Lesbian bar with lively energy and amazing music keeps the dance floor full all night. Minimal decor inside contrasts with a cozy outdoor area that offers a quieter space. Welcoming atmosphere includes skilled security and openness to straight allies, creating a safe and inclusive environment.
Welcoming to straight allies and known for a safe, friendly atmosphere, this bar offers great drinks and lively shows. Staff and owner create a supportive vibe that makes it a go-to spot for the lesbian community.
A lesbian bar with a dancing area and patio offers a safe and welcoming space. Staff are mostly women and lesbians, creating a friendly and inclusive vibe for everyone.
"The bar staff here make you feel safe and truly seen."
"Tony the security guard made the night out so enjoyable and fun."
"The LGBTQ security here makes you feel so safe and welcomed."
Good to know
Karaoke night happens every Sunday with no cover charge.
Expect a $10 cover fee on busy event nights.
Street parking is limited; plan to walk a few blocks.
Outdoor patio with roofing around trees creates a laid-back vibe where people relax with drinks or play pool and darts. Crowd mainly ranges from 30 to 50 years old, mixing LGBTQ and straight guests in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Jukebox control via app adds a personal touch to the music experience.
A very cool atmosphere with roofing around trees sets a great and chill vibe. Staff and clientele show kindness and joy, creating a space where people meet friends, celebrate milestones, and embrace their queerness.
A friendly hangout with a super LGBTQ and straight friendly vibe welcomes all types and ages. Known as the home of the gay pour, it offers a nice spot to unwind and chill.
Good to know
Happy hour runs from 4-7pm with discounted drinks.
Daily specials are available, offering great deals on drinks.
The patio is dog-friendly, allowing pets to join you.
Gay bar with an eclectic dive bar atmosphere and cozy decor offers a laid-back vibe and friendly, diverse crowd. The space includes a fun patio and hosts activities like pokeno, creating a welcoming community feel. Music plays a key role in setting a relaxed, unpretentious mood.
Welcoming everyone, this bar stands out as one of the city's longest-standing LGBTQ+ bars with a rich history. It offers a friendly atmosphere without the usual attitude, featuring fun activities and a true neighborhood watering hole vibe.
A long-standing LGBTQ+ bar with a rich history, it feels like a friendly gay dive bar and a Cheers for Gays spot. The vibe is fun and western, making it a unique hole in the wall.
Good to know
Happy hour runs from 12 to 8pm with discounted drinks.
Karaoke happens every Thursday night with no cover charge.
Drag shows are featured every Saturday night at 9pm.
Dark dive bar with a cozy, laid-back vibe and a local gayborhood feel. Features include pool tables, darts, and a patio that contains smoke well. Atmosphere stays calm and casual, attracting a mix of LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ locals.
A large bar with a small exterior offers a nice patio, darts, and pool tables. It hosts karaoke and LGBT nights with friendly staff and good drinks at reasonable prices.
A campy, queer dive bar with a relaxed, dive-y vibe welcomes a mix of LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ visitors. Activities include pool, darts, bingo, and karaoke.
Good to know
Karaoke night happens every Saturday with a lively atmosphere.
Parking is limited and can be challenging to find near the bar.
Prices for drinks are reasonable, with beers starting around $12 for two.
Spacious bar with vintage 30s vibe and live DJ music creates an inviting, lively atmosphere. Outdoor areas feature fire pits, a dog-friendly patio, and a Mexican food truck, blending relaxation with social energy. The crowd enjoys cocktails, cigars, and casual dining in a comfortable, open setting.
Spacious and gay friendly, this bar offers a charming vibe with a friendly staff serving precise, bespoke cocktails. Sitting at the bar with Anthony or chatting with Daniel, the bar manager, adds to the inviting atmosphere.
A gay friendly bar with a mixed crowd that welcomes the LGBTQ community. Located in a busy area with many other bars and clubs.
Good to know
Karaoke night happens on Tuesdays, but it fills up quickly.
Drinks are fairly priced, with cheap options available before 8pm.
Expect a busy atmosphere, especially on weekends.
Leather bar hosts a diverse gay male crowd including daddies, pups, and leather bois. Atmosphere feels welcoming and fun with an emphasis on manhood and male attraction. Outdoor patio is crowded and lively, offering space for socializing and play.
A leather bar with a welcoming atmosphere where people freely express themselves. It features areas to play like old school gay bars and offers affordable drinks.
A diverse mix of gay men fills the space, including daddies, jock strap wielding hotties, and leather bois. Certain areas allow guys to "play" like in old school gay bars, creating a distinct vibe for the LGBTQ+ community.
Good to know
A drink purchase is required by law to enter the bar.
Anvil is a leather bar catering to the leather community.
The bar does not serve food, only drinks.
Small club with a fun goth atmosphere and Euro rave music creates a lively yet welcoming vibe. Diverse crowd enjoys drag performances and an incredible DJ, making it a safe and inclusive gay space. Limited seating and a cozy dance floor encourage close socializing and conversation.
A neighborhood watering hole with a patio bar that welcomes everyone. It offers a spot to drink, chat, and watch shows, known as a favorite gay bar in the area.
A safe gay space with a strong lesbian presence, this spot stands out as a favorite queer hangout. It welcomes the LGBTQ community clearly and openly.
Good to know
The drag brunch happens every Sunday and is known for its fun atmosphere.
Karaoke night is on Wednesdays, and entry is free.
A taco vendor is available outside the venue for late-night snacks.
Bookstore combines wide aisles and comfy seating with a bar serving wine and coffee, creating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Space feels inclusive and accessible, inviting reading, chatting, or relaxing with a drink. Spotlights and curated displays add to a classic yet lively vibe.
A bar inside the bookstore offers snacks and drinks at the First Draft bar. It creates a relaxed spot to enjoy books and good company.
Staff create a welcoming atmosphere with clear guidance on addressing gay and transgender employees. The store offers a large queer romance section and maintains a safe, family-friendly queer space.
Good to know
Trivia night occurs every Wednesday at 7pm with a $5 entry fee.
Author events and book signings happen regularly; check the schedule online.
The bookstore features a coffee shop and a bar for refreshments while browsing.
Cocktail bar offers vibrant drag shows and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that feels like a community. Indoor and outdoor spaces stay lively without feeling overcrowded, supported by a good sound system and top talent performances nightly.
Lively atmosphere fuels this Drag and Karaoke bar with well-arranged seating that never feels crowded. One bartender handles a large crowd with ease, keeping the vibe vibrant and inclusive.
A welcoming and inclusive gay bar with a chill vibe and hilarious, protective staff. Hosts events like big gay Bingo and queer performances that bring the community together.
Good to know
Getting tickets is highly recommended for the best seats during shows.
Kobalt has a cover charge ranging from $5 to $15 depending on the artist.
Reservations are suggested due to limited seating and high demand.
Neighborhood bar with a casual vibe and laid-back atmosphere where patrons feel at home and unpretentious. Friendly crowd enjoys great music and a patio that adds to the relaxed setting. The place serves as a welcoming spot to meet like-minded people without pretense.
Feels like a neighborhood bar with a welcoming vibe even for straight guys in a gay bar. Staff stays polite and quick, making it a good local spot to hang out.
Many gay bars here offer a welcoming atmosphere for all, including straight visitors. Some spots discuss cultural differences, like European visitors being seen as rude in American gay bars.
Good to know
Sundays are very busy, especially during the beer bust event.
Parking is easy and convenient near the bar.
The bar offers a good variety of drinks at reasonable prices.
Very dark dive bar with a smoking patio and no clocks. Atmosphere shifts from quiet and chill to busy and loud, welcoming a mostly gay male crowd but mixed gender on some evenings. Affordable drinks and a non-pretentious vibe create a positive, inviting space.
A dive bar with a lively vibe opens early at 6 a.m. The owner works tirelessly behind the bar, creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone behaves well.
Gay bars show respectful behavior and a welcoming vibe. Cruisin'7th caters more to gay men than to gay women.
Good to know
Happy Hour offers $3 drinks from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Saturdays when it ends at 4 p.m.
Male stripper night occurs on Saturdays, attracting a lively crowd.
The bar opens at 6 a.m. daily, making it an early option for drinks.
Dark, divey bar with old vinyl seats and mismatched furniture hosts drag shows and karaoke on a small stage. Music includes unexpected genres like Knocked Loose, creating a unique vibe. Crowd mixes drag performers out of drag and Pups, fostering a safe, fun-loving atmosphere.
A divey local bar with karaoke nights and a strong drag show presence. Music choices include unexpected bands like Knocked Loose and Dance Gavin Dance, creating a lively atmosphere for socializing.
Ego Death plays a key role in the queer scene here. Music choices include unexpected bands like Knocked Loose and Dance Gavin Dance in gay bars. Metro access could improve bar hopping along 7th.
Good to know
Karaoke starts at 9 PM and ends at 1:30 AM on Thursdays.
Expect a long wait for karaoke as many people want to sing.
Bring cash for tips, as it's common to tip performers.