Bars & ClubsNew YorkRockbar
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.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesFiesta Cantina
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...
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoQ Bar
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.
Bars & ClubsPhiladelphiaTabu Lounge & Sports Bar
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...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkBoxers NYC - Chelsea
37 West 20th Street
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. They also have one in Phi...
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoBadlands
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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkIndustry 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.
Bars & ClubsLas VegasLiaisons
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
Bars & ClubsSan Francisco440 Castro
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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkGYM 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.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoThe Eagle
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!
Bars & ClubsNew YorkThe 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.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoBeaux
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 ...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkBoiler 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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkBoxers NYC - Hell's Kitchen
742 9th Ave.
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. They also have one in Phi...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkBoxers NYC - Upper East Side
93rd St. & 3rd Ave.
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. They also have one in Phi...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkBoxers 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...
Bars & ClubsPhiladelphiaBoxers PHL
1330 Walnut St
Boxers PHL is Philly’s Gay Sports Bar. An addition to Boxers NYC the gay-owned and gay-operated chain of gay sports bars (4 locations, in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Upper East Side and Washington Heights), Boxers PHL has two levels, pool table, beer...
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoCaffe 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.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoHi 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.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoMake-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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkMonster
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.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoOasis
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...
Bars & ClubsPhoenixOz
1804 W. Bethany Home Road
6am to 2am, 365 days a year. No cover, darts, pool, popcorn and WiFi.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkPosh
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 Sundays – ...
Bars & ClubsPalm SpringsScore
301 E Arenas Road
Score is a LGBT corner bar in Palm Springs where locals hang out. With pinball machines and billiard.
Bars & ClubsPanama City BeachSplash 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...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkStonewall 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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkThe Abbey
536 Driggs Ave Williamsburg
Chilled and laid-back ambiance at The Abbey gay bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Daily hour happy, 15:00-20:00pm.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoTosca 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!
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoTwin Peaks Tavern
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!
Bars & ClubsNew YorkAdonis 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).
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesAdonis Lounge @ Fubar
7994 Santa Monica Blvd
Once a small monthly event in Brooklyn, Adonis Lounge has become New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas’s premiere man-for-man strip club with 30+ dancers, full bar, lap dances, champagne rooms. It’s held every Wednesday and Sunday @ Fubar.
Bars & ClubsProvincetownAqua Bar
207 Commercial St
The beautiful waterfront deck bar boasts magnificent views, creative cocktails, and an exceedingly comfortable atmosphere.
Bars & ClubsSacramentoBadlands
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 inches m...
Bars & ClubsPhoenixBar 1
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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkBarracuda
275 West 22nd Street
Long-running and classic Chelsea bar and lounge. Great happy hour and live entertainment daily.
Bars & ClubsPalm SpringsBlackbook
315 E. Arenas Rd
Blackbook is one of the latest editions of Arenas Road, Palm Springs “gay street”. This industrial-style bar is a cocktail bar but serves also American food.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkBoots and Saddle
100A 7th Ave S New York
A gay staple in Greenwich Village. Great bar with happy hour prices, lounge areas, drag and karaoke. No cover charge. Open till 04:00am at weekends.
Bars & ClubsPhoenixBS West
7125 E 5th Ave
Scottsdale’s exclusive 21+ LGBT bar and nightclub, open every day of the year from 2pm til 2am. 2 bars, 2 levels, 2 patios, 2 VIP lounges, dance floor. Gogos and drags.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesBullet
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.
Bars & ClubsPhoenixCash Inn Country
2140 E McDowell Rd
Cash Inn Country is Phoenix’s lesbian bar, open Tuesday-Thursday 4pm -1am, Friday 4pm -2am, Saturday noon-2am and Sunday noon-1am.
Bars & ClubsSeattleC.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.
Bars & ClubsPortlandCC Slaughters
219 NW Davis St
A popular club that serves excellent cocktails and offers a large dance floor. On Sunday nights, expect drag performances.
Bars & ClubsSeattleChanges
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 & ClubsDenverCharlie'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.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesChico
2915 W Beverly Blvd (at Garfield), Montebello
Bar attracting mainly Latinos and their admirers! Happy hour 21:00-23:00pm. Over 21s only!
Bars & ClubsPalm SpringsChill Bar
217 East Arenas
Chill is a proud LGBT owned and operated establishment celebrating diversity in Palm Springs. “Coolest bar, hottest night club”. Well balanced music, friendly staff and social patrons make it one of the best places in town to mix and mingle. Arcad...
Bars & ClubsColorado SpringsClub Q
3430 Academy Blvd N
When it comes to the gay bars Colorado Springs scene, Club Q is « Colorado Springs’ Best Gay Club »! Drag performances, karaoke, student nights, foam parties, ladies nights (third Fridays), gogo auditions (third Thursdays)… Open 7 days a week, Sun...
Bars & ClubsSeattleCrescent 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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkCubbyhole
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 & ClubsDallasDallas 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 & ClubsSeattleDiesel
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, 12:00pm-...
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesEagle LA
4219 Santa Monica Blvd (at Hoover)
Long-running LA outpost of the infamous leather bar chain. Look out for cheap beer nights.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkEvolve
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.
Bars & ClubsSacramentoFaces Nightclub
2000 K Street
Faces Nightclub has been one of Sacramento’s busiest gay clubs since 1985. Located in midtown of California’s state capital, the video dance bar is large, with three dance floors, each with its own music, 15 bar stations, multiple smoking patios, ...
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesFaultline
4216 Melrose Ave (at Vermont)
If you prefer Scruff over Grindr, Faultline will be right up your alley. Full of beards, bellies and tattoos Faultline prides itself on being a pheremone-packed leather bar. Slightly younger crowd than at The Eagle.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesFubar
7994 Santa Monica Blvd (at Crescent Hts)
A breath of fresh air from some of the overly pretty-people gay bars in LA, Fubar gets down and dirty with a naughtily-themed and fun nights. Highlights are Thursday night’s kinkfest ’BFD’ (Big Fat Dick) and Saturday night’s ’Rimjob.’ Need we say ...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkGinger’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 & ClubsIndianapolisGregs
231 E 16th St
”Indy’s Hottest Gay Bar And Nightclub. Friendly Staff, Awesome Customers, Large Patio And Daily Drink Specials”
Bars & ClubsProvincetownHarbor Lounge
359 commercial Street
Great Ambience, Overlooking Provincetown Harbor, with a Magnificent View of the Pier, the Harbor Lounge has every conditions to waste a good time.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesHeart Weho
8911 Santa Monica Blvd
Opened in the heart of West Hollywood in winter 2022, Heart Weho has settled in the very walls of the legendary Rage Nightclub which closed in 2020 after making the Los Angeles gay scene dance for more than 35 years! A plaque paying tribute to Sia...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkHombres Lounge
85-28 37th Avenue
Every day is unique at Hombres Lounge. Mondays enjoy Mexican Nights with great drag shows. Tuesdays is Happy Hour all night long. Wednesday karaoke. Fridays with bar top gogos.
Bars & ClubsPalm SpringsHunters
302 East Arenas Road
Hunters Palm Springs is located at the center of gay nightlife in Downtown Palm Springs. Quality drinks, dancing and entertainment daily. Karaoke, cabaret, large special events, happy hour and tons of friendly fun.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkJulius
159 West 10th Street
Julius’ has a lot of history: open since 1864, it’s one of NYC’s oldest gay bars! Friendly crowd. Also serves up burgers at a bargain price!
Bars & ClubsPhoenixKaramba
1724 E McDowell Rd
Karamba is a gay dance club showcasing latin DJ’s, theme nights drag shows. Also karaoke.
Bars & ClubsSeattleKremwerk
1809 Minor Ave
Kremwerk is a queer-centric electro/alternative club situated in this Seattle downtown basement.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkMarie’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 different way...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkMetropolitan
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 & ClubsProvincetownMonkey Bar
149 Commercial St
At the Monkey Bar, we are all about having fun. Our drinks are cheap and poured heavy. We also have a large outside patio. Come check us out and have some fun!
Bars & ClubsNew YorkMusic 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.
Bars & ClubsSeattleNeighbours
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 & ClubsNew YorkNowhere
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 & ClubsWashingtonNumber Nine
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...
Bars & ClubsPalm SpringsOscar's
125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Oscar’s Cafe Bar is a casual bar with courtyard, showroom, dining and live entertainment in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. On the corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Indian Canyon, Oscar’s has a great patio. The Cabaret Showroom features worl...
Bars & ClubsSan DiegoPECS
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 & ClubsSeattlePony
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 & ClubsSeattleQueer/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 & ClubsNew YorkRebar
225 W 19th Street
Great DJs, advanced lighting systems, and an industrial design make REBAR a unique venue.
Bars & ClubsSeattleRe-bar
1114 Howell St
Arty and alternative, unusual and outrageous, Seattle’s Re-Bar is the haunt of the alt, indie, punks, misfits and queer crowd. Re-Bar regulalry host indie theater and alt club nights. Infamously, it was the launch venue for Nirvana’s Nevermind alb...
Bars & ClubsSeattleR Place
619 Pine E St
R Place is a three-floored bar and club space, one of the biggest in Seattle. Great, mixed crowd. Hosts plenty of shows and regularly features Drag Race alumni.
Bars & ClubsSeattleSeattle 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 & ClubsPhoenixStacy'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 & ClubsPalm SpringsStreetbar
224 E Arenas Road
Streetbar is the desert’s longest running gay bar in Palm Springs. Located in the heart of gay Palm Springs at 224 E. Arenas Road, they are surrounded by many restaurants which makes Streetbar the perfect place to have a drink in good company befo...
Bars & ClubsPalm SpringsStudio One 11
67-555 E. Palm Canyon Drive
Studio One 11 is a cocktail lounge bar in Cathedral city, close to Palm Springs, catering to the LGBT community. Daily Happy Hour from 3-8pm.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkSuite
992 Amsterdam (at 109th St)
A gay pub with a local feel. Drag show Saturdays and drag comp on Wednesdays, karaoke Thursdays.
Bars & ClubsSacramentoThe 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 space...
Bars & ClubsFort MyersThe Bottom Line
3090 Evans Ave.
The Bottom Line is a massive gay club with 7 bars, two floors, and 15,000 sq ft of party. Live drag shows every Friday night. For almost 30 years, a place to come out and party!
Bars & ClubsNew YorkThe Cock
93 2nd Avenue
One of New York City’s most legendary East Village venues. Once described as a “rock and sleaze fag bar,” expect DJ sets, dirty dancing and the occasional celebrity. Open every night.
Bars & ClubsNew OrleansThe Country Club
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 pool off...
Bars & ClubsSeattleThe 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 & ClubsSacramentoThe 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 & ClubsSan DiegoThe Hole in the Wall
2820 Lytton St
San Diego’s most popular dive bar. Attracting a mainly gay but diverse crowd, The Hole in the Wall is best on a Sunday, when it gets messy and jammed with locals who don’t want the weekend to end! Nice outdoor patio.
Bars & ClubsSacramentoThe Mercantile Saloon
1928 L St
The Mercantile Saloon is one of Sacramento’s popular gay bars. Located at 1928 L Street, in Sacramento’s gay neighborhood Midtown, The Mercantile Saloon is famous for its strong and cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, and very diverse crowd. Outdoo...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkTherapy
348 West 52nd street
Laid back and more sophisticated atmosphere compared to other bars in Hell’s Kitchen. Still a must in your NYC visit. Daily Happy Hour: 17:00-21:00pm.
Bars & ClubsPhoenixThe 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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkTownhouse 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.
Bars & ClubsDenverTracks
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 & ClubsDenverTrade
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.
Bars & ClubsBostonTrophy 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 & ClubsLos AngelesTrunks
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 & ClubsNew YorkTy’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 & ClubsSan DiegoUrban 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 & ClubsSeattleWildrose
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.
Bars & ClubsDenverX Bar
629 East Colfax Avenue
Happening gay hangout with DJs, dancing, lyp sync parties and drag queen bingo. X Bar also has a huge outdoor patio. Open until 02:00am. Happy hour Mon to Sat, 15.00-20:00pm. Over 21s only.
Bars & ClubsNew OrleansThe Phoenix Bar
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.
Bars & ClubsPhiladelphiaWoody'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 & ClubsMiamiTwist
1057 Washington Ave (at 11th)
A staple of Miami nightlife for 15 years. Twist is located in the heart of South Beach, on Washington Avenue. 7 bars, 7 different atmospheres, from the very quiet pub to the super hot patio (strippers), not forgetting an electro space or a billiar...
Bars & ClubsPhiladelphiaVoyeur
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 & ClubsLos AngelesA Club Called Rhonda
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 & ClubsLos AngelesAkbar
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!
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesAltargirl @ 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 & ClubsSan FranciscoAunt Charlie’s Lounge
133 Turk St (at Taylor)
The location may not be the best, but Aunt Charlie’s Lounge makes up for this in character and fun. This pink-lit and tiny cocktail lounge is a hoot, and a drag queen favorite. On Friday and Saturday nights, the Hot Boxxx Girls perform their laude...
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoBearracuda @ 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!
Bars & ClubsNew YorkBig Apple Ranch
151 West 46th Street, 11th Fl, NYC (between 6th and 7th Avenues, in Dardo Galletto Studios)
NYC’s biggest Gay and Lesbian Country Dance class. Open every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Check website for opening hours and possible change in location.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesBoardner’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 & ClubsSan FranciscoCat 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 & ClubsLos AngelesC Frenz
7026 Reseda Blvd (at Sherman Way), Reseda
3pm-2am, till 3am Sat, patio, theme nights: [S] Wed, [K] Tue, Azucar Fri (Latin and hip-hop), beer bust Sun
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoCinch
1723 Polk St (at Clay)
The second oldest gay bar in San Francisco, full of history. Smoking patio, pool, pinball, DJs and definitely no pretensions: leave your ego at the door!
Bars & ClubsBostonClub Café Lounge & Vidéo Bar
209 Colombus Avenue
A very popular club in Boston which has been open for more than 25 years. During the week, the club hosts plenty of different events including cabaret, drag bingo, and karaoke. Lots of dancing over the weekend!
Bars & ClubsNew YorkDelancey
168 Delancey St (btwn Attorney & Clinton)
Lower East side, three-level club: a downstairs music venue, main level bar, and a rooftop garden peering out onto the Manhattan side of the Williamsburg Bridge.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoDivas
1081 Post St (at Larkin)
San Francisco’s premier venuw for the transgender community and their admirers. Bar and club featuring strip shows, karaoke, lounge and pool room over 4,000 sq feet.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoDolores Park Cafe
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 & ClubsLas VegasDrink & 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 & ClubsPortlandEagle Portland
835 N Lombard St
A popular gay bar in Portland for the leather crowd that is open everyday from 2pm to 2am. Hosts particular nights throughout the week including Tap That Tuesday and movie night.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoEl 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 & ClubsNew YorkExcelsior
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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkGirlnation
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 & ClubsNew OrleansGrrlSpot
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 & ClubsLos AngelesGym 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.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoHard 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 & ClubsSan FranciscoHole 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.
Bars & ClubsWashingtonJR's
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 & ClubsSan FranciscoLast Call Bar
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 & ClubsSan FranciscoLone Palm
3394 22nd St (at Guerrero)
Not strictly queer, but LGBT community welcome at this candlelit dive bar in the heart of the Mission. Classic cocktails.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoLookout
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 & ClubsLos AngelesMattachine
221 W 7th St
A relative nexcomer in town, Mattachine has rapidly defined itself as LA’s classisest gay bar. Sip speciality crafted cocktails while watching hot go-gos read books.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesMicky’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.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoMidnight Sun
4067 18th St (at Castro)
Serving the Castro community for over 40 years, video bar Midnight Sun certainly lights up the locals. A mixed crowd of bears, otters and boys in tight tees sip on strong drinks, lapping up karaoke and go-go boys on Fridays and Saturdays. Oh, don’...
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesMother Lode
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 & ClubsWashingtonNellie's Sports Bar
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.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoOrbit 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.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkOutput
74 Wythe Avenue
This converted warehouse is now home to Output electro club. Though not strictly a gay venue, Output hosts queer nights, such as London’s disco extravaganza Horse Meat Disco and the long-running house party, Trade. Check website for party details.
Bars & ClubsBostonParadise
180 Masachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Paradise is proud to be the only gay club in Boston which offers male dancers. Music varies from top 40 hits to trance and techno, depending on the evening.
Bars & ClubsNew YorkPhoenix
447 E 13th Street (at Ave A)
A diverse and trendy crowd is the soul of the Phoenix, an East Village institution.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoPilsner Inn
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.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesPrecinct DTLA
357 Broadway
Since opening in 2015, Precinct club has become one of LA’s coolest hangouts. Contemporary nightlife legends pack this brick-lined gay bar for shows, cocktails and insane parties. Check out the devilish show from drag royalty the Boulet Brothers w...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkPyramid
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.
Bars & ClubsDallasRound-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.
Bars & ClubsWilton ManorsScandal's Saloon
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 since 2...
Bars & ClubsNew YorkSnaxx
753 9th Ave New York
Bear event held at Atlas Social Club. Check their Facebook page to get the dates for the upcoming events.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoStud
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.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoSundance Saloon
550 Barneveld Ave (at space550, 2 blocks off Bayshore Blvd at Industrial)
Fancy trying something different? Then get your boots on and head down to Sundance Saloon every Sunday or Thursday (or both!). It’s an LGBT country-western dance club: expect to shake your thang to two-step, line dance, waltz and swing. Never trie...
Bars & ClubsPhiladelphiaTavern On Camac
243 S Camac St
This is the kind of venue you visit if you like the idea of practising your singing abilities. It’s a piano bar, and hosts regular singalongs. An excellent and unique option in the heart of The Gayborhood.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesTempo
5520 Santa Monica Blvd (at Western)
Latin-themed gay-friendly bar. Drag shows, live bands and three dance floors.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoThe 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 & ClubsSan FranciscoThe Edge
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...
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoThe 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 & ClubsLos AngelesTigerHeat @ Avalon
1735 Vine St (N of Hollywood Blvd, at Avalon nightclub)
The heat turns up every Thursday night at Avalon club for one of the largest weekly LGBT parties on the West Coast (over 1,000 gay guys and their friends). This mainstream club plays the usual gay hits on rotation and hot go-go dancers keep the sh...
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoToad Hall
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 & ClubsWashingtonTrade
1410 14TH Street NW
No-frills gay bar offering cocktails. Huge happy hour serving XL drinks until 22:00pm daily.
Bars & ClubsSan FranciscoTrax
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.
Bars & ClubsDallasWoody's
4011 cedar springs road
A friendly local sports bar that is open 7 nights a week. Expect karaoke, drag performances, and dance parties.
Bars & ClubsDenverDenver Wrangler
3090 Downing St
Denver Wrangler is the home of the Legendary Beer Bust. This gay bar and club has been serving the gay community for over 20 years in Denver, Colorado. For the bears, their admirers and anybody else. Opens every day from 11am until 2am. They also ...
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesOil Can Harry’s
11502 Ventura Blvd (at Tujunga & Colfax), Studio City
Permanently closed in 2021 after 52 years of operation, making it one of the oldest bars in the San Fernando Valley and a safe haven for the gay community since 1968. It was designated a Historic-Cultural Monument by the Los Angeles City Council i...
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesGold Coast
8228 Santa Monica Blvd (at La Jolla)
Permanently closed - Might be rising from the dead soon... Follow the OR bar on IG to kno more. Unpretentious gay-friendly venue away from the main WeHo strip. Cheap happy hour and late-night drink specials.
Bars & ClubsSeattleOutwest
5401 California Ave SW
Friendly local LGBT bar with trivia nights, lesbian nights, and karaoke. Outwest Seattle has a happy hour from 16:00pm-19:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Bars & ClubsOrlandoParliament House
410 N Orange Blossom Trail (W Livingston St)
Sadly, Orlando’s legendary Parliament House, once named ”the most popular gay bar in the United States,” was demolished in 2020. However, in July 2021, Parliament House announced that it will be reopening at its new home in the old CityArts Factor...
Bars & ClubsOrlandoPulse
1912 S Orange Ave. (E Kaley Avenue)
On June 12, 2016, 49 people were shot dead at The Pulse Club in Orlando in what was described as the deadliest mass shooting in the United States and the nation’s worst terror attack since 9/11. Our prayers are with the victims, their families, an...
Bars & ClubsSeattlePurr Cocktail Lounge
2307 24th Ave E
Seattle gay bar and cocktail lounge also with Mexican-inspired menu. Cute bartenders serve up affordable drinks while local gay guys and gals catch dance music video on the screens. Happy hour specials.
Bars & ClubsLos AngelesRage
8911 Santa Monica Blvd (at San Vicente)
Permanently closed since 2020, after 37 years of service to LA’s gay night scene. See Heart Weho, the new gay club opened in 2022 in the same premises.