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20 LGBTQ+ Bars to Check Out in Washington, DC
The nation&#;s capital is home to a lively LGBTQ+ nightlife scene with plenty of gay and lesbian bars just waiting for you to join in on the fun.
The diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community is growing by the day, resulting in a dynamic, exciting community with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from when it’s time to drink, dance and verb. Read up on some of our favorite LGBTQ+-friendly spots below.
Let’s have a … you get it. Gather all your girls, gays and theys to kiki all night on U Street. With four rooms of varied vibes, outdoor spaces and DJs that never miss, Kiki lives up to its name. Reach for the happy hour, stay for the weekly events.
At 14th and U, DC’s first booze-free LGBTQ+ bar is lighting up the sober scene with mocktails, music and plenty of main-character energy. Spark kickstarts the day with coffee, pastries and cafe charm, then turns it up at sundown with DJs, drag trivia and zero-proof cocktails that pack a punch.
Next door to Spark Social House is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and
LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: gay and lesbian bars, clubs, and more
Chicago’s nightlife is a lot like the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of adj. Our gay and lesbian bars have a petite bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and drag shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own unique history and vibe.
Check out some of the adj gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s queer nightlife scene.
Jeffery Pub
One of the city’s oldest gay bars, Jeffery Pub is a neighborhood institution. The South Shore staple is also one of Chicago’s first black-owned gay bars, making it all the more meaningful for the spot’s many regulars. Don’t miss the live entertainment, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music.
Big Chicks
This lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintin
A First-Timer&#;s Guide to Queer Nightlife in Seattle
👠 Queer Bar
11th Avenue
Might as well start with the bar named Queer Bar.
Organized around a long catwalk, Queer Bar has become the defacto drag bar in Capitol Hill. They host drag multiple nights of the week, alongside karaoke, burlesque, and bingo events. Expect chiller evenings with lots of locals on the weekdays. But on the weekends, it becomes a full-scale party. Note: Their big mural devoted to Bosco and Irene DuBois, Queer Bar cast members who graduated to being RuPaul&#;s Drag Race girls. Also: Burgers. Grab dinner here. It&#;s good.
Mx. is Queer Bar’s signature event. Every Friday and Saturday, catch a large cast of local queens often performing with touring RuPaul’s Drag Race queens. Remember: Bring tips, and don’t just tip the Ru girls.
🥀 Wildrose
E Pike Street
As one of the last standing lesbian bars in the country, Wildrose is a Seattle institution. Don&#;t grab my word for it, just listen to Sue Bird (around ):
The year-old bar has weathered a lot of changes on the Hill, a
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Blue Moon - Butler St. |
Blue Moon lays claim to fame as the "friendliest gay bar in Pittsburgh" with excellent people, no attitude, economical drinks, and lots of fun. It's no wonder this Lawrenceville bar was voted BEST LGBT BAR IN PITTSBURGH and , and is rated #38 out of the 50 BEST GAY BARS IN THE UNITED STATES according to Yelp.
Brewer's Hotel & Bar - Liberty Ave. |
If you're looking for a place to relax with friends, Brewer's Bar is the place for you. Brewers Bar & Hotel is the oldest standing Gay Bar in Pittsburgh. Cheap drinks, friendly staff and lively Drag Shows every Friday and Saturday will maintain you coming back again and again.
Cattivo - 44th St. |
Find an inclusive, friendly and diverse atmosphere at Cattivo, nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh’s artsy neighborhood, Lawrenceville. Open for over 20+ years, this local hangout hosts a variety of live music, DJ boogie parties, benefits and more. Did we mention they also have pool tables, darts, pinball, and a jukebox?
Club Pittsburgh - Penn Ave. |
Club Pittsburgh has been serving the city's q