Cubbyhole

A dive-bar-style lesbian and queer women’s bar operating since 1994, known for its ceiling of hanging decorations and mixed weekend crowd. One of the small number of dedicated lesbian bars remaining in the city.

  • Women-focused LGBTQ+
  • Easy first evening
  • Bars and cocktails

Updated 22 September 2026

Cubbyhole storefront at the corner of West 12th Street and West 4th Street
CubbyholeImage: Jim.henderson · CC BY 4.0

Find it

281 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014

Before you go: check the venue’s own page for today’s hours, cover charge, age or ID rules, and special events.

Hours
Official site: Monday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday 4pm–4am, Saturday 2pm–4am, Sunday 2pm–2am.
Entry & payment
Cover, reservation, age, ID, payment, and last-entry rules can change by night. Confirm them from the current venue post.
Who it is for
Public adult venue unless the current event says otherwise. Read the official audience, age, and ID wording before visiting.
Getting there
Use the exact map pin for Cubbyhole; confirm the building entrance before leaving.
Accessibility
Step-free entry, lifts, toilets, seating, crowds, lighting, and amplified sound were not independently audited for this preview. Contact the venue when access matters.