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15 Best Lesbian Bars in Seattle
Seattle is known as a destination county in the United States for the LGBTQ+ community. This is a home to both legacy institutions and lively newcomers. In Seattle, there are a number of bars, especially those that are either owned by lesbians or frequented by so many lesbians. Seattle continues to support the gay community by holding monthly events such as the Cherry, Lick, Girl 4 Girl, Hot flash, Inferno, and Chocolate Kisses.
About 1950, the first Seattle bar that caters to lesbians opened. The Hub, located at 421 Denny Way, was operated by Marjory Taylor and Anne Thompson. The Hub continued to operate until 1966. Prior to 1950, it was difficult to meet other lesbians. However, in recent times that has changed and more bars have mushroomed in Seattle and are inclusive to the lesbian community.
In this article, we feature the 15 best lesbian bars in Seattle.
1. Wildrose
The Wildrose is a lesbian bar in Seattle, Washington. It is located in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood and opened in 1984. The bar is women operated and owned by business partners Shelley Brothers and Martha Manning since its opening.
The Lesbian community rate the bar as one of the best spots in Seattle to unwind and have a good time. The Wildrose bar is particular about getting proof of vaccination for everyone and their national ID. Their priority is keeping their guests and staff as safe as possible even as everyone has a good time.
Practical Information
Address: 1021 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Call: +1 206-324-9210
Open: Tue – 5-9pm Wed, Thur – 6pm – 12am Fri, Sat – 5pm – 2am Sun – 3-10pm
Mon – Closed
2. The Cuff Complex
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The Cuff Complex was established in 1993 making it one of the oldest LGBTQ+ clubs in Seattle. Since its inception, the mission of the Cuff Complex has been to provide the queer community with the best experience in Seattle.
The Cuff Complex is indeed a home base that boasts 4 bars, a renovated patio area, a pool table and darts and a huge dancefloor. They offer a wide range of weekly activities starting with western line dancing, DJs, meet-up nights and karaoke nights.
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Address: 1533 13th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Call: +1 206-323-1525
Open: Tue – Fri – 4 pm – 2 am Sat-Sun – 2 pm – 2 am Mon – Closed
3. Seattle Eagle
Seattle Eagle is a gay bar in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Washington. The bar is owned by Keith Christensen, as of 2010 and caters to the leather subculture.
The Seattle Eagle is the city’s oldest leather bar and attracts a young, fairly mixed crowd. The venue hosts weekly theme nights such as the Underbear, the Vibrator, and Western events.
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Address: 314 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Call: +1 206-621-7591
Open: Mon-Sun – 4 pm – 2 am
4. Pony
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Pony is one of Seattle’s most popular gay bars. It is a tribute to the great West Village and Castro bars of the 1970s. One of the very few stand-alone bars on Capitol Hill, Pony occupies a steel 1940s-vintage Associated Gas Station building that has been transformed into a beloved hangout.
Pony has a large west-facing patio that’s open all year round thanks to a roof, a gas fire pit, and electric heaters. Depending on the night, you’ll find their featured DJs spinning from the discerning queer’s favorite genres: punk rock, disco, new wave, and indie rock.
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Address: 1221 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Call: +1 206-621-7591
Open: Mon-Sun – 5 pm – 2 am
5. Changes Bar & Grill
Changes Bar & Grill is a vibrant, inviting, gay-friendly pub with homey décor that includes wood paneling and aquariums. This wood paneling in the bar gives it a home away from home kind of feeling.
Changes is among the oldest continually owned and operated gay bars in Seattle. They are located in Wallingford with a comfortable, dive bar atmosphere, a pool table, great service, very affordable well drinks and Karaoke on Wednesday and Sunday nights starting at 9 pm.
Practical Information
Address: 2103 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States
Call: +1 206-545-8363
Open: Mon-Sun – 12 pm – 2 am
6. Queer/Bar
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Queer/Bar is located in the heart of Seattle’s historic gay neighborhood, Capitol Hill. Queer/Bar is a mega-inclusive bar, performance space, and home base for the queer community.
The bar offers various weeknight activations, RuPaul’s Drag Race viewings, and Seattle’s Best Drag Shows up to five nights a week, featuring local, national and international talent. The bar celebrates Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ community by providing a safe, fun and inclusive space for all.
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Address:1518 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Open: Tue – Sat – 7 pm – 2 am Sun-Mon – Closed
7. Union Seattle
Union is a neighborhood gay bar featuring cocktails and food in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. They have a patio and a nice fireplace lounge. Union Seattle proudly serves the LGBTQ community and is located in the heart of the Gayborhood between 10th & 11th Ave. on E. Union Street.
From happy hour to a late-night groove, Union has something for everyone. Union proudly sponsors multiple LGBTQIA+ athletic leagues, teams, and community groups. Through these sponsorships came the idea of Team Tuesday where they can celebrate the organizations and their participants.
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Address: 1009 E Union St Suite C, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Call: +1 206-328-1318
Open: Mon – Fri – 4 pm – 2 am Sat-Sun – 12 pm – 2 am
8. R Place
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R Place is a three-story dance club that is the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights if you’re looking for a drag show, dancing, and lots of good-looking patrons. This place is the essential gay bar, with scantily clad patrons in cages and a pole in the middle of the dance floor.
They also have a few lesbian bartenders and this space is very welcoming to everyone. This bar also tends to attract bachelorette parties, and their drinks are known to be super strong.
Practical Information
Address: 619 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Call: +1 206-322-8828
Open: Mon – Fri – 4 pm – 2 am Sat-Sun – 12 pm – 2 am
9. C C Attle’s
CC’s Seattle has a strong tradition as a classic gay bar. From fetish nights to GAYMERS, to special events and team support, this is indeed the place to hang out, let loose, enjoy with your friends, and have some fun. They sponsor local sports teams, community events, non-profits, fundraisers, and more.
The bar has weekly events lined up starting with every first Saturday of the month is CC’s Seattle Fetish Night. Gear up in your favourite fetish attire and join your friends for a hot night of kink demonstrations, great drinks, and sexy surprises. As always there will be two lines to enter, with those in fetish gear getting priority.
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Address: 1701 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102, United States
Call: +1 206-726-0565
Open: Mon-Sun – 3 pm – 2 am
10. Crescent Lounge
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Crescent Lounge is Seattle’s oldest gay and come-as-you-are karaoke bar. They welcome everyone to go and sing their heart out at the bar. The bar is open 7 days a week from 2 pm until 2 am with karaoke 7 nights a week.
On the weekend, Friday and Saturday karaoke starts at 5 pm and Sunday karaoke starts at 4 pm. The bar allows guys to bring their own food or even have it delivered from the bar from other establishments.
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Address: 1413 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Call: +1 206-659-4476
Open: Mon-Sun – 2 pm – 2 am
11. Jabu’s Pub
Jabu’s Pub is owned and operated by lesbians, Jabu’s isn’t an exclusively lesbian bar. However, before and after Seattle Storm games, it’s the place to be if you’re a lady who likes ladies.
Jabu’s is located in lower Queen Anne, a quick two-block walk from the Space Needle and Key Arena, the home of the Seattle Storm WNBA team. Jabu’s is super friendly and has a great selection of local beers and tasty food.
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Address: 174 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
12. OutWest Bar
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Located in West Seattle, OutWest Bar is a newcomer to the bar scene, catering to an older crowd that calls West Seattle home.
It tends to have a good mix of genders and feels like a neighborhood bar. Wednesday is a Lesbian night with karaoke, which draws a fun and friendly crowd.
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Address: 5401 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136, United States
13. Neighbors Nightclub
Neighbor’s Nightclub is one of Seattle’s most popular, longest-standing LGBT and Mixed dance club featuring two floors with 4 bars including a Front Patio Mezzanine and Lounge Area.
Neighbours has a strong tradition of catering to a diverse and trendy crowd and has become one of the most popular LGBT and Mixed clubs on Capitol Hill. Change is a constant in Seattle, and Neighbors continues to work and renovate to accommodate that change.
Practical Information
Address: 1509 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Call: +1 206-420-2958
Open: Mon- Thur – Closed Fri – Sat – 10 pm – 4 am Sun – 10 pm – 2 am
14. Cherry
Cherry is the place to be in Seattle if you’re young, lesbian or bisexual, and hip. Held once a month, this dance packs Re-Bar, a livey space downtown to the brim with young and good-looking women.
Cherry has rotating DJs who usually spin whatever is most popular at that time. This is definitely the most popular to meet other ladies to hook up with and get to know more about. Cherry hosts popular parties on New Year’s and during Pride which are always a good time.
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Address: 1809 Minor Ave #10, Seattle, WA 98101, United States
Call: +1 206-682-2935
Open: Mon- Thur – Closed Fri – Sun – 10 pm – 2 am
15. Inferno HotFlash
Hot Flash dances was the brainchild of Pauline Miriam, a political organizer from the 70s (anti-war, gay liberation, lesbian liberation, the women’s movement). When she found herself unexpectedly single at age 50, Pauline felt her options for meeting women her own age were extremely limited. With necessity being the mother of invention, Hot Flash Dance Parties was born.
After three decades of activism, Pauline knew how to throw a party that could make the whole town talk and it wasn’t long before women in several cities were burning up the Hot flash dance floor making new friends and finding love: including Pauline, herself. Voted “Best Women’s Dance Regardless of Sexual Orientation” in Best of Seattle 2008 Magazine, Pauline hopes to continue producing some of the best retro women’s dances in the country.
