LGBTQ+ Bars and Nightclubs

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 CityName / LinkSocial LinkMap Link
NC, AshevilleBanks AveFacebook32 Banks Ave
NC, AshevilleO.Henry'sFacebook237 Haywood St
NC, CharlotteBar ArgonFacebook4544 South Blvd
NC, CharlotteChasers Charlotte NoDaFacebook3217 The Plaza
NC, CharlotteScorpio CharlotteFacebook*Closed - Pending relocation
NC, CharlotteSidelines Sports Bar & BilliardsFacebook4544 South Blvd
NC, CharlotteThe Bar at 316Facebook316 Rensselaer Ave
NC, CharlotteWoodshed BarFacebook3935 Queen City Dr
NC, DurhamThe Bar DurhamFacebook711 Rigsbee Ave
NC, GreensboroChemistry NightclubFacebook2901 Spring Garden St
NC, GreensboroTwist LoungeFacebook435 M Dolley Madison
NC, HickoryClub CabaretFacebook101 N Center St
NC, HickoryClub Rio & on the LowFacebook843 Highland Ave NE
NC, RaleighFlex NightclubFacebook2 S West St
NC, RaleighLegendsFacebook330 W Hargett St
NC, RaleighRuby DeluxeFacebook415 S Salisbury St
SC, CharlestonDudley's on AnnFacebook42 Ann St
SC, ColumbiaCapital ClubFacebook1002 Gervais St
SC, ColumbiaPT's 1109Facebook1109 Assembly St
SC, Myrtle BeachPulse Ultra ClubFacebook2701 S Kings Hwy
SC, Rock HillHideawayFacebook405 E Baskins Rd

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