Hardware

Honey, this place is IT! The drag queens are fierce, the pop beats are nonstop, and those bartenders? Sizzling hot! They’re not just serving up some of the best cocktails in town; they’re serving looks, too. Super friendly, super fun, and seriously delicious drinks. This is the spot for a night out you won’t forget!

Babes, this bar is EVERYTHING! The drag queens? Pure glam, pure talent, pure sass. The pop music? Nonstop bangers only! And don’t get me started on the bartenders, straight-up smokeshows serving cocktails as fabulous as they are. Friendly, flirty, and downright delicious. If you’re not here, where are you even?!

This is the size of their non-alcoholic options. Not worth coming here. I can get more Coke from the bodega next door for less money. And it won’t be mostly soda water either.

While I’ve been going to Hardware for almost a decade, I really wish they would get back to proper customer service with their bartenders. They are always consistently rude and unwelcoming. For many, this might be a safe space and the only place they can express themselves freely. Make them feel warm and welcomed. Smile when you take an order, say “how are you?” It’s simple basic etiquette. I’ve noticed it’s not as busy here as it use to be, that may be a contributing factor. I also really wish they would get rid of the two drink minimum rule for cards. Hardware and its sister bars are the only gay bars in HK that do this. It’s cumbersome and annoying. If I just want one drink and nothing else, what are my options? Why do I need to take out cash? Besides that, music is always consistently good. Fun crowd, minor fixes can be made to make the bar even better.

Rude, rude, rude. Bartenders ignore you every single time. Stick with DBL a few doors down or Rise Bar for drag. There are tons of great gay bars in this neighborhood. Don’t support lame egoist employees.

Still one of my favorite gay bars in Hells Kitchen, just because it is who it is. Not pretentious, just an everyday crowd, gorgeous and funny drag queens, and fun and personable bartenders. They have happy hour specials and plenty of space with the stage and DJ at the back.

One of the best drag bars in NYC! As both an event planner and patron on many of these establishments, I find Hardware to be the most friendly bartenders and servers. Drag shows every night, but my personal favorites are Broadway Mondays and Thursday KnockOut.

I liked this place until I was told there was a two drink minimum per transaction? Never heard of such a rule. As a result, my friend was severely over-served and got sick. Seems unsafe in my opinion.