Lips has been doing over-the-top drag dining in New York for years, and its Saturday drag brunch leans hard into Broadway camp: sequins, belted show tunes and queens who will absolutely put you in the bit. The Broadway Brunch package pairs an entree with bottomless cocktails, so it is as much a party as a meal. If you want a loud, funny, celebratory weekend outing — ideal for birthdays and bachelorettes — this is the crowd-pleaser.
What to expect
Expect a theatrical dining room where hosts and performers move table to table, mixing lip-sync numbers with comedy and plenty of audience roasting. Brunch runs across seatings and books out most weekends. The energy is high, interactive and unapologetically campy.
Good to know
- Take the 4, 5, 6, N, R, W or E to the East 53rd–59th Street area, then walk to East 56th Street
- Reserve well ahead, as weekend seatings sell out repeatedly
- Come ready to participate; performers interact directly with guests and celebrate birthdays loudly
- There is a food and drink minimum per guest, so check the package details when booking
- Best for celebrations, groups and anyone who loves theatrical, high-camp entertainment
- Seatings are timed, so arrive on schedule to get your full experience
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Common questions
Do I need a reservation?
Yes; Lips drag brunch books up most weekends, so reserve in advance.
Is it good for birthdays?
Very; the show is built around celebrations and the hosts spotlight birthday and bachelorette groups.
What is the Broadway Brunch?
It is an all-you-can-drink package that includes a themed entree alongside the drag performance.
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