Rockbar NYC Formerly: The Dugout
Cruising · Pub/Tavern · New York, NY
About
Rockbar NYC is open daily with something different happening every time: trivia nights, karaoke, live music, drag shows, and rotating dance parties on weekends. Their famous Sunday Beer Blast kicks off the week with cheap 16 oz drinks and a low-key crowd. This dimly lit dive sits on Christopher Street's bar row, where a mostly scruffy, masculine vibe draws bears, leather lovers, and younger guys alike.
The space is reasonably sized and the staff is friendly. If you're looking for a no-fuss spot with regular live entertainment, this is it.
Located on Christopher Street in the West Village, part of the famous bar row with several other LGBTQ+ venues in walking distance.
Features
- ✓Cheap 16 oz drinks and Sunday Beer Blast
- ✓Daily rotation: trivia, karaoke, live music, drag
- ✓Mixed crowd of bears, leather lovers, and 30-somethings
- ✓Live bands like Deluka on Saturday nights
Cuisine & style
Good for
Practical
What people say
102 community ratings.
From the community
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This bar has low lighting and decent space, with cheap drinks, nice bartenders, and regular shows like drag queens and live music.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Every Wednesday at 7pm there's Time Warp 80s Night hosted by DJ Chauncey D and Nicky Boom Box, with $3 well drinks and $2 cover.
A guest · Over a year ago
The bears here could find a better place. I'd take class over this place any day.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“Great Little Bar!”
There is a different event every day, including trivia, karaoke, live music and performances, rotating weekend dance parties, and the well-known Sunday Beer Blast. The staff is friendly, drinks are 16 ounces and cheap, and Rockbar NYC offers the best value for your money.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“fat bar”
The men here are the largest I have ever seen. There are rarely more than a dozen people in this run-down place. It is not worth going.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of events does Rockbar have? +
There's something different every day: Trivia Nights, Karaoke, Live Music and Performances, rotating Dance Parties on weekends, and a famous weekly Sunday Beer Blast.
Is Rockbar NYC a cruising bar? +
Yes, it's listed as a cruising spot, but the atmosphere is low-key and mixed.
What's the crowd like? +
Mostly scruffy, masculine crowd with bears, leather enthusiasts, and guys in their 30s to 50s. Younger guys also come for the affordable drinks and entertainment.
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