Gay Bars & Clubs in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven's gay-friendly venues include welcoming bars, restaurants, and community spaces along Chapel Street, Crown Street, and throughout the downtown arts district. Explore gay-friendly spots in New Haven.
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168 York Street Cafe
New England's longest-running gay bar with a kitchen and Sunday brunch.
Downtown New Haven (Yale) · $$
Partners Cafe
Connecticut's longest-running gay bar on Crown Street since 1974.
Downtown New Haven · $
Blue Orchid Pan Asian Cuisine and BAR
Gay-owned Pan-Asian restaurant near the Green with karaoke nights and queer mixers.
Downtown · $$
Bark & Vine
Queer-owned plant boutique in Ninth Square with terrariums and local goods.
Ninth Square · $$
Gotham Citi Cafe
LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar and café in Ninth Square, open for meals and drinks.
Ninth Square · $$
Strange Ways
Quirky gift shop celebrating individuality with local art and home goods
Downtown New Haven · $$
Tavern on State
LGBTQ-owned seasonal American restaurant led by James Beard-recognized chef
East Rock · $$$
Barracuda Bistro & Bar
LGBT-owned Latin American gastro bar on Chapel Street, Dorothy Award winner.
Chapel Street · $$
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