# List of LGBT bars

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See also: [List of lesbian bars](/source/List_of_lesbian_bars)

An **LGBT bar** is a [drinking establishment](/source/Drinking_establishment) that caters to an exclusively or predominantly [lesbian](/source/Lesbian), [gay](/source/Gay), [bisexual](/source/Bisexual), [transgender](/source/Transgender) or [queer](/source/Queer) ([LGBTQ+](/source/LGBTQ%2B)) clientele. [Bars](/source/Gay_bar) and [nightclubs](/source/Nightclubs) have historically served as centers of gay culture due to their role as some of the few places people with [same-sex](/source/Homosexuality) orientations and [gender-variant](/source/Gender-variant) identities could openly socialize.

While many LGBT bars have historically catered specifically to men, [lesbian bars](/source/Lesbian_bar) cater exclusively or predominantly to [lesbian](/source/Lesbian) women. Some bars of both types are now considered "queer" bars, welcoming LGBTQ+ people of all genders.

This is a list of notable [LGBT bars](/source/Gay_bar) worldwide. This is not a complete list.

This is a [dynamic list](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Lists#Dynamic_lists) and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by [editing the page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/List_of_LGBT_bars) to add missing items, with references to [reliable sources](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources).

## Africa

This section needs expansion. You can help by adding missing information. (September 2025)

Bar City Country Year opened Year closed Notes

## Asia

This section needs expansion. You can help by adding missing information. (September 2025)

Bar City Country Year opened Year closed Notes Aiiro Cafe Tokyo Japan Dragon Men Tokyo Japan Sunee Plaza Pattaya Thailand 1996 Area known for LGBT nightlife, including more than 50 institutions[1][2] Opened in 1996 as Crazy Pub. Video Pub Jerusalem Israel 2012

## Australia

This section needs expansion. You can help by adding missing information. (September 2025)

Bar City Country Year opened Year closed Notes Capriccio's Sydney Australia 1969 2008 Connections Nightclub Perth, Northbridge Australia 1975 Known colloquially as Connies Ruby Reds Surry Hills, Sydney Australia 1975 1980s Closed and reopened as "Rubies". Site functioned as other venues for LGBTQ+ patrons from 1980s to 2023

## Europe

Bar City Country Year opened Year closed Notes Admiral Duncan London England c. 1832 (possibly earlier) One of the oldest gay pubs in Soho[3][4] The Backstreet London England 1985 2022 The Black Cap London England 1751 (as Mother Black Cap) 2015 Known for drag cabaret[5][6] Café 't Mandje Amsterdam Netherlands 1927 1982 One of the first gay bars in the Netherlands. Closed in 1982 and reopened in 2007[7] 2007 The Coleherne London England 1866 2008 Known as a popular landmark leather bar during the 1970s and 1980s[8][9] Comptons of Soho London England 1986 Known as "The Grand Dame of Queer Street"[10] Cruz 101 Manchester England 1992 One of the most popular and longest-running gay clubs in Greater Manchester[11] DTM Helsinki Finland 1992 2025 Formerly the largest gay club in Northern Europe[12] Eldorado Berlin Germany c. 1848 1932 Name of multiple early queer and gay clubs in Berlin, closed by the Nazi's The George Dublin Ireland 1985 One of Ireland's oldest and largest gay bars, and the most popular in Dublin[13] The George and Dragon London England 1716 Historic venue[14] Heaven London England 1979 Superclub with major influence in the development of London's LGBT scene[15] Hercules Helsinki Finland 2000 Most popular gay club in Helsinki[12] The Joiners Arms London England 1997 2015 Central to the East London gay scene[16] Kiki Reykjavik Iceland 2014[17] Iceland's only gay bar[18] London Astoria London England 1976 2009 Home to G-A-Y until 2008[19] Le Queen Paris France 1991 c. 2019 The New Penny Leeds England 1953 First gay venue in the UK to open outside London[20] The Queen Adelaide Hackney, London England 1834 Inherited furnishings from the closure of the George and Dragon in 2015[21][22] The Queen's Head Amsterdam Netherlands 1998 [23][24] Pan Club Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark 1970 2007 One of Europe's largest gay clubs and the biggest in Copenhagen[25][26] Pantibar Dublin Ireland 2007 Run by drag queen and activist Rory O'Neill[27] Royal Vauxhall Tavern London England 1862 South London's oldest surviving queer venue[28] Tom's Bar Berlin, Schöneberg Germany 1982 2024 Trade London England 1990 2008 The WayOut Club London England 1993 One of London's best known transgender venues[29] XXL London and Birmingham England 2000 2019 Nightclub catering to the bear sub-group[30][31][32]

## North America

Bar City State Country Year opened Year closed Notes 3 Dollar Bill New York City New York United States 2018 The 19 Bar Minneapolis Minnesota United States 1952 Oldest gay bar in Minneapolis The Abbey West Hollywood California United States 1991 Called the "Los Angeles equivalent to the Stonewall Inn", central to LGBT culture in Los Angeles[33] Los Amigos Puerto Vallarta, Zona Romántica Jalisco Mexico 1998 2025 Atlantic House Provincetown Massachusetts United States 1798 Contender for oldest gay bar in the United States[34][35] Axis Nightclub Columbus Ohio United States c. 2001 Staple of Columbus nightlife[36] Badlands Portland Oregon United States 2024 Operating in the former location of Embers Avenue The Bar Complex Lexington Kentucky United States 1963 The oldest continuous LGBTQ gathering place in Kentucky[37] Bar Frida Puerto Vallarta Jalisco Mexico 2001 Various locations within the city Black Banana Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States 1971 1990s (early) European-style nightclub[38] Black Cat Bar San Francisco California United States 1906 1921 At center of early legal fight establishing protections for gay people in the United States[39] 1933 1964 Black Cat Tavern Los Angeles, Silver Lake California United States 1939 Site of one of the first demonstrations in the United States protesting police brutality against LGBT people[40] Black Eagle Montreal Quebec Canada Cafe Lafitte in Exile New Orleans Louisiana United States 1933 Claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States[41][42][43][44] CC Slaughters Portland Oregon United States 1981 Two locations in Portland, OR, USA[45] and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[46] CC Slaughters Puerto Vallarta Mexico Two locations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Portland, OR, USA Circus Disco Los Angeles, Hollywood California United States 1975 2016 Large Latinx clientele excluded form many other LGBTQ bars. Cesar Chavez addressed an LGBTQ community meeting here in 1983.[47] Celebrities Nightclub Vancouver Alberta Canada 1978 Club 70 Edmonton Alberta Canada 1970 1978 Club Universe San Francisco, South of Market California United States 1994 Crews & Tangos Toronto Ontario Canada 1994 The Cuff Seattle Washington United States 1993 A complex featuring four bars and a large deck, known for leather.[48] Diesel Seattle Washington United States 2011 Bear bar The Double Header Seattle Washington United States 1934 2015 Upon closing, one of the oldest operating gay bars in the United States[49][50] Down the Street Asbury Park New Jersey United States 1988 1999 At close, was the oldest and longest-operating gay disco in New Jersey[51][52] Downtown Olly's Indianapolis Indiana United States 2002 The Eagle's Nest New York City New York United States 1970 First gay bar to operate under the name "The Eagle"[53] El Rio San Francisco, Mission District California United States 1978 First gay bar to debut queer salsa in San Francisco[54] Embers Avenue Portland Oregon United States 1969 2017 Former gay bar and nightclub[55][56] Esta Noche San Francisco, Mission District California United States 1979 2014 First Latino gay bar in San Francisco[57][58] Mr. Flamingo Puerto Vallarta Jalisco Mexico Flashback Edmonton Alberta Canada 1974 1991 [59] Fountainhead Pub Vancouver, West End British Columbia Canada 2000 Gold Coast Chicago Illinois United States 1960 1988 One of the first bars created by and for the gay leather community in the United States.[60][61][62] Hobo's Portland Oregon United States c. 2002 2020 Restaurant, gay bar, and piano bar[63][64] Hunters Palm Springs Palm Springs California United States 1998 [65] Jewel's Catch One Los Angeles California United States 1973 2015 Longest running black gay dance bar in Los Angeles[66] Julius New York City New York United States c. 1867 Oldest continuously operating gay bar in New York City and site of the 1966 Julius Sip-In[67] The Junction Vancouver, Davie Village British Columbia Canada 2010 The Leather Stallion Saloon Cleveland Ohio United States 1970 Oldest continuously operating gay bar in Ohio[68] Le Stud Montreal, Gay Village Quebec Canada 1996 Madison Pub Seattle Washington United States 1986 Gay sports bar Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Sushi Puerto Vallarta, Zona Romántica Jalisco Mexico c. 2013 Mineshaft New York City New York United States 1976 1985 Was frequented by famous patrons including Jack Fritscher and Robert Mapplethorpe.[69][70][71] Missie B's Kansas City Missouri United States 1994 Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon Houston Texas United States 1955 1995 Largest LGBT country and western bar in Texas[72][73] Opened in 1955 as Esquire Ballroom 2013 Nicho Bears and Bar Mexico City, Zona Rosa Mexico Nob Hill Washington, D.C. United States 1953 2004 Began as a private club for Black gay and bisexual men but opened to the public in 1957.[74][75] La Noche Puerto Vallarta, Zona Romántica Jalisco Mexico Numbers Vancouver, Davie Village British Columbia Canada c. 1980 Paco's Ranch Puerto Vallarta, Zona Romántica Jalisco Mexico The Paddock Club Greenville North Carolina United States 1973 2003 At time of closing, oldest continuously operating LGBT club in North Carolina[76] Phase 1 Washington, D.C. United States 1971 2016 One of the oldest continuously-operating women's bars at the time of its closure.[77] Pumpjack Pub Vancouver, Davie Village Alberta Canada 2000 Pony Seattle Washington United States Pulse Orlando Florida United States 2004 2016 Site of the Pulse nightclub shooting[78] Purr Cocktail Lounge Seattle Washington United States 2005 2018 The Q New York City New York United States 2021 2023 Queer Bar Seattle Washington United States 2017 Ramrod New York City New York United States 1960 1986 Known as the site of the 1980 West Street Massacre, a homophobic mass shooting.[79] Reinas Bar Puerto Vallarta, Zona Romántica Jalisco Mexico 2010 Red Cap Garage Portland Oregon United States 1987 2012 One of three interconnected bars[80][81][82] San Francisco Eagle San Francisco, South of Market California United States 1981 Formerly Eagle Tavern, a leather bar[83] Santé Bar Portland Oregon United States The Saloon Minneapolis Minnesota United States 1977 Scandals Portland Oregon United States 1979 Among Portland's longest-running LGBTQ+ bars[84][85] Silverado Portland Oregon United States 2000s Portland's only gay bar and strip club until the opening of Stag PDX[86] The Silver Platter Los Angeles, Westlake California United States 1963 [87][88] South Beach Houston Texas United States 2001 Voted Houston's Best Gay Bar[89][90] Stag PDX Portland Oregon United States 2015 Second all-nude gay strip club on the West Coast, after Silverado[91] Stereo nightclub Montreal Quebec Canada 1998 Stonewall Inn New York City New York United States 1930 Site of the 1969 Stonewall riots[92] The Stud San Francisco California United States 1966 One of the first gay bars to open on Folsom Street.[93] This Is It! Milwaukee Wisconsin United States 1968 2025 Prior to closing, oldest continually operating gay bar in Wisconsin[94][95][96] Three Sisters Tavern Portland Oregon United States 1964 2004 Hub of Portland's gay nightlife[97][98] Toad Hall Bar San Francisco, Castro District California United States 1971 1979 Featured in the movie Milk (2008), the bar reopened at a nearby location in 2009[99] 2009 The Tool Box San Francisco, South of Market California United States 1962 1971 Leather bar[100] Twin Peaks Tavern San Francisco, Castro District California United States 1935 Union Seattle Washington United States 2018 White Horse Inn Oakland California United States 1933 Said to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States[101] Woody's Toronto Ontario Canada 1989 Featured in Queer as Folk[102][103][104] Ziegfeld's Washington, D.C. United States 1980 2006 Dual-themed nightclub with drag queens and male strippers. Closed in 2006 and reopened in a new location in 2009.[105][106] 2009 2020

## South America

This section needs expansion. You can help by adding missing information. (September 2025)

Bar City Country Year opened Year closed Notes Amerika Buenos Aires Argentina 2000 Largest LGBT nightclub in Buenos Aires[107][108] Nueva Cero San Miguel Chile 1998 Formerly known as Paradise, and Cero Theatron Bogotá Colombia 2002 Complex of LGBT nightlife, the largest gay nightclub in Latin America[109][110][111] The Week International São Paulo Brazil 2004

## See also

- [List of lesbian bars](/source/List_of_lesbian_bars)

- [List of gay bars called The Eagle](/source/The_Eagle_(bar)#List_of_Eagle_bars)

- [List of leather bars](/source/Leather_subculture#Locations)

- [Leather bars and clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Leather_bars_and_clubs)

- [LGBTQ-owned business](/source/LGBTQ-owned_business)

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-BottomsUp_94-0)** Dreager, Jim (2012). *Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin's Historic Bars & Breweries*. [Wisconsin Historical Society Press](/source/Wisconsin_Historical_Society_Press). p. 183. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-87020-498-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-87020-498-2).

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-111)** ["Theatron Nightclub Bogota"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140306131743/http://off2colombia.com/bogota-bars-clubs/theatron-nightclub-chapinero-bogota). *...Off2Clombia*. Archived from [the original](http://off2colombia.com/bogota-bars-clubs/theatron-nightclub-chapinero-bogota) on March 6, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2021.

## Further reading

- Mattson, Gregor (2023). *Who Needs Gay Bars? Bar-Hopping through America's Endangered LGBTQ+ Places*. Stanford University Press. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781503629202](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781503629202)

[Portals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Contents/Portals):
- [Drink](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Drink)
- [LGBTQ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:LGBTQ)

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Adapted from the Wikipedia article [List of LGBT bars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_bars) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_bars?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.