Barracuda Bar

Dicey gay bar. Love the back room w the stage and the sofa style seating. 💯💯🔥🔥 always a fun time here.

From the moment I approached the entrance, it screamed sketchy vibes. I genuinely questioned if I was in the right place. Unfortunately, my instincts were spot on because once inside, the atmosphere was anything but inviting. The music was terrible, the layout awkward, and the overall vibe just off. This is definitely not the place to go for a fun night out or enjoyable drinks. Save yourself the trouble and find a different spot to spend your evening.

Had a really lovely time today after the Pride Parade! No cover charge, unlike the other bars we tried, though we did have to pay $6 to check our bags. Just a really welcoming, fun atmosphere. The bartenders were really sweet and attentive, and just really happy amd excited. They kept spraying the crowd with water which was so welcome, as everyone was dancing up a storm.

Good bar but consistently terrible music. The DJ refuses to play any song released in the last 20 years. Doesn’t matter the day of the week, it’s always disappointing music.

Went as a group with My two girl cousins and my gay guy cousin. My gay cousin was turned away for having a fake id when he didn’t. We asked the bouncer to get someone else to check his id because he obviously had no clue what he was talking about but he refused. Please get an Id scanner because your bouncer is an idiot

This is the type of place that is NOT WORTH coming to even if the drinks were FREE, it has been the worst service I have ever received, I can say that as part of the LGBTIQ+ community I would never return again, they are highly unprofessional, racist and classists, not to mention how bad the drinks were the liquor was not felt at all, my group of friends were celebrating someones birthday and on several occasions we tried to request certain music since the place was empty to please the birthday boy and the DJ said he would not accept suggestions! TERRIBLEEEEE

Last night I went with 3 friends, and the security man asked us for our IDs, we showed him our NYID with a photo and he said that that was not enough and that we should show him our passports, I answered him why should I carry my passport with me if I have my documents . He told me at least my passport photo. I found it so ridiculous that he asked me for a photo on my cell phone that could easily be Photoshopped than an official NY state ID in my hands. With my friends we decided to go to another bar where there are no rude people from the entrance. I am 35 years old, I have lived in NY for 4 years and I go to bars at least two or three times a week and they have never said anything like that.

Such a vibe! The performances were amazing, great dances, good drinks - highly recommend - all days of the week.

I journeyed to this bar in the middle of the night. Got to the spot around 2 am on a Tuesday and I couldnt figure out how to get inside. I finally found the door and knocked a few times, but I guess they were closed. the hours online said they shouldve been open until 4.. Should probably update your hours online. I ran into another group who took a trip out to this bar who had to just walk back from wherever they came because their phones were dead. Maybe a hit or miss place during weekdays.

Its not my favorite place Ive been. The staff was incredibly friendly, which I find rare in a place this busy. Drink prices were average. The hour of looped film was creative. Cash only.

I have been here a few times and Ive really enjoyed it. The bartenders are really friendly and made great drinks. Not a huge selection of beers though. Its never been really busy when I have went, except one Friday night, but even then it wasnt packed. I was still able to mingle and hear people speaking to me. The bouncer on one occasion wasnt waiting at the door when I walked in so he got up and walked towards me without saying anything so I had to awkwardly walk backwards outside of the door, then he gestured to see my I.D., again without saying anything. I thought he could have been a little more tactful, but he was just doing his job.

I pulled up at 1:50am sober and got denied entry because they just did last call. I waited outside for my friends in the rain. The security is always rude. The bar staff is always rude. Only plus is getting IDd at 37.

Great spot for a strong drink and some gay fun!

On a trip from Scotland with my best friend. The two of us had the best night. Queen Petti Cash was incredible! The staff were so friendly- from the bar staff charging our phones to the security guard making sure that we got into a taxi okay. The vibe was amazing, so lively even for a Wednesday night! Can’t wait for our next trip to NYC as we will back to visit our friends at Barracuda Lounge. Thanks again for such a great night!

Love going to this bar, dont like the drag shows much. The owner need to have dance content instead of the out dated drag shows. The music is great, the drinks is a reasonable price, love the mix crowd of people.

This is my second time going here on the weekend after moving away and not coming here for years. Not much has changed, but I will say the people at the door need to relax. Especially the bald black guy, who takes his job and himself way too seriously. They act as though they are doing you a favor to go into that bar !! He asked for ID, which is fine, but there was nobody else in line when I arrived, and he was making me feel rushed to show it to him. I told him to give me a minute, and he says he’s not rushing me. My current ID is still from FL, so he proceeds to tell me we do things a little faster here in NY …. Really ?? I live in NY, and there is no one else in line trying to get in. Please just do your job. I don’t need your two cents. If I’m not drunk, and not causing a problem, do not disrespect me. I am the patron of the establishment, and you need to treat me with respect. No other gay bar in Chelsea does this. I won’t be coming back on the weekend due to this guy’s attitude.

Old-school dive bar with accessible prices and lots of fun.

This place was the perfect spot to get lost to the music. Props to the DJ for playing all the bops during Pride weekend! I had a blast in here dancing the night away. Oh and Greg! Sir Manager Greg was awesome and even on our way out introduced us to a sister spot nearby. Happy Pride!

A great place to relax at night. The audience is different, the choice for every taste. Price and quality correspond. Young Queens are very effective.You can get two free cocktails on the promotion and a private room for an hour. To do this, you need to register on 909gay,com create a profile and just show it to the administrator. I love this place.

Love this place! Cute Bartenders, great djs and drag shows almost every day. Favorite show has to be Star Trek nights on Saturdays with Heather Wood.

This bar is a good place to meet someone for drinks after work. Plenty of seating, happy hour prices and they dont blast the music. The bartenders are usually attentive, so easy to get served.Like most places, traffic is light early in the week, but Friday nights are busy (I havent been on a Saturday night).The bar is CASH ONLY, but there is a non-bank ATM.

Went in there with some friends. It wasn’t what was advertised , it was very dark not very diverse and boring tbh. They have a discrimination thing against IDNYC tho so beware my friend couldn’t get in even though he’s well past the legal age and a great patron of other bars . I guess there better bars out there so we left to the better bar on 8th Ave and 19th st

This is what a seedy dive should be. It has atmosphere with a fun and as xpected crass drag show. I went there alone at around 1am and felt very comfortable being there (I am a hetero female in my 50s). If you are lucky you might even catch a celeb being allowed to blend into the crowd. Hope nothing changes for when I go on my next trip to New York.

Barracuda offers good, reasonably priced drinks served by friendly, attentive bartenders. Its a great place to enjoy a drink and music, or venture into the back for a typically great show.

Having a great day gay bar hopping until Barracuda. Bartender was very rude for absolutely no reason and ruined my buzz. It was “Happy Hour,” 2 for 1 and my friend and I didn’t even stay for the free second drink (essentially, I wouldn’t drink here again, even if the drinks were free).

I love this place. My favorite bar. Josh and Justin are fantastic!

Had a great time watching drag race with Yasmin Delano as our host. Super entertaining night with bartender and servers. Will definitely return!!!

This bar is dingy, seedy, divey, and every time Ive been there, skewed a bit...mature. However, I do enjoy going there for a nice martini and some fun lounging. Bartenders are consistently friendly without attitude. Hope this bar stays open for many years to come - every neighborhood needs a seedy run-down gay joint!

Really rude bartender. Everyone else was incredibly sweet and so welcoming but it makes it hard to like a place when you feel you’re inconveniencing the bartender anytime you ask for a drink or drink recommendations. Honestly, left the bar crying with how unwelcoming the bartender was. I don’t feel comfortable here.

Bouncers took our IDs thinking they were fakes because we are out of state(not our fault you can’t read an ID). Refused to give our ID’s back when we had flight leaving the next day. They then tried to start a fight and threatened us when we were waiting for the police. After waiting about an hour they gave them back knowing they were in the wrong. Wasted my birthday night dealing with two rude and disrespectful hetro men who were just clearing trying to establish dominance.

They use fake advertisements for shows just to attract customers. We’re promoting a live with Pabllo Vittar and other people like me commute there to see him and minutes before the show delete all the posts about it? That is insane. Are you guys desperate for customers? Maybe yes bc on a Wednesday comparing with other bars in the city was empty. Good luck!

Avoid; bar starts out great getting in, music, people, but then when you need to get a drink you end up with bad service. There is a muscle mary bar tender who is so coked up that he mixes up your drink order every time. When you complain he has a fit.Happened several times and with several people i know.

Music is awful like all the comments say.

Just ur local Chelsea gay bar . Great for drinks and lounging. Cheap prices and great music. Hot guys abd an awesome bar staff . You can catch some local drag preformers here also !

Didn’t even make it in. Door guy thought my out of state iD (North Carolina) was fake. Despite the fact that I offered to show him other forms of ID. Husband is military. And we have been stationed here for 4 years. I am in my late 30s so it was definitely annoying to be turned away from a 21 and over club.

Fun place minus bar tender ! Very rude!!I was dancing on stage loving life!He cursed at me to get off stage!No patron should be treated that way!Note to self! No signs stating not to go on stage!plus all other patrons were really upset by the way I was treated!

A decent bar. Not exactly luxurious, but if you get a seat its comfortable and the bartenders are usually nice. Typically expensive drinks, but its Chelsea.

Cozy bar with some good drag shows. Ordered the same drinks from two different servers and they were different prices each time.

Free drag show? say less.

I had the most wonderful time! Great staff, great drinks, great people, great drag show!

Atmosphere is decent, bartenders and cocktail waiters were rude. Not sure where people working in service and hospitality get the idea that treating customers poorly is ok. Skip it

Barracuda is starting to smell fishy. neither the decor nor the patrons are particularly fresh... still, it has a neighborly bar type of feel and no one cops an attitude.

Good staff, good bar. A welcome atmosphere in the area. Pool table on slower nights. Worth checking out.

The bald, white queen of a bartender was nasty af, and the bar was dingy. def not returning

Cute gay bar, local favorite

The clown DJ that works here will take your money during a drag show but not play the song you requested. At least theres no cover!

A gay bar that tells you to “use your inside voice” and “dance quieter” 🤣

This is an OK bar in Chelsea. The interior feels dated and in need of renovation. There are other better bars in the city.

2 for one

Fun, great atmosphere, decent prices, enjoyed drag show a lot... Just wish they had draft beer.

Come here for the great atmosphere (check your attitude at the door) and the fantastic drag shows. Grab a seat on the pool table for the best views.

Doormen were unbelievably rude to our party, been coming here for years, but literally will never set foot in this bar again. Go literally anywhere else, no need to patronize this place

I dont know but when I came here in the middle of Saturday night was literally dead. Other than that I cannot complain.

The “security” would not allow me to enter because my ID was expired.. i am 38……. Really. ???? I’ll make sure to never visit again

Nice staff and great happy hour specials. Poor beer selection, but mostly thorough selection of spirits

Its nice to go to a 90% hiphop and Caribbean only bar the boys are very good looking delicious eye candy

Do not waste your money here. The staff is rude and condescending. The environment is just toxic. The staff was surprisingly downright mean for no apparent reason.

There is a Brazilian bartender that is super rude. I refuse to go there because of the way he gives preferential treatment to his friends. Skip this bar while he works there.

I had an awesome experience for it being my first time there!

Good spot with nice drinks. The back area where they have sofas were perfect for a good conversation.

This place excellent attention rich food and good vibes what you do not look for when you go out

Good prices and theres always a great drag show (especially Bob the Drag Queen!)

Friendly staff, local crowd. Most easy going / chill gay bar in town

Bartenders are really nice and friendly, a true gem in Chelsea!

Waiter asked for tips, he should smile for it !!! Monday night, nothing special... we are in NYC, the city which never sleep?!! No...

Great place! my 4th time in NYC and never been there, I love it!

Ive had the best time of my life here. Im never coming back ever gain. EVER!!!!!!!!

Fun bar nice location great and fun staff.

Great place, with the best bartender❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️, and a lot of cool people

I mean, its my favorite bar in the city.

A bit narrow, but a true dive bar if you ever saw one.

Good drinks, good food , good service.

Trash bar for white old gays

Bad Music and small place to dance

Purposely rude staff. We will not be back.

It was pretty cold when I went.

Best Happy Hour in Chelsea.

Iconic old location with adorable bartender

The guy at the door was rude and not friendly.

Door guy a little rude, maybe jaded.

Best bar in Chelsea.

The bartenders are so unfriendly

Fabulous Bar❤️🇧🇷🇪🇸🇺🇸

Awesome place ❤️

Happy

Great place

Cozy bar with a very nice owner. Definitely worth a visit. One of the oldest bars in Chelsea. Very unassuming and yet a peaceful place with attractive drink prices

Super friendly service, cool atmosphere. Unfortunately only 08 15 cocktails at happy hour 241.

Fairly small but very welcoming gay bar which hosts, among other things, drag shows

Nice place. Interesting performances.Nice places. Interesting performances.

Fun place to have a few drinks and watch transvestite performances.

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Fun place with drag shows

Good after 10 pm

Very friendly bar

Nice bar