The music is spectacularly throwback-worthy, with all the '80s pop, New Wave, '90s grunge and old school hip hop you can handle in one night.Įven the decor is a sendup to the Age of Nintendo the club is lined with neon (and Pac-Man!) lights and filled to the brim with vintage memorabilia, like posters from Gibson's old tours and the Footloose sign. However, the baths offer men-only hours Thursday (12pm-5pm) and Sunday (8am-2pm) and it’s a known place for gay cruising in New. They are a traditional European coed bathing experience. Alternatively, the Russian and Turkish Baths are not a gay bath house. It makes sense that former '80s teen pop queen Debbie Gibson would throw her hat in the ring to resurrect this '70s, '80s and '90s-themed club, teaming up with the owners as "brand ambassador." And boy we're glad she did, as since the club reopened in late 2011, it's been throwing awesome nostalgia-packed soirees at its multi-floor Midtown space. Meanwhile, Northern Men's Sauna in Queens draws in a rainbow of gay New Yorkers. Le Bain is located at 444 West 13th Street between West Street and 10th Ave in the Meatpacking District (21, /high-line).īest Chance Of Spotting Debbie Gibson While On The Dance Floor: CULTURE CLUB The club helped define the East village drag, gay, punk, and art scenes in the 80s.
When you need a breather, head upstairs to the roof bar for refreshment and watch the city twinkle. Pyramid Club is a nightclub in the East Village of Manhattan, NYC.
Though do keep your moves contained, kids, lest you fall into the pool sitting beside the dance floor.īest of all, Le Bain boasts spectacular views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. Music-wise, Le Bain sticks to no specific repertoire, and you can end up grooving to everything from house to rap to swagged-up indie rock. But nights at Le Bain are still characterized by long lines, picky door staff and dressed-to-the-nines kids, which might not be your thing, but can at least make for an entertaining evening every once in a while. This hotspot at the Standard High Line might not be as hot as it was, say, fourteen months ago time does do a number on New York nightlife, after all. The pool at Le Bain (John Del Signore/Gothamist)