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At the centre of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ scene is, of course, its Gayborhood, an enclave in Center Town Philadelphia that’s home to gay bars, clubs and more.
Most of the fabulous venues on this list are found there, but the rest of the city is still alive with culture and nightlife, like the piano lounge for those looking to belt out a tune (or six) and a leather dungeon for chaps-clad daddies and those who love them. Whatever your vibe, read on for the best gay bars in Philly.
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Josh Middleton is Hour Out’s former Philadelphia editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.
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Guide to Gay Bars in Houston
Whatever your scene, you're covered in H-Town
Visiting Houston and looking for a place to grab a drink, see a drag display, or dance the night away? Weve got you covered! Bayou City is home to a number of LGBTQ+ bars with plenty of options for visitors and locals alike. Check out our list below for your personalized guide for a nice gay time in H-Town.
DANCING QUEEN
Did you have a blast exploring all that Houston has to offer during the day and now youre ready to sway the night away? You definitely want to stop by South BeachHouston, which not only proposals a huge dance floor and an expansive rear patio as well, but guests enjoy complimentary admission until 10 p.m. Sway the night away beneath the massive chandelier above the move floor well into the wee hours of the morning.
Dont consciousness dancing shoulder to shoulder in a more intimate setting? Receive your pop music fix at the Eagle Houston. The upstairs fills up fast, but the vibes are always fun, upbeat, and you can always tally on hearing songs by your favorite divas. Do
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Trade
Trade is located off Santa Fe, just off 6th Ave, at the edge of the art district. A well-established leather and fetish bar, Trade is highly ranked for its sprawling floor intend and decadent events. The interior is dimly lit with ample open cosmos and some seating. My favorite place is the patio, which has a dedicated bar for events and weekends. The patio is covered and has been recently extended doubling the space. Their events range from show tunes on Wednesdays to gear nights where everybody is welcome to show off their toys. They undertake not have a kitchen but there is a stellar black metal pizzeria across the street and, on weekends an astonishing taco truck stands ready to take your order.
#Vybe
Vybe is located on Broadway near 10th Ave. Vybe recently celebrated its 5th anniversary and in that time they have built a name for themselves. The inside is enormous with a bar running the entire length of the room. The main area is littered with smaller tables and seats, this comes in handy for their weekly events and shows. Go out the back door and yo