New York City’s New Gay Spot for Cocktails Is Immersive, Elevates the Bar

The Dickens NYC is a new inclusive, immersive cocktail bar experience coming to the iconic neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. The new hotspot has been carefully crafted for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. It will be the most prominent and first-of-its-kind cocktail bar in the area. It features four unique floors, multiple themed event spaces, private rooms with an elevated bar experience, and a full menu. The Dickens is set to open at the beginning of November, just in time for the holiday season.

The Dickens was conceptualized and founded by Bryan Hannon, a part of the PMAC’s Hospitality Group. Hannon, who has lived in NYC for over 12 years, is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and has lived and worked in bars and restaurants in Hell’s Kitchen for a decade. As a result, he has a unique perspective to apply to The Dickens concept.

“Hell’s Kitchen has been home for a long time; I’ve always felt that there was something like this missing from the neighborhood,” said Bryan Hannon, founder of The Dickens. “The Dickens is the first for Hell’s Kitchen, a premium establishment with amazing food, an elevated cocktail program, lounge areas, and space to dance. Somewhere classy but always fun for the LGBTQ+ community.”

The perfect place for a date, an after-work gathering, a corporate event, a special celebration, to bring visiting friends or family, a place to come solo and meet new friends, or just a regular night out, The Dickens provides a premium elevated experience space for all.

An adult playground of sorts, The Dickens boasts four immersive and sensory-exploding floors, including a rooftop and six bars. The Dickens’ unique floor plan features a plethora of experiences and aesthetics. With room themes such as The Dickens Cocktail Bar, an intimate 30-seat bar complete with fireplace and elegant green and gold finishes; The Genies Lounge, a nod to the inside of a genie’s lamp with walls draped in velvet, plush sofas and a fireplace; The Dark Room, based on an old photography dark room studio; The Discoteca, with a futuristic neon 80’s vibe; and The Margarita Market Rooftop with a variety of frozen drinks to indulge in. Images HERE Photo Credit- David Finlay (We will have additional photos next week, here is a great Instagram post).

The Dickens offers a modern twist on all your favorite dishes with a menu that strongly emphasizes shared plates and influences from several cuisine styles. The inspiring cocktail program also features fun, fresh, delicious cocktails and your favorite classics. Wait till you try their secret recipe house shot, ‘The Tiny Tim.’