Cherry's on the Bay

Typical queue

On standard sunny afternoons, you can walk straight out onto the deck to find a spot at the bar. For peak weekend drag revues or theme dance parties, expect a bustling boardwalk lineup with wait times averaging 15 to 35 minutes after 9:30 PM.

Best night

Use the published 2026 weekly lineup: different days emphasize piano, drag bingo, variety shows, brunch or sunset performance, so there is no interchangeable 'best night'.

Locals vs visitors

A beautifully fluid, high-energy cross-section of the global and local LGBTQ+ community—blending weekend day-trippers, Cherry Grove house owners, visiting international tourists, drag fans, and sapphic collectives.

Dress code in practice

Beach Chic / Expressive Costuming. Anything goes, sugar! From basic speedos, sarongs, and kaftans in the afternoon sun to full glamorous drag, neon clubwear, and matching group outfits for evening shows.

Staff inclusion

Certified gold-standard historic queer sanctuary and safe space. The bartenders, servers, and world-class entertainers are famously friendly, witty, and fiercely embedded in the local Fire Island community, providing a welcoming, high-vibe playground where everyone can let loose safely.