The Best Gay Bars In Seattle Washington

As one of the most gay-friendly cities in the U.S., paring down Seattle’s gay bars to the best ones is not an easy task. From lounges to clubs to more traditional bars, there is a lot to choose from, especially on Capitol Hill. Whether you’re gay, lesbian, queer, trans, or simply an ally, here are some places worth your time.

Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.

Pony

From the history of the building as a 1930s gas station to the lively patrons, Pony is full of character(s). With weekly karaoke on Tuesdays and happy hour “All Nite” on Wednesdays, this gay dive bar offers a small dance floor and an outdoor patio open year-round thanks to a retractable roof and a fire pit. Check it out for guaranteed trashy, classless fun.

As the name implies, this gay bar has a truck theme, which extends into the menu with options such as “MACK” & cheese, Mozzarella stick-shift, and Trucker Clucker & fries. Advertised as the place for “bears, bikers, buddies, bubbas, blue collars, and bad asses,” head to Diesel for “ice cold beer, warm hearts,” and a game of pool.

Neighbours Nightclub

With two floors, epic shows, and food to boot, “Seattle’s longest-running and largest LGBTQ nightclub” is arguably where it all began. Since 1983, Neighbours has been investing in Seattle’s drag scene as well as in the community philanthropy. It’s also one of the few dance venues in Seattle open to underage patrons: 18+ are admitted Wednesdays from 9 pm to 2 am as well as Fridays and Saturdays from 2 am (after the bars close) to 4 am.

The Cuff Complex

The Cuff is a nightclub for gay men and caters to everyone from families (specifically the 21+ members) to fetish groups. Providing “a safe space that caters to a masculine energy,” the complex has three bars: the main bar near billiards and darts, the dance bar near the dance floor, and the patio bar outside. For a place to relax and chat with others, check out “The Dog-run.”

Crescent Lounge

This straightforward LGBT bar is a great neighborhood bar where “gay” can also be interpreted to mean “happy”—because their customers are always just that. With karaoke seven nights a week, the all-inclusive venue offers cheap drinks that get more affordable six hours a day during happy hour, starting with $4 wells.

Madison Pub

One of the most relaxed gay bars in town, Madison Pub offers a full bar to go with your game of pool or darts while you rock out to some jukebox jams. For those who prefer to watch games rather than play them, the pub is a reliable spot in which to catch the Mariners, Seahawks, and Sounders games.

Wildrose

Wildrose is Seattle’s only lesbian-dedicated bar as well as one of the oldest lesbian bars in the nation. Owned and operated by women since 1984, it includes a bar area, dance floor, and patio. With options for everyone, their events range from dance parties to poetry readings to pool tournaments.

C.C.Attle’s

Keeping it simple, C.C.Attle’s is a gay bar that offers pub grub, a patio, and cheap drinks. Some of their better known regular events include the open-mic night and the monthly fetish night. They also take care of their own on industry night, with deals for those who work in the service industry.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.