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There’s also a fire-side lounge and year-round outdoor patio.

Like CC’s, they’re known for their strong pours.

Self-described as “Seattle’s oldest gay/dive/come as you are/karaoke bar,” this bit of East Olive Way has been serving queer customers since the late ‘40s when it started as Crescent Tavern. They’ve also got a full menu featuring everything from mozzarella sticks to a “daddy bear taco burger.” I assume that’s a taco burger made for or by daddy bears.

Fancy: The bar recently got a redesign, sporting new lights and updated programming. Service can be gruff, but the overall vibes are friendly. Esteemed techno, house, and electronic music DJs from all over the world have gotten behind the decks at the club, which centers itself on queer, underground culture.

The complex is divided into three rooms: Kremwerk (the basement), Timbre Room (a cozy bar space with a stage), and Cherry (a high-capacity performance and DJ space).

But on the weekends, it becomes a full-scale party. The bottom line: The drinks are strong.

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(Except for homophobes and arsonists.)

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👉🏽 Here are some other clubs and recurring parties we recommend.
📍 MADISON PUB: 1315 E Madison St
📍 THE EAGLE: 314 E Pike St
📍 JULIA’S ON BROADWAY: 300 Broadway E
📍 STEAMWORKS: 1520 Summit Ave
📍 CLUB Z: 1117 Pike St

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Though it’s gone through lots of owners over the past eight decades, and its reach extends beyond the queer community, its current iteration is a seven-days-a-week karaoke bar.

It’s pretty clear that in Seattle, we take pride in everybody.

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Seattle has one of the largest percentage of gay, lesbian or bisexual residents among large cities in the U.S.

The LGBTQ+ community here is strong, cohesive and offers a wide range of resources for community members and visiting community members. It’s good.

Mx. is Queer Bar’s signature event. Around since 1993, the club has gone through a few spiritual changes. Don’t take my word for it, just listen to Sue Bird (around 01:23):

The 36-year-old bar has weathered a lot of changes on the Hill, and it’s miraculously survived the pandemic to come out even stronger.

Summer features two annual Pride festivals, while the Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus are the largest LGBTQIA-identified men’s and women’s choruses in the world. Under its previous ownership, The Cuff catered to a mostly gay male crowd, but recent changes have seen all types of LGBTQ+ people hanging out at the venue.

Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

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Other perks: a coat check for a few dollars and several different kinds of alcoholic slushies. In addition to their rotating dance nights, check out their Hump Day Karaoke, which happens every Hump Day.

🦄Unicorn (and Narwhal)

1118 E Pike Street

Unicorn is like if a gay unicorn spontaneously combusted inside a bar and arcade.

The two-level space in the heart of Capitol Hill is committed to its carnival theme—stripes, bright colors, and glitter abound.

All are really welcome.

Pro tip: Union’s block parties don’t usually require a cover, making them an easy spot to meet up with people during big weekends like Pride.

🌙 Crescent Lounge

1413 E Olive Way

When you step into the Crescent Lounge, you’re stepping into history.