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Where are the best gay and lesbian clubs, festivals, beaches and more? Does Sao Paulo rate better than Sydney as a global gay destination? And are there any hotspots outside the big cities? Share your tips here, or email been.there@guardian.co.uk and we will put them up for you
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    Vlada Lounge/Bar

    Posted by robbiekid1 7 December 2006

    Recently opened in Hells Kitchen. This really is a sexy place - with no attitude and a good vibe. It's billed as a 'stylish, sophisticated gay bar'. Early evening is happy hour, half-price martinis. America seems to like 'shaken' martinis - everyone knows they should be stirred but, what the hell, when in the USA, do as the Americans do.

    They're lethal. The music gets going a little later, and an upstairs level opens up, doubling the capacity. It's dark, loud and full of gorgeous boys and girls - many still in their work suits, others out for the evening. I was out on the town on my own, and I really liked it there - the people were friendly and were happy to chat. I left, several hours later, staggering, but smiling.

    VLADA LOUNGE
    331 West 51st Street
    212-974-8030
    www.vladabar.com/index.html

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    Metropolitan Bar

    Posted by mailgilbs 27 June 2006

    Really laid back, cool gay bar. It's the first gay bar in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) near the East Village.

    559 Lorimer St, between Metropolitan and Devoe (take the L train to Graham or Lorimer);
    tel: 718 599 4444

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    Metropolitan Bar

    Posted by failedhipster 23 June 2006

    A gay bar with an alternative feel, the Metropolitan offers something unique. Rather than being full of Chelsea muscle boys you’re more likely to find a crowd decked out in vintage thrift. They have a great jukebox (New Order, Bjork etc) and if you’re musically inclined they have a queer karaoke night on Tuesday. In the summer they provide a free barbecue on Sundays, which is a bonus with New York being so expensive. Two for one drink specials on Tuesdays.

    559 Lorimer St, between Metropolitan and Devoe (take the L train to Graham or Lorimer);
    tel: 718 599 4444

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    Don't Tell Mama's

    Posted by Frankie45 10 September 2005

    Late hours jazz bar where you can see the real singing talents of NYC without the multi-million dollar show.

    343 W46th St. Ask for a table near the piano and be prepared for a wonderful friendly gay scene.

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