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Cubbyhole

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281 W. 12th St., New York, NY 10014
nr. 4th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-243-9041 Send to Phone

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Official Website

cubbyholebar.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 4pm-4am; Sat-Sun, 2pm-4am

Happy Hour

Daily, 4pm-7pm; daily specials

Nearby Subway Stops

1, 2, 3 at 14th St.; A, C, E at 14th St.; L at Eighth Ave.

Payment Methods

Cash Only

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Since it opened in 1994, it’s garnered a reputation as not just a great lesbian bar but also a cool neighborhood bar. The first thing you’ll notice is the inordinate amount of stuff hanging like stalactites from the ceiling. A huge collection of Chinese lanterns, model airplanes, and polka-dotted fish has been amassed over the years, and though it’s completely over-the-top, it somehow works. Inside, you’ll see a mix of (mostly) women and men—gay and straight—sipping beers and vodka cocktails and singing along to “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” on the jukebox. So, lesbian or not, you’ll undoubtedly find yourself freaking out with excitement when your song finally rolls into rotation on the jukebox.

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Warm and welcoming

bdkrivit from 07670 | Posted on 2/19/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

My wife and I stopped in for late afternoon cocktail last weekend and were rewarded with a charming bartender, a table along the wall, and a sound level that kept our conversation private without needing to change our volume. We will return soon.

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