Gay bar with a snug, dark-wood interior, a mixed-orientations crowd, drag shows & trivia nights.

Alley Cat

Angels Collective is a venue in Providence. Located at 226 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Angels Collective

Warm, brick-clad outpost with multiple TVs serving an array of American pub grub, cocktails & beers.

Black Sheep

Blaze Smith Hill is a restaurant in Providence. Located at 209 Douglas Ave, Providence, RI 02908, USA.

Blaze Smith Hill

The Dean Hotel’s karaoke lounge serves beer, wine & sake cocktails in hip digs with private rooms.

Boombox

Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House is a hotel in Providence. Located at 209 Douglas Ave, Providence, RI 02908, USA.

Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House

Deadbeats is a bar in Providence. Located at 289 Knight St, Providence, RI 02909, USA.

Deadbeats

Eagle’s Nest is a sauna and bathhouse in Providence. Located at 257 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Eagle’s Nest

Earthtones Metaphysical Shop

Energetic gay bar featuring a dance floor, DJs & a stage & a lineup of regular events.

Since 1989, this homey staple has served up thin-crust pizzas & sandwiches with creative toppings.

Fellini’s Pizzeria

Four Buds Floral Studio is a shop in Providence. Located at 284 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Four Buds Floral Studio

Playful watering hole for the 21+ crowd offering free classic arcade games, beer on tap & pizza.

Free Play Bar & Arcade

Glitz Vintage Clothing & Accessories is a shop in Providence. Located at 272 Carpenter St, Providence, RI 02909, USA.

Glitz Vintage Clothing & Accessories

Heartleaf Books is a shop in Providence. Located at 374 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Heartleaf Books

Jordan’s Jungle is a shop in Providence. Located at 545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA.

Jordan’s Jungle

Kimi’s is a bar in Providence. Located at 373 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Kimi’s

Casual, lively gay bar & dance club featuring DJs, karaoke, drag shows, TV sports & more.

Mirabar

Mister Sister is a shop in Providence. Located at 268 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Mister Sister

Flags & an eagle painting adorn this unassuming, busy gay bar with dancing & lively leather events.

Providence Eagle

Elevated steaks, seafood & other New American fare in chic surrounds, plus a wine list & cocktails.

Res American Bistro

Rhode Island Spirits is a venue in Providence. Located at 32 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904, USA.

Rhode Island Spirits

Small Format is a bar in Providence. Located at 335 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Small Format

Unassuming yet festive gay bar featuring a dance floor, go-go dancers, karaoke & popular drag shows.

The Dark Lady

Stylish, dimly lit cocktail bar serving classic & creative concoctions along with unique snacks.

The Eddy

Refined eatery with a piano lounge, crafting elevated, traditional dishes in a sophisticated space.

The George on Washington St

Casual, bi-level nightspot offering pickleback shots, pinball, Ping-Pong & a DJ-driven dance floor.

The Salon

Small, gay-friendly cocktail bar with an equestrian theme, plus backyard seating.

The Stable

WatUlike is a restaurant in Providence. Located at 194 Hillside Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA.

WatUlike

Providence

Providence's LGBTQ+ community is centered in College Hill and the West Side, with a vibrant queer arts and culture scene. Popular venues include The Dark Lady, EGO, and The Stable. Providence Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Providence's artistic community and university population create a unique queer culture that values creativity and intellectual engagement.

Queer Businesses in Providence

Bars

Alley Cat

Black Sheep

Boombox

Clubs

EGO

The Dark Lady

Hotels

Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House

Restaurants