Because of the onerous work of members of the Phoenix LGBTQ+ neighborhood and its allies—queer tradition within the Phoenix space is flourishing. It’s residence to the vibrant Melrose district known for its gay-friendly shops and eateries, a number of Pleasure occasions all year long, and an lively Better Phoenix Lesbian Chamber of Commerce supporting a wide range of homosexual and lesbian companies. Whereas there’s all the time extra work to do in making a neighborhood and tradition of equality, the progress that’s been made is trigger for celebration. So, seize a drink at certainly one of these best-loved homosexual and lesbian bars.
Melrose
Charlie’s has been a go-to for award-winning drag reveals, gogos, low-cost drinks, and extra for the reason that mid-Nineteen Eighties, making it a staple within the Melrose District. It’s additionally one of many Valley’s largest homosexual bars, which permits a ton of room for dancing inside and out of doors lounging on the patio. Plus, there’s two extra bars outdoors, so that you received’t waste your whole evening ready in line on your subsequent drink.
Melrose
Stacy’s is a pleasant, neighborhood dangle with the ambiance of an outdated cathedral—making it concurrently charming and informal. It’s additionally the proper spot to have a good time the Valley’s queer tradition because the venue showcases native artists’ work all through, hosts common drag reveals, and frequently places on different particular occasions like carnivals.
Outdated City Scottsdale
Whereas most individuals head straight to Melrose for an incredible homosexual bar, BS West has been providing the neighborhood a vibrant possibility within the coronary heart of Outdated City Scottsdale since 1988. It’s vibrant, it’s rowdy and a variety of enjoyable—whether or not you’re stopping in for a toga occasion or drag bingo.
Roosevelt Row
This gay-owned city hotspot is the proper place for a late-night vodka cocktail (just like the Bye Felicia!) on Roosevelt Row, however you received’t wish to miss the meals, particularly the Bliss Well-known Mac-N-Cheese. It additionally boasts a lush, greenery enclosed patio that may nearly make you overlook you’re within the coronary heart of downtown. The most effective half is the bar is persistently giving again to the LGBTQ+ neighborhood with monetary donations in addition to by offering area for neighborhood and charitable occasions.
Midtown
Whereas a chilly drink and an awe-inspiring drag present are fortunately simple to search out in Phoenix, a weekend completely happy hour isn’t, making us all of the extra grateful to Cruisn’seventh for his or her $3.50 properly drinks each Saturday and Sunday from 4 to eight pm. Need to actually begin your evening off with a bang? Hunk completely happy hour kicks off at 4:30 pm on Saturdays. You possibly can thank us later.
Park Central
Kobalt has been a staple of Phoenix’s LBGTQ+ neighborhood since 2006 identified for its lovely, modern area, nice cocktails and day by day happenings—from trivia nights to pizza specials. Plus, if you happen to love a drag present, the 4Some Revue present that calls Kobalt residence has been voted an area favourite.
Melrose
If you would like enjoyable, that is the place to go to. With fierce drag reveals, month-to-month bingo nights, and karaoke 3 times per week, you’ll by no means be bored at The Rock. Plus, between the $3 nightly properly drinks and heat ambiance, you’ll be feeling courageous sufficient to belt out your favourite tune on the karaoke mic very quickly.
Boycott Bar is particular for a lot of causes—certainly one of them being that it’s one of many only a few lesbian-owned and -operated bars within the metropolis. Between trivia nights, watch events, karaoke, and a pool desk—you’ve obtained all the things you might want in a single place. To not point out the unbelievable mixture of two of our favourite issues—a drag present and karaoke—dubbed ‘dragoakie.’
Midtown
Bar1 units itself aside with a classy ambiance and phenomenal craft cocktails. Whether or not you go for the Bourbon Berry Lemonade or Halle Berry Martini, you’re positive to be ordering a second spherical. It additionally boasts a dog-friendly patio, good for having fun with a crisp drink along with your pet.