Atlanta

Gay bars

Church-themed bar with picnic-style eats, church-organ karaoke & weekly Ping-Pong tournaments.

Sister Louisa’s Church

Unpretentious gay watering hole with pool tables, a jukebox, free Wi-Fi, poker nights & more.

Friends on Ponce

Straight-friendly gay bar & neighborhood hangout with karaoke, live DJs & drag shows since 1988.

Blake’s On The Park

A rotating lineup of DJs & performers take the stage at this gay nightclub with theme nights.

The Heretic

Low-key gay leather bar with pool, dancing, karaoke & frequent theme nights.

Atlanta Eagle

Offering numerous screens to watch the game, this comfy gay hangout serves hearty pub fare.

Woofs Sports Bar

A wide variety of drinks are available at this small gay night spot with DJs & a dance floor.

Bulldogs

Vibrant, industrial-style gay bar with beer on tap, plus pool tables, DJ music & male dancers.

BJ Roosters

An energetic gay bar with regular karaoke shows, performers, DJs, dancing & drink specials.

Felix's Atlanta

Martini bar playing music videos & offering several weekly theme nights, such as one for show tunes.

Oscar's Atlanta

Relaxed bar caters to a gay & mixed-orientation crowd with karaoke & DJs spinning alternative tunes.

Mary's

A casual gay bar with pool, darts, pinball & other games, plus theme nights & drink specials.

The Hideaway

Lesbian nightspot in a 2-story setting featuring local beer, dancing, live shows & a pub menu.

My Sister’s Room

Atlanta has emerged as a major LGBTQ+ destination in the Southeast, with Midtown serving as the primary gay neighborhood. The city is home to a diverse queer community and hosts Atlanta Pride, one of the largest Pride celebrations in the region. Popular venues include Blake's on the Park, Heretic, and The Eagle. Atlanta's growing LGBTQ+ scene, combined with its role as a major business and cultural hub in the South, makes it an important center for queer life and activism in the region.

Gay Bars & Queer Bars in Atlanta