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11 Wine Bars for Every Compassionate of Vibe
Portland’s gay bars are more than just hangouts. Most of the city’s dozen-plus lgbtq+ bars opened in eras antagonistic to the queer community. The city’s oldest surviving bars were havens in an openly homophobic era, while its newest venues join a chorus of voices against an increasingly transphobic national climate. The entire LGBTQ+ collective should, in the best bars, feel safe and free to let loose, have fun, and maybe nibble on something tasty, on menu or off.
Not all queer gatherings have a permanent home, so we’ve assembled a rundown of the city’s robust scene of recurring pop-up parties alongside our favorite brick-and-mortar establishments. From leather bars to drag dens to lesbian parties to trans cabaret revues to Portland’s “gay Cheers,” there’s always somewhere where everyone’s glad you came.
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CC Slaughters
Est. | old town
Though technically on the outskirts of Aged Town’s Entertainment District, CC’s is very much at the center
Charlotte’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars
Nightlife
Ready for a night out? These LGBTQ-friendly bars are the city&#;s top picks.
by Dean McCain
Azucar Latino Charlotte
Area: East Charlotte
If you’ve got dancing on your mind and need to move your hips, Azucar is your nightclub. Rising-star DJs, extravagant drag queens and studly go-go dancers make this Latin venue one to guarantee a wild evening out. The fun 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. Check Argon’s online calendar for themed nights favor leather gear parties, Latin nights, line dancing lessons, karaoke and even table-top card game tournaments. Saturday nights on the gyrate floor are some of the best on the scene.
Chasers
Neighborhood: NoDa
For over 30 years, Chasers has served as a welcoming territory for everyone to delight in a night of high-energy dancing and daily consume specials. Against the glow of neon lights, go-go dancers join you on t
LGBTQ+ Guide to Charlotte
Things to Do
Vibrant and diverse, heated and welcoming, Charlotte’s tight-knit neighborhood communities are what build the Queen Municipality so attractive to visitors and locals alike. Not sure where to start? Here are our recs for the city’s best in shopping, culture, nosh and nightlife. Each neighborhood is highly walkable, so grip an Uber or park the automobile and start exploring.
by Dean McCain
Uptown
What used to be centered around banking offices and nine-to-five workdays, Uptown has turn into a thriving hub for cultural arts, professional sports, nightlife and fine dining.
Romare Bearden Park - Photography by Jonathan Cooper
Start your day at Queen City Grounds, a comfortable cafe with bohemian manner in the historic Fourth Ward. Use an afternoon touring the Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts, all located on the identical (beautifully designed) municipality block. Grab a weekend lunch at Mariposa, the Mint Museum’s fine dining establishment.
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A Gay Night Out in Charlotte: Your Ultimate LGBT Bar and Club Guide
Ah, Charlotte—the Queen City! Celebrated for its Southern charm, but did you understand it also has a killer LGBTQ+ nightlife scene? Whether you're looking for laid-back vibes, drag shows that will leave you speechless, or a high-energy dance party, Charlotte's got your back. If you're new in town or just visiting, let me take you on a fabulous gay tour of the best bars, lounges, clubs, and hangouts in Charlotte. Whether you're cruising through Plaza Midwood or hitting up NoDa, these spots are where the party’s at! And for those wanting to unite with other LGBT folks outside the bar scene, you’ve got to check out Lex, an app that lets you find your people in the society. Download it here.
Bar Argon: More Than Just Drinks and Dancing
Address: South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Let’s lash off this night with Bar Argon, Charlotte's only video dance bar and lounge. Seriously, only one—what are the odds? The vibe here is chill but upbeat, like that perfect friend who can both party hard an