Event Dates
From: Thursday, September 14, 2023
To: Sunday, September 17, 2023
The Urban Bear week is a full 4 days of furry frisky fun. From bear parties to street fairs to yoga mats and beer blasts, this event has you covered!
- Stay close to all the events in the Meatpacking District. Enjoy the perfect stay at the Standard High Line and invite some bears into the rooftop hot tub for an NYC escape to remember!
The Bear Weekend
- Since Urban Bear Weekend first hit the city in 2008, Gotham’s bear scene has evolved from gay-nightlife subculture to mainstream—beards are practically required in NYC gay bars these days—and the ursine movement shows no sign of slowing down.
- The Urban Bear weekend has great parties and events including the big opening night party, the Monster Underbear Party, The Grizzly Guzzler Beer Blast (daily) a stunning sunset disco cruise on the Hudson and the Bears Ahoy after party.
2023 Urban Bears Program
Urban Bear Weekend’s main event is this afternoon’s furfest, an old-school street fair with vendors, artists and community groups on hand. Sunday is the highlight of the event with the NYC Street Fair and Mega Beer blast.
- Awaiting event schedule for 2023. Highlights include the following:
- Friday – Bears Ahoy—roar On The River
- Saturday – Urban Bear Nyc Afternoon Bar Crawl
- Sunday – The 15th Annual Urban Bear Street Fair, Little West 12th Street Btw. Washington Street & 10th Avenue, With Dj Chauncey D, 1pm-7pm. And Urban Bear Mega Bear Blast, Rockbar 185 Christopher Street, 4pm Till Late
- Late night circuit style events on Friday and Saturday are held at RockBar.
- Stay at the Gansevoort Meatpacking and enjoy spacious rooms, highly-rated brakfasts and one of the best rooftop pool views in the city.
New York Bear Crawl Bars
The following bear-friendly bars take place on the annual Urban bear NYC Bar Crawl, a great way to meet new friends and explore the best of the gay New York Scene.
- Hangar – Popular gay bar right on Christopher Street in the West Village with a fun happy hour and friendly staff.
- Stonewall – Historic bar and the birthplace of gay pride, not trip to NYC would be complete without a visit! Definitely the most fun you’ll have at a New York City Landmark.
- Monster – Classic gay hangout offers piano bar upstairs & a basement level for dancing, music & mingling.
- Ty’s – One of New York’s first gay bars to open after the Stonewall Riot of 1969, Ty’s has been gay owned and operated since opening in 1972.
- Rockbar – There’s something going on every night of the week at this bear-focused but very inclusive spot.
Where to stay?
- Stay at the Ink48 Hotel with 222 rooms and suites featuring loft-style ceilings and deep-soaking tubs. Each room one comes with expansive views of the city.
- Alternatively The Greenwich Hotel conceived by Robert DeNiro and New York Hotelier Ira Drukier, is located in the heart of Tribeca, one of New York City’s most desirable downtown neighborhoods.
Trending New York Hotels
Other popular hotels within walking distance of some of the gay bars, and a short taxi ride to the others. include:
The New York EDITION Arlo NoMad Hotel Cassa Hotel citizenM Hotel
New York Hotels are expensive
Book now and pay on arrival.
The Marlton hotel is in the heart of
Greenwich Village in the gay district.
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Located in the iconic landmark Metropolitan Life Clock Tower 22 m from Madison Square Park, The New York EDITION offers a Michelin star restaurant and free WiFi access. Featuring oversized windows and sweeping city views, every room includes photography by Melvin Sokolsky.
Located right in the heart of Manhattan, this hotel is just 1 minute’s walk from Times Square & within 5 minutes’ walk of Central Park & Columbus Circle. Rockefeller Center & the Empire State Building are within 15 minutes’ walk. A flat-screen TV & a small refrigerator with free water
Arlo NoMad is 644 m from Madison Square Park, 322 m from the Empire State Building & 805 m from Herald Square. The access to the Subway Train 6, on 33rd Street & Park Avenue, is 322 m from the property. Each room at the hotel is sized at 150 square feet, with a refrigerator, flat-screen cable TV,
InterContinental New York Times Square is spread across 36 stories & offers accommodation with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River and Broadway Theater District. rooms includes flat-screen TV, work station, spa-inspired bathroom
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A full-service spa, a restaurant, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour health club, a bar/lounge, and a spa tub are onsite. All 212 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and iPads. Comforts include pillowtop beds
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Additionally, valet parking, and 24-hour room service are onsite. All 155 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and, plus 24-hour room service and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. WiFi, coffee makers
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/café, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. All 489 rooms offer free WiFi, Netflix, and LED TVs with digital channels
Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 3 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/café. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, self parking, and a business center are onsite. All 115 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and Frette Italian sheets, plus free WiFi and LED TVs with cable channels