Thursday, May 1, 2025

Celebrating the new ownership at the Phoenix

Photos by @jwilson77 

The Phoenix (b1999) celebrated its new ownership last Thursday night on 13th Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an appearance by RuPaul's "Drag Race" star Alaska Thunderfuck. 

Garrett Ford, who took over the gay dive bar at the start of 2024, first started working there in 2008. He previously worked alongside owner Brenda Breathnach, who purchased Phoenix in 2009 and now runs 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn. The celebration followed renovations and updates to the programming. 

Below is Ford with Breathnach...
... and the official ribbon-cutting...
Here's a collection of other pics from the evening...
Phoenix, located at 447 E. 13th St., just west of Avenue A, is open daily from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m. There's a daily happy hour from 3-7 p.m. Follow them on Instagram @phoenixbarnyc for updates.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 1, 2025 at 7:54 AM

    Was just there last night to see a friend's Drag Debut. It was a lively spot!

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  2. #DONTEVERCALLMEBROMay 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM

    Curious will they still participate in SantaCon?

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