NYC “neighborhood” gay bar

[BCMan]

I’m headed to NYC in January for a few days. I’m an infrequent visitor. Any recommendations for gay-friendly or gay-focused bar-restaurants where you can sit at the bar and have a decent meal and converse with a friend without a party in the background! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a wild time at a bar too, but once in a while a more sedate meal, maybe watching a game on TV is more my mood. I thank everyone in advance for their time! 

[+ robear]

Not many bars in NYC include food in their offerings.  However if you're in/near the theatre district you might want to give VV Bar a look.  The former Vice Versa, a very pleasant gay-ish Italian restaurant, it's been reworked as a bar and event space with a menu of light food.  I haven't been there in this new iteration, and frankly it doesn't sound like a winning concept to me, but who knows.

[+ robear]

Sorry, meant to include a link

https://www.vvbarnyc.com/