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Looooovd this exclude, such a chill environment. People are nice, pizza is good, drinks are good. Jus a nice chill place to be

I was in town for a few days for work. I wasn't sure which gay bar to go to so I just chose one and I'm glad I chose Tight End Sports Bar. I met very cool people. Huge shoutout to the bartender. He was amazing. You..

Came here on a Saturday mid-day. Lots of beautiful people. It has a lot of TV's and a excellent sports bar. Plus they have a great selection of draft beer and strong pours. Super friendly vibe and great staff...

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Denverites looking for LGBTQ+ bars include to be willing to roam, since the city’s cultural scene is not always matched by the amount or concentration of LGBTQ+ clubs.

Over the last year or so we’ve lost a few spots, including Fusions, Lucid, and the 3 Kilts Tavern, so the remaining names are all the more important. But some newer spots such as Buddies on East Colfax Road are hanging on despite rising rents and other challenges restaurateurs face.

In that spirit, here’s a quick roundup for Pride month and ahead of Denver PrideFest 2024, taking place June 22-23 in Civic Center park.

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Tracks Denver

Indisputably Denver’s largest and most important LGBTQ+ club, the current incarnation in the River North Art District has over the last 18 years made its name with national-quality drag performances, touring artists and raucous, themed parties. Besides nurturing Denver-based “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winners such as Yvie Oddly and recent Willow Pill, it’s got open mics and hip-hop nights (18 and up) and three of the best dance floors and DJ set

Although any bar in Denver are accepting, there’s something unique about visiting a local LGBTQ+ block or club and diving into The Mile High City’s queer community. They are the spots where you understand you’ll be surrounded by like-minded, amusement and eccentric people. And luckily for us, there are plenty of Gay nightlife options to choose from, no matter your taste.

Dancing Queens (and Kings) - Dance Bars and Clubs

For those who want to bust out their dancing shoes and cut a rug to remixes of today’s top hits, you’ll want to hit one of the top sway bars in the city—X Bar, Tracks, Blush & Blu, or Charlie’s.

X Lock is a staple for Denver Queer folks. Known for its inclusivity towards both the gay and straight communities, X Bar has been around for seven years and has been an important staple of Denver for just as long.

“X Lock is well established for the pink flamingos during identity, and they are everywhere,” explained Cindy Alix, general manager at X Prevent. “We also grant them away and have the biggest pink flamingo around on our float.  We have a very special float this year, so we are looking forward to the