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Gay & LGBTQ+ Bars in Ohio

42 of the 2,542 bars we track in Ohio have an LGBTQ+ focus. Full listings for every city are on the Ohio page.

42bars
18cities
2,542bars statewide

LGBTQ+ bars are venues that have long served as social spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and everyone is welcome. People use this section to find a friendly, community-minded place nearby. Every bar here is listed as a gay bar in its business category or has gay, LGBTQ or queer in its name.

Cincinnati 8

  1. H & H Club (The H)

    7238 Ohio Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  2. Good Judy's

    4169 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223

    LGBTQ+
    Website All Cincinnati

  3. The Birdcage

    412 Central Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2611

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  4. The Cabaret

    1122 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  5. The Birdcage

    927 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  6. Bar 901

    901 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Cincinnati

  7. Home Base Tavern

    2401 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

    LGBTQ+Tavern
    Call All Cincinnati

  8. The Dock Complex

    603 W Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Cincinnati

Columbus 8

  1. District West

    145 N 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Columbus

  2. Cavan Irish Pub

    1409 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207

    LGBTQ+Karaoke
    Call Website All Columbus

  3. Union Cafe

    782 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

    LGBTQ+Karaoke
    Call Website All Columbus

  4. Slammies on High

    1607 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

    LGBTQ+KaraokeHappy hour
    Call Website All Columbus

  5. Tremont Lounge

    708 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206

    LoungeLGBTQ+
    Call Website All Columbus

  6. O'Connor's Club 20

    20 E Duncan St, Columbus, OH 43202

    LGBTQ+Karaoke
    Call Website All Columbus

  7. Southbend Tavern

    126 E Moler St, Columbus, OH 43207-1100

    LGBTQ+Tavern
    Call All Columbus

  8. No Way Jose

    1816 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Columbus

Dayton 5

  1. Club Masque

    34 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Dayton

  2. Mj's On Jefferson

    20 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402-2008

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Dayton

  3. Right Corner Bar

    105 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402-2129

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Dayton

  4. The Stage Door

    44 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Dayton

  5. Argos Bar

    301 Mabel Ave, Dayton, OH 45403-2516

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Dayton

Akron 3

  1. Cocktails Akron

    33 W Mapledale Ave, Akron, OH 44301

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Akron

  2. Tear-Ez

    360 S Main St, Akron, OH 44311

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Akron

  3. Roseto Club

    627 S Arlington St, Akron, OH 44306

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Akron

Cleveland 3

  1. Leather Stallion Saloon

    2205 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114-4046

    Mon-Thu 4pm-1am, Fri-Sat 3pm-2am, Sun 3pm-1am

    SaloonLGBTQ+
    Call Website All Cleveland

  2. The Hawk

    11217 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Cleveland

  3. Cocktails Cleveland

    9208 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Cleveland

Lima 2

  1. Club Octane

    804 W North St, Lima, OH 45801

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Lima

  2. Somewhere

    804 W North St, Lima, OH 45801

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Lima

Toledo 2

  1. Mojo's

    115 N Erie St, Toledo, OH 43604-5915

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Toledo

  2. Legends

    2 S Saint Clair St, Toledo, OH 43604

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Toledo

Canton 1

  1. Pride 821

    401 Cherry Ave NE, Canton, OH 44702-1154

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Canton

Columbia Station 1

  1. The Snake Pit

    11700 Station Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028-9728

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Columbia Station

Girard 1

  1. The Arc Club

    212 N State St, Girard, OH 44420

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Girard

Lakewood 1

  1. Bottoms Up

    1572 W 117th St, Lakewood, OH 44107

    LGBTQ+
    Call Website All Lakewood

Monroe 1

  1. Old Street Saloon

    13 Old St, Monroe, OH 45050

    SaloonLGBTQ+
    Call All Monroe

Sandusky 1

  1. Crowbar

    206 W Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Sandusky

Springfield 1

  1. Why-not

    5 N Murray St, Springfield, OH 45503-4428

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Springfield

Sunbury 1

  1. On3performance On3performance

    499 Commerce Dr, Sunbury, OH 43074-9396

    LGBTQ+
    Call

Warren 1

  1. The Funky Skunk

    143 E Market St, Warren, OH 44481

    LGBTQ+Karaoke
    Call Website All Warren

Wooster 1

  1. Bogner's Buckeye Barn

    Wooster, OH

    LGBTQ+
    All Wooster

Youngstown 1

  1. Club Switch

    221 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

    LGBTQ+
    Call All Youngstown
Check the event calendar. Many of these bars have themed nights, so look at the venue's own schedule before you go.

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Good to know

What is a gay bar?

It is a bar that centers the LGBTQ+ community while welcoming guests of every background. The vibe ranges from quiet neighborhood spots to lively dance rooms.

Who can go to a gay bar?

Everyone is welcome, as long as they respect the space and other guests. Age policies vary, so check the venue's age policy.