Istanbul, the cultural capital of Europe, is a city brimming with history, architecture, and a growing LGBTQ+ scene. As a bridge between Europe and Asia, Istanbul has been influenced by both continents, resulting in a diverse and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. The city's gay districts, Taksim and Beyoglu, are dwelling to numerous gay bars, clubs, and venues that cater to LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.
A Welcoming and Lively Nightlife
When the clock strikes midnight, Istanbul's homosexual nightlife comes alive. While some clubs and bars start filling up around 12:00 am, others expose their doors earlier. Saturdays are the busiest nights, followed closely by Fridays. Special events and occasions can also attract crowds on other days of the week, although Mondays tend to be quieter as locals recover from a long Sunday night.
Unlike in some other cities, most gay bars and clubs in Istanbul do not have dark rooms or allow sexual love . However, kissing and hugging are generally accepted and encouraged. These establishments provide safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community to socialize and enjoy themselves.
Exploring the Gay V
Charlotte’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars
Nightlife
Ready for a night out? These LGBTQ-friendly bars are the city's superior picks.
by Dean McCain
Azucar Latino Charlotte
Area: East Charlotte
If you’ve got dancing on your mind and depend on to move your hips, Azucar is your nightclub. Rising-star DJs, extravagant kingly queens and studly go-go dancers create this Latin venue one to guarantee a wild darkness out. The entertaining and flashy nightclub is all about dancing whenever, and with whomever, you want.
Bar Argon
Neighborhood: LoSo
Located down South Boulevard, this casual move club is a welcoming spot for all types. Review Argon’s online calendar for themed nights like leather gear parties, Latin nights, line dancing lessons, karaoke and even table-top card game tournaments. Saturday nights on the twirl floor are some of the foremost on the scene.
Chasers
Neighborhood: NoDa
For over 30 years, Chasers has served as a welcoming space for everyone to adore a night of high-energy dancing and daily drink specials. Against the glow of neon lights, go-go dancers participate you on the dance floor an electric experience. Review Chasers’ calendar for regular events, such as drag s
LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: gay and woman loving woman bars, clubs, and more
Chicago’s nightlife is a lot appreciate the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of fun. Our gay and woman loving woman bars have a little bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and drag shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own unusual history and vibe.
Check out some of the best queer bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s queer nightlife scene.
Jeffery Pub
One of the city’s oldest homosexual bars, Jeffery Pub is a neighborhood institution. The South Shore staple is also one of Chicago’s first black-owned gay bars, making it all the more meaningful for the spot’s many regulars. Don’t yearn the live fun, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music.
Big Chicks
This lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintings and photos, including giant names like Diane Arbus. But don’t think for a second that makes the pla
Berlin has earned its stripes as one of the great queer capitals of the world, with a huge LGBTQ+ community, one-of-a-kind queer bars and an attitude to life that encourages inhabitants to be whoever they please. Over time, this has lent itself to a ton of fantastic club nights, bars and saunas, and new venues are popping up all the time.
Berlin is a city that is always moving forward, often at a lightning pace. Things travel so quickly, it can be hard to keep up with. But we’ve got you covered. Our Berlin writer Nathan Ma knows this city like the back of his hand, and has handpicked the best Queer spots all over the town for cocktails, dancing and a lot of queer joy. Here’s our picks of the best.
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This guide was recently updated by Berlin-based writer Nathan Ma. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.