Gay Bars & Clubs in Richmond, Virginia
The Fan District and Carytown are the centers of Richmond's LGBTQ+ scene, with gay bars, queer-friendly restaurants, and nightlife — plus welcoming spots in Scott's Addition and Jackson Ward. Explore gay bars and venues in Richmond.
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Richmond's downtown LGBTQ+ nightclub with DJs, drag, and dancing
Downtown Richmond · $$
Godfrey's
Richmond's drag brunch institution and late-night venue since 1997
Monroe Ward · $$
Thirsty's RVA
South Richmond queer dive for kink, nerd, and leftist subcultures
Forest Hill · $
Babe's of Carytown
One of the US's oldest lesbian bars, a Carytown anchor since 1978
Carytown · $
Richmond Triangle Players
The Mid-Atlantic's longest-running LGBTQ+ professional theater company
Scott's Addition · $$
Diversity Thrift
LGBTQ+ community thrift store supporting local queer organizations
Museum District · $
Stir Crazy Cafe RVA
Eclectic Northside cafe with open mics and community events
Northside · $
Gold Lion Community Cafe
Queer-owned plant-based café with craft cocktails and drag brunches
Manchester · $$
Fallout
Dark and atmospheric goth bar with alternative music in Shockoe Bottom
Shockoe Bottom · $$
Soul Taco - Shockoe Slip
Southern soul meets taco creativity in Shockoe Slip
Shockoe Slip · $$
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