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The Bunk House T-Shirt
Just a short ride from the Fire Island ferries, The Bunk House in Sayville was one of Long Island’s most beloved early gay bars — a cozy, wood-paneled watering hole where beachgoers, locals, and summer regulars gathered long before Pride flags flew openly on Main Street. Operating through the 1970s and ’80s and 90's, it became a kind of unofficial gateway to Cherry Grove and the Pines: the place where everyone met for a drink before catching the boat or unwinding after a weekend of sun and salt air.
With its friendly crowd, casual vibe, and a sense of community that felt instant and effortless, The Bunk House offered something rare: a queer space that blended neighborhood comfort with just a hint of vacation magic. It was a lifeline for LGBTQ folks on the island — a reminder that freedom didn’t only live across the bay.
I was raised in the town which was the home of this bar. Things were very “don’t ask don’t tell” back then and the Bunkhouse was amazingly accepted by the people of Sayville. Sadly like most it is gone, but I love having a t shirt with its sign!
Tim! I say this over and over again, but this is why I do this! Thank you for sharing and it is an honor to keep your memories of the Bunk alive!
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