If you are trying to locate the best gay and lesbian bars or clubs in San Antonio this post will certainly help you out. This local LGBT nightlife guide will also cover things like mixed clubs, trans bars, drag shows, the main queer area near you and more!
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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. The best gay pride events and meet ups in your area that we know about will definitely need to be discussed as well.
Not all of you will be interested in going out to a lesbian or gay bar in San Antonio to try and meet people so we will try to cover all the bases so that you can pick out which option you prefer.
Best LGBT Bars & Clubs In San Antonio
The best gay, lesbian, and mixed LGBT bars and nightclubs in San Antonio are:
- Sparky’s Pub at 1416 N Main Ave
- Knockout at 1420 N Main Ave
- Bonham Exchange at 411 Bonham St
- Pegasus at 1402 N Main Ave
- 800LIVE Bar & Nightclub at 800 Lexington Ave
- The Queendom at 800 Lexington Ave
- Heat at 1500 N Main Ave
- Wax Club Lounge at 2211 San Pedro
- 2015 Place at 2015 San Pedro Ave
Best Gay Bars & Clubs
We used to live in a world where most gay bars were only full of San Antonio men looking for men to hook up with. These days the world is a lot more inclusive and most venues are more mixed LGBT style, and some are mixed gay and straight. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of men looking to hook up at the mixed venues we just listed, though you may skip the spot we will be mentioning in our next section.
Best Lesbian Bars & Clubs in San Antonio
Wax Club Lounge is the common area for best lesbian bar in San Antonio for women to meet women in your area.
Drag Shows & Trans Bars
We aren’t really to the point of having full on trans bars in San Antonio, but you can find drag shows that may help you locate ts near you at:
- Drag Me to Fame at Heat on Wednesdays
- Bonham Exchange
Please use the comments to let us know if any bars or clubs we have posted are no longer open, or if any new local LGBT hot spots have opened since we posted this. We also want to say that we know this scene pretty well but we can’t know every city in the world as well as the people who live there 24/7 do.
If you think we should be listing any venues as strictly lesbian or gay bars in be sure to fill us in. Be sure to check out our other posts on:
- Queer Bars in Austin
- Queer Bars in Houston
- Queer Bars in Dallas & Ft Worth
- Queer Bars in El Paso
- Queer Bars in Mexico City
Weekly, Monthly, & Pride Events
Here are some of the best LGBT events that occur on a weekly or monthly basis:
- Bonham Exchange at 411 Bonham St
- Pegasus at 1402 N Main Ave
- Trash Disco at Bonham on Sundays
- 80’s Revolution at Wax Club Lounge on Saturdays
- Saturday Fever Show at Heat
And these are the best pride events held in June:
Best LGBT Dating Sites
We know that going out to an LGBT bar or club in your area 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.
We also realize that everyone may not be 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 local gay or lesbian bar to do so.
The first sites we want to discuss are mainly geared towards casual sex, they aren’t exactly dating sites. As the divorce rates keep climbing higher lots of people are enjoying the single life and aren’t looking for any commitment at the moment.
Men Nation is a really good gay dating site for hook ups, and if you want to hook up with gay guys in San Antonio 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.
Men Nation is great way to find other gay men near you to hook up with quickly and efficiently. Lesbian Personals is for women who want to meet lesbian women, and those who are bi-sexual and like all types can check out Adult Friend Finder which covers the whole gambit. Serious relationships aren’t for everyone and these sites are a great way to hook up for those that don’t enjoy partying in the LGBT bars, clubs, and nightlife in your area.
We also should tell you about the world’s top transgender dating site, MyTransgenderDate. Trans dating in San Antonio 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 local LGBT nightlife as best as we can. You know where to go to find mixed, gay, or lesbian bars and clubs in San Antonio 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.