Rise Bar
American · Fusion · New York, NY
About
A lively Hell's Kitchen haunt with daily drag shows and a seasonal cocktail menu. Rise Bar pulls in a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd of 20-somethings and 30-somethings, plus travelers looking for a rowdy good time. The sleek wrap-around bar serves seasonal drinks with a focus on fresh flavors, and the adjacent Shine Lounge opens up on weekends for even more space to dance.
"Great music, attractive bartenders, lively crowd, solid happy hour, energetic atmosphere, and potent cocktails."
Happy hour draws a fun crowd, and the drag brunch is a hit. You'll find full bar service, strong drinks, and a playlist that keeps the energy up. It's open late every night, with weekend hours stretching until 4am.
Located in Hell's Kitchen, a bustling Manhattan neighborhood with a high concentration of LGBTQ+ bars and restaurants.
Features
- ✓Daily drag shows and drag brunch
- ✓Seasonal cocktail menu with rotating flavors
- ✓Adjacent Shine Lounge for weekend dancing
- ✓Full bar with happy hour specials
- ✓Late hours until 2am or 4am daily
Cuisine & style
Good for
Practical
Best nights: Mon, Fri, Sat
What people say
Rated from 261 reviews on Yelp · 13 community ratings — we don’t host Yelp’s review text; read the full reviews there.
From the community
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This bar is consistently a good time with excellent drinks, music, and is typically packed most weeknights. Great music, attractive bartenders, lively crowd, solid happy hour, energetic atmosphere, and potent cocktails.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rise Bar have drag shows? +
Yes, daily drag shows are a regular feature, including a highly praised drag brunch.
What type of food is served? +
Rise Bar offers American, fusion, Mexican, Cajun-Creole, and burger options, with a focus on brunch and bar bites.
When is the best time to go? +
Yelp data suggests Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays are the busiest nights.
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