Best Gay & Lesbian Bars In Albany (LGBT Nightlife Guide)

Well hello there and thanks for checking out this post on the best gay and lesbian bars or clubs in Albany. This local LGBT nightlife guide will also discuss topics like mixed clubs, trans bars, drag shows, the main queer area near you and more!

We will also be mentioning the best options for LGBT online dating, particularly for those who are more interested in hooking up than getting too deep into a serious relationship at the moment. Plus we will mention all of the best Albany gay pride events and meet ups we know about currently.

Everyone reading this won’t want to party at a lesbian or gay bar or nightclub in your area to try and meet people so we will try to cover the full gambit. All of our gay nightlife area guides for the East Coast can be found right there if you want to read further.

Best LGBT Bars & Clubs In Albany

The best Albany gay, lesbian, and mixed LGBT bars and nightclubs would be:

• Rocks at 77 Central Ave
• Waterworks Pub at 76 Central Ave
• OH Bar at 304 Lark St

Best Gay Bars & Clubs

For previous generations most gay bars in Albany were only full of men looking for men to hook up with. Things have changed in the 21st Century and currently most venues are more mixed LGBT style while some are even mixed gay and straight. Don’t worry, there should be numerous men looking to hook up at the mixed venues we just listed.

Best Lesbian Bars & Clubs in Albany

Anyone that is trying to find lesbian bars in Albany for women to meet women in your area probably already knows that what we just said about the gay bars is true for you too. Go party at the spots in the mixed list and if there is nothing to your liking around find another place to search.

Drag Shows & Trans Bars

We aren’t really to the point of having full on trans bars in Albany, but you can find drag shows that may help you locate ts near you at:

• Wednesday Drag Show & Many Other Events at Waterworks Pub
• Drag Shows on Wednesday & Karaoke at Rocks

The truth is trying to differentiate between a strictly gay bar or a mixed LGBT bar can be pretty difficult. We did our best to try and point out the differences between the two, but we aren’t going to claim we did a perfect job.

If you disagree or if we just posted any out of date information then please tell us in the comments below so that our lists can be as correct and up to date as possible. If our readers chip in we can keep these lists of the best gay, lesbian, and LGBT bars in your area up to date for all of our future visitors.

You can also check out our posts on:

• New York City
• Buffalo
• Syracuse
• Rochester

Weekly, Monthly & Pride Events

Here are some of the best local LGBT events that occur on a weekly or monthly basis:

• Geek & Gaymer Night at Rocks Every Thursday

And here are more of the best pride events held throughout the year:

• Pride Parade in June

Best LGBT Dating Sites

Let’s face it, going out to an LGBT bar or club isn’t for everyone. Sure, there will be some drunk people around you might be able to hook up with, but you have to deal with being around a bunch of intoxicated strangers which can be fun, but isn’t always.

Plus not everyone is fully ‘out’ yet and may not feel comfortable in that type of setting at the moment. Whatever your reasons or motivations are LGBT dating sites are a great way to meet people without having to get all dressed up and head to a gay or lesbian bar near you.

We have a few options to tell you about, and the first ones are mostly geared towards casual sex, not full on serious dating. Men Nation is a really good dating site for local gay hook ups, and if you want to hook up with gay guys in Albany you should look into it

Lesbian Personals is a really good lesbian hook up site, and they are both run by Adult Friend Finder. You have probably seen their links online before which are mostly found on porn, sex, or other adult sites.

If you are gay and looking for guys near you to hook up with try Men Nation, if you are a lesbian and want to find lesbian girls in Albany to hook up with try Lesbian Personals, and if you are bi try Adult Friend Finder. Not everyone is ready for a serious relationship but we all still have needs, and this is a nice and discreet way for you to fulfill them without visiting the LGBT bars, cubs, and nightlife.

We also want to mention the world’s top transgender dating site, MyTransgenderDate. Trans dating in Albany is more popular than ever before and will only continue to grow as more ts feel confident enough to be the person they really want to be.

At this point we have covered the LGBT nightlife in your area in full. You know all about the best mixed, gay, or lesbian bars and clubs in Albany plus drag shows to party with trans and all sorts of LGBT dating sites. Now choose the best option for you and enjoy yourself.