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This used to be Therapy before the current owners. Therapy had a people-centric design that encouraged socializing on the lower floor with tables and stools and open areas to mingle and meet. Upstairs was crowded, yes, but if was possible to move around and dance with friends. Then the new owners took control and demolished the friendly design. The lower floor is overpowered by a massive bar, to increase profits, that sacrifices a desperately needed third space for community. The upstairs has been roped off with seating exclusively to squeeze profits out of patrons. The dance floor is shrunk further by tables for gogo dancers, forcing everyone else to smash together into the cramped remaining floor space.
The experience has further deteriorated with the recycled music. The DJs play a predictable and rigid set of songs that you can memorize every weekend: Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Spanish song, Spanish song, Beyoncé, random song, Spanish song, older Lady Gaga, We Belong Together dance remix, Beyoncé and a random song. Every. Weekend. All. Year. Long.
The music isn't "bad" as much as it is painfully predictable. No variation. No actual "club" music such as DJ remixes, EDM, dance pop, and so on. You can visit for yourself and test this hypothesis to verify this claim.
Lastly, the bartenders are ok but unlike the ones at Therapy, they are colder and more transactional, which reflects the venture capitalist style dynamic that has become "Hush."
Hush has quickly become one of my favorite gay spaces in Manhattan! The staff is incredibly friendly, the crowd is diverse, and the energy is always top-tier. Whether it’s a drag show that’ll have you laughing your ass off, dancing way past your bedtime, or their new monthly movie nights (that have officially cured my Sunday Scaries)—there is never a dull moment here.
The manager, Q, truly goes above and beyond to create a space that feels welcoming, safe, and full of life. You can tell he genuinely cares about the guest experience and the community.
If you’re looking for a spot to vibe, meet some amazing humans, and get your money’s worth with those heavy pours (🥰), do yourself a favor and go to Hush. 10/10 recommend.
Our experience here was extremely disappointing. We paid to enter expecting an inclusive and welcoming environment, but were instead met with security staff who were unprofessional and, frankly, displayed homophobic behavior.
I also had an injury at the time, and rather than showing any basic understanding or courtesy, the staff were dismissive and rude. It was disheartening to feel treated that way in a place that should represent acceptance and respect.
This experience left us feeling unwelcome and uncomfortable. Do not waste your time or money here. Also why are gay bars charging gays?
