Henrietta Hudson has been the heart of New York City's lesbian community since 1991, anchored in the West Village at 438 Hudson Street. The bar is known for its creative seasonal cocktail menus, welcoming atmosphere, and nightly dancing — making it one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ bars in the country.
Signature items
Every day 6–8pm
Happy hour pricing, great for sharing
Full-size pitcher
Choose from any draft option
Whiskey or rum, cinnamon syrup, Earl Grey tea — Henrietta Hudson's winter hot toddy.
$13Bailey's and butterscotch schnapps with a cinnamon sugar rim — a winter special.
$13Prices from the Winter 2025 menu. Happy hour runs daily 6–8pm.
| Drink | Regular Price | Happy Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail (well spirits) | $13 | — |
| Cocktail (premium spirits) | $16 | — |
| Shot | $10 | — |
| Draft Beer / Glass | $9 | $7 |
| Draft Beer / Pitcher (Lg) | $27 | $21 |
| Canned Beer / Cider | $7–$9 | — |
| Wine / Glass | $9 | $7 |
| Wine / Bottle | $38 | — |
| Mocktail (simple) | $5 | — |
| Mocktail (NA spirits) | $12–$13 | — |
Like-for-like drink price comparison with other Manhattan bars and lounges.
| Drink | Henrietta Hudson | Average NYC Bar | Hotel Bar (NYC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well cocktail | $13 | $14–$16 | $18–$22 |
| Draft beer (glass) | $9 | $8–$10 | $12–$15 |
| Glass of wine | $9 | $10–$14 | $15–$20 |
| Shot | $10 | $8–$12 | $14–$18 |
| Happy hour beer | $7 | $6–$8 | $10–$12 |
Henrietta Hudson opened its doors in 1991 on Hudson Street in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood, making it one of the oldest continuously operating lesbian bars in the United States. Founded by Lisa Cannistraci, who still owns and operates the bar today, Henrietta Hudson quickly became a cornerstone of New York City's LGBTQ+ community — a rare space explicitly centered on queer women and non-binary people in an era when such spaces were far less common.
The bar is named after the street it sits on, with the "Henrietta" lending a distinctly feminine personality to the space. Over more than three decades, Henrietta Hudson has outlasted countless other bars and survived the AIDS crisis, gentrification, the pandemic, and shifting social landscapes, each time adapting while maintaining its core identity. The bar features regular DJ nights, themed events, and community programming that make it a social hub beyond just a drinking destination.
Henrietta Hudson's Winter 2025 menu reflects the bar's playful, community-forward personality — cocktail tiers are named "Gender Fluids" and "Hens Tails," and the bar stocks Queer Beer alongside NA options from Lyre's for sober guests. Happy hour runs every day from 6 to 8pm, with $7 specials on draft beer, house liquor, and wine. It remains one of the most beloved LGBTQ+ institutions in New York City.
Check current hours, upcoming events, and tonight's specials on the official website.
Visit Henrietta Hudson's websiteHenrietta Hudson is located at 438 Hudson Street in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The subway stop closest to the bar is the Christopher St–Sheridan Sq station on the 1 train.
Happy hour at Henrietta Hudson runs every day from 6pm to 8pm. During happy hour, draft beer, cider, house liquor, and house wine are all $7. Margarita pitchers are available at $14 (small) and $28 (large), and large draft beer and cider pitchers are $21.
Cocktails are priced at $13 for well spirits, or $16 (+$3) when made with premium spirits. Both the "Gender Fluids" and "Hens" Tails cocktail menus are priced the same way. Winter 2025 options include the Ginger Snap, Fuzzy Gloves, Espresso Martini, Classic Margarita, and more.
Yes. Henrietta Hudson has a full mocktail menu. Any cocktail on the menu can be made without alcohol using Lyre's NA spirits for $13. The Phony Negroni is available for $12. Simpler mocktails — the Fruity Lady, Mock Mule, and Bay Breeze — are just $5 each.
Henrietta Hudson serves a rotating selection of draft beers and ciders at $9/glass or $27/pitcher, including Stella Artois, BX Brewery Jingle Jangle, and Downeast Cider. Cans range from $7 (Bud Light) to $9 (Corona, Sierra Nevada Hazy IPA, NUTRL Watermelon, Queer Beer, Abita Pecan Ale, Original Sin Cider). Non-alcoholic canned options — Bitburger 0.0, Good Time IPA, and Original Sin NA Cider — are $7 each.
Yes. Henrietta Hudson is one of the oldest and most well-known lesbian bars in the United States, founded in 1991 and still owned and operated by Lisa Cannistraci. The bar is welcoming to all members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
The Winter 2025 menu posted on the official website is focused exclusively on drinks — cocktails, beer, wine, shots, and mocktails. It is primarily a bar and lounge. For the most current information on food availability, check the official website or contact the bar directly.
Cover charge information is not listed on the bar menu. Henrietta Hudson frequently hosts DJ nights and ticketed events, and a cover may apply for those. Check the events calendar at henriettahudson.com for current pricing on specific nights.
Wine is $9 per glass and $38 per bottle for house selections including Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Prosecco is also available by the glass at $9, with bottles priced $7 higher than other wine bottles. During happy hour (daily 6–8pm), house wine drops to $7 per glass.