A list of bars and nightclubs in the Carolinas that self-identify as LGBTQ+ businesses (historically referred to as “gay bars”), and/or those that specifically cater to the LGBTQ+ community.
| State City | Name / Link | Map Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC, Asheville |  |  | Banks Ave | 32 Banks Ave |
| NC, Asheville | | | O.Henry's | 237 Haywood St |
| NC, Charlotte | | | Bar Argon | 4544 South Blvd |
| NC, Charlotte | | | Chasers Charlotte NoDa | 3217 The Plaza |
| NC, Charlotte | | | Scorpio Charlotte | 225 Fairwood Ave |
| NC, Charlotte | | | Sidelines Sports Bar & Billiards | 4544 South Blvd |
| NC, Charlotte | The Bar at 316 - *Permanently Closed 2024 | |||
| NC, Charlotte | | | Woodshed Bar | 3935 Queen City Dr |
| NC, Greensboro | | | Chemistry Nightclub | 2901 Spring Garden St |
| NC, Greensboro | | | Twist Lounge | 435 M Dolley Madison |
| NC, Hickory | | | Club Cabaret | 101 N Center St |
| NC, Raleigh | | Flex Nightclub | 2 S West St | |
| NC, Raleigh | | | Legends | 330 W Hargett St |
| NC, Raleigh | | | Ruby Deluxe | 415 S Salisbury St |
| SC, Charleston | | Bar Polari *New Aug 2024 | 1813 Reynolds Ave, Suite C | |
| SC, Charleston | | | Dudley's on Ann | 42 Ann St |
| SC, Columbia | | | Capital Club | 1002 Gervais St |
| SC, Columbia | | | PT's 1109 | 1109 Assembly St |
| SC, Myrtle Beach | | Pulse Ultra Club | 2701 S Kings Hwy | |
| SC, Rock Hill | | | Hideaway | 405 E Baskins Rd |
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