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San Francisco

Jolene's Bar San Francisco

Lifestyle

Over the past few years, gay bars and queer spaces have been disappearing in San Francisco and across the country at a depressing rate.

The 13 Best LGBTQ Bars in San Francisco

Los Angeles

A Club Called Rhonda

Following in the example of other nightlife venues and events, LA’s LGBTQ bars are slowly coming back to life and welcoming patrons of all identities, orientations, and proclivities back on their dance floors.

The Best LGBTQ Bars in Los Angeles

Las Vegas

Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Pride Month may be in June, but here in Las Vegas, we celebrate Pride in October.

The Best Spots for LGBTQ Nightlife in Las Vegas

San Diego

Rich's San Diego

Much of San Diego’s queer community centers around the Hillcrest neighborhood, home to one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country, which, during normal times, attracts more than 250,000 attendees and participants to its Pride Parade alone.

The 12 Best LGBTQ Bars in San Diego

New York

Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

NYC queers aren’t limited to just a few options when planning a night out.

The 20 Best LGBTQIA+ Bars in NYC

Washington DC

Photo by Jake Stronko

The DC LGBTQ+ community is no stranger to change.

The Best Spots for LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Washington, DC

Aunt Charlies Lounge

We’ve had to say goodbye to some of the city’s most beloved dives over the past couple of years—casualties of the pandemic’s merciless effect on the beverage industry, San Francisco’s unforgiving rents, or both.

The 16 Best Dive Bars in San Francisco

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The term dive bar invites many interpretations, after all what are the required qualities of a dive bar?

17 Best Dive Bars in NYC

Philadelphia

McGlinchey's Bar

There are only two things you need in life: A citywide (for those uninitiated, that would be a shot of Jim Beam and a PBR) and a seat at your neighborhood dive bar.

The Best Dive Bars in Philadelphia

Houston

PJ's Sports Bar

Houston’s bar scene has something for everyone, from high-end cocktail lounges where the bartenders are dressed better than your average wedding guest to dingy dives where the beer is cheap and the food program is stale popcorn.

The 16 Best Dive Bars in Houston

If your quarantine was anything like ours, your dreams were filled with LA bars.

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The 13 Best LGBTQ Bars in San Francisco

Show up and show your Pride.

The Best LGBTQ Bars in Los Angeles

We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re ready to dance!

The Best Spots for LGBTQ Nightlife in Las Vegas

Hit the Fruit Loop for drag shows, dancing, and drinks.

The 12 Best LGBTQ Bars in San Diego

From dive bars and nightclubs to the world’s first gay craft brewery.

The 20 Best LGBTQIA+ Bars in NYC

From tried and true favorites to up-and-coming hot spots, there's an inclusive option for all.

The Best Spots for LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Washington, DC

Gay sports bars, karaoke parties, and so much more.

The 16 Best Dive Bars in San Francisco

Your old haunts are back.

17 Best Dive Bars in NYC

They’re the beating heart of Big Apple nightlife.

The Best Dive Bars in Philadelphia

Citywide specials and karaoke, coming right up.

The 16 Best Dive Bars in Houston

From throwback ice houses to back alley pool halls.

The 9 Best Dive Bars in Los Angeles

Your old haunts are back.