Near by gay bars

As a queer person, knowing my direct friends want to appear to LGBTQ+ bars and spaces fills my heart with joy. I be grateful the accepting atmosphere that these spaces create, and I love that my friends want to present their support of me and my community so openly in them.

I came out just before starting university, having made wonderful (and very straight) friends during my period at college. I was worried they would cure me differently after I came out, or be freaked out thinking I either hated men or fancied one of them. Luckily, neither one of those age-old stereotypes came true, and actually I didn’t give them enough credit. It turned out most of them knew I was gay elongated before I did.

But recently, when I took a group of them to Soho in London for a night out, I realised even the most well-intentioned, supportive straight/cis friends can miss the mark entirely. One of my male friends came back from the exclude carrying drinks and a phone number, written on a napkin. He raucously demanded to know why the bartender had idea he’d be interested because after all, he didn’t "look gay". Sigh.

"They'd made me

Gay Bars in Berlin

Bärenhöhle

Monday-Friday  – ;Saturday  – 

Bear-friendly neighbourhood bar in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg.
Smoking bar.

@ Schönhauser Allee 90
Berlin

U, S, Night busses: Schönhauser Allee

+49 30

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Betty F***

Monday-Thursday  – ;Friday, Saturday  – 

Small bar in Berlin-Mitte. Very busy on weekends.

@ Mulackstraße 13
Berlin

U: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Rosenthaler Platz

+49 (mobile)

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Blond

Daily / – 

Straight-friendly cocktail lounge bar in Schöneberg. In good weather with well-liked street terrace. On Tuesday and Thursday karaoke.

@ Motzstraße 28
Berlin

U: Nollendorfplatz, Victoria-Luise-Platz, Wittenbergplatz

+49 30

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Capture

Daily  – ;Friday, Saturday till

Friendly, arty gay bar in Berlin-Friedrichshain, close to Boxhagener Platz.

@ Wühlischstraße 32
Berlin

U: Frankfurter Tor, Samariterstraße

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Der neue Oldtimer

Daily / – /

Traditional, camp bar in Berlin-Schöneberg. Clientele mainly mature locals and friends.

@ Lietzenburger Straße 12
Berlin

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LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: queer 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 amusing. Our gay and woman loving woman bars have a brief bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and queenly shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own one-of-a-kind history and vibe.

Check out some of the top gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s lgbtq+ nightlife scene.

Jeffery Pub

One of the city’s oldest lgbtq+ 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 amusement, 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 paintings and photos, including big names like Diane Arbus. But don’t reflect for a second that makes the pla

Barcelona’s gay bars are electric. No matter your sexual preference, you're in for a heck of a night here, one filled with great vibes, amazing drinks and even finer dancing. Barcelona is home to an extremely dynamic LGBTQI+ scene that attracts visitors from all over the world.

The major events on the calendar bring the crowds, but the queer bar scene here is a seven days a week extravaganza in itself. There's plenty of variety too, from exclusively queer woman bars to more stripped back spots offering sustenance and conversation in matching measure. The nightlife here is world-famous, and the best gay bars in Barcelona are a life-giving part of that. 

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