Bareburger in Hell’s Kitchen is gay for bears, drag shows, lesbians, and more!
Bareburger Hell’s Kitchen has everything gay ranging from a weekly bear night to drag brunch and so much more!
The Bareburger in Hell’s Kitchen had a very successful lineup of events for Pride Month to kickoff their summer season.
The beloved better-burger brand known for its commitment to sustainability and bold flavor recently partnered with community builder & performer Davey Dausch of Dave’s Lesbian Bar to debut Pride Diner for the month of June.
Throughout the entire month, the Bareburger Hell’s Kitchen location (366 West 46th Street) featured a unique dining experience with nightly programming ranging from gatherings like “Gayme Night” on Tuesdays to “Bears 4 Bareburger” on Thursdays in order to curate community-driven experiences that spotlight connection, creativity, and celebration.
Davey Dausch’s proven track record of creating impactful and inclusive spaces reimagined the classic New York City late-night diner experience.
Davey has helped provide a vibrant and inclusive space designed for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies while also serving sustainable and delicious food from 30-day dry-aged smash burgers, gluten-free fried chicken tenders, and sugar-pearl infused waffles.
Needless to say, Davey’s work paid off quite well and the events they’ve helped organize have become a fan-favorite destination within the LGBTQ+ community, so the queer nightlife fun will continue beyond Pride Month!
Our obvious choice for those within the bear community is the weekly bear night that happens every Thursday called “Bears 4 Bareburger.”
Get your dollars out for all the sexy gogo dancers of New York City such as The Rhino, Aqua, Pup Kickz, Lejé, Gummy Bear, Pacha, Danny J, and so many more new dancers each week.
Let’s not forget the unforgettable lineup of various iconic and handsome DJs that bring all your favorite hits such as Chauncey Dandridge, Oscar Avila, NOBL3 B3AR, and more!
What more can you ask for than sexy gogo dancers paired with great music and even better food?!
Beyond this new weekly addition to bear nightlife across New York City, you can also go to drag brunch on Sundays and choose between Dyke Brunch with I’m Baby or Drag Brunch with Boy Gorge & The Bronx Doll.
Every Monday features different pop-up events, but it’s typically for Mix Tape Bingo. You’ll just have to be on the lookout for what’s happening every Monday!
On Tuesdays, you can join Dragon Events NYC for Gayme Night.
Every Wednesday you can join Angela Mansberry for Drag Bingo starting at 7PM.
On Fridays, you can join Lyra Vega for Queeraoke and sing all your favorite tunes.
Saturdays feature either the SMASH N’ MASH event that serves burgers, beats, and mashups colliding for a high-energy dance party or Sapphic Saturdays where you’ll be served a vibrant community-driven night of DJs, art, and sapphic celebration.
If you’re local to the city or just visiting the area, it’s obvious that you should be following @Gay4Bareburger on Instagram so you can see what’s happening next and plan accordingly. There’s truly something for everyone in our community, and new events popping up here and there too!
“At Bareburger, we’ve always believed that what keeps people coming back isn’t just the food, it’s the experience and the sense of connection you create in the space. This partnership (with Davey) is about leaning into that in a real way, creating an environment where people feel seen, included, and part of something bigger. Pride Diner (and beyond) is a celebration of community, energy, and individuality, brought together with great food and a space that invites people to show up exactly as they are.” ~ Euripides Pelekanos, CEO + Co-founder, Bareburger
Bareburger, founded in 2009 in Queens, New York City by Euripides Pelekanos, is a leading restaurant in the “better-burger” space. Since opening its doors, Bareburger has placed a focus on providing guests with sustainably sourced ingredients without the sacrifice of flavor. Crafting a menu where no matter your dietary-lifestyle and needs, you can pull up a seat and enjoy a delicious meal. Over the years, Bareburger has now expanded to 30+ locations across the Northeast, with the latest location opening shortly in Avon, Connecticut. Check out Bareburger’s menu and get more information by going to their website here.
Davey Dausch is making things gayer wherever they go. This Astoria based community organizer and
performer curates queer events at Dave’s Lesbian Bar, Astoria Food Pantry, and Bareburger blending
performance, mutual aid, and celebration into inclusive spaces that feel both intentional and alive. Give Davey a follow on Instagram by clicking here.
