The Ninth Circle (Iconic New York City Gay Bar/1963-2002/Gay NYC) Color:Black Heather serving the city’s queer community

serving the city’s queer community for nearly three decades before closing in 2011

creating a space that rejected mainstream club aesthetics in favor of warmth and inclusion

connection

Meow Mix wasn’t just a bar—it was a force

The Ninth Circle (Iconic New York City Gay Bar/1963-2002/Gay NYC) Color:Black Heather serving the city’s queer communityThe Ninth Circle was a staple of 1970s80s Greenwich Village nightlife. Housed in a former steakhouse at 169 W. 10th Street, it evolved into a popular gay bar known for its lively jukebox, casual pool tables, and a slightly sleazy charm that felt surprisingly welcoming. The crowd was diverseleather types, twinks, hustlers, and even celebrity drop ins like Andy Warhol drifted through its doors. It was a time before niche marketing dominated, and Ninth