Monster gay bar

Located in NYC’s West Village, Joe Scialo’s legendary nightclub and cabaret. For over 50 years, this legendary establishment has provided a fabulous, welcoming establishment for gay New Yorkers, LGBTQ tourists and visitors & yes, even the occasional heterosexual to enjoy the wild laughter song and community of Greenwich Village. About the Business The Monster has 30 years experience of The Village and the gay history of the iconic neighborhood.

There are 2 floors each with it's own full bar. The street level opens early and offers a piano where you can sing or just listen; or sit a spell on a stool at our bar. The Manhattan Monster is a gay nightclub with drag shows, live singers & bgo-go dancers in Greenwich Village, New York. Reviews, map, information. The Monster, located right across from the famous Stonewall Inn in New York City, is a fun gay bar, with three distinct cultures.

Upstairs is a cruise bar and also an upscale piano bar where you can practice singing show music aloud. Take a stroll through The Monster's multi-level gay sanctuary, and you'll find yourself immersed in a world of possibilities. The upper echelon treats you to a piano-bar paradise, where early evening gatherings harmonize with chilled vibes.

Since opening in at 80 Grove Street by Joe Scialo, the bar has been a popular destination for the LGBTQ community — along with friends and allies — for its drag shows, Sunday tea dances, and its piano bar. But when the pandemic hit and places closed, the beloved Baldwin piano was carted off and a staff meeting was called. Daniel Tobey, who, up until then had been working at the Monster two nights a week as a party promoter, felt the venue should persevere.

This was before the arrival of federal assistance and before local businesses shifted to outdoor operations.

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For the regulars who had been frequenting the bar for the past 30 to 35 years, the place was more than a weekend haven. It was home. And he was determined to bring back a piano. Lawrence, to receive the Village Award from Village Preservation. The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation is a non-profit group that works to protect the architectural heritage and cultural history of downtown neighborhoods that include Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo.

The awards ceremony featured a musical program by St. Lawrence, who has been playing the piano at The Monster for 27 years. When pressed afterward about how the crowd did, St. Lawrence said they were pretty good. View All Events…. By Erasmo Guerra Posted on June 28, Musician Martin St. Penny Arcade seated, far right emceed the event. Close Never Miss a Beat Sign up for email updates.

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