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.
Scroll the map and follow your favorite venues on the app
Free on iOS and Android
4 venues
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 · $
Events x City Guides Delivered Weekly
Catch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Things to Do in Norfolk
Nutty Norfolk Scavenger Hunt
$16
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Newport News by Zombie Scavengers
$20
Limousine Transportation....Round Trip Pick-Up and Drop-Off Special.
$384
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Lunch Cruise
$60
A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum
$23
Scavenger Hunt in Newport News by Operation City Quest
$10
City Cruises Norfolk: Buffet Brunch Cruise
$83
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
$43
Experiences powered by Viator
From the Blog
View all →
Drag Brunch: The Best Shows in the US, City by City (2026)
A city-by-city guide to drag brunch in America — the best shows in 20+ cities, which day each runs, what to expect, and how far ahead to book.
Robbie S.
Gay Nude Beaches in the US: Where They Are and What's Actually Legal (2026)
A guide to gay nude beaches in the US — which stretches are legally clothing-optional, which are gay but not nude, and what enforcement is actually like.
Robbie S.
Pride Weekend 2026–2027: Every Date, City by City
Every Pride weekend date in one place — what's still to come in 2026 and the full 2027 calendar, city by city, from Tampa in March to Palm Springs in November.
Robbie S.