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Columbus' reputation for being an open and smart city is highlighted by its many LGBTQ-friendly neighborhoods, including the Short North Arts District , German Village, the Ohio State University's campus, and many others and the vast array of bars and nightclubs throughout the city. For more places to explore in Columbus, visit the Nightlife page.
The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists, and affiliated lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender legal organizations.
- Slammers
- Union Cafe
- District West
- Club Diversity
- AWOL Bar
Lesbian bar Slammers Bar & Pizza Kitchen, at 202 E. Long St. downtown, has been open for just under 30 years and is Columbus' oldest LGBTQ bar. According to The Lesbian Bar Project, just 21 lesbian bars remain in the United States. Slammers is the only one left in Ohio. The bar's motto, "All walks, one groove" exemplifies just how welcoming the bar...
Also originating in the '90s, the popular gay bar Union Cafe, 782 N High St., is a restaurant and bar in the Short North. In addition to an extensive menu that includes salads, sandwiches, pizza, all-day breakfast, and an all-you-can-eat buffet brunch on Sunday mornings, the drink menu includes wine, beer, spirits, specialty and premium Long Island...
A newer space on this list, downtown show bar and nightclub District West, 145 N. 5th St., is located nearby Slammers, and customers bounce back and forth to patronize both businesses. Home to the West family, District West is an all-inclusive venue featuring all kinds of drag performances, cabaret, and more entertainment, courtesy of a cast of nea...
At 863 S. High St., Club Diversity is a martini and piano bar found in a house in the Brewery District. Dubbed "Club D" by patrons, the bar is welcome to everyone, including members of the LGBTQ community and "friendly straights," according to the bar's website. The bar has hosted karaoke nights, movie nights in gazebos, plays, live music and more....
Awol Bar in Olde Towne East is another longstanding gay bar in Columbus. At 49 Parsons Ave., the bar hosts karaoke, DJs, dance parties, go-go dancers, tea dances and more at its indoor and outdoor dance floors. The bar is open from 2 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. every day.
AWOL Bar is one of the top gay bars in Columbus, OH, providing a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Located at 49 Parsons Ave, this popular establishment offers a range of exciting events, delicious drinks, and a welcoming environment.
Yelp Columbus. Top 10 Best Lesbian Bars Near Columbus, Ohio. Sort:Recommended. All. Price. Open Now. Offers Delivery. Offers Takeout. Outdoor Seating. Good For Happy Hour. 1 . Slammers. 4.0 (87 reviews) Pizza. Gay Bars. $Downtown. This is a placeholder.
Since 1989, we have been the legal voice of the LGBTQ+ community. With over 1700 members, we are the largest LGBTQ+ Bar and Ally Lawyer association in the country.
Jun 30, 2021 · The closures of lesbian bars and LGBTQ+ spaces have been attributed to myriad factors, including gentrification, rise of online dating, increasing acceptance, evolving language around...
