The Works (New York City Gay Bar/80's to 2000's) Size:L For over two decades

For over two decades

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The Works (New York City Gay Bar/80's to 2000's) Size:L For over two decadesTHE WORKS Upper West Side, New York City Before the Upper West Side became a magnet for sleek lounges and neighborhood gastro bars, there was The Works a beloved gay bar tucked into Columbus Avenue around the 80s 81st Street stretch. Back in the day, this was one of the few places on the UWS where queer New Yorkers could grab a drink, meet friends, and feel at home in the heart of the city. Patrons recall it as a welcoming, social bar with that