Gay Bars & Clubs in Cincinnati, Ohio
Northside and Over-the-Rhine are the hearts of Cincinnati's LGBTQ+ scene, with gay bars, queer-friendly restaurants, and nightlife — plus welcoming spots in Clifton and downtown. Explore gay bars and venues in Cincinnati.
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Rosie's Tavern
Gay dive bar in Covington's Mainstrasse Village, just across from Cincinnati
Mainstrasse Village (Covington, KY) · $
Bar 32
Neighborhood gay bar in Covington's Mainstrasse Village, formerly 701 Bar
Mainstrasse Village (Covington, KY) · $
Bar 901 at the Brittany
LGBTQ+-owned corner bar in an 1885 Queen Anne building on Race Street
Downtown Cincinnati / Over-the-Rhine · $$
Bloom OTR
Event space and lounge in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine with drag brunches
Over-the-Rhine · $$
The Fix Coffeehouse & Bar
Coffee by day, cocktails and live music by night in Walnut Hills.
Walnut Hills · $$
Creative House of Art & Design
Queer-owned art studio, retail shop, and speakeasy in Covington, KY.
Mainstrasse Village (Covington, KY) · $$
Mixwells Northside
Northside's LGBTQ+ bar with goth, fetish nights, and Sunday karaoke.
Northside · $$
Crazy Fox Saloon
Gay-owned Newport dive since 1999 — free pool, darts, dog-friendly patio.
Newport, KY · $
The 86 Coffee Bar
Welcoming Clifton coffee bar with local art and open mic nights.
Clifton · $
Tillie's Lounge
Northside neighborhood LGBTQ+ lounge with drag shows and themed nights.
Northside · $
Queen City Exchange
Stock market-themed bar where drink prices rise and fall with demand
Downtown Cincinnati · $$
Home Base Tavern
Neighborhood tavern on Vine with karaoke, trivia, and a welcoming crowd.
Corryville · $
Melt Revival
Creative grilled cheese and comfort food in Cincinnati's Northside.
Northside · $$
Roebling Books & Coffee - Newport
Queer-welcoming bookstore and café in Newport, KY.
Newport, Kentucky · $
Pins Mechanical Co.
Bowling, pinball, and craft beer in gay-friendly Over-the-Rhine.
Over-the-Rhine · $$
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