A list of upcoming events can be found on the bar's website. Seven nights a week, this bar and nightclub offers dancing, music and drinks. Special events at this bar, located on Camelback Road west of 7th Avenue, include drag shows, gogo dancers, line dancing and karaoke nights. The slogan at Charlie's in uptown Phoenix says "there's always a party at Charlie's," and it's not wrong. Those who are not vaccinated should remain cautious. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is safe for fully vaccinated people to return to normal activities including visiting bars. Most locations list current rules on social media or online. The coronavirus has impacted bars across metro Phoenix and many still require mask-wearing and social distancing. While many bars and nightclubs are hosting Pride events during the month of June, metro Phoenix has a bustling LGBTQ nightlife scene year round.įrom casual spots to grab a beer to lively clubs to dance until dawn, the Valley has got you covered.īring a friend or meet someone new on the dance floor, get a few laughs in at a comedy show, admire dazzling drag stars and snag a burrito from food trucks parked outside at these 10 essential metro Phoenix gay bars.
Nookies: Open 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays, and until midnight during the rest of the week, this classic Boystown diner serves traditional American fare like burgers, cheesesteaks, and French toast.View Gallery: Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade 2018.On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant stays open until midnight. The kitchen turns out commendable international fare and many of the glamorous staffers dress in drag. Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club: One of Lakeview's swankier mixed gay-straight lounges and eateries, Kit Kat is a retro-hip hangout.The casual spot with a cheery patio out back has long been a friend to Chicago's LGBT community and stays open until 11 p.m. Chicago Diner: Since 1983, this old-school diner has been serving an entirely vegetarian menu, including some highly inventive fare that even meat-lovers rave about.Lark: The trendy and inviting neighborhood bistro is a rustic-chic space that has cultivated a strong happy hour following and also stays open for post-midnight nibbles on Friday and Saturday nights.It's a relatively intimate space as far as Boystown dance clubs go, but that makes it all the more fun when you want to get closer to someone. Scarlet: This cosmopolitan, upscale gay lounge and dance club is known for its dandy drink specials and sleek decor.Mostly, it's simply a pulsing venue for dancing to some of the best music in the neighborhood. Hydrate: This eclectic dance club has earned a loyal following for its imaginative theme nights and occasional lube-wrestling competitions.The bar serves exceptional craft cocktails and boasts a nice selection of craft beers. The name is meant to evoke the idea that the LGBT community has come a long way toward being inclusive and all-welcoming, and indeed, the crowd is fairly mixed. Progress Bar: A swanky nightspot with a fanciful, eye-catching "cloud" ceiling, this bar draws in the well-dressed bunch.Berlin: A friendly dance club on the busy Belmont Avenue, Berlin has been a gay nightlife mainstay in Chicago for many years, its success due largely to its come-one-come-all vibe.