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LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: homosexual 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 amusing. Our gay and woman-loving woman bars have a minuscule bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and performative shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own one-of-a-kind history and vibe.

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

Jeffery Pub

One of the city’s oldest same-sex attracted 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 fun, 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

Copenhagen is renowned for its open-minded and vibrant LGBTQ+ group, making it a welcoming haven for both locals and visitors alike. Denmark, as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries globally, sees Copenhagen at the heart of its inclusive culture. The city's relaxed and tolerant atmosphere allows everyone to notice comfortable and free to express their true selves. Throughout the year, Copenhagen hosts various events celebrating diversity, and the city's nightlife is a testament to its lively spirit, with numerous bars and nightclubs catering to the LGBTQ+ community.

If you want to understand more about Copenhagen's LGBTQ+ community and visit many of the featured bars, don't miss our LGBTQ+ History in Copenhagen tour.

Here are the top 10 gay bars in Copenhagen, offering a mix of enjoyable, music, and a welcoming environment for all:

1. G-A-Y Copenhagen

G-A-Y Copenhagen, established in , has adv become a staple in Copenhagen's Gay nightlife. Located in the heart of the city, this smoke-free bar is renowned for its vibrant drag shows and lively DJ

Revenge

Revenge is Brighton’s biggest and most popular LGBTQ+ nightclub & tune venue

About Club Revenge

R-Bar

Brighton’s infamous Gay seafront bar, open 7 days & nights a week

About R-Bar

We don't bite!

We pride ourselves on being a fun, inclusive, protected space for all of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

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Timeline of London Bars and Clubs

The gay scene in London has always been centred around the West End, especially Soho. In the s some clubs opened up in Earls Court, where the rent was cheaper. In the s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. Vauxhallbecame the locus of queer clubs from Included in the following timeline are bars and clubs in Earl’s Court and Vauxhall, though they are not strictly in the West End.

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The Golden Ball (Bond's Stables, off Chancery Lane).

Jenny Greensleeves' Molly House (Durham Yard, off the Strand).^[1]

Julius Caesar Taylor's Molly House (Tottenham Court Road).^[2]

Plump Nelly's Molly Property (St James's Square, St James's).^[2]

Royal Oak Molly Residence (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)^[2]

Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).

Mother Clap's Molly House, closed (Holborn).

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Harlequin (Nag's Top Court, Covent Garden)

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The White Swan, Vere Highway (Vere Street)

Admiral Duncan (54 Old Compton Lane, Soho)

The Hundred Guineas Club (Portland Place)

The Coleherne, gay from the s?, closed