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You can also opt to head upstairs to the cabaret to enjoy the biggest and best drag shows on the island.

This world-famous gay bar in West Hollywood has been around for more than three decades and playfully adopts a religious theme with its “Sunday Service Drag Brunch” and events in its Chapel. With an eatery, dance floors, outdoor cocktail courtyard, and epic events schedule, you’ll enjoy dancing and dining with the chance to catch a glimpse of celebrities—Mary J.

Blige, Mariah Carey and Lance Bass have all visited.

Nellie’s provides an all-are-welcome inclusive vibe, named for two Kansas great-grandmothers related to the owner who “lit up elite Kansas social circles with unparalleled warmth and hospitality.” A young stream of patrons fills the two stories and roof deck to throw back reasonably priced bottles of beer, cocktails and burgers.

Gather all your girls, gays and theys to kiki all night on U Street. Drag Brunch at this hotel with five other bars and multiple performance venues, where everyone is not only welcomed, but also celebrated.

Alan Cumming took over the former Eastern Bloc bar in 2017 and reimagined it as a cabaret, comedy and party hub evocative of NYC's golden era of downtown nightlife.

The bar also hosts an annual AIDS walk fundraiser. Head upstairs for black lights and DJs, and those strong drinks should have you dancing all night.

Located in Logan Circle, the Little Gay Pub proves that size doesn’t matter. Of course, cities like San Francisco and Providence are well-known for having multiple LGBTQ+ clubs to pick from, but small towns with maybe even just one club that you have to drive a few hours to reach make it worth the trip.

Originally called the White Horse Inn, the bar may even be older than 90 years, as its earlier operations would have been on the down low because of Prohibition. With the exhilaration of a pulsing beat and a dark dancefloor, you can meet others over a delicious cocktail or mocktail, and enjoy the support of community. Come for the happy hour, stay for the weekly events.

At 14th and U, DC’s first booze-free LGBTQ+ bar is lighting up the sober scene with mocktails, music and plenty of main-character energy.

Live music each week, DJs, drag shows and themed events bring the party to this bar—a local favorite for nearly 50 years. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!