Gay Bars in Baltimore

The Drinkery

Gay dive bar with karaoke

A casual, relaxing place to hang out and talk while playing the jukebox with an array of songs.

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Dive Bar to Die For

Mount Vernon · 205 W. Read St, Baltimore

• happy hour
• karaoke

Queer "Cheers"

With a deck and a big sound system, gays and non-gays mingle here.

Cedmont · 6037 Belair Rd, Baltimore

• karaoke

Serving queers for over 50 years

Bears congregate here for happy hour deals and pub bites.

Mount Vernon · 870 Park Ave, Baltimore

• bears
• $$
• casual
• LGBTQ+ owned

Dancing, drag & dangerously sexy folx

The Baltimore Eagle has built a reputation of being the sultry and sensational spot in the city. This multi-level...

Charles Village · 2022 N Charles St, Baltimore

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• leather
• outdoor seating
• bears
• cruising
• $
• punk
• themed
• casual

A step back in time

Bath yourself in the sultry red glow that covers the walls of the renowned Club Charles. This 1940s-inspired...

Mount Vernon · 1724 N Charles St, Baltimore

• trans-friendly
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• casual

Diverse neighborhood bar

Get cocktails in a sophisticated, casual, welcoming hangout and enjoy the fun, quirky events.

Federal Hill · 1633 S Charles St, Baltimore

• pool table
• happy hour
• karaoke
• mixed gay/straight
• $$

Mixed-crowd karaoke bar

There's always a fun crowd here and everyone is welcome.

Canton · 3201 O'Donnell St, Baltimore

• karaoke
• mixed gay/straight

Melanie’s at Griffith's Tavern

Specializing in a "good ass time"

Griffith's Tavern is a local pub that's made a name for itself by keeping cool drinks on tap on warm...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Greatest Comeback

3631 Hickory Ave, Baltimore

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• craft beer
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led

Friendly gay and lesbian bar

This casual no-attitude bar is welcoming to men and women. Great place to get a drink while you think about getting...

Charles Village · 1735 Maryland Ave, Baltimore

• outdoor seating
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$