I’m at The Townhouse!

How are the crackers?

Anyone under 60?

OP must work there, nobody is strolling in there at 4 in the afternoon when they open.

Are you the only one there?

[quote]Anyone under 60?

No more like, is anyone under 80?

R5 c’mon now there is sometimes rough trade and femme Twink hookers there.

OP here. One other guy. Maybe 45 or 50 years old. He’s on scruff.

No crackers. Some mixed pretzel crap.

I had a meeting nearby and my company’s holiday party is tonight.

I just took a piss. No Yodas in there yet looking at peen

Curtains drawn for the back room/ piano room.

OP really is there. Who’s the bartender right now, what’s he look like?

Ok r8. He is old. Baggy eyes. Walks with a small limo behind the bar. He just asked if he gave me my change

Limp

Other patron is shaved head. Tattoos on right arm.

Sounds delightful! What are you drinking?

Fuck this drink is stronggggggh

Vodka cranberry. Cheesy I know

What color hair, short gray or medium length brownish?

This should be the official Townhouse check-in thread. Every time any DLers are there drop a line here.

OP, what time is your company's holiday party tonight? Are you going to be completely sloshed by the time it begins?

I just coughed a lot. My drink went down the wrong pipe!!!

I just spoke w bald guy. Nice. A queen just waltzed in.

Bald guy is the “color director” for L’Oréal.

Queen is ordering a cosmopolitan. Yup

They are talking about eye color tones and hair color

Above. Nah I won’t be sloshed for Xmas party.

R2 and R5, you need to move the decimal point to the right at least one spot.

Have any funeral homes shown up yet? I hear the Townhouse gets a discount.

I was in the Townhouse only once, for about an hour at about this time of day, with a friend, and had a great time. Have fun OP.

I just started talking to Doug (bald guy) and DJ. A hairdresser. Nice guys. Now I have to pee again.

Describe the Cosmo Queen.

DJ bought me a drink. That was nice

Cosmo Queen is short. Hispanic. Nice guy. He bought me the drink.

Is this a bar?

Outside smoking. The oldies are walking in.

First think arriving!

I was at the Townhouse once while in town on business. Met a good looking accountant, took him back to the hotel, yada yada yada, I never heard from him again.

This should be the official Townhouse check-in thread. Every time any DLers are there drop dead.

[quote] First think arriving!

A cogent thought has not been had there since 1996.

I hope OP gets really drunk, misses his Christmas party, stays until the piano bar opens and goes home with someone.

Fake Thread!!!!

If this were real, at least four other Datalounge Eldergays would be chiming in to let you know that they are there too!

HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

I was there once and met a great guy there - it was his first time there as well. We ended up dating long distance for about a year. It's not a bad spot.

A twink?

R31 yes the elderly gay bar in NYC

Does it still look like 1985 inside?

OP Is there a bright light? DO NOT WALK INTO THE BRIGHT LIGHT!

OP you’re about 28 hours early. The Datalounge annual Christmas Party is literally there tomorrow night (12/17) at 8pm. See thread.

Have you been to the small downstairs room? In my opinion it is used to acclimate the patrons to being six feet under - sooner rather than later.

R45 it’s only open Friday and Saturday. It used to have GOGOs but no more.

This is the definitive Townhouse thread.

I’m really here.

Two new patrons. Another bald guy. Maybe 60 yrs

Two guys have walked downstairs but I do t know if they are workers.

I won’t get drunk and miss my party.

If I do and the NY Post has a story on me tomorrow, you fuckers are my alibi.

I went there once in the early 2000s. Loved it and dreamed of one day belonging there. Maybe in 20 more years.

There was a guy who got picked up from Townhouse in the 90s and was murdered by rough trade or something. It’s linked in the other thread.

Ok. Baldy and short Hispanic dude talking prep. Serious.

To my right is other baldy w old Asian dude.

This is so enthralling! It's just like being there!

Any music?

[quote] This is so enthralling! It's just like being there!

If you’ve been to one morgue, you’ve been in them all.

Probably some 60s like Supremes or 70s Diana

Bartender just refilled the Asian mix pretzels

Music is nondescript. Soft. Some pop shit I don’t know.

Has anyone presented hole?

Who’s the hottest guy there, OP?

Seven people here other than me. Cigarette break.

I have R58!!!

[quote]Does it still look like 1985 inside?

1985? They've redecorated since I was there last!

Hottest is a guy about 40 yrs old. Beard. Brown hair. Built. Nothing special tho

How much was the drink?

Who’s on what medication?

I don’t know how much the drink is cuz I haven’t gotten check yet. Outside smoking. I smell weed out here

Who’s the youngest person in there?

Piano time in 31 minutes!

I think I am. I’m 36

Is my neighbor's son Joel there, talking up other gentlemen of a certain age and character? Mitzi is pining for him!

I’m so envious. The Townhouse is definitely on my to-do list the next time I’m in NY.C. just because of all that I’ve heard about it here.

I can’t post pics I take w my camera. Damn it. Anyone know how to?

Joel not here. Yet. I will let you know. When he and the swim team come in

You have to post them to an image hosting site like Imgur.

What is The Townhouse? Or am I too young to know?

If you did and Muriel found out, r72/OP, you'd be blocked. She doesn't allow photos of random civilians who have not given consent.

Outside smoking. Limo just pulled by. I thought it would stop and Lizzzzsssshhhaaa would come out. No such luck

Are there any guys there from the Shorpy Christmas party photo?

[quote]Outside smoking. Limo just pulled by. I thought it would stop and Lizzzzsssshhhaaa would come out. No such luck

It probably was Liza. And she said to her driver, "Oh, Fritz, you know I can't manage stairs anymore. Head over to Studio 54 and we'll see what's buzzing there."

Two new guys. Hitler haircut w mustache. And short haircut w black shirt. About late 30s.

Ok. Now a handsome guy here. Perhaps about 40 yrs. damn

What’s the Hag Factor on a scale of 0 to “Woot! WOOT”

Would it have killed you to have at least posted a picture or link OP? Would it? I mean would that have really been so hard? Would it? Why don’t you try to think more of others next time before you post? Can you give us a straight answer? At least be honest for once in your life and tell us why you were so inconsiderate? Can you be honest? Can you? Probably not.

Are women allowed? Please say no.

Of course they are, silly!

True story. Years ago, I bartended at short lived bar called OW Bar just across the street from the Townhouse. The bartenders were all on coke then and some would tip in blow. Nice guys. But I would rather have had the 3 dollars.

The bartenders FROM the Townhouse would sneak over for a drink... forgot that tidbit. I wish I can blame that on free blow... Just normal tiredness.

The Townhouse is like a little piece of Palm Springs in NEW YORK CITY!!!!

I love the Townhouse!

LOL r88.

Buying or selling?

Well it used to be fun when all the queens would gather around the piano and sing show tunes. Men in suits. The busboys were super hot.

Anything witty being uttered? Restroom scribblings raising a smile?

Do they really keep an ambulance 🚑 outside?

A hearse, R94.

Room for one more, honey!

This is a lovely thread. Someone should start some similar for leather bars, ie The Eagle.

Ok I’m still here. Lol. Right now the piano singer is singing gimme gimme gimme. I can’t make this up

OP how many people are there?

I hope there are adequate hand rails in all the stairways, landings and toilet areas.

Are you the hottest one there?

On a Monday night, when its raining and cold, I can't imagine there are more than 5 people there.

Years ago I met Joyce Randolph there. If memory serves, her son is gay.

How much is a gin and tonic these days?

Ok. I am still here. About to leave. A short dude w a beard would not leave me alone. Also, an old dude keeps looking at me. I’m leaving now. The piano dude played “maybe this time”. Cab please. Night.

Live stream this shit, OP!

Bye OP. Come back soon.

OP deserves a special award.

Anyone cute all night, OP?

I got my dick sucked

How much did you make OP?

R110 further details please OP. Was it the short beard guy?

Did OP make it out alive?

R88 I'm in Palm Springs right now and practically choked on my vodka cranberry! And the last time I was at the Townhouse, a 90 year old man grabbed my hand with a surprisingly hard grip while standing by the piano. Made me feel 50 again.

R110 Can we makes bets on who it was?

In Wilton Manors - Townhouse South.

I’ve never been to the Townhouse because it was for eldergays. Now that I’m 50, I guess I should go

Is OP missing?

How much is a fuckin gin and tonic?

If you see Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, ask him if he remembers me

Dimitri, you can't miss

Most well drinks are like $8-10, beer is like $8, other drink are like $12.

Here’s an article on the Townhouse Killer.

It has potential. More comfy chairs and more bartenders could make it a nice alternative to the run of the mill gay bar.

Richard Rogers was the Townhouse Killer? I bet he was pissed off that some old queen was singing "My Favorite Things" wrong.

probably lacking ooomph in "My Lord and Master"

I still love it!

I wish Ms OP told us what she was wearing. I hear they have a dress code.

Is it true there's a different dress code for the trade?

I imagine the real rough trade (ie the ones actually worth fucking with) would have trouble with a dress code. But some Wel dresses twinks could make it work.

R122. I haven't been to the Townhouse in more than 20 years....the cocktails prices haven't changed much.....

Some of the Barney’s “urban” fashions definitely challenge the dress code. The biggest enforcements are hats, wifebeaters and sandals.

I went in jeans and a tshirt the one time I've been there. Then again, I was under 25 so maybe they don't enforce the dress code if you fit a certain demographic.

First I'll take their money. Then I'll drink their blood!

How ugly/obese are you that, at under 25 years of age, no one talked to you, in this ancient queen bar?

Have they found the body buried in Central Park yet?

So fat and hideous I've never shown my face in public ever again, r134.

HIIIIIISSSSSSS

How many velvet blazers have you seen?

R137 - velvet blazers? I, uh, I kinda want one of those. But only if it has a '60s flair to it.

I'm not old, YOU'RE old!

I love the Townhouse, and I'd take it over Therapy or Industry anytime. It's not so much a bar as an anecdote mine -- you never walk out of there without a good story or two.

I used to go when I was in NY on business and was young enough to count as "chicken" there - 40 or under. Now that I'm 55, I don't want to go back, because now I'm the "old guy" that I used to expect to chase me when I was young.

I was there a few weeks ago after a holiday party. Made out with a hot British Dad - great kisser!

Well, that's consistent. The co-owner of the Townhouse is 82 year old Paul Galluccio. Here he is with his stripper friends.

Great thread OP. Love the Townhouse and thanks r86 for reminding me about OW across the street. Short for Oscar Wilde. I didn't know about the coke there. Anyone used to go to Regent East down the block?

Re R142 -- git it, gurl

LOVED Regent East, That was a great bar. Loved the elegance. Love the well-dressed men.

That was a brilliant thread OP. Thank you and thank you all. Not too long, and ended naturally like a flight with a smooth touchdown.

This thread closed itself. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Yeah it was fun

What happened to Gordon the manager?

Are you wearing a mask?