Are There Lesbian Bars and Safe Spaces in Sacramento?
Sacramento's LGBTQ+ scene is broadly inclusive, with several spaces that are especially popular with queer women and the sapphic community.
Queer Women's Spaces
- Radclyffe's — A queer cocktail bar and restaurant in Midtown with a laid-back vibe and regular 21+ LGBTQ+ events. Named after Radclyffe Hall, author of The Well of Loneliness
- The Switch (2226 K Street) — A neighborhood queer bar specifically for queer women and gender-diverse community members
Welcoming Venues
Sacramento's Lavender Heights bars are broadly welcoming to the entire LGBTQ+ community. Venues with a strong queer women following include:
- Faces Nightclub — Sacramento's longest-running LGBTQ+ club with inclusive dance nights
- The Depot — Relaxed neighborhood bar with trivia, pool, and a mixed crowd
- The Mercantile Saloon — Casual patio bar popular across the community
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