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New York City Gay/Lesbian Bars

Urge Lounge

First a gay undertaker on HBO, now a gay lounge in a former funeral home.

Service

(8)

Atmosphere

(10)

Food and Drinks

(7)

Value

(8)

The Scene

An ingenious, two-tiered bar-high on one side, low on the other, with untold cruising sightlines-dominates this thoroughly transformed space, whose mirrors and plasma screens help open up its railroad layout. Ultrasuede banquettes and creamy pillows, a smoke-eater that actually works and a conversation-friendly DJ also make it easy to spend time here. Go figure, then: Urge already claims more regulars than "Cheers."

The Draw

Monday brings '80s videos and $2 Buds, Tuesday-the only night with a cover-offers bang for six bucks with go-go boys and a drink ticket, while Wednesday showcases the drag opera of Shequida. So, is it possible to forgo six months of velvet ropes and just immediately settle into a 'hoodie lounge? Owners Rudy Guida and Dennis Glenn-who designed the place themselves-think so. But given this room's unique past, one can only hope it's still breathing a year from now.

33 2 nd Ave
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 533-5757