LGBTQ+ Friendly Places

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Akbar

Los Angeles, CA

A Silver Lake neighborhood staple with a hipster and queer crowd that has been showing up for years. Akbar is unpretentious with good drinks solid DJs and a crowd that skews creative and artsy. One of those rare bars where you can actually have a conversation.

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Angels Bar Billings

Billings, MT

A Billings Montana gay bar that serves the LGBTQ community in the northern plains. Angels has been a welcoming space in a state where LGBTQ communities are smaller and more geographically spread out. The bar draws people from across a wide region for community connection.

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Annex Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

A popular Cincinnati gay bar and nightclub with regular drag shows and themed events. The Annex has become an important part of the Cincinnati gay scene drawing a diverse crowd from the city and surrounding region for community events and weekend entertainment.

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Atlantic House Provincetown

Provincetown, MA

One of Provincetown's most famous and historic gay bars known locally as the A-House. The Atlantic House has been a center of Provincetown nightlife since the 1920s with a leather bar upstairs and a dance bar downstairs. A true piece of LGBTQ history that is still very much alive.

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Axis Nightclub Columbus

Columbus, OH

Columbus Ohio's largest gay nightclub with multiple floors themed rooms and regular drag shows and dance events. Axis is the premier destination for big nights out in the Columbus LGBTQ community and draws crowds from across central Ohio.

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Badlands Portland

Portland, OR

Popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in downtown Portland known for drag shows, dancing, themed nights, and a welcoming crowd.

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Badlands Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

A popular gay nightclub in Sacramento with a large dance floor and regular drag shows and themed events. Badlands draws a big crowd on weekends and has been a central part of Sacramento's gay nightlife scene for a long time.

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Bar Gaythering Miami

Miami Beach, FL

A popular gay hotel bar in Miami Beach known for its lively happy hours and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Bar Gaythering is in the heart of the South Beach LGBTQ area and draws both hotel guests and locals looking for a reliable and fun neighborhood bar.

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Beaux

San Francisco, CA

A Castro bar and nightclub known for themed events go-go dancers and a young energetic crowd. It gets packed on weekends and the dance floor stays busy until closing. A good place to start or end a night out in the Castro with a crowd that is always in a celebratory mood.

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Berlin Nightclub

Chicago, IL

One of Chicago's most enduring gay clubs with over 40 years of history. Berlin is known for its eclectic music policy dark interior and a crowd that celebrates everyone. It plays everything from new wave to house and the dance floor stays packed until early morning.

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Bike Stop Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

A multi-level leather and bear bar in Philadelphia's Gayborhood that has been a community institution for decades. The Bike Stop is a genuine leather bar with a strong sense of identity and a crowd that knows what it wants. An important part of Philadelphia's diverse queer nightlife scene.

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Blake's on the Park Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

A Midtown Atlanta institution on Piedmont Park known for its rooftop views of the park and city skyline. Blake's draws a mixed crowd and is popular for happy hour as well as late night dancing. The rooftop bar is one of the best spots in Atlanta on a clear evening.

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Boot Camp Bar Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

A Minneapolis leather bar that draws a community focused crowd and hosts regular events for the leather and bear communities. An important part of the diverse LGBTQ nightlife scene in Minneapolis serving a community that has fewer dedicated spaces in many cities.

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Brix Bar Omaha

Omaha, NE

A popular Omaha gay bar with a welcoming atmosphere and regular drag shows and community events. Brix draws a loyal crowd from the Omaha LGBTQ community and has become an important social hub in a city where queer spaces are valued for their community role.

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Cactus Club Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

A Milwaukee gay bar with a fun and welcoming atmosphere that draws a diverse community crowd. Cactus Club has been part of Milwaukee's LGBTQ nightlife scene for years and is known for hosting a variety of events that bring different parts of the community together.

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CC Slaughters Portland

Portland, OR

A Portland gay bar and nightclub that has been one of the city's most popular queer venues for decades. CC Slaughters is known for its dance floor drag shows and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects Portland's progressive and inclusive character. One of those bars that always has something going on.

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Charlie's Denver

Denver, CO

A country western gay bar in Denver that has been serving the community for decades. Two-step lessons dance floors and a crowd that mixes long-time cowboys and boots-and-jeans newcomers. One of those bars where the energy is always warm and the doors are always open to everyone.

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Charlie's Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix's country western gay bar that has been a community institution for years. Charlie's hosts two-step nights and country themed events and draws a crowd of boot-wearing regulars who love a good dance floor. One of those bars with a very specific and loyal community.

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Charlie's Tucson

Tucson, AZ

A country western gay bar in Tucson Arizona that has been a community institution for decades. Charlie's hosts two-step lessons and country themed nights with a crowd that loves line dancing and a friendly community atmosphere. A beloved institution in the southern Arizona LGBTQ scene.

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Cheer Up Charlies

Austin, TX

A beloved queer-friendly bar and music venue in Austin known for its inclusive vibe live music and drag performances. Located on Red River Street in the heart of the nightlife district it draws a creative artsy and genuinely welcoming crowd. One of Austin's most loved spots.

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Club 5 Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee's largest gay nightclub with multiple floors themed rooms and entertainment that keeps a large crowd entertained all weekend long. Club 5 has been a community institution and its scale and variety of entertainment make it the go-to for big nights out in Milwaukee.

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Club Cafe Boston

Boston, MA

A South End Boston gay bar and restaurant that has been a community gathering place since 1983. Club Cafe is known for its cabaret shows piano bar nights and excellent drag performers. It draws a sophisticated crowd and is one of Boston's most beloved gay institutions.

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Connections Bar Louisville

Louisville, KY

Louisville Kentucky's longest running gay bar that has been a community anchor for decades. Connections is a multi-level venue with different rooms catering to different tastes and is the go-to destination for the Louisville LGBTQ community's big nights out.

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Cruze Bar Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

A popular gay bar in Knoxville Tennessee that serves the LGBTQ community in a city that might surprise visitors with how active and welcoming its queer scene is. Cruze Bar hosts drag shows dancing and community events and is the anchor of Knoxville's gay nightlife scene.

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Cubbyhole

New York, NY

A beloved lesbian and queer bar tucked into the West Village that has been going strong since 1994. It is small and always packed with a warm crowd. The decorations covering every inch of the ceiling and walls give it a cozy feel that regulars say keeps them coming back week after week.

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Darcelle XV Showplace Portland

Portland, OR

A Portland institution that has been presenting drag shows since 1967. Run for decades by the legendary Darcelle XV this showplace is the oldest continuously operating drag show venue in the United States. A true piece of queer theatrical history that remains a must-visit in Portland.

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Deja Vu Lexington

Lexington, KY

A Lexington Kentucky gay bar with a strong community following and regular entertainment. Deja Vu draws a friendly local crowd and has become a reliable social hub for the Lexington LGBTQ community.

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Discovery Bar Wichita

Wichita, KS

A Wichita Kansas gay bar that serves the LGBTQ community in the state's largest city. Discovery has been a community gathering place for years and is an important social resource for Kansas's queer population which has fewer urban LGBTQ spaces than many other states.

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Discovery Night Club Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte North Carolina's most popular gay nightclub with a large dance floor regular drag shows and themed events that draw a big crowd from across the Carolinas. Discovery has been part of Charlotte's LGBTQ nightlife for years and continues to be the city's premier gay club.

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Effex Nightclub Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque's most popular gay club with a large dance floor regular drag shows and themed events. It draws the bigger crowd on weekends and has been a nightlife anchor for the New Mexico LGBTQ community. The shows and events are consistently well-produced.

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English Ivy's Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

A beloved Indianapolis gay bar with a warm neighborhood atmosphere that has been a gathering place for the city's LGBTQ community for years. English Ivy's is the kind of bar where you go to feel at home and where new faces are welcomed into an already tight-knit community of regulars.

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Faces Nightclub Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento's largest gay bar and club with multiple rooms bars and a large dance floor. Faces has been a community institution for decades and its scale means there is always something for everyone whether you want to dance have a quiet drink or watch a drag show.

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Fiesta Cantina

West Hollywood, CA

A WeHo institution right on Santa Monica Boulevard with a huge rooftop patio and strong margaritas. The happy hour is one of the best deals in West Hollywood and the outdoor space gets especially lively on warm California evenings.

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Flame Bar Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

A Kansas City gay bar that has been a community anchor since 1968 making it one of the oldest continuously operating gay bars in the country. Flame draws a loyal crowd of regulars and has survived decades of change in the city's LGBTQ landscape by staying true to what it does best.

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Flaming Saddles

West Hollywood, CA

A country and western gay bar in West Hollywood with line dancing and a whole lot of fun. It draws a mixed crowd of locals and tourists who all end up on the dance floor together. No experience required and the staff will show you the steps.

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Freezone Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

A Las Vegas gay bar that has been a community institution for years drawing a diverse crowd with themed nights and a welcoming atmosphere. Freezone is known for its drag shows and community events and is one of the more reliably entertaining options on the Las Vegas gay bar strip.

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Friends Bar Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

A Birmingham Alabama gay bar that serves as a gathering place for the LGBTQ community in the Deep South. Friends Bar draws a loyal local crowd and provides an important welcoming space for Alabama's queer community in a state with a complicated relationship with LGBTQ rights.

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Fritz Boston

Boston, MA

A South End Boston gay sports bar that is packed for major sporting events and also draws a great neighborhood crowd the rest of the time. Fritz manages to combine the genuine sports bar experience with an inclusive and welcoming LGBTQ atmosphere that few bars pull off as successfully.

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Gallus Mag's Bar Portland

Portland, OR

A Portland queer bar named after the legendary bouncer from a 19th-century New York saloon. The bar reflects Portland's love of queer history and draws a crowd that appreciates both a good drink and an interesting story. Welcoming to all parts of the Portland community.

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Gay 90s Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

A massive multi-level entertainment complex in Minneapolis that has been a community institution for decades. Gay 90s combines a nightclub a drag show bar and multiple themed rooms into a single sprawling venue that draws a huge crowd every weekend. One of the largest gay venues in the Midwest.

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Georgie's Alibi Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors, FL

One of the most popular bars on the Wilton Drive strip in Wilton Manors Florida. Georgie's Alibi is a sports bar with a strong LGBTQ following that draws a big crowd for game days and also hosts regular events and community gatherings. A neighborhood institution on the Drive.

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Godfrey's Richmond

Richmond, VA

A popular Richmond gay bar that hosts regular drag shows and community events. Godfrey's has built a strong following in the Richmond LGBTQ community and is known for its welcoming atmosphere and high-quality entertainment.

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Gossip Grill San Diego

San Diego, CA

San Diego's beloved lesbian bar in Hillcrest with a full restaurant menu and a consistently welcoming atmosphere. Gossip Grill has been a community anchor for queer women in San Diego since 2009 and is one of the city's most beloved LGBTQ establishments.

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Harbor Bar Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

An Anchorage Alaska gay bar that serves the LGBTQ community in the state's largest city. Harbor Bar has been a gathering place for Alaska's queer community for years and is valued for being a consistently welcoming space in a remote but surprisingly active LGBTQ community.

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Henrietta Hudson

New York, NY

One of the longest running lesbian bars in the country. Henrietta Hudson has been a safe and social space for queer women in New York City since 1991. Great dance floor energy on weekends and a welcoming vibe every night of the week.

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Hula's Bar and Lei Stand Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

Honolulu's beloved gay bar with an amazing open-air setting and views of the beach. Hula's is one of the most unique gay bars in the country combining an outdoor tropical setting with a welcoming and fun atmosphere. A must-visit for any LGBTQ traveler to Hawaii.

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Hunter's Video Bar Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

A popular Arenas Road bar in Palm Springs with pool tables multiple TV screens showing sports and music videos and a patio perfect for conversation. Hunter's happy hour from 4 to 7pm draws a big local crowd and the relaxed atmosphere makes it a great option for a casual evening before hitting the resort circuit. A neighborhood bar at heart with a genuinely welcoming character.

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Hunters Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors, FL

A popular Wilton Manors bar that is a longtime fixture on Wilton Drive. Hunters draws a loyal local crowd and is known for its welcoming atmosphere and fun events. One of the stops on any evening out on the Wilton Manors strip.

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Hydrate Nightclub

Chicago, IL

A popular Boystown nightclub with a large dance floor multiple bars and regular drag shows and themed evenings. The DJ lineup is consistently good and the crowd is always diverse and energetic. One of the louder and more high-energy options on Halsted.

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IBT's Tucson

Tucson, AZ

A Tucson gay bar that serves the southern Arizona LGBTQ community with regular drag shows and community events. IBT's has built a strong following in a community that sometimes has fewer options than its larger city counterparts and is treasured by Tucson's queer residents.

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Impulse Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

A Las Vegas gay bar on Paradise Road known for its happy hour specials and a laid-back atmosphere that provides a welcome alternative to the more intense nightclub scene on the Strip. Impulse draws a local crowd that prefers a neighborhood bar vibe.

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Industry Bar Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

A popular WeHo adjacent gay bar and dance venue that draws a diverse crowd of gay men and queer people from across Los Angeles. Industry has a large dance floor strong sound system and regular themed nights and DJ events. Known for being welcoming to a younger crowd while drawing the full spectrum of the LA gay community.

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Jackhammer Bar Chicago

Chicago, IL

A Chicago leather and bear bar in Andersonville that has been a community institution for many years. Jackhammer is known for its welcoming attitude to the leather bear and alternative gay communities and hosts regular events fundraisers and community nights. An important part of Chicago's diverse LGBTQ bar landscape beyond the Boystown mainstream.

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Jacque's Cabaret Boston

Boston, MA

Boston's oldest gay drag bar located in Bay Village. Jacques has been hosting some of the city's best drag performances since 1938 making it one of the longest-running drag venues in the country. A true piece of Boston history with an intimate atmosphere that makes every show feel special.

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JR's Bar and Grill Dallas

Dallas, TX

A cornerstone of the Dallas gay scene on Cedar Springs Road since 1979. JR's is a reliable neighborhood bar with good food strong drinks and a front patio that is perfect for people watching along the strip. The staff has been there forever and it shows in the welcoming attitude.

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JR's Bar and Grill DC

Washington, DC

A long-running and beloved gay bar on 17th Street in Washington DC. JR's has been a community institution since 1986 and is known for its video bar format sing-along nights and a crowd that ranges from after-work professionals to weekend regulars. A Dupont Circle classic.

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JR's Bar Houston

Houston, TX

A Montrose neighborhood institution that has been a gathering place for Houston's gay community since the 1980s. Low-key atmosphere good prices and a crowd that makes everyone feel like a regular. The Montrose strip may have changed around it but JR's has stayed true to itself.

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Julius Bar

New York, NY

The oldest gay bar still operating in New York City. Julius has been welcoming the gay community since the 1960s when the famous sip-in protest took place here challenging laws that banned serving gay people. It is a no-frills West Village institution that locals genuinely love.

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Levi and Leather Bar Chicago

Chicago, IL

A Chicago bar catering to the leather and Levi community with regular leather events and a welcoming atmosphere for those who identify with leather culture and alternative gay communities. Chicago has a strong leather tradition and this type of venue is an important part of the city's diverse LGBTQ nightlife and community landscape.

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Loretta's Last Call Boston

Boston, MA

A country themed bar in Boston with a strong LGBTQ following that hosts line dancing and country music nights. Located near the South End it draws a mixed crowd that loves a good two-step and has built a loyal community of regulars.

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Mad Myrna's Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

A beloved Anchorage Alaska gay bar known for its drag shows and welcoming atmosphere. Mad Myrna's has been a community institution for Alaska's LGBTQ population for many years and is the most active entertainment venue in Anchorage's small but dedicated queer scene.

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Mary's Bar Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

A beloved and unpretentious bar in the East Atlanta Village that has been a queer community gathering place for years. Mary's is known for its drag shows in a very small and intimate space which makes the performances feel personal and electric. One of Atlanta's most loved queer spots.

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Max Bar Omaha

Omaha, NE

Omaha's largest gay bar with multiple themed rooms and regular entertainment. The Max has been a community institution in Omaha for decades and draws a diverse crowd from across the region for its weekend events and drag shows.

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Metropolitan Bar Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY

A beloved Williamsburg Brooklyn gay bar that has been a community anchor since 2003. Metropolitan is known for its back patio which is one of the best outdoor drinking spaces in Brooklyn and for a welcoming atmosphere that draws a local artistic and queer crowd year-round.

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Mirabar Providence

Providence, RI

A Rhode Island gay bar that has been a community institution in Providence for decades. Mirabar draws a loyal crowd and hosts regular events including drag shows and themed nights that reflect the Providence LGBTQ community's strong sense of social identity.

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Missie B's Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

A popular Kansas City gay bar known for its lively drag shows and a welcoming atmosphere that draws a big crowd on weekends. Missie B's has a strong community following and the entertainment here is consistently good with a talented roster of local performers.

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Moby Dick

San Francisco, CA

A welcoming Castro neighborhood bar with pool tables darts and a low-key crowd that loves a good conversation. One of those spots that feels like your living room after a few visits. Great for an afternoon drink before heading out to the livelier spots later in the evening.

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Neighbours Nightclub Seattle

Seattle, WA

A Capitol Hill Seattle institution that has been a cornerstone of the city's LGBTQ nightlife since 1983. Neighbours is known for its diverse crowd theatrical drag shows and a dance floor that stays busy every night of the week. One of those clubs that feels like home after one visit.

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Nellie's Sports Bar DC

Washington, DC

A popular Washington DC gay sports bar that is packed for every big game. Nellie's has multiple floors drag brunch on weekends and a genuinely fun atmosphere that appeals to sports fans and non-sports fans alike. One of the most consistently busy gay bars in DC.

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Neon Boots Dancehall Houston

Houston, TX

A large Houston country gay bar with a massive dance floor and regular two-step lessons. Neon Boots draws a huge crowd for its themed country nights and has become one of the most popular gay bars in the city with a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.

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Neon Jungle Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix gay bar and club that has built a strong following in the Latino LGBTQ community drawing a diverse crowd for its themed nights and DJ events. Neon Jungle reflects the diversity of Phoenix's gay community and provides an important inclusive space where different cultural communities within the broader LGBTQ population can come together.

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Oilcan Harry's

Austin, TX

A country western gay bar in Austin Texas that has been a community anchor for decades. Two-step lessons happen multiple nights a week and the dance floor fills up fast. The kind of place where you walk in not knowing anyone and leave with new friends.

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Palace Bar Miami

Miami Beach, FL

The most famous bar on Miami's gay strip right on Ocean Drive with a legendary drag brunch that has been pulling crowds for years. The performances on the outdoor drag stage are some of the most entertaining in South Florida and the location is truly iconic.

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Phoenix Bar Memphis

Memphis, TN

A Memphis gay bar in the midtown area that has been a gathering place for the city's LGBTQ community for many years. Phoenix draws a friendly local crowd and serves as a social hub in a city with a smaller but active queer community.

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Pieces Bar

New York, NY

A lively gay bar in the West Village with a friendly laid-back atmosphere. Pieces is known for its fun drag bingo nights and a crowd that ranges from longtime regulars to first-timers who quickly feel at home. One of those places where the bartenders know your name.

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Piranha Nightclub Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

A popular gay nightclub on Las Vegas's LGBTQ strip on Paradise Road known for its go-go dancers energetic DJs and a crowd that keeps the dance floor packed until the early hours. Las Vegas has a surprisingly active gay nightlife scene and Piranha is at its center.

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Play Louisville

Louisville, KY

A popular Louisville gay bar and entertainment venue known for its drag shows and themed events. Play has become an important part of Louisville's LGBTQ nightlife scene drawing a diverse and enthusiastic crowd for its consistently well-produced entertainment.

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Play Nashville

Nashville, TN

Nashville's biggest gay nightclub known for its drag shows that rival anything in bigger cities. Play has been a community institution for years and the production quality of the entertainment is genuinely exceptional. It draws a large and enthusiastic crowd every weekend.

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Pony Bar Seattle

Seattle, WA

A celebrated LGBTQ bar in Capitol Hill Seattle that is housed in a converted 1930s gas station. The owner has created a space where marginalized members of the queer community feel truly safe and relaxed. The Pony is unpretentious genuine and deeply connected to its neighborhood.

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Powerhouse Bar San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

A SoMa San Francisco leather bar that has been part of the city's leather and alternative gay scene for many years. The Powerhouse draws a crowd that appreciates a classic leather bar atmosphere and hosts regular community events and leather nights. An important part of San Francisco's diverse LGBTQ nightlife ecosystem in the South of Market district.

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Proud Larry's Oxford

Oxford, MS

A beloved Oxford Mississippi bar and music venue that has been a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community in a college town in the Deep South. Proud Larry's draws a diverse crowd that includes both the university community and LGBTQ locals who appreciate having a genuinely safe space.

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Quadz Video Bar Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

A Palm Springs gay bar on Arenas Road known for its video screens fun atmosphere and a crowd that mixes local residents and visiting guests from the nearby resort hotels. Quadz is a reliable and welcoming option on the Arenas strip and is known for being more laid-back than some of the other venues. A good place to start the evening and get your bearings in Palm Springs.

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Queer Bar Seattle

Seattle, WA

A community-centered queer bar in Capitol Hill committed to building a truly inclusive space. Queer Bar hosts regular events for different parts of the LGBTQ community and has been praised for its genuine commitment to creating a welcoming environment for everyone especially those most marginalized.

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Quest Club Tallahassee

Tallahassee, FL

A Tallahassee Florida gay bar that serves the LGBTQ community in the state capital. Quest Club draws a loyal crowd from both the Florida State and FAMU student communities as well as longtime local residents. A consistent and welcoming presence in the Tallahassee gay scene.

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Rain on 4th

Austin, TX

One of Austin's most popular gay bars with multiple floors a rooftop deck and regular drag shows and themed nights. It anchors the 4th Street gay strip and draws a big mixed crowd. The outdoor deck is perfect on a warm Texas evening and the entertainment is always top notch.

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Rawhide Country Bar Seattle

Seattle, WA

A Seattle country western gay bar that has been a Capitol Hill institution for years. Rawhide draws a welcoming crowd for its two-step lessons themed country nights and a dance floor that gets busy on weekends. The bar has a loyal community of regulars and is known for being genuinely inclusive and welcoming to newcomers to both the bar and country dancing.

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Ribar Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

A Minneapolis gay bar in the Hennepin Avenue corridor with a welcoming atmosphere and a diverse crowd. Ribar has become a reliable option for the Twin Cities LGBTQ community looking for a fun and friendly bar without the intensity of larger nightclub venues.

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Rich's Houston

Houston, TX

A Houston club legend known for its Latin nights circuit parties and some of the best DJs that come through Texas. Rich's draws a diverse crowd and the energy on the dance floor on a Saturday night is something you have to experience to understand.

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Rich's Portland

Portland, OR

A Portland gay bar with a strong community following and regular entertainment. Rich's draws a diverse crowd from Portland's active LGBTQ community and has a reputation for inclusive events and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Rich's San Diego

San Diego, CA

One of San Diego's most popular gay nightclubs located in Hillcrest with a large dance floor and regular themed events. Rich's draws a high-energy crowd on weekends and the drag shows are consistently entertaining. A solid option for a big night out in San Diego.

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Ripcord Bar Denver

Denver, CO

Denver's leather and Levi bar that has been a community gathering place for the city's leather and bear community for many years. Ripcord hosts regular leather events fundraisers and community nights and is an important part of Denver's diverse LGBTQ nightlife scene. A welcoming space for those who identify with leather culture and the broader alternative gay community.

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Roscoe's Tavern

Chicago, IL

A multi-room Boystown bar that has been a social hub for Chicago's gay community since 1987. Roscoe's has a restaurant a pool room a dance floor and a patio. It is the kind of place you go for happy hour and end up staying for the whole night.

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Scandals Columbia

Columbia, SC

Columbia South Carolina's primary gay bar that serves the LGBTQ community in the state capital. Scandals has been a gathering place for the South Carolina queer community for years and is valued for being a consistently welcoming space in a state where such spaces are important.

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Scandals Saloon Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

A Cincinnati gay bar that has been a community institution for decades. Scandals is a neighborhood bar with a loyal following and the kind of comfortable atmosphere that keeps people coming back week after week. An important part of the Cincinnati LGBTQ social landscape.

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Scarlet Bar Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

A popular LGBTQ bar in Honolulu's Chinatown area that has been a gathering place for Hawaii's queer community for years. Scarlet draws a diverse crowd including locals and tourists and hosts regular drag shows and themed nights that reflect the vibrant character of Honolulu's gay scene.

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Scoot Inn Austin

Austin, TX

An Austin music venue and bar on the East Side with a strong queer following and a welcoming atmosphere for all parts of the LGBTQ community. Scoot Inn hosts a mix of live music events and LGBTQ themed nights drawing a diverse creative crowd that reflects Austin's famously inclusive character. The outdoor patio and string lights create one of the best outdoor bar atmospheres in the city.

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Sidelines Sports Bar Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors, FL

A popular sports bar on Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors that draws a big crowd for sporting events and also hosts regular community nights. Sidelines combines the sports bar experience with an inclusive LGBTQ atmosphere and has a strong neighborhood following.

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Sidetrack Bar

Chicago, IL

A Boystown institution on Halsted Street in Chicago that opened in 1982 and has been going strong ever since. Sidetrack is known for its video bars themed nights and a friendly crowd that spans all ages. It gets particularly lively during show tune sing-along nights.

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Sidewinders Bar Tucson

Tucson, AZ

A Tucson gay bar that has been a community gathering place and dance venue for many years. Sidewinders draws a friendly local crowd for its dance nights and regular events and is known for being one of the most welcoming and relaxed gay bars in the southern Arizona area. A solid community anchor for Tucson's LGBTQ population.

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South Beach Houston

Houston, TX

One of Houston's busiest gay clubs with multiple rooms a large dance floor and drag shows that pull in serious crowds. Located in the Montrose neighborhood it has been a nightlife anchor for the community for years. The drag entertainment here is among the best in the city.

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Spectators Bar Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR

A Fayetteville Arkansas gay bar that serves the LGBTQ community in this college town in the Ozarks. Spectators has been a welcoming space for years and reflects the surprisingly active queer scene in a progressive university community in the middle of Arkansas.

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Spectrum Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

A welcoming gay bar in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood which is the city's LGBTQ hub. Spectrum draws a friendly mixed crowd and is part of the lively bar scene along Charles Street that makes Mount Vernon one of the most welcoming neighborhoods in Maryland.

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Station 4

Dallas, TX

One of the biggest gay clubs on Cedar Springs Road in Dallas with multiple dance floors themed nights and a crowd that keeps the energy going until dawn. Known for its drag shows and circuit-style events. The production quality of the performances is genuinely impressive.

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Stonewall Inn

New York, NY

One of the most important bars in LGBTQ+ history. The 1969 Stonewall uprising that happened right here sparked the modern gay rights movement. Today it is a National Monument and still a working bar that welcomes everyone. Walking through the door feels like walking through history.

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Swinging Richards Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

An Atlanta adult entertainment bar that has been a community institution in the Midtown area for many years. Part of the diverse tapestry of LGBTQ nightlife in Atlanta it serves a specific community within the broader gay scene and has a loyal following.

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Tabu Lounge Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

A friendly sports bar in Philadelphia's Gayborhood that draws a big crowd for game nights and also hosts regular community events. Tabu manages to be both a genuine sports bar and a welcoming community gathering place which is a rare combination done very well.

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TC's Lounge Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

A Minneapolis neighborhood bar with a strong LGBTQ community presence that has been a gathering place for years. TC's is an unpretentious local spot that draws a loyal crowd looking for a welcoming and comfortable place to have a drink and socialize.

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The Abbey Food and Bar

West Hollywood, CA

West Hollywood's most iconic gay bar and restaurant. The Abbey started as a coffee shop in 1991 and grew into a sprawling outdoor and indoor venue with multiple bars and a full kitchen. It is the social center of WeHo and one of the most visited gay bars in the world.

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The Alibi Room Seattle

Seattle, WA

A Capitol Hill Seattle bar with a strong queer following and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. The Alibi Room is a reliable option for an evening in Capitol Hill with a crowd that represents the diversity and warmth of Seattle's LGBTQ community.

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The Bourbon Pub and Parade

New Orleans, LA

A multi-level entertainment complex on Bourbon Street with a video bar on the ground floor and a dance club upstairs. The Bourbon Pub is one of New Orleans' busiest gay venues with drag shows on the balcony and a crowd that keeps the energy going all night long.

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The Brass Rail Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

A Fort Wayne Indiana gay bar that has been a community institution for decades serving one of the larger LGBTQ communities in the Midwest outside of Indianapolis and Chicago. The Brass Rail draws a loyal local crowd and is an important social hub for the region.

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The Closet Chicago

Chicago, IL

A small welcoming lesbian bar in the Boystown area that has been a community anchor since 1978. The Closet is unpretentious with cheap drinks a jukebox and a regular crowd that feels like family. One of the few lesbian bars still standing in the country.

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The Connection Lexington

Lexington, KY

A Lexington Kentucky gay bar that serves the LGBTQ community in the Bluegrass State. The Connection has been a gathering place for Kentucky's queer community and draws people from across the region for its events and welcoming atmosphere.

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The Eagle NYC

New York, NY

A New York institution for the leather and bear community since 1970. Known for its rooftop bar and regular themed nights. A no-judgment zone where the dress code ranges from leather to casual and everyone gets a warm welcome.

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The Eagle San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco's iconic SoMa leather bar that has been a cornerstone of the leather community since 1981. The Eagle hosts the famous Sunday Beer Bust on its patio that has been a city institution for decades. The outdoor patio fills up with a mix of leather community members and allies and the proceeds regularly support LGBTQ charities and organizations.

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The Golden Lantern New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

A small neighborhood bar in New Orleans' Lower Garden District that has been a beloved community gathering place for decades. The Golden Lantern draws a loyal local crowd and is the kind of bar where you always run into someone you know. A true neighborhood institution.

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The Lipstick Lounge Nashville

Nashville, TN

A beloved lesbian bar in Nashville that has been a community gathering place for over two decades. The Lipstick Lounge is a small intimate venue with a strong reputation for live music and a crowd that is genuinely welcoming to everyone.

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The Max Jackson Mississippi

Jackson, MS

A Jackson Mississippi gay bar that serves the LGBTQ community in the Deep South state capital. The Max provides a welcoming and safe space for Mississippi's queer community in a political environment that has historically been hostile to LGBTQ rights. An important community institution.

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The Midnight Sun

San Francisco, CA

A video bar in the heart of the Castro that has been running since 1971. It plays music videos and keeps things going late into the night. The crowd is friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced for the neighborhood. A classic Castro stop on any night out.

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The Roost Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte North Carolina gay bar with a welcoming community atmosphere and regular events. The Roost draws a friendly local crowd and has become a reliable gathering place for the Charlotte LGBTQ community as the city's queer scene has grown.

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The Saloon Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

A classic Minneapolis gay bar with a long history and a loyal following. The Saloon is known for its video screens pool tables and a crowd that mixes all ages and types. A good solid neighborhood gay bar that does not try to be anything it is not.

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The Sun Trapp Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City's most popular gay bar with a large outdoor patio and a relaxed welcoming atmosphere. The Sun Trapp draws a cross-section of Utah's LGBTQ community and has become a gathering place that feels like a genuine neighborhood bar rather than a nightclub. The patio is especially beloved.

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Therapy NYC

New York, NY

A popular multi-level gay bar and lounge in Hell's Kitchen that has been a neighborhood staple since 2002. Known for its drag shows cabaret nights and strong cocktails. The staff is genuinely friendly and the crowd is always a good mix.

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This Is It Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee's oldest gay bar operating since 1968 making it one of the longest continuously running gay bars in the United States. This Is It is a neighborhood institution with a loyal regular crowd and the kind of history that makes a bar feel genuinely important to a community.

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Toucans Tiki Lounge Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

The anchor of Palm Springs' gay nightlife scene on Arenas Road. Toucans Tiki Lounge has a tropical theme karaoke nights dance floor and drag shows that keep it busy most nights of the week. The venue draws a mix of locals and visitors and is particularly packed during White Party weekend and Pride events. The classic tiki decoration and festive atmosphere make it one of the most fun gay bars in the desert.

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Tracks Nightclub Denver

Denver, CO

One of Denver's biggest gay clubs with a huge warehouse space multiple rooms and some of the best DJ nights in the city. Tracks has been a Denver institution for decades and the Halloween and Pride events here are legendary. The production quality of major events is seriously impressive.

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Twin Peaks Tavern

San Francisco, CA

A Castro District institution that holds the distinction of being the first gay bar in the US with floor to ceiling windows that let the world see inside. When it opened in 1972 that was a radical act of visibility. Today it is a cozy neighborhood bar where the Castro community gathers.

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Twist Miami

Miami Beach, FL

A multi-level gay bar and nightclub in South Beach that has been one of the most popular gay venues in Miami for decades. Twist is open every night of the week and draws a diverse crowd from the local community and visitors from around the world. Seven bars across multiple floors keep the party going all night.

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Urban Mo's San Diego

San Diego, CA

A popular bar and restaurant in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood with a large patio and a welcoming crowd. Urban Mo's is a neighborhood gathering place that does food and drinks equally well and draws a diverse mix of the local LGBTQ community.

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Wildrose Seattle

Seattle, WA

Seattle's most beloved lesbian bar that has been a Capitol Hill fixture since 1984. The Wildrose draws a diverse crowd of queer women and allies with a welcoming no-frills atmosphere and a commitment to being a safe community space. One of a rare and shrinking number of lesbian bars in the country.

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Woody's Dallas

Dallas, TX

A casual and friendly gay bar and restaurant on Cedar Springs that has been feeding and watering the Dallas LGBTQ community for years. The patio is always packed and the food is better than you expect from a bar. A good first stop before heading further down the strip.

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Woody's Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

A Gayborhood anchor in Philadelphia that has been serving the community since 1982. Woody's is a multi-level bar and nightclub that draws a large mixed crowd with a dance floor upstairs and a more casual bar scene downstairs. One of the most reliably busy gay bars in Philadelphia.

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Xposed Bar Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

A Little Rock Arkansas gay bar that has been a gathering place for the LGBTQ community in the state capital. Xposed draws a loyal local crowd and is one of the primary social hubs for Arkansas's queer community providing a consistently welcoming space.