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10 Best Lesbian Bars in Atlanta
Atlanta is one of the most underrated lesbian capitals in the United States. This is accounted for by the large numbers of human rights activists, talented queer artists, and the mushrooming of legendary bars and clubs.
Atlanta takes the forefront in celebrating the gay community by holding annual celebrations and festivals like the Black Gay Pride and Atlanta Pride around Labor Day and National Coming Out Day, respectively. Atlanta’s original gayborhood, Midtown is the core of LGBTQ life in Atlanta. The intersection of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue is considered the starting point for many LGBTQ visitors to the city.
Here are the 10 best Lesbian Bars to explore in Atlanta.
1. My Sister’s Room
My Sister’s Room is regarded as Atlanta’s number-one lesbian bar for more than 25 years. This bar is the favorite destination for lesbians, QUEER, LBGTQ, and the gay-friendly Atlanta community since 1996. My Sister’s Room is renowned across the South and the world for its fun, friendly atmosphere and all-around good vibes.
My Sister’s room is lesbian-owned and operated by Jami Atlanta and Jennifer Maguire. The bar is a safe haven and home to everyone who enters. They have nightly drag shows, burlesque shows, comedy, karaoke, and the best wings Atlanta has to offer.
Practical Information
Address: 1104 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Call: +1 678-705-4585
Open: Wed – 8pm-2am Thur – 8pm – 2:30am Fri – 7pm – 3am Sat – 8pm-3am
Sun – 6 pm – 12 am Mon, Tue – Closed
2. Lips
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Lips is a drag queen show palace, restaurant and bar. It has the best shows in town, with the most glamorous drag queens. They also offer delicious food, fierce cocktails, and made-to-order specialty cakes to add the perfect finishing touch to your special celebration.
The Ladies of Lips guarantee your guests a great time and a party to remember. They can help you plan everything from a drag dinner to a diva cocktail party.
Practical Information
Address: 3011 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, United States
Call: +1 404-315-7711
Open: Wed – 8pm-2am Thur – 8pm – 2:30am Fri – 7pm – 3am Sat – 8pm-3am
Sun – 6 pm – 12 am Mon, Tue – Closed
3. Blake’s On The Park
Blake’s On The Park is a gay bar and neighborhood hangout with karaoke, live DJs and drag shows since 1988. The bar is located in the heart of Atlanta’s Midtown Gayborhood. The bar has frequent drag show events and viewing parties for RuPaul’s Drag Race. With music videos on every screen and dancers scattered throughout, along with amazing DJs, you’re sure to have a good time at this bar.
Practical Information
Address: 227 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Call: +1 404-464-7715
Open: Mon – Fri – 5pm-3am Sat – 2pm – 3am Sun – 2pm – 12am
4. Mary’s
Red lights during a DJ set by Antoine J. – Unsplash
Mary’s is known for their hip and outgoing vibe. At this bar, you’ll meet new people you won’t find in other places. Mary’s has lined up weekly and monthly special events, the city’s best karaoke with more than 15,000 songs available, regular drag shows and a host of skilled DJs with the best music and videos.
Mary’s was recently named by the Logo Channel and Out Magazine as one of the best gay bars in the world.
Practical Information
Address: 1287 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, United States
Call: +1 404-624-4411
Open: Mon – Tue – 7pm-12am Wed- Thur – 7pm – 1am Fri – Sat – 7pm – 2am
Sun – Closed
5. The Hideout
The Hideout is the oldest remaining gay bar in the city of Atlanta. The bar has been open since the 1970s, this well-loved institution boasts one of the most laid-back atmospheres around where new visitors are introduced to the mixed bag of amiable regulars and masterfully mixed martinis. The Hideout offers soft background music, in addition to a cozy fireplace where you can have unaffected conversations come together for a uniquely relaxing and engaging experience with a group of friends.
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Address: 2144 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
6. The Heretic
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The Heretic is an Atlanta hot spot and is still one of the most beloved places to party in Midtown. The Heretic offers a lineup of visiting world-known DJs, an expanded dance floor, a great crowd, and very nice owners and bar drinks favourites.
From special events like the bear weekend to the DJ and bar tenders, this is the place to dance, mingle and have fun on a weekend night in Atlanta. The Heretic’s special events are particularly popular, including a lively Latino night and a Time Warp night with dance-inspiring oldies.
Practical Information
Address: 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, United States
Call: +1 404-325-3061
Open: Mon – 10pm – 3am Wed – 7pm – 3am Thur – 8pm- 3am Fri – 2pm – 3am
Sat – 10pm – 3am Sun, Tue – Closed
7. Atlanta Eagle
The Atlanta Eagle opened its doors over 28 years ago in the city of Atlanta. This gay leather bar includes pool tables, dancing, karaoke and frequent theme nights.
The spacious, dimly lit club offers strong but cheap drinks, well-stocked game rooms and sensational special events. This bar has an outdoor deck that is the perfect spot for a breather after dancing off the night.
Practical Information
Address: 1492 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Call: +1 713-581-0392
Open: Mon – Fri – 4 pm – 3 am Sat – 2 pm – 3 am Sun – 2pm – 12am
8. Bulldogs
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The Bulldogs bar has been open since 1978 and is regarded as Atlanta’s spot for the gay community. This friendly bar is regarded as more than a bar but as a sacred institution. The bar has lined up events starting with Saturday nights when the disco-balled dance floor gets full, Monday is for drag divas, Tuesday offers $2 tacos and tequila, and Sunday is best for brunch and drinks with a group of friends.
Practical Information
Address: 893 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Call: +1 713-581-0392
Open: Mon – Sat – 4 pm – 3 am Sun – 4pm – 12am
9. Future Atlanta
Future Atlanta is a lesbian bar that features two levels and is the perfect place to unwind and dance as you unwind the long week. They offer Atlanta cabaret performances, including the famed Fantasy Girls show which incorporate fun, theatrics and glamour into a seated dinner setting.
Every week the bar features events including Shameless Sundays, Dragnificent Tuesdays, Karaoke Wednesdays and the Disco Dollz show on Fridays and Fantasy Girls on Saturdays.
Practical Information
Address: 50 Lower Alabama Street Suite 180, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Call: +1 470-225-1955
Open: Tue, Wed – 10 pm – 4 am Thur – 8pm – 4am Fri, Sat – 8pm – 7am
Sun – 11pm – 4am Mon – Closed
10. Friends on Ponce
Friends on Ponce is a gay bar in Atlanta to party, meet your friends or make new ones, play a game of pool, pinball or electronic games, listen to the jukebox or just sit back and relax with a great view of the Atlanta life on there back or front patio.
They have events lined up every week from et’s Make A Deal on Tuesday nights at 6 pm to Ken & Smarty Pants Trivia at 8 pm on Wednesdays. Every month there is a new talent show for you to come and enjoy and other charity events to plug into.
