Downtown gay bars
By Stuie Wood
What happened to all the gay bars? Those heady days of flirting across the dancefloor, stepping in time to Kylie? Dating apps are the new norm and the gays were there first (of course), but many American and European cultural capitals are losing their LGBTQ venues. Such is the concern that London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has set up a task force! Traditionally, the gay scene is an indicator of a buzzing nightlife, good music and style, so this is a loss for all of us. But not in Downtown Los Angeles. Cue music….
Here in DTLA, we’re bucking the trend with four new venues opening in the past two years. Pershing Square, at the very heart of DTLA, hosted its first Pride festival last year and a recent Queer Block Party at the annual Bring Assist Broadway festival, is placing DTLA as the homosexual destination point of LA LA Land, stealing the tiara from West Hollywood’s rather tired Queens.
Here’s my list of the 5 most fabulous gay spots in Downtown Los Angeles, all within walking distance of each other. Leave to one, go to all five!
Precinct DTLA
357 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013. 5pm – 2am
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Sink a cocktail in one of London's finest LGBTQ+ bars and pubs and you'll be drinking in more than just some watered down booze: these spots are LGBTQ+ landmarks in their own right, places where you can find people, kinship, and drag-fuelled mayhem. Beats billiards in your local.
Once upon a hour, having a male lover old time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. But now, the city's queer centre of gravity has shifted east, with edgier spots pulling crowds to Dalston when night falls, while some of the city's most storied LGBTQ+ venues have taken up residence in Vauxhall. So whether you're after a kingly brunch, a burlesque show or just a quiet pint, here's a comprehensive list of the capital's gay and queer-friendly bars and pubs, from the epic G-A-Y to lesbian-centric She Soho to sing-yer-heart-out special The Karaoke Hole.
RECOMMENDED: Preserve the party going at London's best LGBTQ+ clubs.
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Gay Bars in Greater Palm Springs
Gay NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
If you’re planning an LGBTQ-friendly getaway to Greater Palm Springs, then raising a glass at one of the destination’s many gay bars is a must. Drinks flow. Dancing unfolds. And drag performers beam. Plus, you’ll find plenty of LGBTQ places offering happy hour prices all day—and night—long.
All are welcome on Arenas Road, the unofficial gay district of downtown Palm Springs, where locally-owned eateries, clubs, and bars celebrate self-acceptance daily. Hit up happy hour at Chill Bar, known for hosting nightly entertainment and internationally renowned DJs. People-watch on the patio at Streetbar, the oldest gay-owned spot on the block. Order the raved-about Disco fries and browse the 200-plus whiskey menu at Blackbook. Then leader north and sip tropical cocktails inside the island-themed (and Christopher Kennedy-designed) Toucan’s Tiki Lounge.
Drink up and discover more gay bars in Greater Palm Springs.
Nightlife
Blue Moon - 5115 Butler St. | 412.781.1119
Blue Moon lays claim to fame as the "friendliest gay bar in Pittsburgh" with fantastic people, no attitude, cheap drinks, and lots of entertainment. It's no wonder this Lawrenceville lock was voted Foremost LGBT BAR IN PITTSBURGH 2016 and 2017, and is rated #38 out of the 50 BEST GAY BARS IN THE Joined STATES according to Yelp.
Brewer's Hotel & Bar - 3315 Liberty Ave. | 412.681.7991
If you're looking for a place to relax with friends, Brewer's Block is the place for you. Brewers Bar & Hotel is the oldest standing Gay Block in Pittsburgh. Affordable drinks, friendly staff and energetic Performative Shows every Friday and Saturday will keep you coming back again and again.
Cattivo - 146 44th St. | 412.687.2157
Find an inclusive, friendly and diverse atmosphere at Cattivo, nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh’s artsy neighborhood, Lawrenceville. Open for over 20+ years, this local hangout hosts a variety of live music, DJ dance parties, benefits and more. Did we mention they also have pool tables, darts, pinball, and a jukebox?
Club Pittsburgh - 1139 Penn Ave. | 412.471.6790
Club Pittsburgh has been serving the city's queer collective since 200