The Toolbox Bar

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 1742 2nd Ave store, New York, NY 10128, United States

Phone: +1 212-348-1288

Rating: 4.4

Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Gay bar

Photos

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2023-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    It was such a great place ! Highly recommended and really hot and great service from the bar tender

  • Review 2 (2025-01-04 - Rating: 5)

    An oasis on the UES, super friendly, long standing local gay bar.

  • Review 3 (2024-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    My go to bar that I go to 2-5 times a week. I feel so at home here and love the owners, bartenders, and customers. Great drinks and fun vibes. Come to the toolbox for a good time!

  • Review 4 (2022-02-10 - Rating: 4)

    Decent drinks, cute bartenders, and nice ambiance. The only complaints I have are about the space itself (super tiny venue; its very easy to feel a bit cramped with more than 10 people in the bar). All in all, a pretty fun time, even late on a Wednesday night because the music is bumping and the staff is great.

  • Review 5 (2021-05-10 - Rating: 5)

    Bingo time! This is not your grandma’s bingo! No “bingo arms” necessary. The Tool Box Bingo reboot is so much fun! Two sessions every Monday night! Friendly staff and great service. My favorite new cocktail is the passion fruit lemonade! Come one come all. You won’t be disappointed.

  • Review 6 (2018-01-30 - Rating: 5)

    Ill admit it gets bonus points for the super cute bartender (whose name escapes me, but youll know him when you see him), but the drinks were quality, decent prices for NYC and the atmosphere was pretty nice, especially for the small size. Highly recommended.

  • Review 7 (2024-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Good vibes!! very accepting of all!

  • Review 8 (2025-01-04 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar!

  • Review 9 (2021-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely funny place! Super friendly bartenders. Clean restrooms. Karaoke night was great! We had lots of fun.

  • Review 10 (2024-01-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great staff. Great vibes. Fun drag shows. Good music.

  • Review 11 (2024-09-11 - Rating: 4)

    I went there a few times during my stay in Manhattan and I had a good time

  • Review 12 (2024-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Most amazing BAR EVER!! Come have fun.. great drinks, cheap drinks and fun exciting locals and the bartenders are the best u will find in NYC...

  • Review 13 (2025-01-04 - Rating: 5)

    This is the best local staple for year. I love this place! Get their green tea shot!

  • Review 14 (2017-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    I used to live half a block away and moved downtown. I still make it up regularly to my favorite gay dive. Avery playing my jams butters the toast that was already getting jellied.

  • Review 15 (2017-11-05 - Rating: 4)

    Nice local gay bar in the upper east side. They have happy hour untill 10pmish so it is a good place to start your Friday/Saturday evening.

  • Review 16 (2018-08-20 - Rating: 5)

    Half coffee, half alcohol, all bar. Spelling isnt a strong suit here, but the drinks are made right, and the music is on point. The bartenders are all pretty chill but dont tell them I said that.

  • Review 17 (2017-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    The best and only gay bar in the upper east! Good times, nice drinks, great friends! Cheers☺

  • Review 18 (2017-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    I loooove this place. Great staff and friendly people. Bingo nights....my favorite. I live half my time in Buenos Aires and half time in NYC. When in town, this is my go to place

  • Review 19 (2018-03-13 - Rating: 5)

    Best neighborhood bar I have been too. Everyone is amazing and friendly.

  • Review 20 (2022-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    Iconic upper east side barGreat cocktails and showsI highly recommend

  • Review 21 (2017-10-16 - Rating: 5)

    Love coming to the tool box! Bingo nights on mondays are a blast and it’s such a chill local spot to come to weekdays or weekends!!! 😊

  • Review 22 (2018-09-10 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy gay bar, love it here and only been once. Good drinks :)

  • Review 23 (2017-11-05 - Rating: 5)

    The Toolbox is the best!! Milo and Nico are two of the best bartenders on the Upper East Side :)

  • Review 24 (2017-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    Such a fun spot! Great music and friendly staff - was quite pleasantly surprised :)

  • Review 25 (2024-04-17 - Rating: 5)

    I really enjoy this place. Friendly and great drinks.

  • Review 26 (2024-05-10 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place to have fun with friends .

  • Review 27 (2019-04-21 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place. Great music, low key, chill, long tradition, great stuff

  • Review 28 (2019-04-29 - Rating: 5)

    Love the atmosphere and the people who work here . . First time going and I had a blast! Thanks

  • Review 29 (2023-04-23 - Rating: 5)

    I love this local neighborhood bar. Atmosphere is fun, friendly and inviting. It’s typically regulars here and it’s a great place to have a beer and meet new people. The entertainment is great too!

  • Review 30 (2024-03-26 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing team, lovely atmosphere.

  • Review 31 (2017-11-05 - Rating: 5)

    Fun bar! Great music and awesome happy hour!

  • Review 32 (2018-05-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar with heavy pours and a good atmosphere.

  • Review 33 (2022-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Honestly …. The best hole in the wall on the UES! I’m warning you though; It can get pretty packed with lots of attractive men rubbing up against you as you order a drink at the bar, while they squeeze past you. And let’s not forget to mention the outstanding service from the hot bartenders to the cute coat check boy. Trust me, you’ll have a great time and make some new close friends, of course after you take them home first ;)

  • Review 34 (2024-02-03 - Rating: 4)

    Very crowded and it’s a small space

  • Review 35 (2017-10-09 - Rating: 5)

    What a spot! I’m socially awkward and usually don’t like to go out. But The Toolbox has the fix for me!

  • Review 36 (2017-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar good music... love this bar

  • Review 37 (2021-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    Went here recently for the first time despite living only a few blocks away for two years. So much fun! Good drinks, great music, and they had a fabulous drag queen making me laugh and smile all night. Great place!

  • Review 38 (2017-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great place that takes requests for music!!! Def will come back!

  • Review 39 (2019-07-31 - Rating: 5)

    I had a lot of fun here. Got here on a Tuesday around 8pm and the crowd was very diverse. Love that. Great Happy Hour. Victor is awesome. I am glad I moved into this neighborhood. Will definitely be back.

  • Review 40 (2021-09-27 - Rating: 5)

    I love this place! I am straight as a straight line, but, I want to come to this place again! The first time I came here was also my last---which is last year, just before the lockdown. The host, Nico, is our brother in musical(at Craig Derrys Vocal Fitness), invited us. I enjoyed it so much___after the brief disappoinment: most man Ive seen there at that time were the kind of man I dreamt of when it comes to athletic bod or muscular one___but, I know, like me, they also want a man🤷 I was this close to tell one of them: can you at least populate this world with cute babies like you! Sigh.I just drowned myself with Margarita, dance all night, sang, and watched one of the patron entertained us, the crowds, with his epic dance till closing time!❤️I would definitely come back to this place again whenever I get the time😘 They have friendly ambience. Clean place with clean restroom👍

  • Review 41 (2018-03-22 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best smaller gay bars in the city . They have room themed nights which can be found in there website... On Tuesday nights until 10 they have a 2 for 1 happy hour and it is only 5$ a drink . And its not just bottom shelf you can get mid level cocktails included in this as well. Always have a great friendly crowd and great friendly staff. This is a cool bar and reminds me of the gay bars from back home in San Francisco.

  • Review 42 (2018-09-20 - Rating: 5)

    Favorite bar. Love Erick, Ceasar and Mark.

  • Review 43 (2021-07-27 - Rating: 5)

    Cute little gar bar with a small outdoor area in the front. Went for a drag show and had a good time.

  • Review 44 (2018-01-24 - Rating: 5)

    Good deals on living social. The servers were excellent not pushy or forgot about your presence. Place is a bit tight but the atmosphere was very lax. Food was to die for!!!

  • Review 45 (2017-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great service, great drinks, great atmosphere

  • Review 46 (2022-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful local gay bar. I can hear Kylie Minogue hear and Kiki with my girls!

  • Review 47 (2017-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    This bar is right around the corner from me and I come by all the time with friends. It’s always a great time, the overall atmosphere and vibe is very fun. Would definitely recommend!

  • Review 48 (2017-09-23 - Rating: 5)

    Hole in the wall on the upper east side but the most fun you’ll have. Drinks are well poured, bartenders are hot, and prices are perfect for any occasion. Check out weekly specials and stop by.

  • Review 49 (2021-04-01 - Rating: 5)

    Tool Box is a fun neighborhood spot. Im so glad they survived the pandemic. I look forward to going there again soon. :)

  • Review 50 (2018-01-26 - Rating: 4)

    Bogo deals 8pm to 10pm. They have something going on every night of the week (Bingo on Mondays). Very friendly staff and atmosphere. Smaller bar so gets packed fast.

  • Review 51 (2021-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Went there in the early 90s was a hoppin atmosphere place to meet new people casual acquaintances dances n drinks..the place to stay over n spend the weekend. Thumpa thumpa beat..turn the beat around..love to hear percussion.

  • Review 52 (2017-10-16 - Rating: 5)

    This place is such a fun neighborhood gay bar.. Great place to meet new people and friends!! I always have fun here!

  • Review 53 (2017-10-15 - Rating: 5)

    The toolbox is everything!!! So much fun on a Sunday

  • Review 54 (2017-09-17 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing crew !! Fun chill and good vibes !!

  • Review 55 (2017-10-15 - Rating: 4)

    Only because Dylan, Nicco, & Milo never work a bar together. This place is comfortable. Reminds me of Chi Chiz that use to be in the West Village. A mix of people, cultures, and welcoming personalities.

  • Review 56 (2017-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar to go have a drink and meet new people. Milo is a great bartender!!

  • Review 57 (2017-10-15 - Rating: 5)

    Always a great vibe no matter the day or time. Just moved back to the city, grateful the Toolbox is dope as ever

  • Review 58 (2017-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great neighborhood bar and great bartender. Milo. Great drinks and atmosphere.

  • Review 59 (2017-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    I can come to this bar 1000 times and 1000 tiles I will get the same amazing service.

  • Review 60 (2019-03-08 - Rating: 5)

    Best place to have fun with my Girliesss.. Drinks are good, good music, friendly staff and great atmosphere...

  • Review 61 (2017-09-17 - Rating: 5)

    Love this spot! Milo the bartender is great👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾! WONDERFUL hospitality & AMAZING drinks! Comin back 4 more!!

  • Review 62 (2017-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    This is a great, amazing and awesome BAR everyone is so friendly and nice I love it!!!

  • Review 63 (2022-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great location and great drinks!

  • Review 64 (2017-09-17 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome atmosphere, great people! Really in love with the spot!

  • Review 65 (2018-01-28 - Rating: 4)

    Very cozy.. had a great experience..

  • Review 66 (2018-01-20 - Rating: 5)

    Very good neighborhood bar.

  • Review 67 (2017-11-05 - Rating: 5)

    Milo is the best! Love the tool box.

  • Review 68 (2018-05-03 - Rating: 5)

    Milo is my favorite bartender 👍🏼💯

  • Review 69 (2017-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great local bar, amazing drink specials and friendly staff

  • Review 70 (2017-10-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great service, fantastic bartenders!💜

  • Review 71 (2023-09-08 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing music and vibes

  • Review 72 (2021-09-03 - Rating: 5)

    Love My Kareoke Tuesdays ❤❤❤

  • Review 73 (2018-07-10 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place best bar in nyc

  • Review 74 (2019-01-10 - Rating: 5)

    Small but big on smiles 🤣❤️💯

  • Review 75 (2017-10-21 - Rating: 5)

    Avery is the mo fo BEST!

  • Review 76 (2017-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy hole in the wall local gay bar.

  • Review 77 (2022-05-29 - Rating: 5)

    I really like this bar.

  • Review 78 (2017-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful place

  • Review 79 (2018-03-06 - Rating: 4)

    Good relaxed coffee place

  • Review 80 (2017-11-05 - Rating: 5)

    Always a good time.

  • Review 81 (2022-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Support Queer Businesses ! 🌈✊ 🪛🪚⚒️

  • Review 82 (2018-03-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great drinks !

  • Review 83 (2017-09-25 - Rating: 5)

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LVOE!!!!!

  • Review 84 (2018-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Cheap and strong drinks

  • Review 85 (2017-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Milo was awesome

  • Review 86 (2017-09-23 - Rating: 5)

    Yas

  • Review 87 (2021-11-14 - Rating: 5)

    Solid neighborhood hangout.

  • Review 88 (2025-01-04 - Rating: 5)

    The wieners are detectable!

  • Review 89 (2019-08-31 - Rating: 5)

    This place is great to spend a great night with friends.

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