Gay Bars & Clubs in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte's LGBTQ+ venues span Plaza Midwood, NoDa, and Uptown, with gay bars, dance clubs, and queer-friendly restaurants throughout the Queen City. Explore gay bars and venues in Charlotte.
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Argon
Stylish LGBTQ+ cocktail bar on South Blvd with a vibrant crowd
South End (South Blvd) · $$
The Scorpio
North Carolina's oldest continually branded gay club, founded 1968
South End (Fairwood Ave) · $$
Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards
Charlotte's LGBTQ+ sports bar with pool tables and games since 2007
South End (South Blvd) · $
Azucar Latino Charlotte
Latin gay nightclub on East Independence Blvd with weekly dancing
East Charlotte (East Independence Blvd) · $$
Chasers Charlotte Noda
Charlotte's longest-running gay bar, in the NoDa arts district
NoDa (North Davidson Arts District) · $
White Rabbit
Longest-running LGBTQ+ retail store in Charlotte, on Central Ave
Plaza Midwood · $$
Woodshed Bar
Charlotte's only leather bar on Queen City Drive near I-85, since 2001
Southwest Charlotte (Queen City Drive) · $
Eros Men's Spa
Men's bathhouse and sauna off I-77 on Nations Ford Road in Charlotte
Southwest Charlotte (Nations Ford Road) · $$
JW Marriott Charlotte
Upscale full-service tower in the Uptown core
Uptown · $$$
Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
Boutique-luxury Uptown hotel with a rooftop bar, steps from the festival
Uptown · $$$
Petra's
Art-filled LGBTQ+ bar with drag shows and karaoke in NoDa
NoDa (North Davidson) · $$
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - South End
Well-located South End hotel near the bars, breweries and Blue Line
South End · $$
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Playful, design-forward hotel near First Ward and the arena
Uptown · $$
The Ivey's Hotel
Intimate luxury hotel right on North Tryon, on the parade route
Uptown · $$$$
NoDa Company Store
All-local craft beers and a secret garden patio in NoDa
NoDa (North Davidson) · $
Artisan’s Palate
Farm-to-table kitchen and art gallery in Charlotte's NoDa
NoDa (North Davidson) · $$
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