What Boxers Nyc Llc does

Boxers NYC LLC is a privately held New York hospitality operator running two Manhattan venues branded as "America's Gay Sports Bar": a Chelsea flagship at 37 West 20th Street in the Flatiron district and a Hell's Kitchen location at 735 9th Avenue that includes a seasonal rooftop cantina. The business serves the LGBTQ+ community and allies — primarily individuals and groups seeking sports viewing, drag shows, karaoke, bingo, dance parties, and community gathering space — alongside corporate and private-event bookers. Operational product spans on-premise food and beverage (burgers, pizzas, wings, appetizers priced $11–$21; beer, wine, cocktails), premium bottle service ($150–$450 per bottle plus 18% gratuity and sales tax), off-premise catering ($65–$330 party platters, 48-hour notice), VIP/private event rentals, and branded merchandise (annual 2026 calendar) sold through a Square online storefront.

The company employs a community-anchored direct-to-consumer go-to-market: physical venues drive the majority of revenue, foot traffic is mobilized through a dense weekly events calendar and a sponsorship/partnership network with over 30 LGBTQ+ sports leagues (Gotham Volleyball, NYC Gay Hockey, Front Runners NY, NY Ramblers, Big Apple Softball, Big Apple Dodgeball, Team New York Aquatics, Sundance Outdoor Adventure Society, among others). Marketing relies on organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter/X, TikTok) and an email newsletter; there is no proprietary technology stack, mobile app, API, public API surface, or disclosed AI/ML capability. Pricing is uniform unit-based (pay-as-you-go) across F&B and bottle service, with multi-tier catering platters and a daily 2-for-1 happy hour running until 9 PM.

Boxers NYC operates as an independent, founder/small-group-owned LLC under New York jurisdiction, with no disclosed parent company, no venture or private equity backing, no subsidiaries, and no mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, or leadership changes reported in the source material. Headcount disclosure (1–10) reflects LLC member/manager roles; actual frontline service staff across the two venues would be substantially larger given operating hours extending to 2 AM most nights and 4 AM on weekends.

Name

Boxers Nyc Llc

Legal name

Boxers Nyc LLC

Website

https://boxersnyc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boxers NYC LLC operates two Manhattan gay sports bars (Chelsea flagship, Hell's Kitchen with rooftop cantina) serving the LGBTQ+ community and allies via F&B, bottle service, catering, private events, weekly drag/karaoke/bingo programming, and partnerships with 30+ LGBTQ+ sports leagues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Sports Bar & Nightlife Hospitality

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Bars (CRANACAC), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Gay sports bar
• LGBTQ nightlife venue
• Bar and restaurant service
• Private event hosting
• Bottle service catering

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from selling food menu items (burgers, pizzas, wings, appetizers) and alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cocktails) across both Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen locations.
2. Bottle Service: Premium bottle service offering spirits and champagne ranging from $150-$450 per bottle, with additional sales tax and 18% gratuity.
3. Catering Services: Off-site catering with party platters including pizza, wings, fries, chicken fingers, and meat/cheese trays. Orders require 48-hour advance notice with 20% gratuity added.
4. Private Event Rentals: VIP table bookings, private event spaces, and rooftop cantina rentals for celebrations and corporate events.
5. Merchandise: Sale of 2026 calendars and branded merchandise through Square online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Boxers NYC operates two Manhattan gay sports bars (Chelsea flagship and Hell's Kitchen) selling food and alcoholic beverages, hosting weekly entertainment events (karaoke, drag shows, bingo, dance parties), offering bottle service and VIP/private event bookings, providing off-premise catering platters, and selling branded merchandise including an annual calendar through an online store. The venues serve as a community hub for over 30 LGBTQ+ sports leagues and the broader LGBTQ+ nightlife audience.

Product overview

Boxers NYC is a dual-location gay sports bar concept operating two flagship venues in Manhattan: Chelsea (flagship in Flatiron district) and Hell's Kitchen. The business operates as a unified hospitality brand offering food and beverage services, sports viewing on multiple LED screens, weekly entertainment events (karaoke, drag shows, bingo, dance parties), private event bookings with VIP tables and bottle service, off-premise catering, and seasonal rooftop experiences at the Hell's Kitchen location. The company also sells branded merchandise including annual calendars through Square.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boxers NYC Chelsea Flagship Chelsea gay sports bar venue at 37 West 20th St, NY 10011 featuring two levels, pool tables, full bar, beer on tap, multiple LED screens, outdoor patio, and a VIP lounge available for private events. Serves LGBTQ+ patrons, sports fans, and league communities in Manhattan's Flatiron district.
• Boxers NYC Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen gay sports bar venue at 735 9th Ave, NY 10019 offering drink specials, LED screens for sports and RuPaul's Drag Race viewing, pizza, a private party room, and a rooftop cantina. Open seven days a week.
• Rooftop Cantina Seasonal rooftop venue at the Hell's Kitchen location serving frozen cocktails and margarita trees with views of 9th Avenue and NYC skyscrapers. Available for corporate buyouts and private event rentals.
• Bottle Service Premium bottle service offering featuring spirits (Patron El Alto, Hennessy VS, Grey Goose, Johnny Black Label, etc.) and champagne (Moët, Prosecco) ranging from $150 to $450 per bottle, plus sales tax and 18% gratuity. Available at both Manhattan venues.
• Catering Menu Off-premise catering service offering party platters including pizza ($85–$330), wings ($90–$160), fries ($65–$75), chicken fingers ($125), and meat/cheese and crudité platters. Platters serve 15–70 guests and require 48-hour advance notice with 20% gratuity added.
• Weekly Entertainment Events Recurring weekly entertainment programming across both locations, including karaoke (hosted by JG Mode at Chelsea, Furina Dior at HK), Kocky Bingo hosted by Kamila Kockman, Cock Fight Thursdays dance party, Hot Sauce Fridays queer Hip Hop party, Viva La Vida, Latin nights, drag shows, dance parties, and sports viewing events.
• 2026 Calendar and Branded Merchandise Annual Boxers NYC branded calendar and additional branded merchandise sold through the Square online storefront at boxersmerch.square.site. Targeted at fans of the brand and patrons of both venues.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gotham VolleyballcoreOthersOne of New York's original and largest LGBTQ sports leagues with over 700 members. Boxers serves as a community hub for league gatherings and social events.
• NYC Gay Hockey LeaguecoreOthersCelebrating more than 10 years on the ice, provides an environment for LGBT community members to fulfill athletic aspirations in hockey.
• Front Runners New YorkcoreOthersNYC's premier running club for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight allies, operating for more than 30 years with members ranging from recreational walkers to marathon runners.
• Big Apple SoftballcoreOthersOpen to all persons regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or playing ability. Member of North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA).
• Sundance Outdoor Adventure SocietyminorOthersAll-volunteer, not-for-profit organization established in 1980 devoted to non-competitive outdoor activities for the LGBT community in the New York metropolitan area.
• Team New York AquaticsminorOthersFounded in 1990 in preparation for Gay Games III in Vancouver. Welcomes swimmers of every ability, sexual orientation, race, creed, status, and age.
• NY RamblerscoreOthersThe very first organized openly gay soccer club, formed in 1980. Provided a space for gay men who enjoyed soccer to meet and socialize outside traditional bar settings.
• Big Apple DodgeballminorOthersNew York City's non-profit, community-minded co-ed dodgeball league for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies seeking competitive sport in a harassment-free environment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nowhere Bar: NYC LGBTQ+ bar with multiple locations serving the same community demographic. Comparable in Manhattan LGBTQ+ nightlife bar segment with similar event programming.
• The Cock: Long-running NYC gay dive bar with late-night operating hours and LGBTQ+ community focus. Comparable in late-night LGBTQ+ bar segment with similar target demographic.
• The Eagle NYC: Iconic NYC LGBTQ+ leather bar with strong community programming and event calendar. Comparable in serving the LGBTQ+ community with bar service, themed nights, and event-driven foot traffic.
• Henrietta Hudson: NYC lesbian bar with food menu, drink specials, and weekly event programming. Comparable LGBTQ+ bar with community focus and similar F&B-led revenue model in Manhattan.
• Cubbyhole: Long-standing West Village LGBTQ+ bar with strong neighborhood identity and drag/karaoke programming. Comparable in NYC LGBTQ+ bar category with similar event-driven business model.
• Industry Bar: Hell's Kitchen LGBTQ+ bar operating in the same neighborhood as Boxers' second location. Directly competes for the same LGBTQ+ nightlife crowd in the HK corridor.
• Gym Bar NYC: NYC-based gay sports bar combining fitness themes with sports viewing and LGBTQ+ nightlife. Direct competitor to Boxers in the niche of LGBTQ+ sports bar venues in Manhattan.
• Hardware Bar: Hell's Kitchen LGBTQ+ bar with dance floor and drag programming. Comparable in targeting LGBTQ+ nightlife consumers in Manhattan with weekly event-driven traffic.

Emerging players

• Flaming Saddles: Gay country-and-western bar with strong theme-based entertainment and drink service. Comparable in LGBTQ+ themed bar concept with event-driven traffic, though serves a different style niche.
• 3 Dollar Bill: Brooklyn LGBTQ+ nightclub and event venue hosting drag shows, dance parties, and community events. Comparable in LGBTQ+ nightlife programming and event-driven revenue model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZikkMrOUqHObxYtOoRP7DA
• Facebookfacebook.com/boxersnyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/boxersnyc
• TikToktiktok.com/@boxers.nyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boxers-nyc

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