Lesbian bar in Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Cubbyhole , sometimes written asCubby Hole orCubby ,[ 1] West Village , is one of New York City's three remaining lesbian bars as of 2022.[ 2] [ 3]
The bar now known as Cubbyhole dates back to 1987 when it was owned and operated by Tanya Saunders and Debbie Fierro as a refuge for all comers under the name DT's Fat Cat.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
Cubbyhole is at 281 W. 12th Street, the same location where Saunders operated DT's Fat Cat. The former Cubby Hole was located in what is nowHenrietta Hudson .[ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16] [ 17]
While there was some concern in early 2022 when the bar closed for renovation, it reopened in spring.[ 18]
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