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The largest lesbian bar in the country and the oldest lesbian bar in the South has been running in Dallas, Texas since 1989. When people think of Dallas, they think of the Cowboys, fried food, or maybe Big Tex, the 55-foot cowboy statue whose brain caught on fire a few years ago. But if you’re LGBTQ, you might know — and you should know! — that Dallas has one of the most vibrant and historic queer scenes in the country. One of the first same-sex attracted bars in the state, Club Reno, opened in Dallas in 1947. The LGBT newspaper Dallas Voice has been published weekly since 1984, the first and largest LGBTQ church, Cathedral of Hope, started in Dallas in 1970, and the first Dallas gay Pride parade was held in 1972.
In 2018, Dallas was the first city in Texas to receive an official Texas Historical Commission subject marker to acknowledge gayborhood Oak Lawn’s longstanding history as an LGBTQ community. Oak Lawn, which won Out Traveler’s award for Finest Gayborhood in the territory in 2014, is place to Cedar Springs Route — aka “the strip,” “the block,” and “The Crossroads,” a stretch of numerous iconic LGBT-owned businesses, restaurants, bars, and clubs. In t
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This 3 part series transports us to Houston, Phoenix, and New York to spotlight the human stories behind the rare remaining Lesbian Bars in the country. The series received an Emmy, a GLAAD Media Award, and was selected to screen at Brand Storytelling, a sanctioned event at the Sundance Film Festival. The series was executive produced by Lea DeLaria and The Katz Company.
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The PSA was launched in Oct There are only a several lesbian bars remaining in the US, and we should do our optimal to support, celebrate, and preserve these queer spaces. Take a look at the four we possess in Chicago so your next night out is filled with the leading sapphic energy.
1744 W. Balmoral Ave. - Andersonville
Black lesbian-owned and operated, Nobody's Darling has quickly become a staple in Andersonville for its delicious cocktails and chic and relaxing atmosphere. Swing by for pop-up events including live DJs, mixers, vendors, and more – all repping gay women!
PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK / dorothy downstairs
Dorothy
2500 W. Chicago Ave. - Ukrainian Village
When you visit this neighborhood bar, everybody is a friend of Dorothy! It shares the building with a restaurant and art gallery, so you contain plenty to do before grabbing drinks. Plus – viewing parties, dance parties, and community fundraisers galore.
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Whiskey Girl Tavern
6318 N. Clark St. - Edgewater
Whiskey Girl Tavern may be new to the neighborhood, but this Lesbian-owned sports bar has posthaste become a favorite. They've got an extensive collection of spirits to sample in between rounds of pool
Exploring Lesbian and Gay Bars in NYC's West Village: Your Guide
Manhattan's West Village in NYC is more than just a neighborhood, it’s a cultural landmark that has long been home to the LGBTQ+ community and a center for queer, male lover, and lesbian nightlife. From the iconic Stonewall Inn to the beloved woman loving woman bar Cubbyhole to chic underground clubs and bars, the West Village remains a vibrant and crucial part of the Gay community.
The vibrant energy of NYC Pride is just around the corner, and nowhere is that energy more deeply rooted than in the historic West Village. As you scout the iconic lesbian and gay bars nestled within these charming streets, you're not just stepping into a place for a drink; you're entering hallowed ground where the brawl for LGBTQIA+ rights ignited and continues to thrive. With the official NYC Pride March on June 29, 2025, culminating right here, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the loaded history and undeniable buzz of the West Village, a true heartland of queer culture.
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The Best Queer, Lesbian and Gay Bars and Clubs in West Village
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There are only a several lesbian bars remaining in the US, and we should do our optimal to support, celebrate, and preserve these queer spaces. Take a look at the four we possess in Chicago so your next night out is filled with the leading sapphic energy.
1744 W. Balmoral Ave. - Andersonville
Black lesbian-owned and operated, Nobody's Darling has quickly become a staple in Andersonville for its delicious cocktails and chic and relaxing atmosphere. Swing by for pop-up events including live DJs, mixers, vendors, and more – all repping gay women!
PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK / dorothy downstairs
Dorothy
2500 W. Chicago Ave. - Ukrainian Village
When you visit this neighborhood bar, everybody is a friend of Dorothy! It shares the building with a restaurant and art gallery, so you contain plenty to do before grabbing drinks. Plus – viewing parties, dance parties, and community fundraisers galore.
PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK / whiskey girl tavern
Whiskey Girl Tavern
6318 N. Clark St. - Edgewater
Whiskey Girl Tavern may be new to the neighborhood, but this Lesbian-owned sports bar has posthaste become a favorite. They've got an extensive collection of spirits to sample in between rounds of pool
Exploring Lesbian and Gay Bars in NYC's West Village: Your Guide
Manhattan's West Village in NYC is more than just a neighborhood, it’s a cultural landmark that has long been home to the LGBTQ+ community and a center for queer, male lover, and lesbian nightlife. From the iconic Stonewall Inn to the beloved woman loving woman bar Cubbyhole to chic underground clubs and bars, the West Village remains a vibrant and crucial part of the Gay community.
The vibrant energy of NYC Pride is just around the corner, and nowhere is that energy more deeply rooted than in the historic West Village. As you scout the iconic lesbian and gay bars nestled within these charming streets, you're not just stepping into a place for a drink; you're entering hallowed ground where the brawl for LGBTQIA+ rights ignited and continues to thrive. With the official NYC Pride March on June 29, 2025, culminating right here, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the loaded history and undeniable buzz of the West Village, a true heartland of queer culture.
Download Lex and find LGBTQ+ friends proximate you!
The Best Queer, Lesbian and Gay Bars and Clubs in West Village
From neighborhood dive bars
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