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2 reviews

4121 18th Street

Located in the Castro, San Francisco’s gay neighborhood, Badlands is a popular video and dance bar, with gogo boys. Open daily 15:00pm-02:00am.

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Wilton Manors

Scandal's Saloon

4 reviews

3073 NE 6th Ave

Lauded as South Florida’s #1 Gay Country Western Bar, Scandal’s Saloon is the perfect place to kick up your heels and make new friends. Located in the heart of Wilton Manors, Scandal’s Saloon has been entertaining locals and tourists alike si...

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Chicago

Sidetrack

2 reviews

3349 N Halsted Street (at Roscoe)

Sidetrack is the mecca of gay Chicago, a sprawling 15,000-square-foot video bar that’s been the beating heart of Boystown since 1982 and is regularly named the best gay bar in Chicago, the most popular bar in Illinois, and one of the top gay bars ...

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Los Angeles

The Abbey

1 review

692 N Robertson Blvd

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, The Abbey Food Bar is more than just a bar — it’s a legendary LGBTQ+ landmark and one of the most iconic gay venues in the world. What began as a small coffee shop back in 1991 has transformed into a vibran...

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Wilton Manors

Hunters Wilton Manors

3 reviews

2232 Wilton Dr

Hunters is one of the anchor gay nightclubs on Wilton Drive and a fixture of the Wilton Manors scene, a recently renovated, state-of-the-art club at the center of the gayborhood’s nightlife. It packs in a big dance floor, the largest video screen ...

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San Francisco

440 Castro

2 reviews

440 Castro St

Very popular gay bar with the catchphrase ’booze, music, fun’. Locals and tourists meet up in the Castro’s favorite leather bar. Beer and beards, open 7/7, nightly themed nights.

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Wilton Manors

Georgie's Alibi Monkey Bar & Grille

3 reviews

2266 Wilton Manors

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Chicago

Atmosphere

2 reviews

5355 N Clark Street

Atmosphere is Andersonville’s original gay bar, a beloved, neon-lit ”upscale dive” that brings dancing, go-go boys and drag to the North Side’s more laid-back queer neighborhood. Small, unpretentious and attitude-free, it’s an easy place for a str...

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San Francisco

The Eagle

1 review

398 12th St

One of San Francisco’s most popular gay bars. Open noon-02:00am, great beer bust on Sundays, large heated patio, drag shows, and plenty of fun!

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Houston

JR’s Bar and Grill

2 reviews

808 Pacific St.

A Houston gay-nightlife institution since 1982, JR’s Bar Grill is the kind of place where almost every local seems to have a story—and quite possibly a slightly blurry photograph—to share. Located on Pacific Street in the heart of Montrose, JR’s ...

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Nashville

Play Dance Bar

2 reviews

1519 Church St

Play Dance Bar stands as one of the most vibrant gay nightlife destinations in Nashville’s Midtown district, known for its energetic dance floor and electric drag performances five nights a week. Locals and visitors alike flock here to enjoy resid...

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Houston

Ripcord

2 reviews

715 Fairview St

Ripcord Houston: leather, freedom and queer history in Montrose Located at 715 Fairview Street in Montrose, Ripcord is one of Houston’s most iconic gay bars and an essential address for anyone interested in leather, bears, fetish culture or L...

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Nashville

The Lipstick Lounge

2 reviews

1400 Woodland St

The Lipstick Lounge is one of Nashville’s most cherished LGBTQ+ institutions and an essential stop for queer travelers who want to experience the city beyond the neon lights of Broadway. Located at 1400 Woodland Street in East Nashville, this prou...

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Palm Springs

Toucans Tiki Lounge

2 reviews

2100 N Palm Canyon Dr

Toucans is one of the biggest names in Palm Springs gay nightlife, especially for drag, cabaret, and full-on performance nights. If you’re looking for a gay club in Palm Springs with bigger stage energy, themed nights, and a more show-driven exper...

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Nashville

Tribe

2 reviews

1515 Church St

Tribe Nashville: a relaxed gay bar in the heart of Music City Located on Church Street, one of the historic focal points of LGBTQ+ nightlife in Nashville, Tribe is a lively gay bar where locals and visitors come together for drinks, music, en...

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San Francisco

Beaux

1 review

2344 Market St

One of Castro’s best dance clubs. During the week it has rotating nightly events (vogue ball on Mondays anyone?), Cock Shot Tuesdays for all-day $2 beers and Wednesday’s party for the queer ladies. On the weekends, expect go-go boys. For the best ...

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Chicago

Charlie’s Chicago

1 review

3726 N Broadway Street

Charlie’s is Chicago’s country-and-western gay bar, a Boystown late-night institution since 1993 that brings a little taste of South Texas to the North Side, complete with cowboy paraphernalia, a cowboy-boot disco ball, and a crowd in hats, buckle...

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Wilton Manors

DrYnk Bar & Lounge

1 review

2255 Wilton Dr

DrYnk is the polished, grown-up star of Wilton Manors, an intimate craft-cocktail bar and lounge on Wilton Drive that many regulars name as the single best bar in gay Fort Lauderdale. Inside is all warmth and low light: dark velvet walls, fireplac...

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Chicago

Loves

1 review

3729 N Halsted Street

Loves Chicago Bar, the longtime Boystown favorite formerly known as Bobby Love’s, is the ”Cheers” of the neighborhood, a warm, unpretentious gay bar on the north end of the Halsted strip where everyone’s family. Walk in for a drink and walk out kn...

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Chicago

Marty’s Martini Bar

1 review

1477 W Winnemac Ave

Marty’s is Andersonville’s classy little martini bar, an upscale, intimate, Toulouse-Lautrec-styled lounge, all gilt-framed mirrors, mahogany and French flair, that’s long been an LGBTQ+ favorite on the North Side. It’s built around genuinely exce...

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Palm Springs

Quadz

1 review

200 S Indian Canyon Dr

QUADZ is one of the best-known spots for a more playful side of Palm Springs gay nightlife, especially if you like showtunes, sing-alongs, video-bar energy, and a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd. It’s less about mega-club flash and more about fun, conversation...

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New York

Rockbar

1 review

185 Christopher St (at Weehawken St)

A unique space in NYC, open to the whole LGBT community. Popular with bears. Daily parties, including Musical Mondays, series viewings and weekend parties.  

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Chicago

Roscoe’s

1 review

3354–56 N Halsted Street (at W Roscoe)

Roscoe’s is one of Boystown’s founding gay bars and still one of its most popular, a sprawling, welcoming institution that’s anchored the corner of Halsted and Roscoe since 1987 and helped define the neighborhood as Chicago’s gay main street. Part...

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Honolulu

Scarlet

1 review

80 S Pauahi Street

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Chicago

The North End

1 review

3733 N Halsted Street (at Grace)

Since 1983, the North End has been Chicago’s answer to ”where do gay guys watch the game,” a laid-back, unpretentious sports bar at the north end of the Boystown strip that’s a genuine antidote to the dance-club-heavy stretch further down Halsted....

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Chicago

The SoFo Tap

1 review

4923 N Clark Street

The SoFo Tap is Andersonville’s easygoing neighborhood bear bar, ”South of Foster,” at the corner of Clark and Argyle, a laid-back, dog-friendly LGBTQIA+ spot with no dress code, no attitude, just good people and cold drinks. It’s technically a be...

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San Francisco

Twin Peaks Tavern

1 review

401 Castro St (at Market & 17th)

Vintage gay bar with an enviable position in the Castro. Attracts a slightly older crowd. Definitely one place to stop off for on a bar crawl!

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Chicago

Wang's

1 review

3317 N Broadway Street (between Aldine Avenuenue & Buckingham Pl)

Hidden behind an understated entrance at 3317 North Broadway, Wang’s is an intimate cocktail lounge in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, close to the bars and clubs of Northalsted. Small, dark, and dramatically decorated, it offers a seductive alte...

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Phoenix

Bar 1

1 review

3702 N 16th St

Bar1 is a gay bar in Phoenix, south of Indian School on 16th Street. Outdoor smoking/drinking patio. 10am-2am 7 days a week. 

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Nashville

Beyond the Edge

1 review

112 S 11th St

Beyond the Edge is a popular East Nashville sports bar in the Five Points area, widely recognized as a gay-friendly local hangout, especially for LGBTQ+ sports fans. The venue is known for its pub grub, beer selection, daily drink specials, and lo...

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Palm Springs

Blackbook

1 review

315 E Arenas Rd

Blackbook is one of the most welcoming places to begin—or prolong—a night out in Palm Springs’ famous Arenas District. Located on East Arenas Road, at the heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife area, this gay-owned cocktail bar and restaurant offers...

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Los Angeles

Bullet

1 review

10522 Burbank Blvd (at Cahuenga), North Hollywood

Busy and casual bar/club with  Sunday beer bust, bingo, and kinky karaoke! Check website for full event details. Also serves bar food. 

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Nashville

Canvas Nash

1 review

1105 Fatherland St

Canvas Lounge is a popular LGBTQ+ bar in East Nashville known for dance nights, karaoke, themed parties, and a lively queer-friendly crowd. It has become a strong alternative to Midtown nightlife, with a more East Side neighborhood feel while stil...

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Palm Springs

Chill Bar

1 review

217 E Arenas Rd

Chill Bar is a polished, high-energy staple of Palm Springs gay nightlife, combining daytime socializing with DJ sets, drag, brunch, and bigger weekend party energy after dark. It’s a good fit if you want a stylish gay bar in Palm Springs that fee...

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St. Petersburg

Cocktail St Pete

1 review

2355 Central Ave

COCKtail is one of the biggest names in St. Pete gay nightlife, especially if you want a high-energy crowd, drag programming, and a more resort-style night out. The venue is tied to the adult-only Mari Jean Hotel and promotes everything from brunc...

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Austin

Coconut Club

1 review

310B Colorado St

Coconut Club is a go-to for gay nightlife in Austin when you want a downtown party with rooftop energy and a dance-forward crowd. It’s widely known as an LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub, with events that range from DJ-led late nights to drag-focused prog...

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Palm Springs

Dick’s on Arenas

1 review

301 E Arenas Rd

Dick’s on Arenas is a gay-owned, gay-operated bar right in the heart of the Palm Springs gay nightlife strip, with an outdoorsy patio and a slightly cruisier, leather-leaning edge than some of its neighbors. It’s a strong choice if you want a frie...

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St. Petersburg

Enigma St. Pete

1 review

1110 Central Ave

Enigma is one of the core pillars of the St. Pete gay scene, mixing lounge energy, drag shows, DJs, and late-night clubbing in a polished but approachable space. It’s a strong pick if you want a classic gay nightclub in St. Petersburg with a busy ...

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Nashville

Frankie J’s

1 review

1314 6th Ave N

Frankie J’s is a newer queer bar in Nashville’s Germantown area that mixes nightlife, food, and community programming in a cozy house-style setting. It’s explicitly positioned as a 21+ queer bar and is a great fit for travelers looking for a socia...

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Houston

George

1 review

617 Fairview St

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Wilton Manors

Gym Sportsbar

1 review

2287 Wilton Dr

Gym Sportsbar is the gay sports bar of Wilton Manors, the Florida outpost of the brand that started in New York, sitting right on Wilton Drive in the middle of the gayborhood strip. Wall-to-wall HD screens and a big outdoor patio with a 20-foot sc...

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Austin

Highland Lounge

1 review

404 Colorado St

Highland Lounge is a top pick when you’re aiming for a true gay club in Austin—big-night energy, a club-first setup, and plenty of room to go all in. With multiple levels and several bars, it’s designed for dancing, shows, and late hours rather th...

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Honolulu

Hula's Bar and Lei Stand

1 review

134 Kapahulu Ave

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Palm Springs

Hunters

1 review

302 East Arenas Road

Hunters Palm Springs: a gay nightlife institution on Arenas Road Located at 302 East Arenas Road, Hunters Palm Springs is one of the best-known gay bars and nightclubs in the Coachella Valley. Open since 1998, it has become a fixture of the c...

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Honolulu

In Between

1 review

2155 Lau'ula Street

In Between is one of Waikiki’s most beloved gay bars, and it’s easy to see why. Set on the quiet stretch of Lauʻula Street in Honolulu, this cozy LGBTQ+ spot has been a local favorite for years. Unlike the loud, crowded clubs you might expect, In ...

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Wilton Manors

Johnsons Fort Lauderdale

1 review

2340 Wilton Dr

Johnson’s is a gay speakeasy and male burlesque club on Wilton Drive, billing itself as Fort Lauderdale’s first and only venue of its kind. Behind its intimate, vintage-styled room, you’ll find craft cocktails, nightly live male entertainment, and...

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Houston

Michael’s Outpost Piano Bar

1 review

1419 Richmond Avenue

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Houston

Neon Boots Dancehall and Saloon

1 review

11410 Hempstead Rd

Neon Boots Dancehall Saloon brings country-western nightlife, LGBTQ+ community spirit and a decidedly Texas-sized dance floor together under one roof. Located at 11410 Hempstead Highway, northwest of central Houston, this award-winning dance hall...

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Washington

Number Nine

1 review

1435 P Street NW

Number Nine is the latest Washington D.C.’s gay bar. Number Nine is located in the heart of Logan Circle. The venue has two floors, extensive seating, marble bars, hardwood floors, a fireplace, and state of the art sound and lighting. The upstairs...

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Austin

Oilcan Harry’s

1 review

211 W 4th St

Oilcan Harry’s is a cornerstone of Austin gay nightlife and one of the city’s most recognizable LGBTQ+ venues for a full night out. Expect a show-forward experience with recurring weekly programming that keeps the room lively beyond weekends. The ...

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Los Angeles

Or Bar

1 review

8228 Santa Monica Blvd

Or Bar is one of West Hollywood’s newer, more stylish gay bars, a glamorous cocktail lounge that took over the legendary former Gold Coast space (its name is French for ”gold,” a nod to its predecessor). Black, white, and gold throughout, with plu...

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Phoenix

Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon

1 review

4428 N 7th Av

Open Monday to Saturday 2am 2am and Sunday 10am 2am. 

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Houston

Pearl Bar

1 review

4216 Washington Ave

women s bar

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Oakland

Que Rico Nightclub

1 review

381 15th Street

Que Rico brings high-energy LGBTQ+ nightlife to Oakland with a Latinx party spirit that’s loud, fun, and proudly unapologetic. The dance floor is welcoming, the programming is packed — think themed nights, drag shows, and big weekend events where ...

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Austin

Rain on 4th

1 review

217 W 4th St

Rain on 4th is one of the strongest picks for travelers searching for gay nightlife in Austin, right in the downtown bar cluster. More polished than a dive and more flexible than a pure nightclub, it mixes drag shows, bingo, karaoke, DJs, and pati...

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Houston

Rich's Houston

1 review

2401 San Jacinto St

Rich’s is one of the most storied names in gay Houston nightlife, a dance club that first opened in 1983 and earned the nickname ”Studio 54 of the South” across its decades on San Jacinto Street. After a stint in Montrose, the brand returned to it...

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Palm Springs

Streetbar

1 review

224 E Arenas Rd

Streetbar is the desert’s longest-running gay bar in Palm Springs and one of the longtime staples of the Palm Springs gay bar scene, with a more relaxed, social vibe than the nearby, larger, dance-focused spots. It’s especially good if you want ch...

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Wilton Manors

The Alchemist Café

1 review

2430 NE 13th Avenue

The Alchemist Café is a beloved garden hideaway in the heart of Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale’s gayborhood, an old house wrapped in lush greenery and quirky art just off Wilton Drive, serving since 2014. It’s a relaxed, welcoming daytime spot tha...

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Phoenix

The Anvil

1 review

2424 East Thomas Rd

Leather bar. 

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Los Angeles

The Chapel At The Abbey

1 review

696 Nord Robertson Boulevard

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New Orleans

The Country Club

1 review

634 Louisa Street

Hidden away in New Orleans’ charming Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant retreat from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter. The 19th Century Italianate Raised Center Hall Cottage and lushly landscaped saltwater poo...

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Austin

The Iron Bear

1 review

301 W 6th St

The Iron Bear delivers a more social, come-as-you-are side of Austin’s gay bar scene, with bear-community energy and an atmosphere that feels friendly rather than intimidating. It’s easy to settle in with drinks and conversation early, then stick ...

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Washington

The Little Gay Pub

1 review

1100 P St NW

The Little Gay Pub is a small space with a big heart and an old soul, a beloved gay bar that opened in Logan Circle in 2023 and quickly became one of DC’s essential queer spots. Founded by three local nightlife veterans, its cozy, vintage-inspired...

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Oakland

Town Bar & Lounge

1 review

2001 Broadway (entrance on 20th St)

Town is ”Uptown Oakland’s newest LGBTQIA+ cocktail bar and lounge”, and it delivers on the promise. Come for the craft cocktails, moody lighting, and glam energy — stay because the DJs and live performances have a way of turning a quiet drink into...

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Denver

Trade

1 review

475 Santa Fe Drive

Trade is the newest gay bar in Denver, with a kinky twist. Indeed, while Trade claims to be a gay men’s bar, they welcome all from the queer and kink community. Open until 02:00am every night. Also with patio area.

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Nashville

Trax

1 review

1249 Martin St

Trax is a long-running Nashville LGBTQ+ bar that reopened in a new WEHO / Wedgewood-Houston location after leaving its former space. It’s typically described as a more casual, under-the-radar local spot compared with the larger Midtown dance clubs...

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Seattle

Wildrose

1 review

1021 E Pike St

Seattle’s go-to bar for gay women. The wet t-shirt contests at Wildrose go down a storm with the gay girl crowd! Food also served. 

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Los Angeles

Fiesta Cantina

1 review

8865 Santa Monica Blvd (at San Vicente)

Busy Mexican bar with food in the gay strip. This place is a hit for its happy-hour specials (and strong measures!). Fiesta Cantina has one of WeHo’s best happy hour deals: 2 for 1 drinks from 16:00-20:00pm and 10:30pm-12:30am. Walking distance fr...

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San Francisco

Q Bar

1 review

456 Castro St

Right opposite the Castro Theatre, Q Bar has two-for-one drink offers till 21:00pm and has a Saturday beer bust. Different nightly parties playing indie/rock/dance/electro. Check website for full details.

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Philadelphia

Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar

1 review

254 S 12th St

Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar is a unique gay bar in Philadelphia, created ”out of a need to have a true sports bar that caters to the the diverse and dynamic crowd that makes up the Gayborhood as part of Washington Square West”. Tabu host weekly dra...

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Atlanta

Blake's On The Park

1 review

227 10th Street NE

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Atlanta

Ten Atlanta

1 review

990 Piedmont Ave NE

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New York

Boxers NYC - Chelsea

37 West 20th Street

Boxers NYC Chelsea brings together two great American passions: sports bars and bartenders who appear to have misplaced most of their uniforms. Located on West 20th Street, between Chelsea and the Flatiron District, this popular gay sports bar has...

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New York

Industry Bar

355 West 52nd Street

Hell’s Kitchen bar heavy on pop and gay anthems (think Cher, Madonna, Robyn). Nice design over 4,000-square-feet. Sometimes hosting drag acts in the back room.

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Las Vegas

Liaisons

1 review

3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Liaison is the newest gay club in Las Vegas, first gay club ever to be located in a Hotel/Casino, the Bally’s

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New York

GYM Sportsbar

167 8th Avenue

GYM Sportsbar is NYC’s original gay sports bar. Only drink (no food). Two-for-one happy hours Monday to Friday, 16:00-21:00.

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New York

Boiler Room

86 E 4th St (at 2nd Ave)

In 2017 the Boiler Room is still standing, with no frills and no attitude. Golden standard for the NYC LGBT community since the summer of 1991.

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New York

Boxers NYC - Washington Heights

3820 Broadway

Billed as “America’s Gay Sports Bar”, Boxers is a gay-owned and gay-operated chain of gay sports bars in NYC and Philadelphia. They now have 4 locations, in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Upper East Side and Washington Heights, their latest addition. Th...

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New York

The Ritz

369 West 46th Street

Nautical-themed spot, great place for a drink pre- or post-theater. Saturdays is KiKi party, 19:00pm-22:00pm.

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New York

9th Avenue Saloon

656 9th Ave (btwn 45th & 46th St)

Located at 656 Ninth Avenue, between West 45th and 46th Streets, the 9th Avenue Saloon is one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ bars in New York City and a genuine piece of Hell’s Kitchen gay history. For more than four decades, this unpretentious nei...

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New York

Adonis Lounge

221 East 58th Street

Adonis Lounge has become New York’s number one male-for-male strip club with 30+ dancers, full bar, lap dances and champagne rooms. Every Wednesday and Saturday @ Evolve and every Sunday @ Headquarters (552 West 38 street).

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New York

Alegria

Occasional house party for muscle boys and their buddies.

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Sacramento

Badlands

2003 K St

Badlands is one of Sacramento’s premier gay nightclubs, voted #1 LGBT bar 8 years in a row in Sacramento, California’s capital city! Some numbers about this busy gay venue in Midtown, Sacramento: 30 feet high barrel ceiling,  a massive 36 inc...

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New York

Boxers NYC - Hell's Kitchen

742 9th Ave.

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New York

Brandy’s Piano Bar

235 E 84th St

One of the Upper East Side’s best-kept secrets. An intimate spot showcasing live talent every night. A NYC staple for over 35 years.

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San Francisco

Caffe Trieste

601 Vallejo St

Though not 100% gay, this is a North Beach institution. Caffe Trieste is the center of bohemian San Francisco, serving up quality coffee and espresso, snacks, wine, beer and coffee.

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New York

Club Evolution

76-19 Roosevelt Avenue

NYC’s biggest gay Latin club.

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Sacramento

Faces Nightclub

2000 K Street

Located at 20th and K Streets in Sacramento’s Lavender Heights district, Faces Nightclub is one of the city’s best-known LGBTQ+ nightlife institutions. Open since 1985, this sprawling gay club has welcomed generations of queer partygoers while con...

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New York

Henrietta Hudson

438 Hudson (at Morton)

NYC’s longest-running lesbian bar. Happy hour: 16:00-19:00pm, seven days a week. Gay-boy friendly!

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San Francisco

Hi Tops

2247 Market St

If you’re into sports – and the jocks that love ’em – Hi Tops is for you. It was the first bar in San Fran to recognize the queer community’s sports fans. Packed every day with gay guys and their buddies watching sports matches.

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San Francisco

Lone Star Saloon

1354 Harrison St (btwn 9th & 10th)

Super friendly bear and cub bar, open since 1989. Daily parties and beer busts! Check website for more details.

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San Francisco

Make-Out Room

3225 22nd St (at Mission)

Cheery dive bar. The Make-Out Room attracts a laid-back, alternative and mixed crowd. Live music at the weekend. Check website for full calendar of events.

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New York

Monster

80 Grove Street

With its English pub façade, The Monster hosts great drag cabaret shows. Drag superstar Ladybunny hosts her teadance every Sunday. Daily from 16:00-04:00am.

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New York

Music Box

40–08 74th St (at Roosevelt Ave), Jackson Hts

Latin gay bar in Queens. Pool table, patio lounge, DJ, jukebox and shows everyday. Open 16:00-04:00am.

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Miami

News Cafe

800 Ocean Dr (at 8th St)

24hrs, healthy sandwiches, also bookstore and bar

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San Francisco

Oasis

298 Eleventh St

Oasis offers an unforgettable San Francisco party in an 8,000 square foot converted gay bathhouse! Set in the heart of San Francisco’s SoMa district, Oasis has a diverse roster of programing including local and visiting drag stars, cabaret artists...

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Phoenix

1804 W. Bethany Home Road

6am to 2am, 365 days a year. No cover, darts, pool, popcorn and WiFi. 

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New York

Posh

405 West 51st Street

Posh Bar Lounge is the first and original gay bar in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. Each day of the week has a special theme – Bingo Mondays, Tranimal Tuesdays, Wacky Wednesdays, Twisted Thursdays, Frisky Fridays, Sexy Saturdays, Retro Sunda...

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Los Angeles

Precinct DTLA

357 S Broadway

Precinct is the largest LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub in Downtown LA, a sprawling second-floor ”rock roll gay bar where everyone’s welcome,” opened in 2015 in a building that was once a parole office (hence the name; it’s about neighborhood, not cops)...

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Fort Myers

Rascals

3758 Cleveland Ave.

Rascals is a gay-owned and operated LGBTQ+ bar located at 3758 Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, Florida. Open every day from noon until 2 am according to its current official schedule, it is one of the main queer nightlife addresses in Southwest Fl...

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Orlando

Savoy Orlando

1913 N. Orange Ave.

In Ivanhoe Village, Savoy is one of Orlando’s most-loved gay bars — a multi-room venue across four spaces, including the Starlite Room, the Ivanhoe 1915 craft bar, the main bar and an outdoor patio. Expect drag shows, a dance floor, themed nights,...

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Panama City Beach

Splash Bar Florida

6520 Thomas Drive

Splash Bar in Panama City Beach in Florida is probably the only gay bar within 200 miles and certainly the only bar of its kind on the Gulf Coast. Since opening in 2001, Splash has become a mainstay of Las Vegas Style Entertainment and is famous w...

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New York

Stonewall Inn

53 Christopher Street

The place where Pride began! The Stonewall Riots started here in 1969 and lead to the gay rights movement in the United States. A landmark of gay history. Expect karaoke, bingo nights, drag and dance. Happy hour 14:00 - 19:30 Mon-Fri.

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New York

The Eagle Bar

554 West 28th Street

Popular gay bar. A staple for the leather community!

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San Francisco

Tosca Café

242 Columbus Ave (at Broadway)

Lively bar and eatery serving up delicious Italian cuisine, cocktails and wine in an old-school setting. Widely considered one of the best places to eat and drink in San Francisco!

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San Francisco

Wild Side West

424 Cortland, Bernal Heights (at Wool)

Local arty bar, popular with gay girls and the rest of the local LGBT community! Pool table, patio and beer garden.

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Denver

X Bar

629 East Colfax Avenue

X Bar is one of Denver’s premier LGBTQ+ venues, a lively, LGBTQ+-owned dance bar right on the Colfax Avenue strip in Capitol Hill, the city’s original gayborhood. Roomy and welcoming, with a stage for drag and go-go performers, a glow lounge, and ...

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Minneapolis

A Bar of Their Own

2207 E Franklin Ave

On East Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis’ Seward neighborhood sits a bar that didn’t exist anywhere in Minnesota until March 2024, and now stands as one of only a handful like it in the entire country. A Bar of Their Own is the state’s first dedicat...

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New York

Albatross

36-19 24th Ave (at 37th), Astoria

The oldest LGBTQ bar in Queens. 

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New York

Alligator Lounge

600 Metropolitan Ave (at Lorimer)

3pm-4am, free pizza from 6pm

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Orlando

Anthem Orlando

100 N Orange Ave

Downtown’s newest LGBTQ+ nightclub, Anthem, opened in late 2024 with a mission to create a safe, vibrant queer space in the heart of the city and fill a real void in Central Florida’s gay nightlife. A multi-level venue with state-of-the-art lighti...

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Provincetown

Aqua Bar

207 Commercial St

Aqua Bar is one of Provincetown’s most inviting places for cocktails with a view—and in a town blessed with plenty of handsome distractions, that harbor panorama still manages to command attention. Located at 207 Commercial Street inside the Aquar...

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Provincetown

Atlantic House Dance Club

4-6 Masonic Pl

The Atlantic House in Provincetown, Massachusetts is a drinking establishment that has been in continual operation on the tip of Cape Cod for over two centuries.

Bars

New York

Atlas Social Club

753 9th Ave

In Hell’s Kitchen since 2013. Retro athletic club décor, hot men and good music.

Bars

Portland

Back 2 Earth

3536 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

On Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in northeast Portland, in a building with genuine queer history behind it, Back 2 Earth has taken a beloved former gay bar space and turned it into something entirely its own: a genuinely inventive, wildly decor...

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Austin

Barbarella

615 Red River St

Barbarella is a Red River staple that earns its place in an LGBTQ+ nightlife guide thanks to its long-running queer dance-party culture—most famously, Tuezgayz. The vibe is unapologetically dance-first: show up, move, sweat, repeat. It’s a smart c...

Clubs

Houston

Barbarella

2404 San Jacinto

Barbarella is a proudly unfussy video dance club in Midtown Houston, located at 2404 San Jacinto Street. Opened in 2013 as the Houston outpost of the Austin-born nightlife brand, it has built its reputation around a wonderfully simple promise: goo...

Bars

Orlando

Barcodes Orlando

4453 Edgewater Dr

Owned by a local gay couple and serving the community since 2009, Barcodes is a friendly, laid-back gay bar known for its low-key vibe and monthly events such as Leather nights. It draws a relaxed, loyal crowd after good drinks and good company ra...

Bars

New York

Beauty Bar

213 E 14th St (at 3rd Ave)

Eclectic crowd and events. A must-see for locals and visitors. 

Bars

Saint Paul

Black Hart of Saint Paul

1415 University Ave W

Black Hart is the go-to for queer nightlife in St. Paul when you want a true community bar with a sports backbone, especially around Allianz Field and big match days. Beyond soccer, the calendar leans proudly LGBTQ+: drag and burlesque nights, bin...

710 Pacific St

1510 E 7th Ave

Bradley’s on 7th is a cornerstone of the Tampa gay nightlife scene in Ybor City, mixing a come-as-you-are bar vibe with dance-floor energy. It’s a great starting point for a GaYbor night out, whether you’re showing up for drinks, drag-adjacent nig...

Bars

Provincetown

Buoy Bar (at Boatslip Resort)

161 Commercial St

The Boatslip Resort is Provincetown’s premier waterfront hotel and beach club with comfortable air conditioned rooms and beautiful water views.

Bars

Saint Paul

CAMP Bar and Cabaret

490 Robert St N

CAMP is a solid St. Paul nightlife pick when you want a bar that’s queer-friendly and event-driven, with a separate cabaret-style space that hosts ticketed shows, open mics, trivia, and rotating entertainment. It’s not as “exclusively gay” as the ...

Bars

Seattle

C.C. Attle's

1701 E Olive Way

Laidback local gay bar serving pub food and cocktails. Patio area. C.C. Attle’s reportedly has some of the strongest drinks in Seattle’s gay scene! Popular with bears and older guys.

Clubs

Portland

CC Slaughters

219 NW Davis St

CC Slaughters is a high-energy favorite for Portland gay clubs, mixing drag shows, themed parties, and DJ nights with a big dancefloor feel. It’s a great pick when you want a full “night out” experience—cocktails first, then dancing until close. I...

Bars

Seattle

Changes

2103 N 45th Street

Changes is a local, neighborhood pub in Wallingford serving up cocktails, beer, wine, and food. Occasional game and karaoke nights.

Bars

Denver

Charlie's

900 East Colfax Avenue

Gay bar slash nightclub, Charlie’s is part country-western saloon, part Top 40 dance club and part drag venue. It’s community-oriented, fun and friendly, and the spot for a bit of gay line dancing! Mixed crowd.

Clubs

Phoenix

Charlie's Phoenix

727 W Camelback Rd

Dance, drink and Play! Charlie’s is a gay country night bar in Phoenix. 

Bars

Austin

Cheer Up Charlie’s

900 Red River St

Cheer Up Charlie’s is essential queer nightlife in Austin, especially when you want something more alternative and community-rooted than the typical downtown club circuit. Set in the Red River area, it’s known for a mix of parties and performances...

Bars

Los Angeles

Chico

2915 W Beverly Blvd (at Garfield), Montebello

Bar attracting mainly Latinos and their admirers! Happy hour 21:00-23:00pm. Over 21s only!

Bars

Seattle

Crescent Lounge

1413 E Olive Way

This unstuffy Capitol Hill institution serves stiff cocktails to boost your karaoke confidence, with singing every day of the week. Drink specials, friendly staff and fun patrons.

2312 Crocker St

3702 N 7th St

6680 Southwest Freeway

Bars

New York

Cubbyhole

281 W 12th St (at 4th St)

West Village gay bar, open to all of the LGBT community. Happy Hour Mon-Sat, 16:00-19:00pm and drink specials every day. Cool interior design!   

Bars

Dallas

Dallas Eagle

5740 Mapple avenue

Dallas Eagle mainly attracts a bear crowd, and is particularly popular on Wednesdays when it hosts Underwear Night. Also great for dancing on Saturdays. 

Bars

Portland

Darcelle XV

208 NW 3rd Ave

Darcelle XV is the kind of place you’ll talk about long after your trip—a glittery cornerstone of Portland drag with big personalities, comedy, and classic cabaret energy. ”The Nation’s Longest Consecutively Running Drag Cabaret in Historic Old To...

Clubs

Phoenix

Dick's Cabaret

3432 E Illini St

The name says it all. Arizonas Premier Male Review. 

Bars

Seattle

Diesel

1413 14th Ave

According to them, Diesel Seattle is a place for ”bears, bikers, buddies, bubbas, blue collars and badasses”! The Diesel team serves up ice cold drinks with warm hearts. Also bar food too. Happy hours Mon-Fri, 14:00pm-19:00pm and Sat-Sun, 12:...

Clubs

Tampa

Disco Pony Nightclub

1901 N 15th St

Some gay bars take decades to build a legacy. Disco Pony didn’t have that kind of patience, and honestly, it didn’t need it. Since taking over the space once occupied by the beloved Southern Nights, this Ybor City newcomer has already turned into ...

Bars

Orlando

District Dive

4901 E Colonial Dr

In the Milk District next to Southern Nights, District Dive is exactly what its name promises — a casual spot for pool and darts and cheap pre-game drinks before the night kicks off. Low-key and unpretentious, it’s the relaxed first stop on a Milk...

Bars

Los Angeles

Eagle LA

4219 Santa Monica Blvd (at Hoover)

Long-running LA outpost of the infamous leather bar chain. Look out for cheap beer nights.

Bars

Minneapolis

EAGLE|MPLS

515 Washington Ave S

EAGLE|MPLS is the go-to for Minneapolis gay nightlife with a more leather/gear edge, without losing the friendly “neighborhood bar” feel. It’s a solid pick for social nights, community events, and theme parties—plus a patio setup that makes it eas...

Bars

Portland

Eagle Portland

835 N Lombard St

Eagle Portland is a cornerstone for Portland’s bear and leather scene, known for themed nights, DJs, and a social, community feel. It’s welcoming if you’re curious (and even better if you already love the vibe), with a calendar that keeps things s...

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Austin

Elysium

705 Red River St

Elysium is the choice for a darker, more alternative Austin night—goth, industrial, synth, and subculture energy that often overlaps with queer crowds, depending on the event. It’s a great counterpoint to the mainstream gay-bar route, especially i...

Bars

Portland

Escape Bar & Grill

9004 NE Sandy Blvd

Escape is a welcoming, low-pressure pick for travelers who want queer-friendly nightlife in Portland without the nightclub intensity. Think bar-and-grill comfort with karaoke, trivia, and regular community nights—easy to drop into even if you’re s...

Bars

New York

Evolve

221 E 58th St (at 2nd Ave)

Located on the fashionable Upper East Side, Evolve is a sophisticated yet friendly destination for all of the LGBT community.  

Clubs

Oakland

FLUID510

1544 Broadway

FLUID510 is a nightlife hub and event space in downtown Oakland that hosts queer nights — and one of the best options when you want a night out with room to breathe. The space is larger than your typical bar, with a full bar, food, and a program t...

Bars

New York

Friend’s Tavern

78-11 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Hts

Oldest gay bar in Queens. Friendly, flirty and down-to-earth local crowd. Karaoke on Thursdays.

Clubs

Minneapolis

Gay 90’s

408 Hennepin Ave

Gay 90’s is a downtown classic for anyone searching for gay clubs in Minneapolis with a big, multi-room party feel. It’s known for multiple bars and floors, with a mix of dancing and show-forward nights (drag and themed programming pop up regularl...

Bars

New York

Ginger’s Bar

363 5th Ave (btwn 5th & 6th Sts, in Park Slope)

A Brooklyn neighborhood pub for all the LGBT peeps. Bingo on Sunday. Thursdays, karaoke.

Bars

Indianapolis

Gregs

231 E 16th St

”Indy’s Hottest Gay Bar And Nightclub. Friendly Staff, Awesome Customers, Large Patio And Daily Drink Specials” 

Bars

Provincetown

Grotta Bar at Enzo

186 Commercial St

With many entertainement, bands, DJs, plasma TV, sports and fireplaces you will enjoy the Grotta Bar.

Bars

Orlando

Hank's Bar

5026 Edgewater Dr

A College Park institution, Hank’s has been a bar for locals for over 30 years, where a tight-knit community and loyal regulars gather. There are pool tables, a jukebox, and a large private patio, with strong, cheap drinks — and it’s a judgment-fr...

Bars

Provincetown

Harbor Lounge

359 commercial Street

Voici le texte en anglais pour Harbor Lounge à Provincetown. Harbor Lounge, Provincetown: Cocktails, Sunsets, and Zero Attitude Not every night in Provincetown needs to end on a crowded dance floor with a drag queen belting out a power b...

Bars

New York

Hombres Lounge

85-28 37th Avenue

Your week at Hombres Lounge: Fun and good vibes in the heart of New York! Located at 85-28 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, NY, Hombres Lounge is one of the most vibrant and welcoming spots in New York City. Here, routine doesn’t exist, and ev...

Bars

New York

Hôtel Delmano

82 Berry Street

No attitude bar, cool vibe. Fair prices and diverse crowd. 

Bars

Fire Island

Ice Palace

1 Ocean Walk

The Ice Palace is the nightlife heart of Cherry Grove and one of Fire Island’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, operating as part of The Grove Hotel complex. Branding itself as the longest continually-running LGBTQIA+ nightclub in the world, it hosts a ...

Clubs

Minneapolis

Jetset Underground

205 E Hennepin Ave

Jetset Underground is one of the most dance-forward options for LGBTQ nightlife in Minneapolis, bringing back the Jetset name with a true “nightclub” focus. The vibe is energetic and pop-friendly on DJ nights, with a more underground feel than the...

Clubs

Tampa

Johnson’s Tampa

2606 N Armenia Ave

Johnson’s Tampa is a nightlife-first pick for travelers who want a gay club in Tampa with a more adult, men-focused vibe, plus DJs and late hours. ”America’s Gay Male Strip Club” is a strong option if you’re specifically looking for live male ente...

Bars

New York

Julius

159 West 10th Street

On the corner of West 10th and Waverly Place, Julius’ has been pouring drinks since 1864, and it has spent well over half a century as the oldest continuously operating gay bar in New York City. This is not a themed throwback trying to recreate ol...

Clubs

Phoenix

Karamba

1724 E McDowell Rd

Karamba is a gay dance club showcasing latin DJ’s, theme nights drag shows. Also karaoke. 

Bars

Phoenix

Kobalt Bar

3110 N. Central Ave.

Signature Friday Happy Hour to kick off your weekends in gay Phoenix! Popular karaoke nights. 

Clubs

Seattle

Kremwerk

1809 Minor Ave

Kremwerk is a queer-centric electro/alternative club situated in this Seattle downtown basement. 

Bars

Provincetown

Little Bar (Atlantic House)

6 Masonic Pl

The Little Bar in Provincetown is charming and cosy little bar located in the A-House

Bars

St. Petersburg

Lucky Star Lounge

2760 Central Ave

Lucky Star Lounge is one of the best choices in the St. Pete gay bar lineup if you want something hidden gem, cheap drinks, and very local. It has more of a classic neighborhood dive feel than a club vibe, which makes it ideal for conversation, a ...

Bars

Minneapolis

LUSH Lounge & Theater

990 Central Ave NE

LUSH is one of the best spots for queer nightlife in Minneapolis when you want a night that’s performance-first—drag shows, ticketed events, and a theater setup that feels more like a mini venue than a standard bar. It’s especially strong for grou...

Bars

Provincetown

Macho Bar (Atlantic House)

4-6 Masonic Pl.

The Macho Bar is Provincetown’s only True Leather Bar that provides the right atmosphere every night of the week with a cruisey scene perfect for this clientele.

Bars

Seattle

Madison Pub

1315 E Madison St

Casual and super-friendly pub and sports bar in Capitol Hill. Darts, pool and video games. 

Bars

New York

Marie’s Crisis

59 Grove St (at 7th Ave)

Marie’s Crisis Cafe is a bar that dates back to the 1850’s when it was used as a den for prostitution. This history can still be seen in the fabulous French revolution themed mirror which frames the back of the bar. Unique in so many differen...

1287 Glenwood Avenue

559 Lorimer Street

One of Brooklyn’s original gay bars, 14 years and counting! Daily happy hour 15:00-20:00pm. Pool table and digital photo booth. Outdoor patio and garden and great indoor fires in winter.

Bars

San Francisco

Midnight Sun

4067 18th St (at Castro)

Established in 1971, Midnight Sun is one of the Castro’s classic gay bars and still stands out for its video-bar identity, with big screens, cocktails, beer, and wine in a lively neighborhood setting. Now at 4067 18th Street, it mixes after-work d...

Clubs

Atlanta

Mixx

1492 Piedmont Avenue

MIXX Atlanta is a popular LGBTQ+ bar and lounge on Piedmont Avenue in Midtown. It’s a relaxed spot for food, drinks, karaoke, and dancing, with outdoor seating and a laid-back vibe that picks up as the night goes on. Open Wednesday to Sunday, unti...

Bars

Tampa

MR D’z Men’s Emporium

1510 N Nebraska Ave

MR D’z is an alternative Leather vibe bar, a great addition to the Tampa gay bar mix when you want something more niche than the mainstream club route. It’s known for a community feel, themed nights, and a vibe that can lean gear/leather-friendly ...

Clubs

Seattle

Neighbours

1509 Broadway

Busy 18+ dance club and Martini lounge. Neighbours has two floors, three bars and a huge dance floor. Plays pop, chart and hip hop some nights. Friendly, energetic, and mixed crowd. 

Bars

Oakland

Night Heron

1780 Telegraph Ave

Some bars you stumble into by accident, and then there’s Night Heron, which practically snatches you off the street. Tucked at 1780 Telegraph Avenue, right across from the historic Fox Theatre in the heart of Uptown Oakland, this spot has become o...

Bars

New York

Nowhere

322 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd)

Located in the heart of midtown on 14th Street. A diverse crowd in one of the queerest spots of NYC. 

Bars

Palm Springs

One Eleven Bar

67555 E Palm Canyon Dr

One Eleven Bar is a stylish LGBTQ+ lounge in Cathedral City, just outside Palm Springs, and it’s a strong pick for anyone exploring the wider Greater Palm Springs gay nightlife scene. Formerly known as Studio One 11, it now leans into cocktails, d...

Clubs

Fire Island

Pavilion

Harbor Walk

Located directly beside the harbor at 1 Fire Island Boulevard, the Pavilion is the flagship nightclub of Fire Island Pines and one of the most recognizable institutions in American gay nightlife. The venue stands only steps from the ferry landing,...

Bars

Portland

Peacock

1400 SE Morrison St

Peacock is a newer, dedicated space for queer nightlife in Portland, built for cocktails, conversation, and community events. It’s a strong option if you want something fresh that still feels very Portland—friendly, expressive, and social. If you’...

Bars

San Diego

PECS

2046 University Avenue

A Place Everyone Can Socialize (see what they did there?), PECS is a true neighborhood dive bar that welcomes everyone to enjoy the relaxed vibe and the diverse scene. Regular parties, Drag Race viewing nights and a monthly beer bust! 

Bars

New York

Pieces

8 Christopher Street

On Christopher Street, right in the historic heart of the West Village, Pieces Bar has earned its self-appointed title as ”America’s favorite gay dive bar” the honest way: three decades of nightly drag, cheap drinks, and an energy that somehow nev...

Bars

Seattle

Pony

1221 E Madison Street

Excellent dive bar paying tribute to the 1970s West Village and Castro bars. Set in a 1930s-vintage gas station turned bar in Seattle, Pony attracts an alternative gay crowd coming for the disco, new wave and rock sets. 

Bars

Provincetown

Porchside Bar (at Gifford House)

11 Carver St

Porch Bar at Gifford House: cocktails and queer connections in Provincetown Porch Bar is a welcoming LGBTQ+ bar located inside the historic Gifford House at 9 Carver Street in Provincetown. Previously known as Porchside Bar or Porchside Loung...

Bars

Chicago

Progress Bar

3359 N Halsted St

Progress Bar is one of Boystown’s most visually striking gay bars, a sleek, modern spot in the heart of Chicago’s Northalsted strip whose showpiece is a mesmerizing, voice-reactive ”cloud” ceiling made of some 19,000 twinkling light bulbs. Beneath...

Bars

Clearwater

Pro Shop Pub

840 Cleveland Street

Established in 1976, Pro Shop Pub is the clear old-school anchor of Clearwater gay nightlife, with a long history and a loyal crowd that gives it more of a community-pub feel than a trendy-bar vibe. It’s a good pick if you want something casual, w...

Clubs

Provincetown

Purgatory (at Gifford House)

11 Carver St

Club Purgattory in Provincetown is a good place to have fun for karaoke and music lovers.

Bars

Seattle

Queer/Bar

1518 11th Ave

Queer venue providing a space for the LGBTQ community that is safe, fun, and inclusive! Regular Drag Race alumni peforming.  

Bars

Tampa

Reservoir Bar

1518 E 7th Ave

Reservoir Bar is a classic Ybor City dive that shows up in Tampa Bay gay nightlife listings because it sits right in the action and pulls a mixed, nightlife-ready crowd. It’s a good “in-between” stop when you’re bar-hopping: casual, easy, and not ...

2401 San Jacinto

2501 Avenue Q

Robert’s Lafitte is a historic LGBTQ+ bar in Galveston, Texas, located at 2501 Avenue Q, just a few blocks from the island’s famous Seawall. Although some older listings mistakenly associate it with Houston, this unapologetically queer institution...

Bars

Austin

Rocky’s Bar @ Austin Motel

1220 S Congress Ave

Rocky’s Bar is a hidden-in-plain-sight cocktail spot in the courtyard of the iconic Austin Motel on South Congress, open to the public and built for laid-back, sunny energy. Expect tropical-leaning drinks plus a playful twist—signature shaved ice ...

Bars

Minneapolis

Roxy’s Cabaret

1333 Nicollet Mall

Roxy’s Cabaret is a great pick when your Minneapolis night out is about shows—drag performances, themed entertainment, and brunch programming that feels like a full event. The space is set up to keep the focus on the stage, so it works especially ...

Bars

Seattle

Seattle Eagle

314 E Pike St

Seattle outpost of the notoriously sinful and sexy Eagle chain. The Seattle Eagle is the city’s oldest gay bar on the Capital Hill area. Expect butch guys and regular theme parties.  

Bars

Provincetown

Shipwreck Lounge (at The Brass Key)

10 Carver St

Shipwreck Lounge is a perfect place in Provicnetown for wine lovers.

Bars

Portland

Silverado

610 NW Couch St

Silverado is a Portland institution for gay nightlife with two distinct vibes under one roof—more “club energy” downstairs and a more casual hang upstairs. It’s best known for its male dancers and late-night atmosphere, but it also works as an eas...

Bars

Atlanta

Sister Louisa's Church

466 Edgewood Ave SE

Clubs

Orlando

Southern Nights

375 S Bumby Ave

The flagship of Orlando’s gay nightlife, Southern Nights is a multi-room club in the Milk District where a big main dance floor, rotating DJs, a video bar, and a starlit back patio keep the energy going. It’s best known for its drag program — some...

Bars

Phoenix

Stacy's @ Melrose

4343 7th avenue

Stacy’s @ Melrose is a gay bar in Phoenix, with surrounding of an old world cathedral. Drink and dance Monday - Saturday 4pm 2am, Sunday 2pm 2am. 

Bars

Portland

Stag

317 NW Broadway

Stag is a fun, no-apologies stop for Portland gay nightlife, with nightly male dancers, themed parties, and popular drag brunches. The space has a polished lodge-meets-club look, and it’s built for groups who want a lively night without overthinki...

Bars

Orlando

Stiffy's Orlando

2405 E South St

Stiffy’s is Orlando’s bear and leather bar - an LGBT+ spot in the Milk District, right next to Southern Nights and part of the same family. Expect a laid-back, unpretentious crowd with a friendly bear-and-leather lean and a good-vibes-only, all-ar...

Bars

New York

Suite

992 Amsterdam (at 109th St)

A gay pub with a local feel. Drag show Saturdays and drag comp on Wednesdays, karaoke Thursdays.

Bars

Oakland

Summer Bar & Lounge

526 8th St

Summer is the spot for Oakland LGBTQ+ nightlife that feels intimate rather than overwhelming. It has a lounge vibe with real entertainment — femme-forward energy, small-stage performances, and nights that move easily from karaoke and open mic to d...

Clubs

Las Vegas

Temptation Sundays - Pool Party @ Luxor

3900 Las Vegas Blvd South

Bars

Minneapolis

The 19 Bar

19 W 15th St

The 19 Bar is Minneapolis’ history in dive-bar form: born in 1952, cash-only, low-key, and built around pool, darts, and a local crowd that actually talks to each other. It famously reopened after a 2024 fire, and it remains a meaningful&nbsp...

Bars

Austin

The Austin Eagle

8201 Cross Park Dr

The Austin Eagle adds a distinct leather/gear dimension to Austin gay nightlife, but it still feels social and approachable for a first visit. It’s a strong option when you want themed nights and community-driven energy outside the main downtown s...

Bars

Sacramento

The Bolt

2560 Boxwood Street

The Bolt is Sacramento’s only gay Leather-Cowboy-Bear bar. Their motto: ”The only Gay bar in town that NEVER charges a cover.” The Bolt is the place to check the hottest men in California’s capital city; very masc atmosphere, clearly a men’s ...

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Tampa

The Castle

2004 N 16th St

The Castle isn’t branded as a gay bar, but it’s a longtime favorite with LGBTQ+ locals and visitors because it’s welcoming, theatrical, and built for late-night dancing. Expect a dark, dungeon-y aesthetic, multiple rooms/floors, and theme nights t...

Clubs

New York

The Cock

93 2nd Avenue

Situé au 656 Ninth Avenue, entre les 45e et 46e rues, le 9th Avenue Saloon est l’un des plus anciens bars LGBTQ+ encore en activité à New York. Depuis plus de quarante ans, cette institution de Hell’s Kitchen offre aux hommes gays et, plus largeme...

Bars

Seattle

The Cuff

1533 13th Ave

The Cuff in Capitol Hill is one of Seattle’s premier leather bar and fetish club, attracting DJs from the States and beyond. The Cuff attracts a masculine and friendly crowd, with a variety of events, dancing, and strong pours. Happy hour daily, 1...

Bars

Sacramento

The Depot

2001 K St

The Depot is a popular Sacramento gay bar in the heart of Midtown, Sacramento’s gay district. Considered a popular dive bar with cheap drinks, welcoming and friendly staff, and chill vibes, the Depot is smaller than other gay bars in this area of ...

Bars

New York

The Duplex

61 Christopher Street

Gay-friendly piano bar esablished in 1950. Open daily, 16:00-04:00am.

Bars

St. Petersburg

The Garage on Central

2729 Central Ave

The Garage on Central is a relaxed, community-minded option in the St. Pete gay nightlife mix, especially if you prefer a bar where you can actually talk, shoot pool, and settle in. It leans more toward a neighborhood hangout than a nightclub, but...

Clubs

Atlanta

The Heretic

2069 Cheshire Bridge Road

Located at 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, The Heretic is one of Atlanta’s longest-running and most unapologetically male-focused gay nightclubs. Open since the early 1990s, it has survived changing nightlife trends without surrendering the leather,...

Bars

Philadelphia

The Little Gay Pub

102 South 13th Street

The Little Gay Pub is an elevated LGBTQ+ cocktail bar in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Gayborhood, the first out-of-town outpost of the beloved DC original, opened in May 2025 to instant crowds. Richly appointed and full of personality, its...

Bars

Sacramento

The Mercantile Saloon

1928 L St

The Mercantile Saloon, better known to Sacramento locals as “The Merc,” is one of the city’s longest-running and most recognizable gay bars. Located on L Street in Midtown’s Lavender Heights, Sacramento’s historic LGBTQ+ district, this proudly unp...

Bars

Los Angeles

The New Jalisco Bar

245 S Main St (btwn 2nd & 3rd)

Latin dive bar with drag shows!

Bars

Las Vegas

The Phoenix Bar & Lounge

4213 W Sahara Ave

The Phoenix Bar Lounge (formerly Escape Lounge) is a popular LGBTQ+ bar on West Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas. With 4,800 square feet of space, it feels more like a lounge than a nightclub — think pool tables, darts, patios, karaoke, drag shows, and...

Bars

Colorado Springs

The Retro Lounge

411 Lakewood Circle

Colorado Springs’ LGBTQ+ home, the Retro Lounge sits inside the historic Satellite Hotel and was founded by Michael Anderson and Tara Bush — two survivors of the 2022 Club Q shooting — as a new gathering place for the city’s queer community. More ...

Bars

Phoenix

The Rock

4129 N 7th Ave

The Rock is a friendly neighborhood gay bar right in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. Patio, Karaoke, Darts, Arcade Games. Stand up comics, sketch comedy, drag shows, live music and more. 

Clubs

Minneapolis

The Saloon

830 Hennepin Ave

The Saloon is one of the biggest names in Minneapolis gay nightlife, built for high-energy nights with multiple rooms, a packed dance floor, and a vibe that shifts depending on the party theme. It’s a strong choice when you want options in one pla...

Bars

Portland

The Sports Bra

2512 NE Broadway

The Sports Bra is a must for Portland LGBTQ+ nightlife if your perfect night includes great food, good drinks, and women’s sports on every screen. It’s especially popular with women, but the vibe is not just lesbian; it’s welcoming across the comm...

Bars

New York

The Toolbox

1742 2nd Ave

The Toolbox: the Upper East Side’s friendly neighborhood gay bar Located on Second Avenue between East 90th and East 91st Streets, The Toolbox is one of the Upper East Side’s few dedicated gay nightlife venues. While many LGBTQ+ visitors auto...

Bars

New York

Townhouse Bar

236 E 58th St (btwn 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave)

Gay piano bar in Manhattan with sophisticated atmosphere. Check the dress code on the official website before arriving.

Clubs

Denver

Tracks

3500 Walnut Street

Denver’s biggest and longest-running club, open Thu, Fri and Sat. Tracks hosts different parties each week: drag parties, monthly roller skate events and circuit-style fiestas. 18+ only (some nights 21+).

Bars

Boston

Trophy Room

26 Chandler Street

Trophy Room is a coveted venue in Boston which serves excellent craft cocktails along with a mixed menu, including nachos and empinadas. 

Bars

Los Angeles

Trunks

8809 Santa Monica Blvd (at Larrabee)

Popular dive bar playing mostly rap and hip hop. Cheap – and strong – drinks means it gets crowded at the weekends. Pool table and no cover charge.

Bars

New York

Ty’s

114 Christopher St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson)

No-attitude bar for guys 30 and upwards. Popular with bears, cubs, otters and hipsters. Laidback crowd.

Bars

New York

Uncle Charlie’s

139 E 45th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington)

Gay piano bar located in Midtown East. 

Bars

Saint Paul

Urban Growler Brewing Company

2325 Endicott St

Minnesota’s first women-owned microbrewery, Urban Growler is an easy add to a St. Paul LGBTQ+ itinerary when you want a relaxed, earlier-evening hang that still feels intentionally inclusive. It’s proudly lesbian-owned and built like a proper...

Bars

San Diego

Urban MO's

308 University Avenue (3rd Street)

Bar and restaurant, right in the middle of Hillcrest, San Diego’s gay neighborhood. Serving up brunches, Drag Race screenings, Happy Hours and bottomless Mimosas! Urban Mo’s describes itself as a hetero-friendly gay restaurant and claims to make t...

Bars

Provincetown

Vault (Crown & Anchor)

247 Commercial St

The Vault is a landmark cruisy hangout for the Bear, Leather and Uniform crowds, with hot guys, pulsing music and boot-black station.

Bars

Honolulu

Wang Chung's Karaoke Bar

2424 Koa Avenue

Bars

Provincetown

Wave (at Crown & Anchor)

247 Commercial St

The Atlantic House, also known as the A-House, is Provincetown’s most popular and only year-round dance club.

Bars

Oakland

White Horse Bar

6551 Telegraph Ave

The White Horse has been a cornerstone of Oakland’s LGBTQ+ community since 1933, making it one of the oldest gay bars still operating in the country. Tucked along Telegraph Ave, this legendary spot wears its queer history proudly while keeping the...

Bars

New Orleans

The Phoenix Bar

3 reviews

941 Elysian Fields Avenue

This is a popular gay leather bar in New Orleans, often frequented by bears. It is split over two floors, and is open 365 days of the year. 

Clubs

Fort Lauderdale

Hunters Fort Lauderdale

2 reviews

2232 Wilton Dr

Bars

Washington

JR's

2 reviews

1519 17th Street Northwest

Popular neighborhood gay bar with happy hour, show-tune singalongs and other events. Daily drinks offers. Check their website for more details.

Bars

Washington

Trade

2 reviews

1410 14TH Street NW

No-frills gay bar offering cocktails. Huge happy hour serving XL drinks until 22:00pm daily.

Bars

Honolulu

Bacchus Waikiki

1 review

408 Lewers Street

Bars

Honolulu

Chiko's Tavern

1 review

930 McCully Street

Bars

New Orleans

RawHide 2010

3 reviews

740 Burgundy Street

Bars

New Orleans

AllWays Lounge & Marigny Theatre

1 review

2240 Street. Claude Avenue

The Lucky Horseshoe Lounge is one of Chicago’s most enduring gay nightlife institutions and an unapologetically adult stop in the heart of Northalsted, the neighborhood many visitors still know as Boystown. Open since 1989, this male go-go bar occ...

Bars

Chicago

Big Chicks

1 review

5024 N Sheridan

patio, Sun BBQ

Bars

New Orleans

Big Daddy's Bar

1 review

2513 Royal Street

Big Daddy’s Bar is a laid-back LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar located on Royal Street in the Marigny, one of New Orleans’ most colorful and characterful districts. Far removed from the polished cocktail lounges and tourist-heavy clubs of Bourbon Street, ...

Bars

New Orleans

Cafe Lafitte in Exile

1 review

901 Bourbon Street

Café Lafitte in Exile claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States. It is open 24/7, and welcomes a mixed and friendly crowd. 

Bars

San Francisco

Cinch

1 review

1723 Polk St (at Clay)

The Cinch Saloon is far more than another gay bar in San Francisco: it is one of the last living witnesses to Polk Street’s remarkable queer history. Located at 1723 Polk Street, this proudly unpolished neighborhood institution has welcomed LGBTQ+...

Bars

New Orleans

Corner Pocket

1 review

940 Street. Louis Street

Gogo dancers

Bars

San Francisco

Dolores Park Cafe

1 review

501 Dolores St (at 18th St)

7am-8pm, organic fair trade coffee, fresh-squeezed orange juice, dog friendly, outdoor seating overlooking Dolores Park, live music Fri till 10pm

Bars

New Orleans

Golden Lantern

1 review

1239 Royal Street

The Golden Lantern is a legendary gay bar located at 1239 Royal Street, near Barracks Street, in the quieter residential end of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Open since 1964, it is both a relaxed neighborhood drinking spot and a significant landmar...

Bars

New Orleans

Good Friends

1 review

740 Dauphine Street

Good Friends Bar is one of the best-known gay bars in the French Quarter, occupying a handsome corner building at 740 Dauphine Street, just far enough from the loudest stretch of Bourbon Street to feel relaxed without ever being removed from the a...

Bars

Washington

Larry's Lounge

1 review

1840 18th Street NW

Larry’s Lounge is one of those increasingly rare gay bars that seems entirely uninterested in reinventing itself every six months. Located at 1840 18th Street NW, just north of Dupont Circle, this long-standing neighborhood institution offers affo...

Bars

San Francisco

Lookout

1 review

3600 16th St (at Market)

Castro bar, club and restaurant combined. Highlight is the wraparound balcony overlooking Market Street. Serving up karaoke, drag brunch and various other parties during the week. Menu is the typical bar food fare of tacos, chicken, burgers, pizza...

Bars

Los Angeles

Mother Lode

1 review

8944 Santa Monica Blvd (at Robertson)

Friendly dive bar. Popular with locals because the drinks at Mother Lode are stronger – and cheaper – than anywhere else!

Bars

Washington

Nellie's Sports Bar

1 review

900 U street NW

Great bar/club with drag brunch Saturday and Sunday. Also serving up burgers and bar snacks as well as fabulous cocktails. Daily events and drink offers: check their website for full details.

Clubs

New Orleans

1 review

800 Bourbon Street

Bars

San Francisco

Pilsner Inn

1 review

225 Church St (at Market)

Gay bar with a love for sports. Darts, pool table and widescreen TVs tuned to sports are standard. Also boasts garden patio.

Clubs

New Orleans

The Bourbon Pub and Parade

1 review

801 Bourbon Street

This place has reached legendary status in New Orleans. Expect karaoke, go-go dancers, and a whole lot of dancing. 

Bars

New Orleans

The Page

1 review

542 North Rampart Street

Bars

New Orleans

The Voodoo Lounge

1 review

718 North Rampart Street

Bars

Philadelphia

Uncle's Bar

1 review

1220 Locust Street

Bars

Miami

Palace Bar & Grill

1200 Ocean Dr (at 12th St)

Palace Bar Restaurant is one of Miami Beach’s most recognizable LGBTQ+ venues, combining drag performances, cocktails, food and unapologetically fabulous South Beach energy on legendary Ocean Drive. Founded in 1988, Palace has grown from a neighb...

Clubs

Miami

Twist

1057 Washington Ave (at 11th)

Twist is one of the most iconic gay clubs in Miami Beach and a genuine institution of South Beach nightlife. Located at 1057 Washington Avenue, a few blocks from Ocean Drive and the popular gay beach around 12th Street, this sprawling two-story ve...

724 Duval Street

3400 Las Vegas Blvd S (at the Mirage)

10pm-4am, clsd Tue, psychedelic Beatles-influenced decor, more gay Sun for “Closet”

14 Pi alley

The Lucky Horseshoe Lounge

3169 N Halsted Street (at Briar)

Clubs

Philadelphia

Voyeur

1221 Saint James Street

Located in the heart of Phildelphia’s gayborhood, Voyeur is a great after-hours option. The party doesn’t get going until 2am, and you can expect plenty of dancing. 

Bars

Philadelphia

Woody's

202 S 13th St

A bit of an institution when it comes to places to go gay clubbing in Philadelphia. Appreciate a lounge bar on the ground floor, and dancing upstairs. 

Bars

Los Angeles

4100 Bar

4100 Sunset Blvd (at Manzanita)

8pm-2am

801 Duval Street

4212 W Sunset Blvd (at Myra, at El Cid club)

A monthly event attracting a pansexual party crowd. The emphasis here is on music, dancing and having a great time, irrelevant of gender. Check Facebook for upcoming parties and locations.

Bars

Los Angeles

Akbar

4356 W Sunset Blvd (at Fountain)

Lively and alterntive queer bar and lounge with an unpretentious and welcoming team. Dance bar open Thursday through to Sunday. Fantastic jukebox, too!

Clubs

Los Angeles

Altargirl @ The Chapel/The Abbey

692 N Robertson Blvd

Have you been a bad girl this week? If so, Wednesday evenings may be the time to confess all. Girlbar hosts the midweek Altargirl party at The Chapel (part of the infamous Abbey). Lesbian night with dancers.

Bars

San Francisco

Anú

43 6th St

5pm-2am, from 7pm Sat, clsd Sun-Tue, house-made infused vodkas

Bars

Atlanta

Atlanta Eagle

1492 Piedmont Ave NE

The Atlanta Eagle is one of the most iconic gay bars in Atlanta and a long-standing hub for the city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife. Known as Atlanta’s premier leather and Levi bar, this legendary venue welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community and their a...

Bars

San Francisco

Aunt Charlie’s Lounge

133 Turk St (at Taylor)

On Turk Street in San Francisco’s Tenderloin, Aunt Charlie’s Lounge is a small carpeted dive narrow enough that you can practically touch the bar with one hand and the opposite wall with the other, and it happens to be the last queer bar standing ...

49 Parsons Ave

1415 E Charleston (near Maryland Pkwy)

24hrs, patio

Clubs

Miami

Backstreets Miami

2826 N Miami Ave (at 29th St, at Electric Pickle)

11pm-4am Sun only

Bars

Las Vegas

Badlands Saloon

953 E Sahara #22 (in Commercial Center)

24hrs

Clubs

Las Vegas

Barcode

5150 Spring Mtn Rd (at Decatur)

Clubs

Chicago

Baton Show Lounge

436 N Clark Street (between Illinois & Hubbard)

showtimes at 8:30pm, 10:30pm, 12:30am, clsd Mon-Tue, reservations recommended, since 1969!

Clubs

San Francisco

Bearracuda @ Folsom Street Foundry

1425 Folsom Street

The largest attended bear dance party in the USA. Started out as a regular night in San Francisco but now an occasional party traveling the country. Baerracuda New Year’s Eve 2017 will head back to its roots for a SF hot and hairy blowout!

Clubs

Miami

B.E.D.

929 Washington Ave

theme nights

Clubs

New York

Big Apple Ranch

EPA Dance Studios, 320 West 37th Street, 2e étage.

Big Apple Ranch brings a wonderfully unexpected slice of queer country-western culture to the middle of Manhattan. Founded in 1997 to create a space for same-sex partner dancing in New York City, this long-running LGBTQ+ event welcomes cowboys, co...

Bars

New Orleans

Billy's Lounge

2600 Gause Boulevard West

Clubs

Las Vegas

Blush

3131 S Las Vegas Blvd (at Wynn)

9pm-3am, clsd Sun-Mon, ultralounge, cover charge Wed, Fri and Sat

Bars

Los Angeles

Boardner’s

1652 N Cherokee Ave

Classic drinking bar, built in 1942. Gorgeous art deco interior, dance floor and patio. Boardners is a local favorite and it should be on your go-to list, too.

Bars

Chicago

Buck’s Saloon

3439 N Halsted Street (between Cornelia & Newport)

great beer garden

Clubs

Las Vegas

Candy Bar

3663 S Las Vegas Blvd (at Harmon St, next to Planet Hollywood, at Krave)

11pm Sat only

Clubs

San Francisco

Cat Club

1190 Folsom St (at 8th)

Large SoMa club with exposed-brick walls attracting an alt, queer-friendly crowd and hosting occasional gay nights such as Boy Division (check website for full details).

Bars

Boston

Club Café Lounge & Vidéo Bar

209 Colombus Avenue

Club Café is one of Boston’s best-known LGBTQ+ nightlife institutions, combining a gay bar, restaurant, cabaret lounge and dance club under one roof. Open since 1983, this long-standing community favorite sits on Columbus Avenue, between the elega...

Clubs

Los Angeles

Club Coco Bongo

19655 Sherman Wy (at Corbin Ave), Reseda

9pm-2am, clsd Mon-Wed 

Bars

Columbus

Club Diversity

863 South High Dtreet

Bars

Chicago

Club Escape

1530 E 75th Street (at Stoney Island Avenuenue)

women’s night Th

1818 New York Ave

550 Barneveld (at space550, 2 blocks off Bayshore Blvd at Industrial)

monthly party from 10pm-4am, call for dates

Clubs

Miami

Club Sugar

2301 SW 32nd Ave (at Coral Wy)

10:30pm-5am Th-Sat, 8pm-3am Sun, clsd Mon-Wed

Clubs

San Francisco

Cockblock

155 Fell St (at Rickshaw Shop)

10pm-2am 2nd Sat , queer dance party for lezzies, the happy gays, you your friends

Clubs

San Francisco

Cockfight @ Underground SF

424 Haight St (at Webster)

Resident DJs work the crowd into a fagtastic sweaty mess and the bar serves up 2-for-1 drinks every first Saturday of the month down at Underground SF. 

Bars

Akron

Cocktails and Daddy's Akron

1009 South Main Street

Bars

Miami

Creme Lounge

725 Lincoln Ln N (upstairs from Score), Miami

open Tue Th-Sat, theme nights

706 Franklin Avenue

168 Delancey St (btwn Attorney & Clinton)

The Delancey is a multi-level nightclub, live music venue and rooftop bar located at 168 Delancey Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Still active today, it offers three distinct spaces under one roof: a plant-filled rooftop garden, a main-floo...

Clubs

Las Vegas

Divas - show transformiste @ The Quad Hotel (ex-Imperial Palace)

3535 S Las Vegas Blvd

Clubs

Las Vegas

Drink & Drag

450 Fremont Street, Suite 250

Fromthe owner of Krave, a brand new concept in Las Vegas: a bar/lounge, a snack menu, a bowling, pool tables, dancing, 100% staffed by America’s Best Drag Queens!

Bars

San Francisco

El Rio

3158 Mission St (at Cesar Chavez)

Originally a Brazilian gay bar back in the day, El Rio’s is a friendly and warm LGBTQ+ space, welcoming to all good people, but mainly popular with the lesbian community. Daily happy hours (check their website for details).

Bars

New York

Excelsior

563 Fifth Avenue

Attitude-free gay bar with a straight-friendly atmosphere. Happy Hours: Monday-Friday 18:00-21:00pm, weekend 14:00-20:00pm.

Clubs

Los Angeles

Factory

652 N La Peer Dr (at Santa Monica)

9pm-2am Fri-Sat, theme nights

Bars

Las Vegas

Flex

4347 W Charleston (at Arville)

24hrs

Clubs

Las Vegas

Freedom Sundays @ Marquee (Hotel Cosmopolitan)

3708 S Las Vegas Blvd

Clubs

Los Angeles

Full Frontal Disco @ Akbar

4356 Sunset Blvd

last Sat only, 70s-80s disco party

Clubs

Las Vegas

Gipsy

4605 S Paradise Rd (at Naples)

Gipsy is an iconic LGBTQ+ nightclub located at 4605 Paradise Road in Las Vegas, in the city’s historic gay nightlife district known as the Fruit Loop. Just a short drive from the Strip and almost directly opposite Piranha Nightclub, it offers a fl...

Clubs

New York

Girlnation

12 W 45th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave)

The lesbian party par exellence in NYC. Every First Friday of the month. Check their Facebook profile for updates on the event. 

Bars

Las Vegas

Goodtimes

1775 E Tropicana Ave (at Spencer, in Liberace Plaza)

24hrs, DJ Mon and after-hours Fri-Sat, [K] Wed

Bars

Miami

Gourmet Station

7601 Biscayne Blvd (at NE 71st St)

8am-9pm, till 8pm Fri, Sat hrs vary, clsd Sun

124 S 13th St

316 11th St (at Folsom, at Mist)

9pm Wed only, 18+ hip hop club

Clubs

New Orleans

GrrlSpot

French Quarter

Pop-up lesbian queer bar open to people of all gender identities and allies. 3rd Saturday of each month at a different New Orleans venue.

Bars

Los Angeles

Gym Sports Bar

8737 Santa Monica Blvd (at Hancock)

As the name suggests, this LGBT bar is crazy for all things athletic, with multiple TV screens tuned to the latest matches and sports news. Gym Sports Bar also has a great two-for-one happy hour weekdays, 16:00-21:00. 

Clubs

San Francisco

Hard French

3158 Mission

Monthly soul dance party for lesbians and gay men, held outdoors. Check Facebook for details as the location changes. This alternative party has won plaudits all around: definitely a place to party hard!

Bars

San Francisco

Hole in the Wall Saloon

1369 Folsom (btwn 9th & 10th)

Friendly neighborhood biker bar, decorated with chains and hardware. Holds parties such as shirtless Thursdays (take off your top and get $2.00 off your drink!). Plays kick-ass rock, blues, jazz, soul and folk music.

Clubs

Chicago

Hydrate

3458 N Halsted Street (at Cornelia)

[DS] Wed, [S] Th

Clubs

Akron

Interbelt Nite Club

70 North Howard Street

Known today as The Belt, and still widely remembered by its historic name, Interbelt Nite Club is one of the longest-standing LGBTQ+ nightlife institutions in Akron. Located at 70 North Howard Street, the club occupies a converted mid-20th-century...

Bars

Fort Lauderdale

Java Boys

2230 Wilton Drive Manors

Bars

Chicago

Jeffery Pub

7041 S Jeffery Boulevard (at 71st)

Jeffery Pub is far more than another place to order a strong drink and dance until an unreasonable hour. Located at 7041 South Jeffery Boulevard in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, this Black-owned LGBTQ+ bar has served the city’s queer communi...

Clubs

Los Angeles

Jewel’s Catch One Disco

4067 W Pico Blvd (at Norton)

call for hours, clsd Wed-Th, theme nights

Clubs

Miami

Kaffe Krystal

10855 SW 72nd St (at SW 107th Ave)

clsd Mon-Tue, theme nights

4350 Maple Avenue

225 S 12th St

KOPI: A Traveler’s Cafe

5317 N Clark Street (at Summerdale)

also gallery boutique

705 Duval Street

women’s dance/ hip hop parties, check web for dates locations

Clubs

Los Angeles

Ladies Touch

women’s dance/ hip hop parties, check web for dates locations

99 West 9th Ave

3988 18th St

Low-key LGBT bar with cozy fireplace, 80s soundtrack, and - apparently - Castro’s longest happy hour (12-19:00pm). Friendly neighborhood bar.

Bars

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Lounge

900 E Karen Ave (at Maryland Pkwy)

24hrs

Bars

San Francisco

Laszlo

2526 Mission St

6pm-2am, from noon wknds

Clubs

Miami

Latin Night

727 Lincoln Rd

Latin Night is every Tuesday night at Score.

Bars

San Francisco

Lone Palm

3394 22nd St (at Guerrero)

Lone Palm is an intimate neighborhood cocktail bar located at 3394 22nd Street, at Guerrero Street, in San Francisco’s Mission District. Open since the late 1990s, it has developed a loyal following among local residents, bartenders and visitors l...

600 Industrial Blvd

940 Elysian Fields Avenue

Bars

Los Angeles

Micky’s

8857 Santa Monica Blvd (at San Vicente)

A West Hollywood institution, Micky’s is a cavernous, two-storey club and lounge with dance floor and patio. Attracts a loyal fanbase of local hot boys in various states of undress. One of the only late night clubs on the Boulevard.

Clubs

Las Vegas

Mix

3950 Las Vegas Blvd S (at Mandalay Bay)

stylish lounge atop THEhotel, breathtaking views

Bars

San Francisco

Moby Dick

4049 18th St (at Hartford)

Moby Dick is one of the Castro’s enduring gay institutions, a relaxed neighborhood bar where San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ history meets strong drinks, friendly conversation and a famously enormous aquarium. Located at 4049 18th Street, on the corner of ...

Clubs

Los Angeles

Mr Black LA

1737 N Vine St (at Hollywood Blvd, at Bardot)

Tue only

Bars

San Francisco

Orbit Room Cafe

1900 Market St (at Laguna)

Laid-back back serving artisanal cocktails and Neapolitan-style pizzas in a unique, warmly lit Art Deco inspired interior. Happy hour 16:00pm - 19:00pm.

Clubs

Miami

Pandora Events

monthly women’s parties, locations rotate so check website

Clubs

Provincetown

Paramount (at Crown & Anchor)

247 Commercial St

The Paramount is Provincetown’s largest oceanside dance club and one of the flagship venues inside the Crown Anchor complex at 247 Commercial Street. Located directly in the center of town, this spacious LGBTQ+ nightclub is designed for proper ni...

Clubs

Dallas

Paris Adult Bookstore & Theater

11118 Harry Hines Blvd

Bars

New Orleans

Paulie's Pub & Restaurant

810 N Claiborne Avenue

Bars

New York

Phoenix

447 E 13th Street (at Ave A)

A diverse and trendy crowd is the soul of the Phoenix, an East Village institution.

Bars

San Francisco

Phone Booth

1398 S Van Ness Ave (at 25th)

Located at 1398 South Van Ness Avenue, on the corner of 25th Street in San Francisco’s Mission District, Phone Booth is a classic neighborhood dive bar with very little interest in polished appearances. Despite being included in several LGBTQ+ nig...

Clubs

Chicago

Planet Earth

3534 W Belmont (at Late Bar)

10pm-5am Sat, New Wave

Clubs

Las Vegas

Pure Nightclub

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd (at Caesar’s Palace)

10pm-4am, closed Mon Wed-Th, top DJs, 3 clubs in one

Clubs

New York

Pyramid

101 Ave A (at 7th St)

This legendary East Village club is a mecca for lovers of 80s, Punk, Goth, New Wave, Alternative and Brit Pop. Queer-friendly.

Clubs

San Diego

Rich's

1051 University Avenue

Clubs

Dallas

Round-Up Saloon

3912 Cedar Springs Road

A popular gay-friendly country bar which attracts a very mixed crowd. Music ranges from country music to top 40 hits. Poker tournaments and karaoke are also a thing.  

Clubs

Miami

Sandal Club

1060 NE 79th St (1/2 mile E of Biscayne Blvd)

10pm-5am

3040 N Park Way

3320 N Halsted Street (at Aldine)

piano bar

Bars

Los Angeles

Silverlake Lounge

2906 Sunset Blvd (at Silver Lake Blvd)

3pm-2am, rock ’n’ roll club [GS,E] with live bands till Fri-Sun when more gay [M,MR-L,DS]

Clubs

New York

Snaxx

753 9th Ave New York

Bear event held at Atlas Social Club. Check their Facebook page to get the dates for the upcoming events. 

Clubs

Miami

Space Miami

34 NE 11th St (at NE 1st Ave)

popular club w/ int’l visiting DJs

Clubs

San Francisco

Stud

399 9th St (at Harrison)

The saucily-named Stud is a SoMa favorite, attracting a mixed queer crowd with a penchant for drag shows, karaoke and one-of-a-kind parties. Killer cocktails and eye-popping drag and burlesque shows. Daily happy hour: 17:00pm-20:00pm. Cash-only.

Clubs

Las Vegas

Suede Bar & Restaurant

4640 Paradise Rd, #4 (at Naples)

Clubs

San Francisco

Sundance Saloon

550 Barneveld Ave (at space550, 2 blocks off Bayshore Blvd at Industrial)

Tucked into an unassuming industrial stretch of San Francisco, Sundance Saloon proves that the city’s queer nightlife has room for cowboy boots alongside the leather and glitter. Every Sunday and Thursday, this nonprofit dance hall transforms into...

Clubs

Miami

Sweet

1625 Michigan Ave (at Mova)

8pm Th only

Bars

Philadelphia

Tavern On Camac

243 S Camac St

Tavern on Camac is much more than another gay bar in Philadelphia: it is a true LGBTQ+ institution and one of the most characterful places to experience the city’s legendary Gayborhood. Located on charming Camac Street, a narrow historic lane in t...

Bars

Akron

Tear-Ez

360 South Main Street

Clubs

Los Angeles

Tempo

5520 Santa Monica Blvd (at Western)

Club Tempo is not your standard polished West Hollywood nightclub—and that is precisely what makes it such a memorable part of gay Los Angeles. Located on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, this long-running LGBTQ+ venue is best known as on...

Bars

San Francisco

The Café

2369 Market St.

A staple of the Castro night scene for years, The Café contains three bars, a huge LED dance floor and a state-of-the-art sound system. Nightly parties, karaoke and happy hours. Check website for full details.

Bars

Chicago

The Closet

3325 N Broadway Street (at Buckingham)

Small in size but enormous in Chicago’s LGBTQ+ history, The Closet has welcomed the queer community to its North Broadway address since 1978. This intimate neighborhood bar sits in Lakeview, a short walk from the main Northalsted nightlife strip, ...

Bars

Fort Lauderdale

The Depot Cabana Bar and Grill

2935 North Federal Highway

439 Dauphine Street

4149 18th St

Castro gay bar with great people-watching potential. The Edge has been a part of the community for over 20 years and is welcome to all. Open 365 days a year from noon until 02:00am. Friendly bar staff, daily drinks offers and parties such as Satur...

Clubs

San Francisco

The EndUP

401 6th St (at Harrison)

As the name clearly suggests, this SoMa institution is the venue many end up after a night on the sauce! Plays house, trance and techno. Not strictly gay, but all welcome.

Bars

Chicago

The Glenwood

6962 N Glenwood Avenue (at Morse)

Sports bar

Bars

Dallas

The hidden door

5025 Bowser Avenue

Tucked away on Bowser Avenue in Dallas’s Oak Lawn area, The Hidden Door is exactly the kind of gay bar its name suggests: discreet from the outside, full of personality once you step through the door. Open since 1979, this long-running LGBTQ+ inst...

3610 Fifth Avenue

1942 Market St (at Buchanan)

Very gay-friendly karaoke lounge!

Bars

San Francisco

The Mix

4086 18th St

Small gay bar with patio and frequent happy-hour specials. Jukebox and pool. Laidback clientele.

2514 Hudnall Street

4146 18th St

Queer space with DJs, a lengthy bar, a smoke-friendly patio and great happy hours: 2-for-1 cocktails Monday-Friday until 20:30pm.

Bars

Chicago

Touché

6412 N Clark Street (at Devon)

Bars

San Francisco

Trax

1437 Haight St (at Masonic)

Small melting-pot bar open to gay, straight and bisexual crowds. Barrel-aged cocktails, 11 beers on tap and daily drinks specials. Pools table, too.

Clubs

San Francisco

Underground SF

424 Haight St (at Webster)

Underground dance bar holding regular parties, some with a queer theme (such as Cockfight). Check their website for details.

145 N Miami Ave

4011 cedar springs road

A friendly local sports bar that is open 7 nights a week. Expect karaoke, drag performances, and dance parties.  

Bars

San Francisco

Zeitgeist

199 Valencia St (at Duboce)

Located at 199 Valencia Street, where the Mission District meets the edge of SoMa, Zeitgeist is one of San Francisco’s most recognizable dive bars and beer gardens. Founded in 1977 and officially recognized as a Historic Legacy Business, it has su...

Bars

Colorado Springs

Club Q

Closed

3430 Academy Blvd N

For over twenty years, Club Q was the heart of LGBTQ+ life in Colorado Springs — a safe, affirming home to gather, dance, and be fully oneself. On the night of November 19–20, 2022, an attack on the club took the lives of five members of the commu...

Clubs

Orlando

Pulse

Closed

1912 S Orange Ave. (E Kaley Avenue)

Opened in 2004 and named in memory of a brother lost to AIDS, Pulse grew into one of Orlando’s most beloved LGBTQ+ nightclubs — a home of music, family and belonging. On June 12, 2016, during the club’s Latin Night, a mass shooting took the lives ...

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