Bars & pubs
World's Best Gay Bars for 2026
Gay bars are the beating heart of LGBTQ+ life — the places to meet friends, start the night, catch a drag show, or simply enjoy a relaxed drink in a welcoming space. From polished cocktail lounges to no-frills community pubs, every city has its own scene.
We've collected gay and LGBTQ+ bars from around the world so you can find somewhere that fits your mood, wherever you are.
Highly rated gay bars (960)
Kween Queer Bar
Valletta, Malta
Goddess Bar
Bangkok, Thailand
Crews Bar
Torremolinos, Spain
The Kemptown Klub
Brighton, UK
WO Bar Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
Elite 121 Bistro
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
G-Men
Busan, South Korea
Hamburger Mary's Las Vegas
Las Vegas, USA
KINGDOM TOKYO
Tokyo, Japan
Kween
New York, USA
Gay Bar Magical Banana
Fukuoka, Japan
reBOOTS
Stuttgart, Germany
Centre Stage
Copenhagen, Denmark
Living Colors LGBTQ+ Bar
Hoi An, Vietnam
Struts
Helsinki, Finland
Eagle Bar Torremolinos
Torremolinos, Spain
HBB
Barcelona, Spain
MICHIN SEOUL
Seoul, South Korea
Utopia Kiosk
Stuttgart, Germany
Fa Gai
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Gut Level
Sheffield, UK
Madam Lola's
Brighton, UK
Next Bar & Lounge
Fort Lauderdale, USA
HOST Queer Bar
Singapore, Singapore
How this guide works
Featured venues are live WhereIs.Gay listings currently marked open, ordered using available ratings and review counts.
Venue pages bring together practical details such as photos, opening hours, location and reviews where those sources are available.
Hours, entry policies and themed nights can change, so check the individual listing and the venue's official channels before travelling.
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