Best 9 Gay Bars in San Diego

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Keep in mind, this article is in ascending order. We’ve saved the best Gay Bars for last. Enjoy the list!

 

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Are you looking for Gay Bars in San Diego? You’re definitely at the right city! San Diego is home to one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country. San Diego neighborhood of Hillcrest is where much of the city’s queer community is centred. It’s also where you’ll find the first gay craft brewery and the first street in the county to be named after gay activist Harvey Milk, dedicated in 2012. In recent years, gayborhoods have also emerged in North Park, University Heights, Normal Heights and beyond, creating welcoming havens for denizens and visitors in search of queer friendly bars. Gays Bars in San Diego features great friendly bartenders, friendly & welcoming mixed-age crowd, amazing vibe, plenty of bar & table seating, beautiful intrior decor, state-of-art lighting & sound system, outdoor fire pits perfect for cozy conversations, tasty strong drinks, and hip atmosphere. The Gay Bars in San Diego also hosts popular weekely events like Thursday Big gay trivia, Country dance nights featuring go-go dancers and deeply discounted margaritas.

9. Club Fusion

Club Fusion

 

Club Fusion is a nightclub and Disco, gay bar with three environmrnts under one roof, Transformism Show, dance floor with DJs, erotic show with streppers, Go-Go boys and karaoke. The bar is frequented by young people from the LGBT + community and their friends. This place is close to the ocean beach with a good rooftop and an outdoor bar.

8. Pecs Bar

Pecs Bar

 

Pecs Bar is a gay bar in San Diego’s North Park. Pecs Bar serves great drinks at reasonable prices and has an outdoor patio. Pecs Bar is also North Park’s Premier neighborhood bar and a relaxed gay bar. A true neighborhood dive bar that welcomes everyone to enjoy the relaxed vibe and diverse scene.

7. Number One Fifth Avenue

Number One Fifth Avenue

 

Number One Fifth Avenue is a gay bar in the heart of San Diego. Nestled into a nondescript location on Fifth Avenue in the middle of Hillcrest, you’re invited to go their and be yourself, and enjoy a drink or two with friends and chosen family. Since 1981 they’ve been welcoming the LGBTQ community through their doors, and created a safe haven for drinks, fun, and good times.

6. Urban MO’s

Urban MO’s

 

The Founders of MO’s Universe Doug Snyder & Chris Shaw have been together since 1983, they both have been involved and extremely active in LGBTQ community since 1979. For them it’s always been about building a community where everyone can feel comfortable being who they are and being proud of who we are. This place is an Hillcrest standard.

5. Gossip Grill

Gossip Grill

 

Are you looking for an amazing LGBTQ frindly spot in San Diego? Gossip Grill is the place to be! Since its conception in 2009, Gossip Grill has blossomed into a colorful patio bar and restaurant, equipped with a fabulous dance club for the women & LGBT and Community. Gossip Grill is decked out with feminine – inspired art, shimmering chandeliers and an evergreen patio bar with two fire pits, Gossip allows everyone to enjoy Hillcrest the way it was supposed to be enjoyed – outdoors.

4. Cheers

Cheers

 

Cheers is a local gay bar with local bands and bartenders who pour heavy drinks located in Historic University Heights in San Diego. They have some great live rock bands that play on Saturdays.

3. The Rail

The Rail

 

The Rail bar is a gay bar open since 1960, a buzzing gay spot boasts bottle service, bar bites, a patio & theme nights. Considered San Diego’s first gay bar, The Rail originally opened for business in the 1930’s in Downtown’s historic Orpheum Theatre buiding. Since relocating to Hillcrest in the early 1960’s customers continue to be drawn in by their inviting surroundings and lounge-like atmosphere, as they continue to thrive as a landmark destination. It quickly became a popular lunch spot for business professionals, heating up in the evenings as a top meeting spot.

2. Flicks

Flicks

 

If you’re looking for a place to meet and make new friends, enjoy drinks, dance, and be yourself, go hang out at Flicks bar – San Diego’s best Gay bar since 1983. The bar has been a Hillcrest staple on the main drag of University Avenue, and a place where everyone is welcomed. Flicks has always been right in the heart of the Hillcrest on University Avenue. At Flicks bar you’ll meet people of all ages and backgrounds, make new friends, play pool, dance, share common interests, and just..well..hangout, have a drink, and have fun. The room is large and comfortable with a huge screen.

1. San Diego Eagle

San Diego Eagle

 

San Diego Eagle is an intimate gay bar in the centre if town that stays open until late night. This is a fun bar. Definitely into the leather scene but most nights it’s a relaxing bar to hang out with friends and make new friends. San Diego Eagle operates Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 2am, Friday through Sunday 2pm to 2am. A leather and fetish dress code is strongly encouraged here every night of the week. A good mix of guys here!

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