The Townhouse of New York

Piano bar & lounge · New York Midtown East

Classic gay bar in Midtown East since 1989, with three bars, including a piano room with live music every night.

• Piano bar
• Dress code

Address

236 E 58th St
10022 New York

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 4 pm–3 am
Sat and Sun 4 pm–4 am

Crowd

Mostly older gay men, business crowd

Facilities

Cocktail lounge, piano room with open-mic singalongs, quiet Club Room; happy hour 4–8 pm

Location

E 58th St between 2nd and 3rd Ave

What makes The Townhouse of New York special

The Townhouse is elegant and more sedate than the bars in Hell’s Kitchen. In the piano room there is playing and singing every night, and the back room is quieter. A dress code applies.

Contact

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