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Charlotte’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars

Nightlife

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

by Dean McCain

Azucar Latino Charlotte

Area: East Charlotte

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

Bar Argon

Neighborhood: LoSo

Located down South Boulevard, this casual move 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 boogie 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 appreciate a night of high-energy dancing and daily drink specials. Against the glow of neon lights, go-go dancers combine you on t

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As a young gay male in Charlotte of the s, I managed to snag a fake ID that was realistic enough to convince bar owners I was five years older than I actually was. The fact that I was over six feet tall came in handy, too. There’s something about height that implies age.

Beginning at the age of 16, I was able to gain entree into a number of Charlotte’s gay bars.

My first experience came at a center city nightspot famous as The Odyssey, At the time it was located at the corner of Morehead and Tryon Sts. in what had previously been a restaurant and its regional corporate headquarters.

It wasn’t all that large, really, but sizable enough to offer three separate bars and a dance floor. Downstairs was another gay bar recognizable as the Brass Rail.

Standing outside and waiting in a line to the stairs that took you to where The Odyssey was, I heard other young gay men referring to the Brass Rail as “The Wrinkle Room,” indicating it was a place where mostly older gays congregated. Even then I thought their analysis seemed crass and flippant, b

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The Woodshed features daily drink specials, pool tables, a spacious patio, and two outdoor bars for fun throughout the week and weekend. 

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A Gay Night Out in Charlotte: Your Ultimate LGBT Bar and Club Guide

Ah, Charlotte—the Queen City! Celebrated for its Southern charm, but did you recognize it also has a killer LGBTQ+ nightlife scene? Whether you're looking for laid-back vibes, drag shows that will leave you speechless, or a high-energy dance party, Charlotte's got your back. If you're new in town or just visiting, let me take you on a fabulous gay tour of the best bars, lounges, clubs, and hangouts in Charlotte. Whether you're cruising through Plaza Midwood or hitting up NoDa, these spots are where the party’s at! And for those wanting to unite with other LGBT folks outside the bar scene, you’ve got to check out Lex, an app that lets you find your people in the society. Download it here.

Bar Argon: More Than Just Drinks and Dancing

Address: South Blvd, Charlotte, NC

Let’s strike off this night with Bar Argon, Charlotte's only video dance bar and lounge. Seriously, only one—what are the odds? The vibe here is chill but upbeat, like that perfect friend who can both party hard an