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 The bar's exterior in 2024 | |
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| Address | 859 Ninth Avenue |
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| Location | Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°46′02″N 73°59′12″W / 40.7672°N 73.9866°W |
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| Owner | Ted Arenas John Blair Beto Sutter |
| Type | Gay bar |
| Opened | November 2015 |
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Rise Bar, or simply Rise, is a gay bar in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. Opened in 2015, it is a small establishment surrounded by a number of larger LGBTQ nightlife venues. The bar is most popular among gay men and some women. It features pop music and hosts weekly entertainment including drag shows, open-mic nights and karaoke. Though Rise's owners invested in soundproofing before it opened, noise concerns from nearby residents initially led the local community board and state liquor authority to require the venue to close at an earlier hour than its competitors. Following a contentious series of applications to modify Rise's operating schedule and liquor license, this requirement was overturned for weekend nights. The establishment has received praise for its welcoming, diverse atmosphere.