This place was much cleaner than what people have been saying. It’s the only gay bar on the UES. Drinks are decently priced, it’s a small place but there are some nice couches in the back to lounge on. The best thing about this place is the artwork. I won’t give it away here, please go check it out for yourself… I promise you won’t be sorry! It’s a little far from my place so I don’t go there that often, but if you don’t feel like trekking downtown to go to a gay bar, check out the Tool Box!
Zurrii N.
Classificação do local: 5 Brooklyn, NY
I LOVETHISPLACE. My favorite bar in the city. The bartenders are awesome, very friendly and sweet! The drinks are cheap.(If you get here before 10pm they are 2 for 1) The atmosphere is very friendly, safe and, laid back. They make you feel so comfortable and at home, that it becomes hard to stay away. I have made most of my friends come here and gay or straight they have loved it!
Mabel J.
Classificação do local: 5 Roxboro, NC
Love the music !!! Love the service omg ! The bartenders makes you feel Sooo comfy !! You can ask for the music you want to listen to. And also the best of everything is the happy hours !!! 8 – 10 but totally worth it !
Andrew R.
Classificação do local: 1 New York, NY
Good bartender sassy crowd
Jay B.
Classificação do local: 5 New York, NY
I like it. 2−4−1 drinks till 10 three stops up on the m15. No complaints here. Bartenders are fun. Crowd is chill. I need to see this downstairs lounge…
Paul G.
Classificação do local: 5 New York, NY
Fun place! The bartenders are super friendly and pleasant on the eyes. Very neighborhoody which is nice for a chill night.
Joe D.
Classificação do local: 3 Manhattan, NY
Friendly gay bar, good happy hour. Drink chips. Been there about six times. The seating at the bar is ridiculously cramped. if there are more than ten people in there it is incredibly hard to get past, but that’s not really their fault. Its a small place, a toolbox if you will. Two bartenders I met were incredibly nice and good looking. they both wore fake dog tags so I guess that’s their uniform. Some guy was in the middle of the bar playing solitaire on two of the occasions I was there. WHY??? Why would the bartenders allow him to take up valuable real estate, at the bar, being completely anti-social and NOTDRINKING. Not only is there a weird guy, by himself, ignoring everyone at the bar; but HE’S NOTEVEN A PAY/TIPPING CUSTOMER. Someone told me he is related to the owner. So what? If that’s the case, he should be in a corner somewhere unobtrusive. It’s really bizarre. I actually like this bar, despite my review. If Solitaire Man is there, I won’t stay long.
Kathy G.
Classificação do local: 5 Bronx, NY
Walking home and heard great music playing and cool crowd outside. great bartenders!!!
Sarah Rylee F.
Classificação do local: 5 Manhattan, NY
I cannot express how much i love this place. my close gay friend brought me here twice and thats it, im in love. the 2for1 happy hour is amazing with their already decent priced drinks and every bartender has been beyond sweet. theres some bars where i do not feel comfortable being a straight woman and i get a few glares from the staff or patrons but here everyone is welcome! i normally hate kareoke but i stopped by during it once and even that was fantastic! in my eyes the tool box can do no wrong. see you soon!
Sean K.
Classificação do local: 5 Raleigh, NC
If you want fun in a neighborhood bar atmosphere check this place out. It’s just plain friendly. cute guys and gals and a treat outside of Hells Kitchen and the Village
Natasha J.
Classificação do local: 5 Manhattan, NY
Last weekend I finally made my way into this bar. My sister and I had never been into a gay bar, but we were immediately welcomed! The bartender quickly got us drinks and even handed me the remote, and told me to choose a channel. The atmosphere was amazing– everyone was nice and singing and dancing, even when my drunk sister picked out unlikely choices on the juke box. When we ordered our second drinks, the bartender made a mistake. We told him that he had gotten our orders wrong, and he was extremely apologetic and immediately poured us new ones, no questions asked! I look forward to coming here again. I was in a group of three straight girls, one straight guy, and one gay guy, and we all had an amazing time and had fun dancing and talking to all the other customers. I’m definitely looking forward to visiting this bar again!
Elyssa J.
Classificação do local: 4 Manhattan, NY
I’ve been here twice. Once because my roommate wanted to go to a gay bar and the second time with another friend. The first time everyone was really rude. Like I was encroaching on their space. Since I had no reason to come back, I never did. Almost two years later, a friend suggested this bar so why not? It was a Thursday night and I was really happy the bartender let me put on the Ravens game. Some of the other bar patrons told me I was«the most manly» person in the establishment. Ha! The bartender here was very nice and took the time to explain the specials. I love that there are free snacks to much on! The second time really made up for the first and while this isn’t my scene and would patron other bars in the area(I am straight), I will happily come here again if someone insisted. May I suggest the night with go-go dancers? X-D
Hillary W.
Classificação do local: 5 New York, NY
Being that I am gay. This is the perfect spot for me. The are open until five a. m and have the best happy hour in the UES. They have trivia on Tuesdays and my favorite karaōke on Wednesday. Sing a song, you get a free shot!!!
Brent H.
Classificação do local: 5 New York, NY
The place is great. Simplistic and genuine. The owners left me with with a warm feeling and filled me with intrigue. I had a great experience while I was there and I will go back soon. The cute bartender was all smiles and the customers I met while I was there were great; friendly and courteous. If you’re looking for a good time than this place is great. ps –I think that Jen R is inaccurate in her description. I think she’s a drama queen that was jealous that her friend was getting hit on. Check yourself before you wreck yourself, Jen R.
Stef S.
Classificação do local: 4 New York, NY
Didn’t know what to expect but I love the Toolbox. It’s a great gay bar in the neighborhood. I haven’t had any bad experiences so far — the bartenders are wonderful and hilarious to chat with. The jukebox is awesome. The 2-for-1 beer deals on Mondays are awesome. It’s tacky and seedy, but what else would you expect with a dive bar. If you’re looking to pick people up, this is probably not the place… the crowd is middle aged gay men. But if you want to chill somewhere with your friends, it’s a great neighborhood spot. The stripper pole platform is hilarious.
Jen R.
Classificação do local: 1 Manhattan, NY
If I could score a quarter star, I would. While I was here with my gay best friend, the owner’s husband called me a cunt and a twat. At this point, I called the police and reported this hate crime. Just because this person is gay, it does NOT mean it’s okay to treat a woman this way. Good luck in court. Welcome to human rights!
Tristan S.
Classificação do local: 5 Yorkville, Manhattan, NY
It was my first night out in NYC, people were friendly, easy to interact with. Everyone played their rolls, bartender, dancer, customer. But we all slipped in and out of character from time to time.
Todd F.
Classificação do local: 5 Brooklyn, NY
Love you Pio!
Scott J.
Classificação do local: 1 New York, NY
A complete toilet! Bad bartenders, and high drink prices. Watch out for the strippers. They might try lap dance you!
Joe S.
Classificação do local: 1 New York, NY
Very, very creepy place. Ghetto/weird dancers who maybe didn’t make the cut at some of the better bars and clubs in the city? Not my kinda place.