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NYC has always been a beacon for LGBTQ+ communities, with welcoming (and history-making) bars leading the way and club nights and roving parties bringing the fun. NYC’s optimal gay bars are scattered throughout the city, primarily concentrated in the West Village. The top lesbian bars in NYC are, in fact, the only lesbian bars in NYC, as there are unfortunately not many remaining that identify as such. The few that are still standing are open to all LGBTQ+, but still maintain their roots as welcoming places for (and owned by) lesbians.

These lesbian bars are friendly, neighborhood spots frequented by locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re visiting during a major event like Pride—and NYC is the birthplace of Event , after all—or on just any late hours, you’ll find plenty of warm, welcoming hospitality. For something a little more high-energy, check out the best flamboyant shows or cabaret performances in town, or just interrupt by for a drink and a friendly chat.

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Gay & LGBTI+ Friendly Clubs in Istanbul

Istanbul, the cultural capital of Europe, is a city brimming with history, architecture, and a growing LGBTQ+ scene. As a bridge between Europe and Asia, Istanbul has been influenced by both continents, resulting in a diverse and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. The city's gay districts, Taksim and Beyoglu, are residence to numerous gay bars, clubs, and venues that cater to LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.

A Welcoming and Lively Nightlife

When the clock strikes midnight, Istanbul's same-sex attracted nightlife comes alive. While some clubs and bars start filling up around am, others open their doors earlier. Saturdays are the busiest nights, followed closely by Fridays. Unique events and occasions can also attract crowds on other days of the week, although Mondays manage to be quieter as locals recover from a long Sunday night.

Unlike in some other cities, most gay bars and clubs in Istanbul do not have dark rooms or allow sexual intimacy. However, kissing and hugging are generally accepted and encouraged. These establishments provide sa

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The Queer woman Bar Project is an EMMY, WEBBY, and GLAAD MEDIA award-winning documentary series, which tells the stories of lesbian queer bars from around the world.

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“The Lesbian Bar Project: FLINTA” documents the complex and triumphant stories of the FLINTA (Female, Woman loving woman Intersex, Non-Binary, Trans, and Agender) communities in Cologne & Berlin, Germany; a reflection of where the queer community is headed internationally.

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This 3 part series transports us to Houston, Phoenix, and New York to spotlight the human stories behind the few 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 Kat

 

 

Dani's Queer Bar is Boston's only queer/sapphic bar, created by and for the LGBTQ+ community, in a world where spaces prefer this are so few and far between.

 

 Dani's hosts weekly events  and weekend parties that showcase Boston’s queer culture, and is always open for an afternoon or evening visit! In addition to cute, gay bevys, we also serve up delicious bites from our kitchen until pm nightly.

Friday's @
Dani's

Rotating events: Latin Night,
O Baile Funk Night: Queer Brazilian Night, Caribbean Evening, and 
Issa Vibe: a Gay BIPOC Party

Sapphic Saturday

Iconic Lesbian Partyby Sapphic Nights,every Saturday, 10pm-2am

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Brunch

Every Sunday, seatings at am
and pm, RSVP above 

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