Gay Bars & Clubs in State College, Pennsylvania
State College's gay-friendly venues include welcoming bars, cafés, and restaurants in the downtown area surrounding Penn State's campus. Explore queer-friendly spots in Happy Valley.
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21 venues
Chumley's
Gay bar and cocktail lounge anchoring downtown State College since 1984
Downtown State College · $$
Central Reservation
Seafood-focused fine casual with creative cocktails on Beaver Ave
Downtown State College · $$$
Vibe Coffee Co.
Creative organic coffee bar inside the Graduate hotel on West Beaver
Downtown State College · $
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
Iconic Pittsburgh-style sandwiches and sports bar open until 2 AM
Downtown State College · $$
The Original Waffle Shop West
Family-run breakfast institution serving Happy Valley since 1972
West State College · $
Champs Downtown
Two-level sports bar with DJs and dancing in downtown State College
Downtown State College · $
Phyrst
Underground bar since the late 1960s with live music and billiards
Downtown State College · $
Sowers Harvest Café
Health-focused café with local ethically sourced ingredients since 2015
Downtown State College · $
Brownstone Lounge
Harrisburg LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar near the Capitol, open since 2000
Midtown Harrisburg · $
Dear Joe:
Café and bakery at the Nittany Lion Inn with specialty coffee
Penn State Campus · $$
The Shandygaff
One of State College's oldest bars, famous for liquor pitchers
Downtown State College · $
Doggie's Pub
Dog-friendly pub with beer garden and live music near Penn State
Downtown State College · $
Planet Fitness - State College
Judgement Free Zone fitness center in downtown State College
Downtown State College · $
Crunch Fitness - State College
36,000 sq ft Crunch Fitness with group classes in State College
State College · $
Zeno's
Underground tavern of 50+ years with international craft beers
Downtown State College · $
Chew Chew Bun
Taiwanese brioche bun bakery with fresh baked goods on Beaver Ave
Downtown State College · $
Elixr Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee roaster serving creative drinks on West Beaver Ave
Downtown State College · $
The Basement Nightspot
Premier college nightclub with DJs and dancing across from Penn State
Downtown State College · $$
Cafe 210 West
Lively college bar with nightly entertainment and patio on College Ave
Downtown State College · $
Local Whiskey
Premier whiskey bar with 200+ varieties and comfort food on Beaver Ave
Downtown State College · $$
Webster's Bookstore Cafe
Bookstore café with 80,000+ titles and organic fair-trade coffee
Downtown State College · $
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