The Cock

A fun darkroom dancefloor vibe - the woman on the door was fantastic and really welcoming. However, the bathrooms were downright gross and the floor was disgusting too. Very sweaty and hot with no ventilation. I had to leave after an hour and a half because I was melting and couldnt use a clean enough bathroom, despite enjoying myself.

This is the worst place any living being can set foot in. DO NOT GO THERE DEFINITELY. The price is around $20, which is acceptable for any average place and the drink is a normal price. The big problem with this place starts with the employees, they think they are doing us a favor by welcoming us, they are rude when checking our documents and are apathetic when telling us how the place works, the only polite person is a woman who works in the entrance, BY THE WAY, LISTEN TO ME GIRL, GO WORK SOMEWHERE, YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE PAID VERY WELL BECAUSE YOUR SERVICE IS IMPECCABLE. Regarding the coach check, its the same level of rudeness, the guy there is rude, never gives you back the money, doesnt give you the opportunity to choose how much TIP you want to give. When returning things, they throw their things as if they were trash. The bathrooms are FILTHY, no doors, no paint, no toilet paper, stinky, the water for washing your hands is extremely hot, impossible to use and there is no paper to dry your hands and the drying machine is broken. When they are in a good mood they open the downstairs, when not, they only open the upstairs which has terrible lighting and the place has several risks of falling, as the floor has something like steps, so falling is very easy, because there isnt even that fluorescent strip on the floor to help you know that there is a step there. Gogo boys are always unhappy, they barely move. Its definitely the worst place Ive ever been to in this city, DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY THERE.

Expensive cover ($20), but I enjoyed the vibe.Its a dark, grungy bar. Dim enough where you have to rely on other senses beside your eyes to feel whos attractive. The music is mid, but its a great space to dance/flirt with your body language, and check out dudes with a swagger.

Dark, dirty and gay but in the best ways. Kind of like a giant dark room with somewhat of a dance floor and many darker corners. Definitely a fun night when both levels are open. Came for Sloppy Special Sunday and it was a blast. Gogo boys, dancing and friendly folk. Women and straight men might not feel totally comfortable, but compared to Berlin it’s still tame;) Cash only.

To disregard any reviews about this bar i had a great time on. A Thursday. Definitely coming back

I started coming here recently and I have to admit every time I came here. I had a really good time the doorman in the front. The staff are really nice. The bartender is very friendly. I always have a great time. The crowd is not bad at all. Strippers are fun, everything here is really bad. This Hass to be my favorite place in New York City and I preferred more when the downstairs is not open. .

Take your money out of your wallet, throw it in the trash, set it on fire and you’d get a better show.

Pretty disappointed, came on Sunday at 10:30pm and it’s pretty lame. Too dark so you can’t connect with new people easily. The only thing that is open is the ground floor. Which is only a small bar area and thats it. 10$ to sit at a bar? What is the cover charge for? I don’t understand the appeal when there is places like The Eagle. On my way here I went to West End Bar & Grill and The Dickens and I wasn’t charged a fee to enter and they offer so much more. Beyond confused on this place. I love the leather scene but this is just lame. 😴

Wow!! What can I say? I had the absolute best time in here, on both nights I went! The staff were lovely, the drinks were affordable and the entertainment was out of this world. I will definitely visit again on my next trip to New York. I only wished Id found this place sooner.

Reasonable drink prices. I enjoyed the dancers on upper floor. Bartenders were friendly even though we were from out of town.

What an incredible experience! I balked at the cover, but I had 10 times more fun than I expected! Josh is a dancer you should def look up! He made my night, and then some! Yes, it’s touchy feely, but that is exactly what I came for! Drinks were not needed for me to experience the fun! Thanks for the release!!! Josh works Thursday and Saturday btw!!!

What’s left of NYC’s scene after dark. It’s a tame version of a dark alley to meet people in the shadows. I haven’t found anywhere else to go. Maybe I haven’t looked hard enough. There’s NY Jacks but they’re a group not an actual space.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I actually had a fun time with friends! I went to see a performance there and had two beers. That wasn’t the issue. As I was leaving, one of their bouncers was blocking an open exit. He replies “I’m standing here for a reason”. I proceeded to tell him that he shouldn’t be blocking an exit, especially not an emergency exit. Definitely illegal. He did not like the fact that I called him out, but my friend and I decided to walk all the way around to the front anyways following his direction. Once I reach the front he decides he wants to square up on me. He was quite literally yelling in my face threatening to fight. I’ve worked in nightlife for several years and for this to happen in a queer space is gross an unacceptable. That kind of violence does not have a place in spaces like these, and the bar should take steps to either hire new bouncers or train them properly. Management has yet to reply to my email. That was my first and last time ever stepping foot in that place.

$10 cover before midnight, $7.50 Stella beer bottle, really nice sexy bartender. Crowd comes in after midnight. Basement is open. It’s fun. Had great fun and guys were friendly this wednesday evening. Friendly bouncer and coat check guy too. Tip : Take off your shirt or more hehehe before you go down and you’ll blend in.

I went on Friday night. Entry fee is 20$. I think this is overpriced. The place is small, there’s a dj but no one is dancing. This place is only for cruising, and yet not a good cruising coz it’s too small and get packed and you can’t move.Some attractive guys, majority are older men.Bartender at basement area was rude.The good thing - drinks are cheap.

It was a long week. The airline lost my luggage and other things in life weren’t going so well. Wanted a night of music and well... came here and felt very welcomed!!! Fell in lust with a dancer, Christian, I think. He made my time there great. So much fun!!! I needed that.

Its changed since the last time i was here. A lot more dark, cover charge 10$. But have to thank their dancers, amazing asses. Felt in love with one of them, made me believe he did too with me ;)

Watch out the bartender (tattooed guy). He takes advantage of you if he thinks you are drunk. I ask for 2 drinks ($10) and I gave him 2 bills ($10 and $1), I turned around and he called me saying I gave him 3 dollar bills. I wasn’t drunk and I really knew how much I was carrying. Is not about the money but he doesn’t deserve the job. First and last time I was there.

This is the best gay bar I have been to in a long time. This is a bar for men who love men and is a reminnice of new york in its hay day for gay men sex liberation. Cheap drinks and friendly staff. Hard core gay scene. Highly recommend for horny guys cruising.

One of the bartenders here is racist. Youve been forewarned patrons of color. Otherwise enjoy yourself.Here to make a 2nd review. The 1st was from 2020. This is from 2022: experienced aggression once again from a bartender here. Wasnt sure if it was the same guy from 2020, but it was the exact same experience. I will not be going here ever again. But I know this wont stop anyone from frequenting this place to have fun. Again. Patrons of color. Just be forwarnes as 1 or 2 of the bartenders here are clearly racist and just dont GAF as they already know this place isnt the space for polite politics, so they can get away with it.

Coat check stole my air pods -UPDATE: After reaching out to management via email they have offered to replace my items. It sucks that I was robbed, but its just something that happens in the industry. The place does deserve the updated rating though for responding and handling the matter.

Outrageous fun. And you know, for what is basically a sex club, the music downstairs is fantastic. Its unusual for people to dance but if youre into dark progressive house music youll love the DJ.

Great vibe and friendly staff.

I hate the new location. Im not sure why they moved a few months ago, but the new place is horrible. It seems smaller, theres less leg room, its awkward in complete darkness. I have no desire to pay a $20 cover for the inability to move around freely because its too cramped before getting to the action.

I will never go back to this place, the man who works at the door withdrew me from the place because I sat down and didnt drink nothing for 20 minutes. I paid to enter, I gave Tip, I paid to keep my backpack and my jacket. They robbed me my money!

I was here on a Saturday. I find it unbelievable that paying $ 10 for a bar has to be paid. Long drinks cost $ 10 and are served in a plastic cup. Apart from environmental protection, I find it a joke and it outrageous. I will never come back.

Its insane, good drinks you can find good people which carries their cocks on lol. I cant give more then 4 stars went there during the summer and this place was so stuffy I felt sick.

Literally the shadiest, sketchy poor excuse of a bar. Not only were we verbally assaulted by the bartender and security guard, we were denied drinks that were paid for. This sad excuse for a gay establishment, have its days numbered.Just go to hells kitchen. Please.

I liked the cock better when it was on ave A n 12 st...but the place still rocks! Gay dive bar..east village..fellas smooching me, grabbing my ass, and. .for a small space they have outrageous DJs.

Fair prices and lovely ambiente. The bingo was fun and the guy working those nights I was there was hot and funny. I will definately go back.

Would rate 5 stars if had the balls too

Stopped by for a drink and a peek of what the big deal is. Small, dirty, filthy, nasty employees, guys doing whatever. A real dump.

Used to love going here, but went this past weekend and the downstairs smells like a sewer.

Fun place but if de Blasio and Cuomo have their way these places will be gone forever and wont survive.

This is a gay bar great place to have drinks with friends kind of very downtown kind of CD dark bar its been open since the 80s its fun but definitely a gay bar and Mona is always at the bar

Best Cock in New York City - came all the ways from Murray, Utah - cant wait for my Brokeback pals Brandon & Jeremey to experience it next week!!!!

Was forced to go with my brother cuz hes shy, but the staff were friendly. It was pretty... hot... in there...

Why is the road to the bar straight? Is it homophobic?

Very nice experience and very friendly group of people. Im straight, but would go back again when Im around the area.

Very very rude and aggressive doormanWas there yesterday 20.10and decided to not enterIf I want a tall dark man to scream at me,Ill go to my bf house.Wont pay money for itGood luck

The girl and doorman are very friendly....but the guy at the coat check is terrible, horrible person ever. Bad experience never come back

Best gay bat. Love the strippers. Hot men. Friendly staffs. Go after midnight.

Friendly people at the door. Friendly and handsy people inside. Friendly bartender. Not for the weak willed.

Depends what are you looking for..., this club is like a dark room where everything can happen, If you dont want too much action stay apart from the dark and be safe. ;)

I dance there every Monday night. LGBT bar that is extremely frisky

I love it this bar🙏🏻So please let me know when is going to be open thank you!

No frills gay bar in Lower East Side, where you can cruise the night away.

The bartender was overworked and rude the bouncer is also rude and I dont appreciate the lack of communication very dissapointed and will be sharing my experience I am still in shock how rude..I will never recommend this place to anyone..disgusted!

Great place. Unpretentious crowd. Cool vibe.

Im gunna miss Franco, he really made my Fridays and Saturdays, me and the other guys come here because of him at the bar

Great place friendly environment a must go.to when bars reopen

The last , of the last. Great time Monday-Thursday, love clothes and coat check, decent crowd.

I like this place.. Be open mind a go-ahead

Great neighborhood bar with a very friendly staff.

Love this little bar. Its packed, its dark, and its fun

One of the last true edgy NYC places left in a city thats become so stale, boring and uptight. Thanks Bberg!

The concept of the bar is amazing but it need physical renovation.

Five stars on name alone. I like your style, The Cock. Well played.

Long time since ive hung out here on a regular basis. No idea what its like these days. Phone number seems to be wrong or out of service.

Seedy bar but good fun. Dont go in if you are uptight.

Fabulous! Second Avenue. Village. The hot nights are Tuesdays Fridays and Saturdays!

This is a bad and nasty restaurant

Shithole aint worth the $20 cover.Go somewhere else, TRUST ME

Now they have a $20 cover

Bcause there is a cool guy Avant Garde FABIAN. hits the up !!

The bar More dirty ever you know !! And the people more funny ever too

Best times Ive ever had,,,where is the cock located now ?

The guy at coat check is rude! They need to fire him.

Never made it but it is legendary and the anticipation is palpable.

I LOVE THIS PLACE, I COME TO THIS PLACE EVERY WEEK WITH MY FAMILY, THE BOYS LOVE THIS PLACE

Amazing experience, I will come back soon.

The location is temporarily closed so please don’t visit until further notice!

Was fun. The staff were a bit rude though.

Had fun here meeting my college friends

A big black man came up to me and touched me 10/10.

My 1st Time I do have Fun

Ive never been here 1,000 times ; )

Sooo gaped out#iheartboners#yallarethebest#mancaveclappyasa

Great happy hour specials

Down and Dirty. Heavy handy Bartender !

Filthy. Dirty. Dark. No sexual activity allowed...right.

If u r freak or shy gay , this place for u

A sordid, gloomy and mediocre place

Its not as nice as the old one.

Im a huge fan MaDragon2012.

Best gay bar in NYC

20$ for what? Are you kidding me?

More fun in Houston Texas

Super hot, super sexy, I recommend this place for all ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Terrible place. Not friendly

Go get that meat sucked!!

Always a new experience

Let go 2night.

Not for the faint hearted!

It is what it is- unapologetically

I LOVE THIS PLACE AND....

Luv it

I love the cock!

This Rooster enjoyed it

Nasty with a lot of sex

Fun

Nice

Lame

Moustache

Its a hole and

Amazing place

Love the name

Who even owns this

HilariousMysterious

Good place

Strategic location

Really nice Cruising bar... I go there every time I stay in New York... the atmosphere is great... the drinks are cheap... and the Cruising side is definitely worth trying!

Mixed experience.We went to this place by a guide, and it is not just a simple theme.Entrance is $20 and then youre looked at like a piece of meat.I felt relieved to leave this place once I finished my beer.

Ive been there and its really delicious, those dwarf gogoboys are the best #I loved it❤❤❤

Gay club. They charge an entrance fee of USD 10 and then also for the cloakroom. Very dark. The drinks served in a plastic cup, you dont know what you get. On the lower floor, a place for dancing and gogos that leave a lot to be desired.

€40 per entry without 1 drink, tourist scam or con trap lol

I expected much more. Furthermore, they dont have a darkroom, as they advertise...

You cannot enter without a physical ID card. No entry without real Id card

Not the worst, but only for sitting with a beer.

Refusal of entry because of my crutches. And in front of my insistence call the police... to avoid!!!

If you like fun 😈 this is the place 😏

It is a bar where they go to drink liquor

Super hot place

Ckook is the best