Los Angeles Gay Bars

This multi-level cafe bar in West Hollywood is an L.A. gay institution and definitely makes for one of the best nights out in town, with eye candy aplenty and all those Californian Muscle Mary's seeing and being seen.

The Abbey won the MTV Logo Best Gay Bar In The World Award twice. You can eat, drink, dance and watch Drag Race. Head out onto the terrace to wine and dine in the sunshine.

If you're planning to make a night of it, you can dance until the early hours. This bar is very popular and the dance floor can get packed.

Check out their sister venue, The Chapel.

The bustling streets of Los Angeles are about to get even more fabulous since the launch of "The Slay Ride," an exciting and inclusive LGBTQ+ bus tour is the newest addition to the city's tourism landscape.

When it comes to vacationing in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, the options for tours and experiences are plentiful. However, a new and exciting addition to the scene is set to revolutionize the way visitors explore the city. The Slay Ride is the ultimate LGBTQ+ adventure and Los Angeles' premier gay sightseeing bus tour.

Sites include Clueless, Golden Girls, Beverley Hills 90210, Modern Family, Disney. Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, Sex and the City and morw along with drag queens, hosts, stops at gay bars, games ,lip sync battles and much more.

Hop on board "The Slay Ride" and embark on a luxury bus equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable and entertaining journey. You'll have an exclusive and intimate experience as you cruise through the most expensive neighborhoods in the country.

Tours run weekly on Sundays from 11am from The Abbey, West Hollywood, but you can contact for private hire at other times of the week if needed. Contact direct for booking and click below to go to their page to get a ticket!

Hi Tops is a gay sports bar in WeHo. It originally opened in San Francisco. Gay sports bars are popular in America - they may catch on in Europe one day.

The owner described Hi Tops as so: “It’s a gay bar where you can bring your parents. It’s friendly and welcoming, not intimidating and cliquey.”

A West Hollywood gay sports bar showing all the major games. You can watch baseball games and check out some excellent eye candy.

It's a laidback bar - masc for masc, you could say. This is a real sports bar, so do spare a thought for the odd straight guy who might be taking a while to figure out what's going on. You can head to the cellar bar as the night progresses and get a little more sweaty, if the mood takes you.

TRUNKS is West Hollywood's traditional gay sports bar. It's a no-attitude spot for cocktails, and is a short walk from several other gay bars in the area.

After 25+ years, TRUNKS is still the place for fun times and good cocktails, with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Enjoy drinks on the new outdoor patio while the friendly bartenders serve drink specials from 1pm-8pm every day.

Beaches WeHo is one of the newer additions to West Hollywood's gay scene. It's in a great location. There's a lot of seating inside and a smaller outdoor patio. The Pina Coladas taste pretty great! This is a worthy addition to the gaybourhood.

It takes the form of a hybrid restaurant and lounge. The lively decor celebrates the style of 80s Miami and the motto is to "be wild and free and look good doing it."

Southern rowdiness and West Hollywood debauchery collide spectacularly in this hole-in-the-wall New Orleans themed gay bar on Santa Monica Blvd, the heart of LA's LGBTQ scene.

Enjoy beads, open shirts, Cajun food, loud music, and a liquored-up crowd as you dance. Live DJs and drag performances weekly. There are two happy hours: 4pm-8pm and 10:30pm-12:30am - drinks include $2 draft beers, $4 wells and $5 call drinks.

A trendy hipster gay bar on sunset Boulevard. A good alternative to the more polished West Hollywood venues.

Offering a fun and relaxed atmosphere in an intimate setting, AKBAR is perfect for those looking to unwind to some live music.

Visiting AKBAR has been an Eastside LGBTQ right of passage for over two decades.  From alternative rock celebrities to Full Frontal Disco Saturday dance party, Akbar has something for everybody.

An events-packed West Hollywood gay bar, featuring contemporary styling, go-go dancers and video mash-ups. This iconic venue has a relatively small, often overflowing bar with a rowdy crowd. It's credited with having the ‘friendliest staff on the Boulevard’.

Revolver has a huge bar and it's always a good place to people watch.

Fiesta Cantina brings the beach right to WeHo 'gayborhood' with its tropical vibe and plenty of outdoor space. This gay bar has huge flat screen HD TV's for your favorite shows, Drag Race, live UFC fights and hottest music videos.

Sip on a refreshing Mega Margarita on the rooftop deck, feast on killer fajitas and nachos, or get the party started with ice-cold shots of Patron. So skip your siesta and join the Fiesta.

There's no cover charge. The 2-for-1 happy hour runs everyday 4:30pm-8pm and 10:30pm-2:30am. Check their Facebook for weekly events.

Located between Santa Monica and San Vicente Blvd, just minutes away from The Bayou, The Abbey, RAGE, etc.

Hamburger Mary's is a well known gay bar and burger restaurant with many outlets throughout the USA. Don't miss the Drag Brunch, your burgers will be served by some of the fiercest queens in town. Other events include HamBINGO and MarOKE.

The first outlet opened in 1972. Hamburger Mary's always makes for a fun day out.

Eat, drink and be Mary.

St Felix Hollywood is a gay restaurant and lounge located in central Hollywood. There is a cozy outdoor patio, and they have a varied cocktail and food menu.

Mother Lode in West Hollywood eschews pretense for a relaxed, mellow atmosphere, making it a classic dive bar destination. Known for strong drinks and a no-frills, welcoming environment, it becomes a packed and lively spot on weekends, attracting a diverse crowd seeking a drama-free night.

Or Bar in West Hollywood celebrates the disco era with a modern twist, offering a unique nightlife experience with elegant cocktails and light bites. Inspired by LGBTQ history, it's a space that combines stylish design with premium hospitality.

Rocco's WeHo, located at the intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente, is a vibrant eatery and nightclub in the heart of West Hollywood. Offering great food, live music, and entertainment, it's a favored spot for both the local LGBTQ community and tourists. With happy hour deals from Monday to Friday and a bustling Drag Brunch on Sundays, Rocco's WeHo is the perfect place for fun any day of the week.

Schmitty's opened in WeHo in December 2022, making it one of the city's newest gay bars. It was opened by the people who ran the popular - but now closed - Fubar. Expect hot bartenders and hot locals (the usual LA mix, in other words).

This no-frills downtown LA gay bar boasts cheap drinks, a raucous dance floor, regular drag shows, and no cover charge. The New Jalisco attracts a largely local and Latin crowd.

The music ranges from pop to cumbia and reggaeton. Only cash is accepted.

Arts District Brewing Co, a gay-friendly microbrewery in Los Angeles, features an extensive selection of house drafts alongside specialty hot dogs and burgers. The lofty venue is known for its entertainment area and vintage Skeeball machines.

Ruby Fruit, a wine bar and restaurant on Sunset Boulevard, serves the sapphic community with a focus on natural wines and snacks from a women-run kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner, it's a safe space celebrating diversity and inclusivity since its opening in February 2023.

Club Chico, a Latin-owned gay bar in Montebello, stands out for its vibrant dance floor, affordable drinks, and inclusive atmosphere. Known for its lively drag and go-go dancer shows, this hidden gem delivers non-stop fun with a mix of throwback tunes and hip-hop.

Essentially a gay speakeasy, Honey's at Star Love is a fun little gay watering hole in Los Angeles. It's a gay bar, live music venue and community space rolled into one.

Open from Thursdays to Saturdays, this queer, lesbian and trans-inclusive bar is the place to make new friends and meet old friends. DJ nights keep everyone dancing until 2 am while comedy and karaoke are also there for quieter nights (yes, quieter!)

Redz Angelz is your go-to for lively nights filled with karaoke, dancing, and legendary micheladas. With drag shows inspired by icons like Alejandra Guzmán and Gloria Trevi, there’s always a high-energy performance to enjoy.

It’s a spot where you can sing, dance, and just let loose with friends over a great drink lineup. Perfect for a night that’s as unforgettable as it is fun!

No-attitude bar in North Hollywood and a casual hangout that serves food and hosts live events. Enjoy cheap beer and the dark leathery interior while partaking in one of the regular karaoke or movie nights.

The large patio houses a GEARWORXX custom leather and gift shop on the weekends. The Bullet is a stomping ground for several gay subcultures, but it's popular among the leather fetish community.

C-frenz, a relaxed gay bar and club in Reseda, features daily happy-hour specials from 3pm-8pm, karaoke, and DJs with go-go dancers on weekends. Welcoming those 21+ and allies, it's known for a fun-loving crowd and lively themed parties.

A long-standing kitschy gay bar in Venice. This delightful dive bar has served the area for over 40 years with drinks, pool tables, jukebox tunes and local artwork.

A rustic wood and brick décor punctuated by beer signs, cowboy paintings, and rotating exhibits of homoerotic art creates an atmosphere that’s welcoming and sexy.

A perfect match for the outgoing  patrons who stop in day and night to hang out at the bar or play darts and video games in the back. It has a famous old-school men’s bathroom ceiling with some none-too-subtle adult images.

Roosterfish lives up to its inclusive slogan: "We’re a neighbourhood gay bar, but Los Angeles is a very big neighbourhood."

Popular bar & adult entertainment venue, specifically catering to the lesbian crowd.

Inside, you'll find feisty alternative dancers, adorned with piercings and tattoos, ready to entertain. At Jumbo's Clown Room there's never a cover charge, so you can splash the cash on stiff drinks instead.

No DJ required - dancers select music to perform to from the retro jukebox, which is filled with 80's classics and rock music.

Gay-popular bar in Pasadena area. The Boulevard has karaoke, a pool table, drag shows and a bar patron’s holy grail: a heavy pour for a cheap price.

There is a nice patio at the back. The excellent karaoke system comes complete with LCD projection and video monitors throughout. Come by and sing with some of the friendliest DJ's in Southern California.

Located a little off-the-beaten path and far outside WeHo’s party orbit, this longstanding Pasadena joint remains a favorite among locals, young and old.