NYCGayBars
Track NYC's queer nightlife
About
Discover and track NYC's LGBTQ+ nightlife with a comprehensive guide to over 80 bars. Log your visits, drinks, and create a personal timeline of your nights out. Explore neighborhoods and earn badges for a gamified experience.
What's New in NYCGayBars
1.2
August 31, 2026
Friends is here — and the whole app got a redesign. FRIENDS (optional) • Add friends with a QR code, invite code, or share link — no accounts, no directory, no phone numbers • Tonight: see which bars your friends are at right now • Share a check-in with exactly the friends you choose; it appears in their Tonight feed • Per-friend controls — pick who gets your check-ins, friend by friend or in groups • Get a notification when someone sends you a friend request; nothing is shared until you approve • Private by design: runs on your iCloud, invite codes instead of a directory, and shared check-ins auto-delete within 24 hours REDESIGNED THROUGHOUT • Quick Log button — log a night from anywhere in the app, in two taps • Map pins you can read at a glance, plus a coverage callout showing how much of the city you've hit • Your Year in Bars: a recap of the year's nights out • History calendar now shades your busiest days • Bar detail opens straight to logging, and the badges sheet leads with what's within reach • Neighborhood breakdown is back on Stats, and every badge explains how to earn it • New app icon and launch screen Friends is completely optional — everything else stays 100% on your device.
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FAQ
What is NYC Gay Bars?
NYC Gay Bars is a lifestyle app that serves as a personal guide to New York City's LGBTQ+ nightlife. It allows users to browse, check into, and log drinks at over 80 gay bars across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
How does NYC Gay Bars track my nights out?
NYC Gay Bars offers one-tap check-ins and drink logging, which can be done for the current night or backdated. This information builds a personal timeline of your bar visits and drinks.
Is NYC Gay Bars free to use?
Yes, NYC Gay Bars is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free experience for users.
Does NYC Gay Bars have ads?
No, NYC Gay Bars is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a seamless and uninterrupted experience for users exploring the city's nightlife.
What kind of personal stats can I track with NYC Gay Bars?
NYC Gay Bars provides personal statistics such as your favorite bar, top drink, biggest night, and longest streak. It also includes neighborhood progress bars to show how much of the city you have explored.
Is my data private with NYC Gay Bars?
Yes, NYC Gay Bars is designed with privacy in mind. Your drink log stays on your iPhone, with no account, sign-up, or third-party tracking. The optional Friends feature runs on your iCloud and uses invite codes.
What devices does NYC Gay Bars support?
NYC Gay Bars is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was released on July 9, 2026, and its latest version is 1.2, last updated on August 31, 2026.
How often is NYC Gay Bars updated?
NYC Gay Bars was last updated on August 31, 2026, with version 1.2. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support for the application.