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Boxers NYC is one of New York’s best-known LGBTQ bar brands. The sports bar chain, famed for its hot bar staff and friendly welcome, recently announced it was working on opening a new venue in Hell’s Kitchen.The original Boxers NYC opened in Chelsea in 2010 This was followed by locations in Hell’s Kitchen and Washington Heights.
However, all had to shut down last year because of the pandemic. The Chelsea location has been temporarily shuttered until restrictions are lifted.
The Washington Heights location has been closed for good, according to co-owner Bob Fluet, in a call to GayCities.Related: Gay bars in New.