Phoenix’s Best Gay & Lesbian Bars (Updated In 2024)
Hey there, if you are looking for recently updated info on the best Phoenix gay and lesbian bars or clubs we have got your back. This local LGBT nightlife guide will also discuss topics like mixed clubs, trans bars, drag shows, the main queer area of town Melrose and more!
There are some annual or more frequent gay pride events near you that we will also tell you about. And we can’t forget about the best LGBT dating sites since that is the preferred way to meet new people for many these days.
We all have our own way of doing things so we will list everything we know about so that you can choose your own adventure. Of course other towns in the metro area like Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Tempe and Gilbert will come up from time to time but most of these Phoenix gay bars and clubs in your area are right in Melrose along 7th Avenue downtown.
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Phoenix’s Best LGBT Bars & Clubs
The best Phoenix gay, lesbian, or mixed LGBT bars and nightclubs would be:
Those that want to find purely gay bars and clubs in Phoenix for men to meet men can have success at the spots we just listed. We used to live in a world that was far less inclusive, these days most spots have become more LGBT friendly instead of strictly being gay bars in your area.
Best Lesbian Bars & Clubs in Phoenix
That is also true when it comes to trying to find a full on lesbian bar in Phoenix. You can probably have success at most of the bars or clubs from the mixed list and if there are not other lesbian women looking to meet women inside then try another place until you find the right one.
This may even mean going to popular nightclubs around town that are not known as Phx LGBT hot spots per se.
Local Drag Shows & Trans Bars
While these may not be trans bars in Phoenix you can find drag shows that may help you locate ts near you at:
Drag Shows at Cruisin’7th
Naughty or Nice Drag Bingo at Kobalt on Monday Nights
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK at Kobalt on Thursdays
Drag Shows at Charlie’s Phoenix
Karamba Nightclub
The Rock
We know the scene here better than most, but we cover way too many cities to have a more intimate knowledge on all of them than the people who live this every weekend. Our goal is to keep our lists as up to date as possible but we need your help to do so.
It would be great if you could use the comments section to let us know if you notice anything dated. Many of these local gay or lesbian bars and clubs can be found in the LGBT nightlife area of The Melrose District.
Go out in that gayborhood and you will find plenty of opportunities. Some of you may also want to learn more about gay bars in:
Trying to find other LGBT people near you for dating or hook ups was not very easy for prior generations, especially if you don’t like to party. Local gay or lesbian bars were pretty much your only choice, but thankfully that is no longer the case.
We have no idea what your current status is but we are pretty sure that there are some people reading this who may not want to have their photos taken at a gay bar and posted on social media. Adult Friend Finder has been the biggest hook up site on the planet for almost two decades.
They actually have a big network of sites which some may not know. Their top site for finding gay men near you to hook up with is Men Nation and you might be surprised at how many users it has in major cities like this one.
Lesbian Personals is where to go to find hot lesbian women in your area to hook up with. Those who are bi-sexual and like all varieties should just go with Adult Friend Finder.
It combines all of the users on their numerous sites across their network which are not only straight and LGBT but also include swingers and numerous types of kinks and fetishes. So if you want speedy m4m hook ups use Men Nation, and for f4f hook ups use Lesbian Personals.
It is probably smart for us to let you know about the world’s top transgender dating site, MyTransgenderDate. Trans dating in Phoenix is more popular than ever before and that won’t be changing any time soon because more ts near you feel confident enough to be the person they really want to be.
Since there are not a lot of lesbian, gay, or trans bars in Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Tempe or Gilbert any of these dating sites we just mentioned might be your best options if you live in one of those suburbs. At this point we have covered the LGBT nightlife in your area in full detail.
You looked through recently updated lists of the best Phoenix gay or lesbian bars and clubs along with mixed venues plus drag shows to party with local trans and all sorts of LGBT dating sites. Now choose the best option for you and enjoy yourself.
