night here! Theyre a four member girl group of plus-sized and POC drag queens who are amazing performers and entertainers! Definitely come see them!

Review 4 (2022-07-20 - Rating: 5)
First time at a gay bar and it was really fun. drag performances were funny, animated, and entertaining. bathrooms are cleaner than i expected, but be prepared to wait in line as there are only 6 stalls. as for drinks, i payed $11 for a rum and coke.

Review 5 (2024-06-22 - Rating: 5)
Best drag shows in downtown Manhattan! Hands down.

Review 6 (2023-07-10 - Rating: 5)
- great fun- amaizing The Assassins draq show- no mastercard payment :(

Review 7 (2024-07-21 - Rating: 5)
I had one of the best dance experiences in my life here. Music is amazing!

Review 8 (2024-05-12 - Rating: 5)
I dont know what happened in the last few months in the place Ive been coming to for years must be the change of management!its amazing what great music and vibe! Love it!

Review 9 (2024-07-23 - Rating: 5)
Liam was absolutely incredible! Such a fun place with great vibes.

Review 10 (2022-11-29 - Rating: 5)
My wife and I came to the city to have Thanksgiving with our son Kyle and we asked him to take us to our first drag show.....OMFG, WHAT A BLAST......we had the best time, the doorman was so polite, we got through the door and Kyle introduced us to the Queens and they were so nice....I chose a table right up front and am so glad I did, it was an awesome show, the theatrics of it all, the lip syncing, the comedy......We want to come back here the next time we are in NYC. I was a little surprised that the bathroom was so clean, I wasnt expecting it to be but it was great. The bartenders were awesome and it was Roccos birthday too and he got to blow out his candles on stage. So funny.

Review 11 (2020-11-19 - Rating: 4)
This place was awesome! My kids had a great time in this playroom. They really enjoyed playing and learning in this playroom. I was so fascinated that they knew how to get along with other kids. This playroom is indeed a great place for my kids. Keep serving the best service! Cheers for more customers!

Review 12 (2023-03-24 - Rating: 5)
We totally had a great time there and the performance kept us laughing throughout the night!

Review 13 (2023-10-01 - Rating: 5)
Service was fast and Michael & Kevin were the best! A lot of girls there and they are groups of young college girls that are very rude to bar staff and behave recklessly in a gay bar . Wish it was more guys instead

Review 14 (2020-01-25 - Rating: 5)
Just gotta say I loved the energy here. As a straight female I did not at all feel bad vibes for being there and even just waiting in the line for the all-gender bathroom, two different guys struck up a friendly conversation with me. I dont know if I should go again seeing that im not LGBTQ but I would really want to because my friend who I went with didnt stay as late as I wanted to.

Review 15 (2023-01-21 - Rating: 5)
Had a fun night out. Great music and people actually dance. Only downside is that the same cocktails can change glass sizes a lot along the night.

Review 16 (2024-06-11 - Rating: 4)
Came on a Sunday night to watch a show. I enjoyed the performance. It was great like a comedy show in addition to the lip singing/dancing. The drinks were very reasonably priced. Bartender was friendly and prepared a nice stiff cocktail. The doorman/security was also nice when checking ID. Large and comfortable venue.

Review 17 (2024-07-23 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere and vibes! Liam is a fantastic bartender. Highly recommend!

Review 18 (2021-07-31 - Rating: 4)
Price gouging to try to recover from the pandemic. ($13.50 mixed well drink) but great DJ and wonderful drag queens. Recommended but maybe pre game first.

Review 19 (2023-04-11 - Rating: 5)
I Went there yesterday to support my cousin and beautiful people and love the energy everyone was nice and definitely coming back on weekends and drinks was pricey but 🤷🏽‍♀️😂

Review 20 (2021-10-24 - Rating: 5)
Absolutely so much fun and incredible dancing, except the security guard by the stage who said he “has no name.” He should smile more. :)

Review 21 (2022-07-11 - Rating: 5)
The show is fantastic and Caesar at the bar is amazing! Highly recommend! You’ll come for a good time and you’ll have a GREAT time!

Review 22 (2024-08-03 - Rating: 5)
Dj had me dancing awl night

Review 23 (2020-01-23 - Rating: 5)
Great new place in the neighborhood so I’m giving it 5 stars, but the stage needs to be higher. It’s hard to see the drag shows unless you are in first two rows of people.

Review 24 (2024-10-14 - Rating: 5)
Showtunes on Sunday is SERVING

Review 25 (2022-04-23 - Rating: 5)
Had a great time here! Good crowd and music was great. Very fun. Service was good!

Review 26 (2020-03-02 - Rating: 5)
Amazing space, great ambience, staff is extremely friendly and shows were epic! New favorite gay bar!

Review 27 (2024-01-04 - Rating: 5)
This place is so fun! Door man is always friendly and bar staff is attentive. Crowd is mixed and I think inclusive, though it definitely leans younger because of NYU proximity. Really fun music and drag shows though, have heard songs here that I never expected to hear at a your typical club.

Review 28 (2021-11-27 - Rating: 5)
Hell Yes! Drag, Drag, &more Drag!

Review 29 (2024-04-07 - Rating: 5)
THE MOST ICONIC QUEENS. Talented. Inclusive. Comical. WE LOVE

Review 30 (2024-04-21 - Rating: 5)
Music was great and the staff are super friendly. The line moved pretty quickly and there is a coat check for you to leave your things secured.

Review 31 (2023-08-01 - Rating: 4)
It’s quite a good place !

Review 32 (2022-03-24 - Rating: 5)
Love the music and ambiance. Drag show is the best in NY

Review 33 (2024-04-25 - Rating: 5)
The Big Girlz show on Wednesdays is EVERYTHING!!! A must go 😻

Review 34 (2022-02-06 - Rating: 4)
Very good, nothing special, crowd was mostly early 20’s.

Review 35 (2023-11-12 - Rating: 5)
If you are looking for a nice place with dance pop music, drag queens, dance floor, NO cover fee on Saturdays, go to Playhouse!

Review 36 (2023-07-12 - Rating: 5)
Jacob was amazing!!! His service and charm were top notch! The show was amazing and the drinks were pretty good but talking to Jacob at the bar made the drinks and night better!! Definitely catch a show and ask for Jacob and grab a drink!

Review 37 (2024-02-11 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks, music & atmosphere! 🎶 🎼

Review 38 (2021-06-14 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic. Playing all the best musical numbers and generally wholesome af.

Review 39 (2022-11-08 - Rating: 5)
I love this place. And theres shows you can see. ❤️

Review 40 (2023-03-17 - Rating: 5)
Such a good place for a large group to meet up and have an amazing time! The queens are fantastic. Loved it all!

Review 41 (2023-03-01 - Rating: 5)
Really fun! Great water available.

Review 42 (2023-02-22 - Rating: 5)
The Tuesday show at playhouse is so funny. We just came back. Ruby is the funniest queen there’s the best music and hottest bartender.

Review 43 (2024-03-10 - Rating: 5)
Cute fun spot

Review 44 (2022-07-11 - Rating: 5)
This bar is amazing!! Best drag show I’ve ever seen. CAESAR and KEVIN the bartenders are amazing. Best service!!! Thank you for giving me a great experience ❤️❤️

Review 45 (2023-02-22 - Rating: 5)
Good shows by queen Ruby Roo and the entire staff is friendly will come back.

Review 46 (2023-03-28 - Rating: 4)
Quiet. Clean and strong drinks. What more can you ask for!?

Review 47 (2020-01-08 - Rating: 4)
Nice place but doesn’t have chicken tenders

Review 48 (2020-10-02 - Rating: 5)
Went there tonight. Its really cute. The server, Pablo, is very accommodating. The bathrooms are clean and modern. Decent drink prices ($9 mixed drinks). Its a good spot even during covid and its in my favorite neighborhood.

Review 49 (2020-01-03 - Rating: 5)
I was very impressed with this bar! It has a great lighting and sound system with a large stage as the room’s focal point. The bar is large and clean (a bit slow but they’ll catch-up, the place is brand new) and the space was given a complete revamp from the Boots and Saddles that was there before. If you’re looking for a HK bar in the Village or a place with a proper stage for a drag queen performance, this is it.

Review 50 (2021-06-22 - Rating: 5)
I want on Monday and was awesome! Highly recommended!

Review 51 (2022-10-23 - Rating: 5)
Went there once bit its usually closed when I go now.

Review 52 (2020-01-24 - Rating: 5)
Great staff. Super friendly. Highly recommend this place.

Review 53 (2021-12-11 - Rating: 5)
Staff was exceptional and very attentive, atmosphere was very welcoming and the drag show was great!

Review 54 (2020-12-13 - Rating: 5)
We have been here multiple times, always a great experience. Rocco and Lailah are amazing. Thanks for the good times.

Review 55 (2022-08-11 - Rating: 4)
Not many places left in nyc, where you can experience old Hollywood glamour, burlesque, drag and a fab queer art space.