Club Langstons credit: Dj Disciple NYC/Instagram If you are able to you can donate to their GoFundme page. Fortunately, Alibi has been able to raise more than $100,000 through donations. There is admission to enter Alibi unless for special events like Andre’s, Alibi’s bartender, nude-only events which are about $20.īecause of the coronavirus outbreak Alibi has been suffering like many other gay bars and lounges. The drink prices are a little high but you get what you pay for.Īt certain times there used to be special events for instance on Monday nights there would go-g0 dancers and on Sundays would be “Drunch” where unlimited mimosas and small bites would be served. There are modern paintings on the wall and there is black leather furniture for the patrons. This place will always be in my mind since that’s where I did my first two-day parties.Īlibi is in Harlem aka black gay mecca. It is owned by Alex Minko, a former human rights attorney and a black gay man. AlibiĪlibi is part of the last dying breed of black gay bars in NYC. There are purple lighting and black sofas which creates a nice sexy, atmosphere. There is a brick that will give the spot a modern look.
In an interview with Out.com Richard stated, “Unfortunately, the days of us having spaces where we could go and cut loose are over they shut them all down.” I’ve passed by Lambda Lounge and it’s a very nice spot. Lambda Lounge is one of two black gay bars in NY. The reason that the couple opened the lounge is because of the shortage of black gay establishments in New York City. The owners are the same ones who own the liquor company, Lambda Vodka. It just opened the year is owned by the black gay married couple, Charles Hughes and Richard Solomon. Lambda Lounge is a black gay bar in Harlem. Black gay bars in NY we love and miss Lambda Lounge credit: Lemon Brands But for this post, I will mention those old and new famous black gays in NY. Some prefer certain spots that are more homo-friendly and welcoming than others, but no matter where you go there will always be someone who looks like yourself to drink with! There are many NYC queer watering holes from the 1990s: Rebar on 10th Street between 5 Av & Bop Street Julius Playhouse downstairs at Intersection For The Blind. Black LGBTQ people have been going to black bars for a long time. Do you remember black gay venues like Secrets, Langstons, and Chi Chiz? Take a trip down memory lane as I discuss some of those black gay bars in NY.īlack gay bars aka queer bars, boy bars, and gay pubs have been safe havens for the black gay community.