The crowds here are fiercely loyal to their favorite haunts but also enjoy bar-hopping up and down the entire street.” “Even with the migration of bars northward, the West Village has always remained a destination for gay locals and tourists. “We’ve been looking to open another gay bar in the West Village for a long time,” says Einstein. And it’s brought to you by the same team behind two winning nightlife staples, the long-running Pieces nearby Playhouse on Christopher Street and Hardware in Hell’s Kitchen.Ĭo-owners Eric Einstein and Justin Buchanan are offering a swankier environment, but with the same winning formula their bars are known for: friendly bartenders, daily happy hour specials, top-notch DJs and the best drag shows by favorite local entertainers.
With its evocative speakeasy entrance and slick new design, PLAYHOUSE BAR is here. For the first time in a decade, the West Village is welcoming a completely brand-new gay bar.
