Henrietta Hudson

Queer bar · New York West Village

On the corner of Hudson and Morton Street since 1991: Henrietta Hudson is considered New York’s oldest surviving lesbian bar and today sees itself as a queer bar for everyone, with a focus on women, trans and non-binary people.

• ★ 4.1 on Google (666)
• Lesbian institution since 1991
• DJs at weekends
• Parklet in summer

Address

438 Hudson Street (corner of Morton Street)
New York, NY 10014

Opening hours

Wed–Sun from 6 pm
Mon/Tue closed

Crowd

mostly lesbian and queer women, trans and non-binary people, mixed ages, rather 20–40 at weekends

Flirt factor

medium to high

Getting there

Houston St subway (1 train), 5 minutes’ walk

What makes Henrietta Hudson special

When the legendary lesbian bar Cubby Hole closed in 1990, former bartender Lisa Cannistraci and Minnie Rivera turned the space into Henrietta Hudson. Of the dozens of lesbian bars that once existed in the US, only a few remain; Henrietta Hudson is one of the best known and a firm part of West Village history.

In 2021 the bar was remodelled: instead of a cramped club, there is now an atmospheric mid-century-style room with armchairs, booths, a corner for community nights and a parklet outside in summer. It serves wine, including from women winemakers and BIPOC wineries, cocktails and cheese and charcuterie boards. During the week things are more relaxed with quizzes, live music and TV nights; at weekends DJs play and people dance.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is mainly lesbian and queer women, trans and non-binary people and their friends. At weekends it gets really full. The DJs and the welcoming atmosphere get praise.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayCities, Gothamist, LGBTQ Nation, Out x Out, Google reviews (4.1 stars, 666 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.