VERS

Queer cocktail bar · New York Hell’s Kitchen

Queer-owned cocktail bar in Hell’s Kitchen since 2022 that turns into a dance floor as “Studio VERS” in the evening.

• Drag
• Piano singalong

Address

714 9th Ave
10019 New York

Crowd

Gay men, theatre and film scene

Programme

Drag Race nights, musical trivia, piano singalongs, drag (e.g. Gworl on Grrl, 2nd Tue of the month), Sunday cabaret

Facilities

Creative cocktails, bar snacks, brunch at weekends

What makes VERS special

VERS was opened in July 2022 by David DeParolesa. Early in the evening it is a cocktail bar for conversation; later resident DJs take over as “Studio VERS”. The programme is strongly geared towards the Broadway and film scene.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (event 13 Oct 2026), Time Out (2025). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.