The Toolbox

Gay bar · New York Upper East Side

Long-standing gay bar on the Upper East Side with drag, karaoke, bingo and bottomless brunch.

• Drag
• Karaoke

Address

1742 2nd Ave
10128 New York

Opening hours

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

Crowd

Neighbourhood crowd, gay men

Programme

Drag, karaoke, bingo, bottomless brunch

Location

2nd Ave between E 90th and E 91st St

What makes The Toolbox special

Toolbox is the Upper East Side’s neighbourhood bar, far from the bustle of Hell’s Kitchen. Drag, karaoke and bingo fill the week. If you live in northern Manhattan, it saves you the trip downtown.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (listing updated 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.