Bona Ventura

West Village · New York City

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Casual barLocals' pick

NYC's best-known lesbian bar since 1994, a tiny West Village corner dive with a ceiling crammed with disco balls, paper flowers, lights and pinatas, cheap drinks and dance-heavy tunes until late; welcoming to the whole queer community and allies.

Address
281 W 12th St, New York, NY 10014
Hours
Mon-Thu 16:00-02:00; Fri 16:00-04:00; Sat 14:00-04:00; Sun 14:00-02:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Late night · About 1.5 h
Price
Drinks $8-13, cash only (Time Out, 2026); happy hour $3-6 (The Infatuation)
Price level
$

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Cash only.
  • Weekends get packed with a line; Thursday is calmer.
  • Happy hour runs on weekends too.

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