Henrietta Hudson

Operating since 1991 and widely described as the longest-running lesbian bar in the United States. Rebuilt its interior from a nightclub into a lounge format; the site describes itself today as a "queer human bar" that welcomes the whole community.

  • Women-focused LGBTQ+
  • Dancing and shows

Updated 22 September 2026

Henrietta Hudson neon sign and entrance on Hudson Street
Henrietta HudsonImage: Jim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0

Find it

438 Hudson 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: closed Monday–Tuesday; Wednesday–Thursday 6pm–2am; Friday–Saturday 6pm–4am; Sunday 6pm–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 Henrietta Hudson; 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.