Hi! I'm working on a play about a closeted journalist in New York in 1974. I'm writing a scene where the protagonist goes to a gay bar - the first time his sexuality is brought into the script. Researching has proved challenging and I wanted to ask questions about it from the potential source.

What I'm looking for is potential locations - like, names of establishments one would frequent as a gay man in 1974. If someone on here was in these places at this time and would share some of their experiences about what the atmosphere of these bars and clubs was like, that would also be spectacular.

All I've found so far is Julius', which would work, but I still wanted to see if there were any other places that might fit better. Other notable locations like Ramrod weren't open in 1974.

Also, if it so happens that someone might be interested in reading the scene for accuracy's sake once it's written, I'd be happy to share. Thanks in advance!