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

Anyone that is trying to learn about the best gay and lesbian bars or clubs in Hartford should find all the info they need right here. This local LGBT nightlife guide will also cover things like mixed clubs, trans bars, drag shows, the main queer places to party in your area and more!

On top of that the best LGBT dating sites will be mentioned, particularly some sites 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 Hartford gay pride events and meet ups around town.

Not all of you will be interested in going out to a lesbian or gay bar or nightclub near you to try and meet people so we will try to cover all the bases so that you can pick out which option you prefer. For more on finding gay or lesbian people in the Eastern US area check out that link.

Best LGBT Bars & Clubs In Hartford

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

• Chez Est at 458 Wethersfield Ave

Best Gay Bars & Clubs

Back in the day most gay bars in Hartford were only full of men looking for men to hook up with. However in this century things have changed and currently most venues are more mixed LGBT style, and some are 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 Hartford

That also holds true for all of you that are trying to find lesbian bars in your area for women to meet women. Go party at the spots in the mixed list and if there is nothing to your liking around find another place to try.

Drag Shows & Trans Bars

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

• Karaoke Every Wednesday and Other Drag Shows at Chez Est

We did our best to differentiate between strictly gay bars and mixed LGBT bars, but we won’t claim that perfection was achieved. If you disagree, if any of the venues we have listed have closed, or if any new Hartford gay or lesbian hot spots have opened up please tell us in the comments below so that our lists can be as correct and up to date as possible.

We have also written similar city guides for:

• Bridgeport & New Haven
• Springfield
• Providence
• Boston

Weekly, Monthly & Pride Events

These are the best pride events held all throughout the year:

• Pride Parade in September

Best LGBT Dating Sites

Look, going out to an LGBT bar or club is not for everyone. We don’t all enjoy the party scene, and these days many of us have become more and more introverted which is totally understandable.

Additionally, not everyone is fully ‘out’ at the moment and may not necessarily want to be spotted and get posted about on social media. 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 to do so.

The first sites we want to mention are mainly geared towards casual sex, they aren’t exactly dating sites. As the divorce rates keep climbing lots of people are enjoying the single life and aren’t looking for any commitment at the moment.

Men Nation is a really good dating site for local gay hook ups, and if you want to hook up with gay guys in Hartford you should definitely check it out. Lesbian Personals is a really cool lesbian hook up site, and they are both run by Adult Friend Finder. You have probably seen AFF ads around the web, probably on porn, sex, or other adult sites.

If you are gay and looking for guys in your area to hook up with try Men Nation, if you are a lesbian and want to find lesbian girls in Hartford to hook up then Lesbian Personals is your spot, and if you are bi try Adult Friend Finder. One day a serious relationship might interest you, but until then we all have needs.

These sites are a nice and discreet way for you to fulfill them without visiting the LGBT bars, cubs, and nightlife. We also should tell you about the world’s top transgender dating site, MyTransgenderDate. Trans dating in Hartford is trending upwards at a rapid rate as more ts near you are finally comfortable living the life they want to live.

Alright then, we have told you all about the LGBT nightlife in your area as best as we can. You know where to go to find mixed, gay, or lesbian bars and clubs in Hartford plus drag shows to party with trans and all sorts of LGBT dating sites. We hope you make the most of the information at hand.