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Charlotte’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars

Nightlife

Ready for a night out? These LGBTQ-friendly bars are the city&#;s foremost picks.

by Dean McCain

Azucar Latino Charlotte

Area: East Charlotte

If you’ve got dancing on your mind and depend on to move your hips, Azucar is your nightclub. Rising-star DJs, extravagant performative queens and studly go-go dancers produce this Latin venue one to guarantee a wild blackout out. The pleasurable and flashy nightclub is all about dancing whenever, and with whomever, you want.

Bar Argon

Neighborhood: LoSo

Located down South Boulevard, this casual gyrate club is a welcoming spot for all types. Confirm Argon’s online calendar for themed nights like leather gear parties, Latin nights, line dancing lessons, karaoke and even table-top card game tournaments. Saturday nights on the sway floor are some of the optimal on the scene.

Chasers

Neighborhood: NoDa

For over 30 years, Chasers has served as a welcoming space for everyone to relax a night of high-energy dancing and daily drink specials. Against the glow of neon lights, go-go dancers participate you on t

LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: queer and lesbian bars, clubs, and more

Chicago’s nightlife is a lot like the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of pleasurable. Our gay and woman-loving woman bars have a small bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and kingly shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own singular history and vibe.

Check out some of the finest gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s lgbtq+ nightlife scene.

Jeffery Pub

One of the city’s oldest homosexual bars, Jeffery Pub is a neighborhood institution. The South Shore staple is also one of Chicago’s first black-owned gay bars, making it all the more meaningful for the spot’s many regulars. Don’t miss the live business, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music.

Big Chicks

This lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintin

Berlin has earned its stripes as one of the great homosexual capitals of the world, with a huge LGBTQ+ community, one-of-a-kind queer bars and an attitude to life that encourages inhabitants to be whoever they please. Over time, this has lent itself to a ton of fantastic club nights, bars and saunas, and new venues are popping up all the time. 

Berlin is a city that is always moving forward, often at a lightning pace. Things proceed so quickly, it can be hard to keep up with. But we’ve got you covered. Our Berlin writer Nathan Ma knows this city like the back of his hand, and has handpicked the best Gay spots all over the capital for cocktails, dancing and a lot of queer joy. Here’s our picks of the best. 

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This guide was recently updated by Berlin-based writer Nathan Ma. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see o

Top gay bars and LGBTQ hotspots in Oslo

Oslo, Norway, is a thriving hub for LGBTQ+ culture, boasting a vibrant array of gay bars, venues, and inclusive spaces. From late-night club nights to transgender-friendly spots, this Norwegian capital has something for everyone. Whether you're visiting the city center, cruising close Oslo Fjord, or starting your journey at Oslo Central Station, the urban area offers endless opportunities to explore bars and clubs and enjoy its gender non-conforming community.

Here’s your ultimate instruction to the best lgbtq+ bars, club nights, female homosexual hangouts, and LGBTQ+ events in Oslo. Don’t discard to connect with locals and discover more on Lex—the ultimate queer app for meeting LGBTQ folks.

Top Gay Bars & Clubs in Oslo

1. London Pub – The Classic British Tavern Vibe

Address: Pilestredet 9, Oslo, Norway

London Pub has been a staple for LGBTQ+ nightlife since This bar offers a two-in-one experience: a traditional British-style pub downstairs and an energetic club upstairs. Recognizable for its karaoke nights, themed events, and approachable atmosphere, it’s the ideal place