In 1984, West Hollywood became the first majority-gay municipality in the country, and ever since, its rich tradition of pride and acceptance has been enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Photo credits: Main, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.At the base of the Hollywood Hills, the city of West Hollywood is the center of LGBTQ Los Angeles. Find your LA apartment on The Luxe Nomad. Here you’ll get 2-for-1 margaritas on Taco Tuesday! Since this bar is a theme in itself, it doesn’t have any special nights, but they do play all the sports games. This Mexican-inspired ‘cantina’ has sports fans, drinkers, and foodies visiting. Where else can you find a gay country bar in LA? #10 Fiesta Cantina Put on your cowboy boots and saddle up! Originally from New York, the double-storey bar is a favourite for its shirtless cowboys dancing on tables. It has the same pool-jukebox vibes as Motherlode and is a good place if you’re into sports because here, (unlike other bars in the area), you’re guaranteed to the game. Don’t let that fool you, though, because Trunks does its share of a young crowd. strip, and remains a favourite for the more mature LGBT crowd. This is one of the older bars on the Santa Monica Blvd. Motherlode opens its doors at 3pm so if you want a chill bar to place some pool and listen to music on a jukebox, this is the place. But, their Tuesday “Man Hole” nights get so packed that you can barely move inside.
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People come here for pre-game drinks, mostly. #7 MotherlodeĪlso known as MOLO, this is one of the oldest bars on the strip, and literally a hole in the wall bar. With affordable drinks, cool bartenders and fun bar bites, it’s a nice place to head to if you don’t feel like getting dressed up for a night out in a club.
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Bayou may be the size of a walk-in-closet (with a patio), but this tiny establishment is very well-loved by West Hollywood’s residents. And like many other gay bars in West Hollywood, Bar 10 also has karaoke nights on Monday, giving you a good enough reason not to retire early from Monday blues. The happy hour includes USD 1 oysters and affordable cocktails, making this modern bar a crowd favourite. The pull of this place is their karaoke, Sunday Funday and middle eastern nights! They’re known for being unique with their events, so it’s a good place to look out for something new. This one is West Hollywood’s favourite video bar, despite it being a smaller space than other establishments are used to. Mickey’s holds many themed nights too, so it’s a great place to check out whether it’s a weekday or a weekend, all-nighter or a simple happy hour with friends. Here they have gorgeous go-go dancers that you can stare at all day and music you can always dance to. The intimate nightclub lounge brings a new feel to the “Gayborhood”l a place where everyone in the LGBT community can come and feel just at home. Not even open for a year just yet, it has quickly become West Hollywood’s second favourite bar. Meet the newest addition to The Abbey family. There’s a good chance you’ll spot a celebrity - Lady Gaga, Lance Bass and Christina Aguilera have been known to pop by.
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Think drag shows, cocktails, DJ’s,Food and ridiculously good looking go-go dancers. It was even Elizabeth Taylor’s favourite bar. The world’s best gay bar! The Abbey is the place every LGBTQ individual looks forward to visiting when they turn 21. Read also: Guy’s Guide: Fierce and Fabulous Gay Bangkok #1 The Abbey Food and Bar May we present, a list of the best clubs in WEHO.
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More than 40% of West Hollywood’s residents identify as LGBT and for travellers, there’s plenty to love and look forward to. Set in the heart of Los Angeles, this may be one of the most gay-friendly destinations in the world.