The Cock Bar, New York, New York

Along a tiny row of unsavory and thoroughly enjoyable gay bars on 2nd Avenue in the East Village, The Cock (29 2nd Ave.) had actually been located on Avenue A for quite a few years, where it earned a reputation for embracing the fine art of cruising (and dark-room hand jobs among strangers). In its current locale, this late-night, rooster-themed bar with voyeuristic bathrooms and a dark, sweaty, panting vibe continues to celebrate the virtues of good old-fashioned sleaze. Bars along the same strip include Urge and, owned by the same peeps, DTox. And around the corner, there's more fun to be had at the Boiler Room gay bar.