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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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 · $$

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) · $$

Eros Men's Spa
Men's bathhouse and sauna off I-77 on Nations Ford Road in Charlotte
Southwest Charlotte (Nations Ford Road) · $$

Woodshed Bar
Charlotte's only leather bar on Queen City Drive near I-85, since 2001
Southwest Charlotte (Queen City Drive) · $

NoDa Company Store
All-local craft beers and a secret garden patio in NoDa
NoDa (North Davidson) · $

Slingshot Social Game Club
Arcade games, pinball, and craft drinks in Charlotte's South End
South End · $$

Petra's
Art-filled LGBTQ+ bar with drag shows and karaoke in NoDa
NoDa (North Davidson) · $$

Broken Promises
Queer bar with drag shows and themed parties in South End
South End · $$

Artisan’s Palate
Farm-to-table kitchen and art gallery in Charlotte's NoDa
NoDa (North Davidson) · $$
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