Alibi Lounge
Cocktail Lounge · New York, NY
About
A chic cocktail lounge in Harlem with outdoor seating. This Black-owned gay bar is one of the last of its kind in New York. Owner Alexi Minko opened Alibi Lounge as a safe space for all LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. The crowd leans young professional, mixed in age and background.
"Alibi Lounge offers a stylish and refined atmosphere in uptown, drawing in a varied group of young, working LGBT people from Harlem who socialize there."
Thursday through Saturday it stays open until 4am. Ask about the house specialty: 'Elegance is An Attitude', a Taittinger champagne cocktail at $15. Limited photo evidence online, and Yelp reviews average 2.7 stars out of 51 ratings.
Located in Harlem, a historic neighborhood north of Central Park known for its cultural significance and a growing LGBTQ+ presence.
Features
- ✓Black-owned, one of the last in NYC
- ✓Outdoor seating available
- ✓House cocktail 'Elegance is An Attitude'
- ✓Open until 4am Thu–Sat
- ✓Happy hour and full bar
Cuisine & style
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 51 reviews on Yelp · 3 community ratings — we don’t host Yelp’s review text; read the full reviews there.
From the community
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“nice and out of the way”
The website says it opens at 6, but it actually opens at 7. Nice. Parking is easy too.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“A cool place to spend your Harlem nights”
Alibi Lounge offers a stylish and refined atmosphere in uptown, drawing in a varied group of young, working LGBT people from Harlem who socialize there.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alibi Lounge trans-friendly? +
Yes, it's tagged as trans-friendly and owner Alexi Minko opened it as a safe space for all LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.
What are the hours? +
Mon 6pm–12am, Tue/Wed 6pm–1am, Thu/Fri 6pm–4am, Sat 2pm–4am, Sun 2pm–1am. All hours are overnight (i.e., the next day).
Is there a cover charge? +
We don't have confirmed cover charge information. Claim this listing to add it.
Does Alibi Lounge serve food? +
The description mentions snacks, but for a full menu it's best to contact them directly.
What's the vibe like? +
Chic and elegant, with a diverse young urban professional LGBT crowd, according to one review.
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