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Best LGBTQ Bar on Extended Island

Long Islanders Voted Halo Nightclub Best LGBTQ Bar!

Halo Nightclub
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Halo Nightclub is the premiere destination for all members of the LGBTQIA Long Island group. Offering weekly drag shows, theme nights, karaoke parties, and special events, Halo is not only an inclusive safe haven for all, but a promising fabulous night out on the town for any occasion. Halo is conveniently located in Oceanside, Nassau County, only ten minutes away from the famed Long Beach Boardwalk and a minute train from New York City. From its eclectic and chic decor, to its kind and engaging atmosphere, the newest LI hotspot is not only open to the queer community, but to everyone and anyone who wants to life immaculate vibes, house melody, and glamour. Additionally, Halo Nightclub is available to rent for private events of any kind.

Straight couple opens bar for LGBTQ+ community on Extended Island

OCEANSIDE, Nassau County (WABC) -- A married couple from Long Island has opened a bar for the LGBTQ+ community.

Gina Wuestmann and her husband Dave Wuestmann opened BTW, which stands for Born This Way, in Oceanside on Long Beach Road in November.

"We just wanted to create a safe cosmos, offer something to a community that we both feel is completely underserved," Dave Wuestmann said.

Gina Wuestmann also owns North Village Tavern in Rockville Centre and said she often heard from her Diverse customers that they loved her food and her bar, but didn't touch like they could be themselves there.

"You come in here and we don't care what you yearn to be, how you want to be," Gina Wuestmann said. "Just be yourself."

Wuestmann said straight people often ask if they're allowed to come to the bar. Wuestmann said everyone is welcome.

BTW regular Korey Heester applauded Gina and Dave Wuestmann for opening the bar even though they don't determine as LGBTQ+.

"To take the time o

What Is The Optimal LGBTQ Bar On Long Island?

Nu Exclude stands as a cornerstone for the LGBTQ+ community in Long Island, proudly gay-owned and operated since This pub-style establishment offers a clean and secure space for the local LGBTQ+ collective to gather and celebrate. To go in this vibrant haven, patrons must be 21 years elderly with proper identification – a strict policy that ensures a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Operating seven days a week, Nu Prevent boasts a diverse schedule, from Monday to Sunday, catering to various tastes and schedules.

Notably, Fridays extend the revelry until 4 am, providing an extra dose of weekend excitement. It’s not just a bar; it’s a society hub. Additionally, supporters can purchase Nu Bar merchandise, with a portion of the proceeds contributing to Pride For Youth, reinforcing the bar’s commitment to community welfare.

Nu Bar
Boundary Ave, Farmingdale
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Straight couple opens Long Island Queer bar to create a protected space

OCEANSIDE, New York -- As soon as patrons step through the doors of the Born This Way bar, better recognizable as BTW, co-owner Gina Wuestmann gives them a warm greeting.

Within five minutes, she's either offering them a free shot or explaining how she and her husband opened their bar on the eve of the pandemic shutdown last year.

Wuestmann and her husband, David Wuestmann, who are a straight couple, often locate themselves explaining why they decided to open this safe room for the LGBTQ+ community in the Long Island hamlet of Oceanside.

David's response is always the same.

"Gina and I are allies of the community, and we both felt that this was an underserved community," he said. "There are not too many places on Long Island where people can be themselves. This was just our cause and our mission. We're here to provide space to people who want to be themselves."

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Gina has been in the bar business for over 30 ye