Gay bars in san diego
Are you mutt friendly?
Absolutely, we are elated to have well-behaved dogs at our establishment!
When do you host karaoke?
Generally, we host our famous karaoke Thursday & Fridays 8 pm- 2 am, unless we host our monthly event like trivia that may go a few minutes tardy. You can always grab a refreshment and map out your song while you enjoy a cocktail. Saturdays we often have karaoke if we don't have a particular music event (sometimes we have both but in separate areas!) Always verify our events section on Instagram or here for updated events.
When is your Glad Hour?
Our Happy Hours are always posted on our home page. See ya soon!
Are you a gay bar?
We are committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes everyone, regardless of their identity. We mark the vibrant society and community that gay bars depict, while our first focus is on fostering a friendly and accepting environment for ALL patrons. We proudly accept diversity and aspire to be a place where everyone feels at residence and can truly enjoy themselves. We can’t wait to welcome you soon! If you're interested in a specific theme or vibe, p
Friday
The weekend is finally here in San Diego! The last thing you want to do is get into an hour-long communicate discussion with friends about which gay bars and gay-friendly restaurants to hit up in the gayborhood in San Diego. Authorize GayDiego lead the way!
- Rich’s San Diego
- Electro Pop / Dirty Pop: 2 Dj’s, 2 dance floors. Electro pop remixes on the main dance floor. Hip Hop music in the front room dance floor.
- 1051 University Ave, San Diego 92103
For a list of all our favorite Clubs, Bars and Eats, visit our DIRECTORY
- Flicks
- Hillcrest’s favorite gay bar – Flicks has happy hour from 4pm-7pm with free pizza (while supplies last) and plays the hottest hits on their music video screens! Everyone goes here before heading to Rich’s!
- 1017 University Ave, San Diego 92103
- Fiesta Cantina:
- Featuring walls that open right onto the sidewalk AND 2 Happy Hour’s daily?! Why aren’t you there now? HH from 4pm-8pm & 10:30pm-12:30am with 2-for-1 cocktails!
- 142 University Ave, San Diego 92103
- Uptown Tavern:
- Rustic meets modern at this local tavern boasting 20 microbrews and locally-grown fare! Try the chicken and w
11 San Diego Gay Bars for a Fantastic Blackout Out
San Diego has drawn-out been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, even if the reputation doesn’t scream out from the sidelines about it. There’s a long and storied history of San Diego gay bars and its community that stretches assist to World War II, when San Diego stationed a lot of the military.
Some of those bars still exist, including some that were even here before that in the early 1900s. Most of the San Diego gay bars center around Hillcrest, often known as the “gayborhood,” and provide a welcoming space for people on any close of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. If you are looking for more places to celebrate, check out our guide on the top bars in Hillcrest as well.
Here are 11 LGBTQ+ bars you can find in San Diego. Note that none of these bars serve meal, save for one that has a drag brunch on Sundays. Many of the bars are neighboring food trucks or stands if you need a little snack while you drink, but other than that, they’re alcohol only.
Whether you’re looking for a smooth night in with the locals or a wild night out with your friends, here are the gay bars you won’t want to miss.
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The Historical Importance of Bars to LGBTQIA+ Culture
Dear Pride Family,
I was recently asked to guest author a newsletter for San Diego Pride about the historical importance of bars as they relate to the LGBTQIA+ community. This is my favorite topic to delve into, historically speaking, so I’m thrilled to be competent to write this. But first, a personal anecdote: I have been proudly sober for more than two years now and it is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. But I still go to same-sex attracted bars. An fascinating observation that I’ve noted over the last few years is that the only people who ever seem to question why I still go to gay bars, despite being sober…are direct. “Why would you go to a bar if you don’t drink?” they ask as if these spaces are solely about alcohol. The answer, for me, and so many in the LGBTQIA+ community is simple: gay bars are about far more than what’s being poured into a glass.
They are places of refuge, history, and solidarity. Even though I no longer drink, I still feel the thick pull of these spaces—where queer people can come together, feel seen, and celebrate our collective strength. Gay bars have long been about survival, connection