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Cubby Hole

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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

Reader Rating:
10.0 out of 10

2 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Lesbian Bar, Neighborhood Bar

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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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

Profile

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.

Reader Ratings

10.0

Warm and welcoming

bdkrivit from 07670 | Posted on 2/19/08

Overall Reader 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...Read More

...and they gave you popcorn

TeamCunnyHoe from Somalia | Posted on 1/29/06

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

All day Saturday walked the streets of New York with that not so fresh feeling. Well, that just disapeared once I walked through their doors. I suddenly felt so fresh and so clean, like Teddy Pendigrass sipping on a milkshake in...Read More