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Since then, many other cities have co-opted the nickname—Las Vegas and Barcelonato club but two—but as the first, New York has quite the reputation to live up to. It is true that the metro never closes, and New York has birthed the likes of the club kid scene of the '80s, the hymn scene of the '90s, and untold other underground hymns and diverse scenes famed for their all-night partying antics.

The question is: does it still hold its own on the world stage when it comes to clubs—especially those of the gay variety? Well… sort of, is the short answer. On the other, there are a variety of organizations that host monthly parties at either the same or rotating venues across the city.

There are also numerous bars that straddle the line between bar and club—with late licenses and DJs playing till the sunrise, how can one really distinguish the difference? Finally, for those with a taste for an edgier, queerer clubbing experience, the club kid scene has made a revival over the last few years with its own extravagant, avant-garde take on the party world.

Alegria is a monthly party in NYC that turns that on its head. Sure, it has your usual circuit DJs playing to a sea of muscled torsos across a huge dance floor, but it also takes pride in inserting a little theatrical flair into the mix. So, you can expect jaw-dropping light and laser special effects flashing over creative themed performances.

As a bonus, the same company runs Sunrise —an apt name as the party takes place on a rooftop to take advantage of the gorgeous setting and rising New York sun. Meat is full of exactly what it says on the tin. It is a monthly circuit party filled with hot sweaty topless men dancing to the beats of some of the biggest international DJs — all below stages hosting battle shows and ripped go-go boys.

Whatever that may mean for you, Meat also provides a gay play area for those who like their meat directly off the bone. Whether dancing or hooking up is your priority, Meat is undeniably an entertaining night out. By gear party they mean strap on a harness, some leather — or whatever other fetish gear you please — and dive right into the mass of bodies.

However, casual attire is also accepted as long as you come dressed in a matching sexually liberated attitude. Just like the other Circuit Parties they host internationally renowned DJs and have stage performances dominated by hot beefy men to enjoy. Another club with meat in the name, it could nonetheless not be more different from the aforementioned Circuit Party.

Horse Meat Disco is an internationally famous gay party taking place in NYC during long weekends and holidays. The night was originally birthed in London but now also takes place in NYC's legendary Knockdown Centre — famous for extravagant art exhibitions and epic music concerts. The music is disco, and the vibe is free from judgment fun, with both outdoor and indoor dancefloors to swing your meat to the battle on.

Conveniently placed right in front of the iconic Stonewall Inn The Monster has a club secret in its basement: a surprisingly wild nightclub. Not to mention that drag icon Lady Bunny DJs there from time to time.

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It really gets into its stride on Saturday nights, which host the Manster dance party all night long. Boxers HK is definitely a place to go partying as much as a place to hang out and watch sports. As well as the cabaret shows and jazz shows, Rebar transforms into a pop-dance club atmosphere later in the night with great music and a mixture of different types of men strutting their stuff — from circuit party boys to local twinks.

Hardwire is another bar, which is more like a club. If there can be any doubt of its club credentials though, then the pop music blasting dancefloor shrouded in the mists of a fog machine, should dispel them.