Fodor's Expert Review The Friendly Society
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
An unremarkable-looking door in a Soho alleyway leads down some dingy steps into one of the most fun LGBTQ+ joints in the neighborhood. Hopping with activity almost any night of the week, the place is known for its welcoming atmosphere to everyone—gay, trans, questioning, or straight. The interior alone—including garden gnome stools and a ceiling covered in Barbie dolls and disco balls—is enough to lift the spirits.