Gay Bars & Clubs in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk's LGBTQ+ venues are clustered in the Ghent and Downtown neighborhoods, with welcoming gay bars, lounges, and queer-friendly restaurants. Explore gay-friendly spots in the Hampton Roads area.
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37th & Zen
West Ghent queer bar with drag, goth nights, and kitchen until late.
West Ghent · $
The Rainbow Cactus
Hampton Roads' drag dinner club, show bar and restaurant since 1997.
Virginia Beach (Lynnhaven) · $$
The Wave Night Club
Hampton Roads' largest gay dance club, two floors in Ghent since 1999.
Ghent · $$
MJ's Tavern
Granby Street queer diner-bar and karaoke spot with Sunday Tea Dance.
Riverview · $
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