Pride celebrations may look different this year, but it’s certainly no less important.
Following the Stonewall riots, which occurred in New York City at the end of June in 1969, the month of June has served as recognition and celebration of the impact of the LGBTQ+ community.
Pride events typically include parades, parties and rallies but amidst the ongoing global pandemic, those types of celebrations will have to wait until next year. Although not all establishments have fully re-opened, many are open with restrictions while others are switching to to-go format and there is no better time to support those the bars and the restaurants in the LGBTQ+ community
Check out a comprehensive list of LGBTQ+ bars and restaurants by city to keep on your radar this Pride and beyond.
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New Now Next: The 50 Most Popular Gay Bars in the United States
Matador Network: The 25 best LGBTQ bars and nightclubs in the US
LGBTQ Nation: Most popular gay bars in the United States
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Albuquerque
Go Gay New Mexico: Albuquerque Dining & Nightlife
ATLANTA, GA
Eater Atlanta: Great Gay Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Atlanta
Thrillist: The Best LGBTQ Bars in Atlanta
Atlanta.net: Discover Atlanta’s LGBT Bars & Clubs
USA Today 10 Best: Atlanta Gay Clubs
Travel + Leisure: Best Gay Bars and Clubs in Atlanta for Every Mood
Trip Savvy: Atlanta Gay Bars and Restaurants Guide
AUSTIN, TX
Time Out Austin: The Best Austin Gay Bars and LGBTQ Nights
Austin Chronicle: Your Queer Guide to Austin
USA Today 10 Best: Gay Bars in Austin
BALTIMORE, MD
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Baltimore
Travel Gay: Baltimore Gay Dance Clubs
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Livability: Southern Pride, A Guide to Birmingham, Alabama’s LGBTQ Scene
BOSTON, MA
Time Out: The Best Boston Gay Bars
Thrillist: The Best LGBTQ Bars in Boston
Trip Savvy: Best Boston Gay Bars
BUFFALO, NY
Visit Buffalo Niagara: LGBT Friendly
CHARLOTTE, NC
CharlottesGotALot: Charlotte’s Best LGBTQ Bars
Charlotte Five: 13 Places Designed To Offer An LGBTQ+ Friendly Atmosphere
USA Today 10 Best: Charlotte Gay Clubs
CHICAGO, IL
Thrillist: The Best LGBTQ Bars and Parties in Chicago
Urban Matter: Chicago’s Best Gay & Lesbian Bars That Aren’t Nightclubs
Chose Chicago: Gay Bars and Clubs
Autostraddler: Queer Girl City Guide: Chicago
CINCINNATI, OH
Cincinnati.com: 11 of the best LGBTQ-friendly bars in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Gay Chamber of Commerce: Nightlife
CLEVELAND, OH
Travel Gay: Cleveland Gay Bars
Trip Savvy: Exploring Cleveland’s Gay and Lesbian Bars
DALLAS, TX
Eater Dallas 11 Most Iconic Gay Bars
USA Today 10 Best: Dallas Gay Clubs
DE MOINES, IA
DENVER, CO
303 Magazine: 11 Essential Denver Gay Bars
Denver.org: LGBTQ Denver Nightlife
DETROIT, MI
Visit Detroit: Gay-Friendly Bars & Nightclubs
HONOLULU, HI
Gay Island Guide: Bars & Clubs
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Honolulu
Queer In The World: Gay Honolulu, The Essential LGBT Travel Guide
HOUSTON, TX
365 Things In Houston: The Best Gay & LGBTQ+ Bars
Thrillist: Houston’s Most Important LGBTQ Bars
Eater Houston: 10 Essential LGBT Bars In Houston
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Visit Indy: LGBTQ Nightlife in Indy
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Indianapolis
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Jacksonville
Gay Bars In: The Best Jacksonville Gay Bars
KANSAS CITY, MO
Visit KC; Kansas City Gay Bars & Clubs
USA Today 10 Best: Indianapolis Gay Clubs
Gay Bars In: Best Kansas City Gay Bars
LAS VEGAS, NV
Thrillist: The Best Spots For LGBTQ Nightlife in Las Vegas
USA Today 10 Best: Las Vegas Gay Clubs
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Las Vegas
Travel + Leisure: Best Gay Bars and Clubs in Las Vegas for Every Mood
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Little Rock
LOS ANGELES, CA
Thrillist: The 12 Best LGBTQ Bars in Los Angeles
The Infatuation: The Best Gay Bars In Los Angeles
Eater LA: 17 Iconic Los Angeles LGBTQ Bars
Autostraddler: Queer Girl City Guide: Los Angeles
LOUISVILLE, KY
Courier Journal: LGBTQ Places in Louisville
Gay Bars In: The Best Louisville Gay Bars
Daily Xtra Travel: Gay Louisville
MIAMI, FL
Time Out Miami: Best Gay Clubs in Miami
Thrillist: Be Queer Right Here at Miami’s Best LGBTQ Bars and Parties
Trip Savvy: Miami and Miami Beach Gay Bars Guide
Culture Trip: The Coolest Gay Bars & Clubs To Party in Miami Beach
Eater Miami: 15 Essential Gay Bars and Restaurants in South Florida
MILWAULKEE, WI
Milwaukee Mag: 9 Of The Best Milwaukee Gay Bars
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Milwaukee
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Minneapolis
Daily Xtra Travel: Gay Minneapolis-St Paul
MEMPHIS, TN
Trip Savvy: Best Gay and Lesbian Nightspots in Memphis
NASHVILLE, TN
Trip Savvy: Top Gay Bars in Nashville
Hachette Book Group: Nashville’s Gay and Lesbian Nightlife
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Thrillist: 10 LGBTQ Bars to Check Out in New Orleans, the Most ‘Anything Goes’ City in America
Trip Savvy: The Definitive Guide to New Orleans Gay Bars
NewOrleans.com: New Orleans Gay Bars & Clubs
GoNOLA: Top 5 New Orleans Gay Bars
NEW YORK, NY
Thrillist: Be Queer Right Here at NYC’s Best LGBTQ Bars
Time Out: The Best Lesbian Bars and Lesbian Parties in NYC
NYCGO: A Guide To Gay Bars You Can Count On
NYCGO: The Best Gay Bars In Brooklyn
Metrosource: Top Gay Bars in New York City
Eater New York: 19 Fantastic LGBTQ Bars in NYC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Gay Cities: Oklahoma City Bars
Trip Savvy: Top Oklahoma City Gay Bars & Clubs
Gay Bars In: The Best Oklahoma City Gay Bars
ORLANDO, FL
407 Area: Best LGBT Bars And Nightclubs In Orlando
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Orlando
PALM SPRINGS, CA
Locale: 7 Best Gay Bars & Clubs in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Life: Gay Bars Guide
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Time Out: The 9 Best Gay Bars in Philadelphia
Visit Philly: Philadelphia’s LGBTQ Nightlife Scene
Instinct: 8 Must See Gay Spots In Philadelphia
PHOENIX, AZ
Phoenix New Times: 10 Best Gay Bars in Phoenix
Trip Savvy: Gay-Friendly Restaurants and Bars
PITTSBURG, PA
Visit Pittsburg: LGBTQ Nightlife
Trip Savvy: Pittsburgh Gay Guide
PORTLAND, OR
Eater PDX: Portland’s Wildest Gay Bars and Hangouts
Travel Portland: LGBTQ+ Nightlife
RALEIGH, NC
Visit Raleigh: LGBT Nightlife in Raleigh
Gay Cities: Raleigh-Durham Bars
Gay Bars In: The Best Raleigh Gay Bars
RICHMOND, VA
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in Richmond
Diversity Richmond: Local LGBTQ+ News & Entertainment
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Visit Salt Lake: Salt Lake’s Gay Bar Scene Is Growing, Thriving, and Never Looking Back
Vice: The LGBTQ Guide to Salt Lake City
Gay Cities: Salt Lake City Bars
Travel Gay: Salt Lake City Gay Bars
SAN ANTONIO, TX
USA Today 10 Best: San Antonio LGBT-Friendly Hot Spots
Travel Gay: San Antonio Gay Bars
SAN DIEGO, CA
Thirllist: The Best LGBTQ Bars in San Diego
Trip Savvy: Gay Nightlife in San Diego
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Time Out 21 Best Gay Bars in San Francisco
Thrillist: Best Gay Bars in San Francisco
Gay Cities: San Francisco Bars
Trip Savvy: Best San Francisco Gay Nightlife
Punch: The Best Gay Bars in San Francisco
SEATTLE, WA
Trip Savvy: Top Gay and Lesbian Bars in Seattle
Metrosource: Best Gay Bars In Seattle
ST. LOUIS, MO
Travel Gay: St. Louis Gay Bar & Club Guide
TAMPA, FL
Visit Florida: Tampa’s Gay Bars & Clubs
Nomadic Guides: Gay Tampa Travel Guide
Trip Savvy: Tampa and Ybor City Gay Bars
USA Today 10 Best: Tampa’s Top Gay-Friendly Clubs and Bars
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington.org: 15 Best Gay & Lesbian To Check Out In Washington, D.C.
Trip Savvy: Gay Bar Guide to Washington, D.C.
Thrillist: Be Queer Right Here at DC’s Best LGBTQ Bars and Parties
Punch: The Best Gay Bars in Washington, D.C.
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