Does your gym serve $5 Absolut drinks on Thursdays? No? Then you should consider joining the fairly new GYM bar. Touted as “the first and only gay sports bar in Manhattan,” this crowded nightspot features an outdoor area overlooking Eighth Ave. so that you can practice everyone’s favorite sport—cruising. Meanwhile, gay athletic supporters cram inside to catch “the game” on one of several big-screen televisions, enjoy nightly drink specials, and, yes, play videogames. More Joe Montana than Brian Boitano, the typical patron here enjoys watching a pass on TV as much as making one at the bar. Tired of competing for attention up front? Then head to the back, where you can catch a live “ball game” at the pool table. Either way, there’s plenty of opportunity to play the field here.
