GYM Sportsbar

Gay sports bar · New York Chelsea

Two-storey gay sports bar on 8th Avenue in Chelsea, a meeting place for gay sports teams since 2005.

• Sports on TV
• Pool

Address

167 8th Ave
10011 New York

Opening hours

Mon–Thu 4 pm–2 am
Fri 4 pm–4 am
Sat and Sun 1 pm–4 am

Crowd

Gay men, lots of bears and jocks, sports teams

Facilities

Sports on many screens, pool, arcade, “Locker Room” lounge downstairs

Location

Chelsea, 8th Ave between W 18th and W 19th St

What makes GYM Sportsbar special

GYM is a classic sports bar with a gay crowd: screens, pool tables and arcade games, plus the quieter lounge downstairs. There is no food. During the week there is a 2-for-1 happy hour from the afternoon into the evening.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (updated 12 Sep 2026), Out x Out venue page 2026. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.