Stonewall Inn

Stonewall Inn is a tavern in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, occupying two connected brick buildings on Christopher Street. The space includes a main bar area with counter seating, a dance floor, and a stage for musical performances and public gatherings.

The building began as a speakeasy during Prohibition in 1930 and later became a restaurant before turning into a gathering spot for gay men in 1967. A police raid in June 1969 led to protests outside, which became a turning point for civil rights movements.

The Stonewall Inn functions as a central meeting point for the LGBT community, hosting regular drag shows, piano performances, and advocacy events.

The venue opens daily in the late afternoon and remains open until early morning, with seating available both at the bar and at small tables. Weekends can be crowded, so arriving earlier offers quieter access.

The street-facing windows are decorated with rainbow flags and historical photographs that partially obscure the interior from outside view. This design recalls earlier years when the glass was blacked out to shield patrons from passersby.

Location: Manhattan

Official opening: 1930

Accessibility: Rollstuhl eingeschränkter Zugang

Part of: Stonewall National Monument

Address: 53 Christopher Street

Opening Hours: Montag-Sonntag 14:00-04:00

Phone: +12124882705

Website: https://thestonewallinnnyc.com

GPS coordinates: 40.73382,-74.00216

Latest update: December 14, 2025 23:24