Gay Bars & Clubs in Baltimore, Maryland
Mount Vernon is the historic center of Baltimore's LGBTQ+ scene, with gay bars, clubs, and restaurants — plus more queer-friendly venues in Station North and Hampden. Explore gay bars and venues in Baltimore.
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Iron Crow Theatre
Baltimore's LGBTQ+ performing arts company in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon · $$
Baltimore Eagle
Baltimore's leather and bear bar with drag and themed nights
Charles Village · $$
Leon's of Baltimore
Baltimore's oldest gay bar since 1957 in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon · $
Mixers
Queer neighborhood bar in Northeast Baltimore with karaoke and drag
Northeast Baltimore · $
The Drinkery
Historic Mount Vernon gay dive bar since 1972 with 2-for-1 pours
Mount Vernon · $
Leon's Backroom Bar
Karaoke destination and sister bar to Leon's with a disco-ball dance floor
Mount Vernon · $
Bird in Hand
Café-bookstore in Charles Village powered by a queer, worker-owned roaster
Charles Village · $$
Ottobar
Eclectic indie music venue and bar in Station North.
Station North · $
410 Fitness
Community-focused gym in Clipper Mill with group classes and training
Clipper Mill (Woodberry) · $$
Club 1722
Neighborhood bar in Mount Vernon with karaoke nights and themed parties
Mount Vernon · $
Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
Worker-owned radical bookshop and activist café in Waverly.
Waverly · $
of Love & Regret
Craft cocktail bar with creative drinks in Highlandtown.
Highlandtown · $$
Common Ground Cafe Cooperative
Worker-owned café in Hampden with plant-forward menu and community events
Hampden · $
The Lyfe lounge
Monthly LGBTQ+ adult entertainment pop-up in northeast Baltimore.
Northeast Baltimore · $$
Rowan Tree
Inclusive neighborhood bar in Federal Hill with trivia and live music.
Federal Hill · $$
Thread Coffee Roasters
Ethically sourced specialty coffee from a community-focused roaster.
Greenmount West · $
Club Charles
Legendary eclectic bar with vintage decor and live music in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon · $
Dreamers & Make-Believers
Queer-focused comic shop, bookstore, and café in Highlandtown Arts District
Highlandtown · $
The Manor
Baltimore's gay nightclub in Mount Vernon with drag shows and dancing.
Mount Vernon · $$
Ziascos
Eclectic Fells Point lounge with craft cocktails and themed nights.
Fells Point · $$
El Bufalo Tequila Bar & Kitchen
Canton Mexican-fusion spot with 75+ tequilas and monthly Saturday drag brunch
Canton · $$
Guilford Hall Brewery
Historic craft brewery with a spacious taproom and outdoor seating
Station North Arts District · $$
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