So many of the great lesbian bars may have closed in the last decade but not all. There's still plenty of places to go out and meet women at night, even if it means getting a bit more creative. You just need to know where to look.
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Cubbyhole Bar
New York City, United States
Cheap beer on draft, upbeat bartenders, and a somewhat goofy décor--Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and lots of vinyl--Cubbyhole is one of the few remaining lesbian-only bars in...
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Fiesta Jolie
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fiesta Jolie brings the weekend party spirit to Wednesdays, with a friendly LGBT party on two big dance floors, popular with ladies in their 20s but welcoming to a fun,...
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Henrietta Hudson
New York City, United States
A favorite lesbian haunt since 1991, Henrietta Hudson is still serving up reasonably-priced cocktails poured by cute, flirty bartenders. The jukebox has a good...
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The Abbey Food & Bar
Los Angeles, United States
What began as a discreet gay coffee shop in 1991, impresario and activist David Cooley has built into The Abbey Food & Bar, a local institution and two-time winner...
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Beaulah Bar
Cape Town, South Africa
Originally a Lesbian bar, Beulah now is not only where girls meet girls but boys meet boys. Beaulah - which means "beautiful" in local gay slang - is In the heart of the...
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3W Kafe
Paris, France
A cool Parisian bar with DJs and a small dance floor in the basement, 3W Kafe stands for Women With Women. Men are welcome if they come with a woman.
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Silver Future
Berlin, Germany
Perhaps the most flamboyant gay bar in the city, it is also the most welcoming for queers of all kinds. With outrageous décor lit in colored lights and punkish barkeep,...
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Amerika
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Amerika, the biggest LGBT (read hetero-friendly) nightclub in town, has three dance floors with something for everyone, including a mostly local, gay-straight mixed...
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Aire Sala Diana
Barcelona, Spain
Aire Sala Diana, part of the Arena Group, was designed for the lesbian community and remains one of the best lesbian clubs in town. It mixes Latin, mainstream and...
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La Mutinerie
Paris, France
Formerly the Unity Bar, La Mutinerie is part neighborhood bar, part library, part screening room, part billiard hall with some yoga and self-defense courses thrown in.
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Saarein
Amsterdam, Netherlands
One of the few original bruise kroegen or brown cafes, decorated with dark-wood and smoke-stained walls, this is a fine example Amsterdam's old fashioned beer holes....
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Cafe 't Mandje
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cafe 't Mandje is one of the longest-running gay bars in the world, opened in 1927 by local lesbian Bet van Beeren and kept by her sister Greet until the 1980s....
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Hamburger Mary's
Los Angeles, United States
Hamburger Mary's is a camp, open-air bar whose motto is "eat, drink and be...Mary." Along with her burgers, she serves up an extensive menu of cocktails, drag shows,...
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Bum Bum Bar
New York City, United States
The Bum Bum Bar in Queens is full of regulars from the neighborhood-mostly Spanish-speaking-and the women who love them. A small dance floor, 5USD cover, and Latin...
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Gossip Grill
San Diego, United States
Everybody's welcome at Gossip Grill, a lesbian bar and restaurant with female bouncers and female DJs. Known for its three-finger pours, it has happy hour every day from...
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El Rio
San Francisco, United States
Known for having a large and flirtatious patio scene, lesbian-owned El Rio is like a dive bar wearing lipstick. There are burlesque shows, indie bands, board games, and...
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Escape
Madrid, Spain
Just off Plaza Chueca, Escape is traditionally a nightclub for women but attracts a diverse clientele, particularly beautiful partygoers that like to dance until 6...
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Fulanita de Tal
Madrid, Spain
Opened in 2004 by the Franco sisters, this nightlife destination has been transformed from a small lesbian bar to a recognized brand beyond the LGBTQ community. It's...
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My Sister's Room
Atlanta, United States
Though it recently shed its East Atlanta Cool for more mainstream Midtown, My Sister's Room is still the go-to spot for lesbians in Atlanta. The crowd is mostly...
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SHE Soho
London, England
SHE Soho is the only "women-priority" drinking establishment in London, a modernist basement bar serving up a classy but laid-back atmosphere, good cocktails, bar snacks...
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Girl Bar @ the Abbey
Los Angeles, United States
Robin Gans hosts Girl Bar parties for girls and their friends each Wednesday at the Abbey. The evening features top DJs, GB2 gogo girls, cocktail specials, $3 tacos...
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Las Libertinas
Ibiza, Spain
Las Libertinas, opened by two friends, is a fun and relaxed bar on Carrer Ses Passadis that was created for the ladies but welcomes men. It's known for its friendly vibe...
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Le Bar'ouf
Paris, France
Le Bar'Ouf is a Lesbian-owned bar where women meet up to play billiards at all levels and games like Scrabble and cards, talk, sing, dance and generally amuse...
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Truco
Madrid, Spain
Popular with women looking to meet up early in the evening, Truco also attracts gay men and straights with its lively environment and varied music, from dance classics...
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Himmelreich Café
Berlin, Germany
The only lesbian-bar on the tourist-heavy Simon-Dach-Straße, and proud of it: a sign lets all international visitors know that what they are entering is, indeed, a "Gay...
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Bubu Lounge
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Modern and very busy, this venue holds up to 900 people. It has four different interconnected areas and a VIP. With parties Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and once a...
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G Spot
Fort Lauderdale, United States
"If you're here, you've found it" is the motto of G Spot, a bar for girls who like girls. By day, it's a sports bar. Evenings, it morphs into a full-fledged nightclub....
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Beaux
San Francisco, United States
The polished brass details and leather couches at Beaux may lead you to believe that it's just a spot for a few beers - and it is a good stop for happy hour - but the...
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FreeZone
Las Vegas, United States
FreeZone on Sunday nights offer the only lesbian bar scene in Las Vegas, though it's generally inclusive, so all should feel welcome any night of the week. It's also one...
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La Sue BCN
Barcelona, Spain
Whether you want to chill out after a hard day on the tourist trail or heat up for a night on the town, La Sue BCN is the cozy living room bar where lesbians of all ages...
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Club 33
Madrid, Spain
Start the evening at Club 33 (formerly known as Medea), the oldest lesbian club in Madrid - a good spot for a drink, meeting people and dancing until the sun comes up....
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Sunrise Bar
Ibiza, Spain
Popular with the lesbian crowd, Sunrise is situated in the harbor area of the old town. Inside are pink lights, tall tables and a glamorous vibe, but grab a seat outside...
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The Phoenix
New York City, United States
This rock-n-roll standby in the East Village is a reliable watering hole with a hipster crowd, pool table, video games, and jukebox. The scene is moderately...
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Blush and Blu
Denver, United States
Although Blush and Blu may be called Denver's last lesbian bar, it is also a big hearted community space on Colfax that is welcoming to all and has hosted everything...
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Amazona
Tel Aviv, Israel
One of the only bars in Tel Aviv solely dedicated to the lesbian crowd, Amazona has a friendly atmosphere and reasonably-priced drinks. Patrons must be 24 or older, and...
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Begine
Berlin, Germany
One of the last enclaves of a late-second wave, more separatist women's movement. Founded in 1986 by female squatters, Begine is a bar and meeting space for women from...
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Pussy Bar
Mexico City, Mexico
Catering to a younger crowd, and many just out of the closet, Pussy Bar is the women's side of a see-to-the-other-side twin bar, with pink upholstered walls (the other...
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La Rosa
Barcelona, Spain
La Rosa is a longtime favorite among lesbian bars, a good place to meet up with girls of all ages and listen to music, which varies according to the night.
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Rive Gauche
Paris, France
The only dance club in town for lesbians, Rive Gauche with lots of mirrors and glitter. Happy Hour is from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
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Ginger's
New York City, United States
Ginger's, or "the G-spot", in Park Slope has a careworn charm that makes everyone seem like a regular, while the unaffected ambiance, along with a pool table and airy...
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Barbi(e)turix
Paris, France
Barbu(e)turix, the original Parisian collective, hosts the occasional Wet for Her, a massive party with big-name performers, burlesque, multi-media effects. Considered...
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13|Even
Fort Lauderdale, United States
13|Even, a cozy bar serving wine, craft beer and tapas, is the offshoot of the late New Moon, a long-running lesbian bar. Partners Nancy and Carol recently...
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Teres Café Bar
Medellin, Colombia
At Teres Café Bar - "The Bar of Your Passions," dancing the night away to crossover is just one of the passions. The bar also stages special themed events like divas...
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Getto Food & Drinks
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Getto is a fun and friendly bar that describes itself as "an attitude-free zone, for gays, lesbians, bi, queers and straights". It specializes in reasonably priced...
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Le So What
Paris, France
Le What's Up is known for its chic ambiance, notable mojitos and dressy attire. It's favored by older lesbians of various tastes.
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Rogmi mini bar
Chaniá, Greece
The Rogmi mini bar is indeed quite small, although warm, welcoming and packed with a good time and a sometimes mixed crowd. Music is house, rock, electro swing and so...
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Cash Inn Country
Phoenix, United States
There just aren't many lesbian bars in the world so this Phoenix landmark deserves a visit because, well, it's ladies night every night. It is likely that Phoenix's...
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Pearl Bar
Houston, United States
Pearl Bar moved into the old Pearl Bar on the Washington Avenue strip in 2013, giving women who love women a place for a laid-back party in Houston. Lesbian-owned, it...
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Notre Dame Des Quilles
Montreal, Canada
Often described as a hipster dive, Notre Dame Des Quilles is an unpretentious bar with two old school bowling lanes, comfort food and events that range from DJ nights to...
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Marlborough Pub & Theater
Brighton, England
Built in 1787 as the Golden Cross Inn, the historic Marlborough has been an LGBTQ venue since the 1970s, with a cozy 60-seater theater with a proscenium-arch stage and a...
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She-La
Munich, Germany
This lesbian and friends party is held in 8below on the first Saturday of every month. With entry comes a welcome drink, a rad selection of DJs, live acts and the most...
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The Queen's Head
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hetero-friendly, The Queen's Head on the edge of the Red-Light District has been open for 20 years. The down-to-earth vibe attracts locals, visitors and celebrities...
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The L Club
Sao Paulo, Brazil
The L Club is a Friday night lesbian hot spot that puts on shows and packs the dimly-lit dance floor with mostly women moving to tribal house and funk. There's also...
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PAT
New York City, United States
Just across the East River, DJ JD Samson and guest DJs bring the PAT house and disco dance party to Union Pool in Williamsburg once a month. The vibe is friendly and...
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La Berenjena
Madrid, Spain
A really tiny lesbian bar, La Bernejena gets rave notices for its outstanding tapas and the dinners served after 8 pm. Reservations possible. Or get there as soon as it...
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Tarantina
Barcelona, Spain
Tarantina is a super-cool weekly Saturday night cocktail/dance party for lesbians. Set up cabaret style, it opens with various kinds of performances and then everyone...
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Pied Bar
Provincetown, United States
Pied Bar is something of a Provincetown landmark, and has been a meeting point for the Cape Cod lesbian community since the early 1950s when it was called the Ace of...
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Les Peches
Hong Kong, China
Les Peches has been sponsoring flamboyant monthly parties for lesbians and bi-sexual women since 2006 at venues around town, most recently at The Basement, a club on...
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Wild Side West
San Francisco, United States
The Wild Side West dates to 1962 when proud lesbians Pat Ramseyer and Nancy White opened the first incarnation in Oakland. Two years later, it moved to Broadway in San...
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Crazy Horse Cabaret
Paris, France
Created by Alain Bernardin in 1951, Le Crazy Horse has become a Paris institution, known for its sultry and provocative cabaret show performed in the nude by...
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Misster
New York City, United States
Misster is a weekly Wednesday night dance party for the cutest girls in NYC. DJ Amber Valentine and weekly guest DJs play the good-time jams all night long - everything...
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Blue Lounge
Cologne, Germany
One of the few lesbian venues in Cologne, this "Tanzbar" (dance-bar) has been going strong for thirteen years and offers all kinds of parties and dance-nights for gay...
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The Monster
New York City, United States
In the 1930s this place was Chico's Nightclub, and it still retains the dance floor and Latin flavor from that era. Today, it's one of the happiest little dance...
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Flamingo Beach Bar
Skala Eressos, Greece
Open every May through October, Flamingo Beach Bar brings a kitschy sensibility and a playful spirit to the Skala Eressos scene. Painted in bright pinks, greens and...
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Bach Bar
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Popular with the girls , this small neighborhood bar - the oldest LGBT bar in town - draws a mixed crowd of 20 and 30 somethings with lively drag and cabaret shows...
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Bar da Dida
Sao Paulo, Brazil
The sidewalk tables are popular on hot days at this relaxed hang out. Before being converted into a bar, Bar da Dida was a garage, and is most frequented by girls who...
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The Wildrose
Seattle, United States
As Seattle's last remaining lesbian bar, it's worth your time to stop into the Wildrose if only for its 30-year-old legacy, a cheap drink, and quality people watching....
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The Steady Cafe and Bar
Toronto, Canada
This Miami-inspired bar located in Toronto's hip West end features cocktails and dancing nightly. The Steady also hosts a variety of weekly queer events from comedy...
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poor and literate
Berlin, Germany
A gallery and performance space, a cafe and bar, and a very small library ("Virginia's Woolf"): a lot is packed in to this little bar in Prenzlauer Berg. Open to humans...
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La Champmeslé
Paris, France
The first girl bar in Paris in 1979, La Champmeslé is nothing less than an institution. Plus it's homey and fun with themed evenings including Tuesday for...
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UHAUL SF
San Francisco, United States
This high-energy dance party for girls who love girls takes place the third Friday of every month at Oasis. Serious party ladies should mark their calendars.
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Iron Bar
Cologne, Germany
When the bar was taken over by two women and remodeled into a sleek lounge with creative cocktails, there was hope for a (much needed) migration of gay ladies to...
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Moza
Bogota, Colombia
Moza is a lesbian nightclub with mariachis, 2X1 cocktails and no cover on Thursdays. Weekends there's a 35,000 peso (c. US$12) cover and a free open bar until 1 am....
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Mint
Berlin, Germany
A bimonthly electro-party for the ladies in the Schlesischer Tor trainstation by famed Berlin party-maker Zoe. The DJ-list is all female, and the crowd mostly lesbian,...
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Progress Bar
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Formerly the New Moon, Progress Bar continues the space's longtime lesbian tradition by hosting a ladies night with DJ Citizen Jane on Wednesdays. The rest of the week...
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Lipstick Lounge
Nashville, United States
Advertised as "a bar for everyone who is human" over 21, Lipstick Lounge is a lesbian-owned and lesbian-frequented hang out with all the makings of a good time: live...
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Espeto de Bambu
Sao Paulo, Brazil
An intimate and colorful bar in Cerquira César, Espeto de Bambu (which translates as Bamboo Skewer) is primarily for women with live music, mostly female voices...
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Garbo for Women
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Held every 4th Saturday night of the month outside Amsterdamat Beach Club Vroeger in Overveen, over 1,000 women have gathered to party for the last decade. Female Djs...
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Exit Après Chique
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Exit Après Chique is a late night, après-ski style bar owned by the famous NYX club next door. Happy hour starts at 1 am every night, accompanied by dance pop or house,...
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La Melon BCN
Barcelona, Spain
La Melon BCN is a circuit party for a trendy crowd of women, usually held on the first Saturday of the month but best to check the Facebook page for details.
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Rumors Bar & Grill
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Everyone parties at Rumors, which celebrates diversity in its video bar, Martini lounge, sports bar and patio. For those who were here before, this used to be Matty's....
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Sappho Garden of the Arts
Skala Eressos, Greece
Sappho Garden of the Arts is a lesbian-owned, community-oriented art space that plays host to live music, poetry readings, karaoke, and open-air theater. The facility also operates as a café and bar, so crowds gather to have a drink and kick back even when the stage is empty. The Garden makes a point of audience...
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Jimmy Woo
Amsterdam, Netherlands
With a very cosmopolitan feel, complete with young socialites and their shiny jewellery and skinny supermodels, this club attracts the Dutch VIPs and celebrities....
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Sue Ellen's
Dallas, United States
Opened in January 1989, Sue Ellen's moved to its current spot in 2008, expanding to two floors outfitted with mood lighting and video screens. The dance floor and live...
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Les Paradis HK
Hong Kong, China
Local lesbians like the beer pong and darts at L'Paradis as well as the drink prices. In Camelon Center, it has table-dance shows.
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Chez Marie
Paris, France
Chez Marie, previously called O'Kubi and now named for its owner, is a neighborhood bar with great prices at its 6 pm to 9 pm happy hour. N'import the orientation,...
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Blue Martini
Fort Lauderdale, United States
The Blue Martini has 42 signature Martinis plus champagne, live entertainment, DJs and a Ladies Night Out on Wednesdays. It attracts a local crowd but also has...
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Studio One 11
Palm Springs, United States
Studio One 11 is relaxed LGBT cocktail lounge catering. Formerly the girl bar Delilah's, it has a cabaret singer on Tuesday and Friday, free broiled chicken and a movie...
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Phase One
Atlanta, United States
In the wealthier Stone Mountain enclave is this lesser known lesbian bar, where hip-hop is the music of choice and the vibe is, well, outside-the-perimeter. But it attracts a loyal and diverse clientele, still packs that Atlanta edge, and may be worth the drive if looking for an alternative to the ladies at My Sister's...
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't Smalle
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Originally built as Hoppe distillery in 1780, time appears to have stood still with the lasting old oak casks, vintage brass furnishings and gleaming chandeliers....
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Girlicious
Barcelona, Spain
Advertised as a new concept in lesbian parties, Girlicious is a monthly dance party put on by the Matinée Group, the circuit party organizers, as a warm-up to the Girlie...
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Vela
Copenhagen, Denmark
Vela is the only all-girls bar in Copenhagen, owned and operated by Mama Vela, who runs the place as both hangout and dance club. The decor is nothing to write home...
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R Lounge
Phoenix, United States
This place has changed names so many times, it is hard to keep up. Most recently it was known as Zoan, a lesbian bar with DJ music, great for catching the football...
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The Closet
Chicago, United States
The name of this neighborhood bar speaks volumes to the size of this cash only, decades-old drinking spot on the edge of Boystown. Lesbian-owned and operated beginning...
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La 80 (La Ochenta)
Madrid, Spain
Celebrating the retro classics of the 80s, La 80 disco has a LGBTQ ambiance and is particularly lesbian-friendly.
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Girlstown
Berlin, Germany
Occuring bi-monthly in the Gretchen Club, this popular party for women promises a wild, flirtatious night for lesbians of all ages. The vibe is Kreuzberg-casual, the...
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Mission Dolores
New York City, United States
A laid-back hipster-ish joint any night of the week, Mission Dolores in Park Slope hosts a Monday night party that's meant for everyone but tends to draw a low-key...
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Toucan's Tiki Lounge
Palm Springs, United States
Toucan's Tiki Lounge is a dance club for all ages and genders with what may be the longest running drag revue in the area. Tommi Rose and the Playgirls take the stage on...
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The Tenth Muse
Skala Eressos, Greece
The Tenth Muse sits on the main square in Skala Eressos, across from a statue of Sappho. One of the only lesbian-owned bars that remains open year-round, it's extremely popular with both locals and tourists. The vibe is congenial and upbeat, and evenings here are so loud and celebratory that they often spill out into the...
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Rosie's Bar and Grill
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Good day or night, Rosie's is the see-and-be-seen spot in Wilton Manors with the action outside on the tropical patio. It features Djs and buckets of beer on Sundays and...
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Progress Bar
Chicago, United States
Progress Bar is a unique site in the Boystown neighborhood, attracting a diverse crowd and maintaining daily drink specials. 16 beers on tap, decent-sized cocktails,...
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Cherry Bomb
Toronto, Canada
"A Concept, a Party, a Vibe" and local favorite, Cherry Bomb is a popular women's-slash-queer dance party organized by DJ team Cozmic Cat and Denise Benson every third...
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Pink Hole
Seoul, South Korea
The Pink Hole in Hong Dae is for females, the first lesbian club to organize party events and tucked into an side street basement not far from Hapjeong Station. Down the stairs is a base-fed dance floor, bar and lounge, mostly packed with young local women, although gay boys have been known to attend with a higher cover.
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Rich's
San Diego, United States
Around since 1991, Rich's is the largest and best known of San Diego's LGBT clubs and a favorite spot during the annual Pride celebration. It boasts two dance floors -...
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Slyfox Hotel
Sydney, Australia
The old dive bar Slyfox has been relaunched as a late night music venue with a new front lounge, a dance floor and a Funktion-One sound system. The action includes...
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Ruby Tuesdays
London, England
Billed as the "Friendliest Girls Night Out in Soho", Ruby Tuesdays takes over Ku Klub every Tuesday with DJ Sandra D on the decks. Male guests are welcome accompanied by...
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Wow Café Theater
New York City, United States
Wow Café opened in 1980 as a global women's theater, and today welcomes any transgender or cisgender woman to the theater collective, with workshops and group...
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La Antigua Hueveria
Madrid, Spain
A favorite with local lesbians, La Antigua Taqueria brings a little of the New World back to the Old with Mexican tacos, quesadillas and beer served in a Viva México!...
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Sonntags-Club
Berlin, Germany
Started by a circle of gay friends in the DDR who met regularly on Sundays, this meeting point in Berlin still serves the lesbian, gay and trans communities. It's...
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Bar Saint Jean
Berlin, Germany
This basement bar is a favorite meeting place in Mitte among gay men. The french owners avoid the cliché retro-eclectic and instead outfit the space with moody lighting...
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Roxie
Shanghai, China
Roxie in another life was Hepcat, a U.S.-style, rockabilly bar, which used to host occasional ladies' nights. The recent name change also signifies a new ambiance, which...
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Buoy Bar at the Boatslip
Provincetown, United States
Buoy Bar is located at the famous Boatslip Resort and hosts a number of themed nights that draw a friendly, laid-back crowd. Movie Nights are particularly fun, with...
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Spyners Pub
Chicago, United States
This hole-in-the wall divey bar has a full calendar of events, cheap drink specials, a pool table and a popcorn machine, popular with a mixed crowd of women who love...
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Agua Bar
Skala Eressos, Greece
Owned and operated by a successful team of local women, Agua Bar is a chill spot on the beach with free WiFi and a small but delicious Italian-influenced menu. It's a great place to come during the day when you've had your fill of Greek food and want to spend some time surfing the Internet, while at night, the scene gets...
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The Apartment
Shanghai, China
Styled like a sleek Manhattan loft, The Apartment has cozy leather couches in the lounge, a party room with DJ and dance floor, rooms for more private lounging and...
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Club Up
Amsterdam, Netherlands
With a clandestine feel this 'underground' club can only be spotted by the long queues outside its discreet and narrow building. Away from the party paradise of...
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Show Girlz
Montpellier, France
For girls who like girls, Show Girlz organizes regular themed parties at Addict Klub, with an often beautiful and lively crowd.
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L'Alchimise
Nice, France
Audrey Laichimiste from Brooklyn, NY, is the passionate mixologist and owner at L'Alchimise. She concocts creative craft cocktails that bring raves in a mysterious...
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Ember
Orlando, United States
Popular with lesbians, Ember has four bars and a patio. Good for Sunday all-your-can-eat brunch with unlimited mimosas and the Wednesday wine-down with happy hour...
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Virus Bar
Hong Kong, China
Known as a "girls' bar," long-running Virus has an all-you-can-drink special from 6 to 10 pm for HK$78 (US$10), comfy couches and karaoke in the main room. It's in...
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The FAB Lounge
Washington DC, United States
Somewhat small and with a lesbian crowd that skews young and African American, The FAB Lounge is a fun no-cover dance spot in northern Dupont with strong drinks and loud Top 40, R&B and rap music.
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Phase 1
Washington DC, United States
Renowned as the longest continuously-running lesbian bar in America, Phase 1 in Capitol Hill is a no-frills ladies-only spot with pool tables, karaoke, Sunday drag king...
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Temporary Lesbian Bar (TLB)
Portland, United States
Hosted by the neighborhood pizza pub, The Mississippi, TLB is a pop-up lesbian party created to fill the void when Portland's last remaining lesbian bar closed in 2010. While it's not quite the same as having the Egyptian Club back, the pizza is pretty fantastic.
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Lez Stand Up
Portland, United States
Lesbian feminist stand up comedy. Is there more that needs saying? Check them out at the Curious Comedy Club (which also has many other shows if comedy is your thing),...
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The Henhouse
Toronto, Canada
While The Henhouse has historically attracted a mostly lesbian crowd, the clientele has become more mixed over the years and currently attracts a trans* and gender queer crowd. Located in downtown Toronto, The Henhouse is open 6pm to 2am Tuesday through Saturday.
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Bar Marianne
Berlin, Germany
The Heinrichplatz area has as reputation for lesbian venues, but perhaps none are as tried and true as this neighborhood lounge on Mariannestraße. With a warm atmosphere...
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Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore
Sydney, Australia
Gertrude & Alice - named after you know who - is a jewel of a cafe, with a memorable menu and lined floor to ceiling with used books to buy or peruse while you nosh....
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Garage and Workmans
Dublin, Ireland
Garage, a punk-esque rock bar, and the adjoining Workmans, an indie music venue, aren't explicitly lesbian bars, but they definitely attract a queer female crowd. Grunge...
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dish Creative Cuisine
Palm Springs, United States
A prime viewing spot for the Pride Parade, dish Creative Cuisine makes the Pride best-eats list with some of the most creative food in town and top craft cocktails....
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Brouwerij 't IJ
Amsterdam, Netherlands
As far as breweries go, it doesn't get more Dutch than this. Better known as 'windmill brewery', the beer is made in the thatched windmill which towers over the garden....
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Seattle Women's Armwrestling Tournament (SWAT)
Seattle, United States
Have you ever been bummed that you missed the era when women got together in old airplane hangars in the industrial district to arm wrestle and dance and drink...
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TABOO
Taipei City, Taiwan
Opened in 2008, TABOO is still going strong as the top lesbian spot in Taipei's hip Ximending gayborhood. The basement club is a nicely designed space with a small dance...
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Stonewall Bar
Orlando, United States
Namesake of the Greenwich Village original, Stonewall is a neighborhood bar gone industrial chic with a new Skybar offering views of downtown and the new soccer stadium....
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The Glory
London, England
The Glory, whose owners include British comedian and drag queen Jonny Woo, is a queer and alternative East End pub and performance space. It schedules screenings,...
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Buenos Aires Out & About Pub Crawl
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Started in 2010, the Buenos Aires Out And About Gay Pub Crawl brings LGBT locals and travelers together for a fun, safe and memorable experience, hopping among the...
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Gigi's Music Cafe
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Like Kit Porter in "The L Word," Gigi Brown combines her love of music and food in Gigi's Music Cafe in a strip mall with an AMC multiplex theater. Inside the ambiance...
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Cream Toronto
Toronto, Canada
A monthly party for the girls, Cream Toronto is big on bass and lights in an electric club setting that makes for non-stop late-night dancing with music from DJ KLR.
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Vibra
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded in 2013, this one of few lesbian parties in Zurich takes place at the Longstreet Bar, often showcasing impressive lineups of DJanes and warm, sexy vibes well...
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Tanzleila
Zurich, Switzerland
The long-running Tanzleila club night is a dance party for women only, lesbian or not. Organized four times a year at the plush Club Exil, the female DJs keep the crowd...
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Queen's Arms
Brighton, England
With cabaret shows, sing along and drags performances, Queen's Arms is a mixed lesbian and gay pub in the heart of Kemptown since 1992. If the loud, blasting music on...
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The Basement Club
Brighton, England
The Basement Club is one of Brighton's biggest nightclubs located underground at the Legends bar and hotel on Kemptown's seafront. Open until 4 am on Wednesdays,...
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Café Glück
Munich, Germany
A laid-black and much loved café near the Glockenbachviertel, Café Glück is small and eclectic, serving simple but well-prepared food (brunch, though, is only served on...
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Serene Bar
Berlin, Germany
A lesbian institution near Tempelhoferfeld, Serene has a laid back atmosphere (you can dress down or dress up) and draws a middle-aged crowd. It's also one of the last...
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The Palms
Los Angeles, United States
The Palms, LA's last lesbian bar, closed in 2013 after new landlords decided to redevelop the property. It lives on in spirit and on a Facebook page.
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La Java
Paris, France
La Java, established in 1923 in an Art Deco building, was a legendary dance hall where Maurice Chevalier and Edith Piaf made their debuts and Django Reinhardt played. It...
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Rickshaw Stop
San Francisco, United States
This 4,000-sq-ft bare-bones former TV studio plays host to a great line-up of indie, punk, grunge, and rock bands. The venue is small and intimate, so if your favorite...
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Cafe Vico Piano Bar
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Cafe Vico has added a piano bar to the menu with a performer every night and three on weekends, playing jazz to disco. During the winter season, there are special jazz...
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Tropics Piano Bar & Restaurant
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Tropics has nightly live entertainment including karaoke, sing-a-longs and an occasional drag show in a venue that's been around for more than 20 years. It offers a menu...
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Thirteen Restaurant & Bar
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Thirteen Restaurant & Bar is little sister to 13|EVEN wine bar, which itself is the descendant of the late New Moon, the long-running lesbian bar, and even earlier...
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Red Barn
Palm Springs, United States
The Red Barn is a dive bar with a wooden dance floor, rock 'n'roll juke box every day and local bands (rock and reggae more than country) Wednesday through Saturday....
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Friday Truck Stop Girlz
Los Angeles, United States
Truck Stop Girlz, the popular girl party, lost its venue in 2014 when Here closed and the property acquired by The Abbey.
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Gay Factory
Hamburg, Germany
The Gay Factory throws Saturday night dance parties about every other month for gays, lesbians, friends. Music is house, pop and rock 'n'roll with DJs. One of the...
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Toom Peerstall
Hamburg, Germany
Among the longest running gay bars in Hamburg. Toom Peerstall attracts an older crowd, both men and women, with nightly events in a cosy, cigarette-friendly venue a bit...
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Kyti Voo
Hamburg, Germany
Kyti Voo is a popular mixed LGBTQ hangout on Lange Reihe that has one of the largest outdoor terraces on the street and is great for people-watching. Breakfast is served...
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Extratour
Hamburg, Germany
Extratour is an old-style basement bar with booths that encourage chatting. It draws a mixed crowd, including local regulars.
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Zelda's Nightclub
Palm Springs, United States
Now in a new location, Zelda's Nightclub has been the premium dance club in Coachella Valley for nearly 40 years. Venue for The Dinah kickoff party, it has five full...
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SpurLine Video Lounge
Palm Springs, United States
On Arenas, the "gay bar road," SpurLine Video Lounge is a gay nightclub and singalong video bar that hasn't been taken over by bachelorette parties yet. It's big on show...
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'Bout Time II
Austin, United States
'Bout Time II in North Austin draws a mixed crowd that tends to skew a bit older and fun-loving, bolstered by an unpretentious and quite queer atmosphere. There is a...
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Lipstick24
Austin, United States
Opened in 2010, Lipstick24 was once Austin's go-to lesbian bar with a tree-covered deck, swanky lounge, dance floor, pool tables and a calendar of womyn events, but it...
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Queen Club
Paris, France
Once the city's biggest gay club - Le Central until it closed in 1991, Queen Club is the famous mega club on the Champs-Elyses with big-name international DJs. It still...
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Laurel Hardware
Los Angeles, United States
Laurel Hardware, hanging on to the name and the sign of the previous occupant, is a farm-to-table restaurant serving dinner, Sunday brunch and desserts but better known...
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CINEMQ
Shanghai, China
CINEMQ is a monthly queer cinema party, organized by ShanghaiPRIDE at various venus, that features international short films and an after party that goes on until the...
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OT301
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In 1999, a group of artists squatted this former film school building. Fast forward 16 years and this place has been transformed into a hub for the sub-culture in...
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Elle World
Cologne, Germany
Elle World is one of the few lesbian parties in Cologne. Held four times a year at the "Alter Wartesaal" (now "Wartesaal am Zollhafen"), admission is only eight euros,...
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Cafe Belgique
Amsterdam, Netherlands
17th century Dutch meets graffiti art in one of the smallest bars in Amsterdam. One of the main hangouts for street artists and DJs in the city, this place has managed...
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Vesper Bar
Amsterdam, Netherlands
With a British-inspired theme, the Vesper Bar serves up 'high-tea cocktails' in alcohol-filled tea pots and cups, accompanied by cakes and pastries from neighboring...
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Club Roque
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The swanky Club Roque is a smallish club which attracts 20-somethings, particularly to its midnight happy hour. Opposite the Stopera, it is right by the Amstel canal in one of Amsterdam's hottest nightlife areas.
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Pollux
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Owners Frits and Tanja are so much part of this go-go bar turned dive that they have their own wax statues next to the comfy seating. The stripper's pole is still there...
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Pacific Park
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Set in a former coal processing plant turned city park and cultural hub, this spacious club is like an old American dinner hired out for a party. Full of artsy types,...
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Bitterzoet
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jazzy, urban and effortlessly sexy, Bitterzoet is a cozy alternative to the many electro clubs of Amsterdam. Here soul music takes over, with the longest running...
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Rainbow Power Group
Nice, France
Rainbow Power Group has been throwing LGBTQ parties in Nice since 2005, regularly at the fabulous High Club on the Promenade des Anglais and elsewhere on the Côte...
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Complexe Sky
Montreal, Canada
A massive establishment in the village, Sky has three dance clubs - with anything from cabaret to dirty pop to hip hop to house to latin beats - and a rooftop terrace...
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Vive La Vie
Amsterdam, Netherlands
For 37 years Vivelavie entertained the lesbian community in Amsterdam with its casual atmosphere, stocked full of photos of female Hollywood stars. A perfect place to...
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Hidden
London, England
A queer electronic dance club in Vauxhall with a labyrinth of rooms and a diverse, inter-generational crowd, a favorite of queer women.
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Fiesta Bar & Lounge
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
With a gay waitstaff, Fiesta Bar & Lounge is indeed a fiesta, offering affordable prices, billiards, comedy shows, live music, snacks and internet. Happy hour...
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Outwest Bar
Seattle, United States
West Seattle's only gay bar, Outwest offers karaoke, dancing, bingo and movie nights in a low-key environment. Though the bar itself is a fairly recent addition, its...
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Joie de Vine
Chicago, United States
Joie de Vine is perfect if you're craving custom-made cocktails and small plates in a quaint, neighborhood setting. Mixologist bartenders means there's no official...
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Darling Nikki
San Francisco, United States
Darling Nikki began as house party at the loft of producers Lyra Wallace and Lydia Daniller but has expanded to a monthly gig at Slate Bar in the Mission. For an $8...
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Chueca Restó-Bar
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The swank and trendy Chueca Restó-Bar is popular with the girls who like finer food and cocktails served in a lounge-y setting. Wednesday is Chueca Chicas night, and drag shows are every night.
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MARIA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Launched in 2010, Maria is a party for women only with shows and live music, held at different venues throughout Buenos Aires.
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