Queer Owned Bars in Cincinnati

  • A colorful letter B with rainbow stripes, and the words 'BAR 901' in black text underneath.

    Bar 901

    CINCINNATI

    Bar 901, located at 901 Race St. in Cincinnati, is your downtown corner gay bar! Great drinks in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

  • View through a window showing the interior of The Orbit Room, a bar or cafe, with people sitting at a counter and a paper lantern hanging from the ceiling.

    The Orbit Room

    CINCINNATI

    The Orbit Room is a relaxed neighborhood bar, located a few blocks away from Findlay Market, on Vine Street. Enjoy cocktails, music and a great atmosphere!

  • Black and white logo with a crown at the top, containing the text 'QUEEN CITY EXCHANGE' inside a rectangular border.

    Queen City Exchange

    CINCINNATI

    Located between Cincinnati's Central Business District and Over the Rhine, QCE offers a drink concept unique to the city with craft beer offered anywhere from $4 to $9 solely dependent upon customer demand.

  • Three-story purple brick building with a business sign and a black door, set on a street with trees and parked cars, under a blue sky with some clouds.

    C&D Northside

    NORTHSIDE

    Located at 1714 Hanfield St., C & D Northside is a neighborhood dive bar with strange regulars and regular strangers! No Cover. Happy Hour Specials. Furry Friend Friendly (leash required).

  • Logo for Tillié Lounge featuring bold teal and white text on a dark purple oval background with a star emblem.

    Tillie's Lounge

    NORTHSIDE

    Tillie’s Lounge is a queer owned bar and patio, located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Northside. With events every week, this is a great place to grab a drink, be in community, and support a queer owned LGBTQ+ bar!

  • Colorful neon sign displaying the name "Home Base Tavern" with a rainbow background and geometric shapes.

    Home Base Tavern

    CLIFTON

    Located on the edge of Clifton on Vine Street, just north of Over-The-Rhine, Homebase Tavern is a great place to sing karaoke, drink and play pool! Join them for their butch nights on Wednesdays! Happy hour Tuesday-Saturday 7pm - 9pm!

  • Logo with purple grapes and green grapevine leaves, featuring the text "Unwind More, Sip & Laugh, Taste"

    Unwind Wine Bar

    HYDE PARK

    Unwind is unlike any bar in Cincinnati. You know when you walk in Unwind that you are walking into a true wine bar. It has a rustic upscale wine bar feel that features a cozy ambience of stone and wood, wine scenes on the walls and bottles of wine everywhere. The fireplace will draw you in to relax, socialize and sip some great wines.

  • A vintage black and white illustration of a woman diving into a drink glass, with the words "Bar Thiry-two" written in stylized text.

    Bar 32

    COVINGTON

    Great Cocktails for All Walks of Life! Just a Warm and Friendly little Neighborhood Bar. Play pool in the back, or sing karaoke in the front! Patio seating available outside

  • Illustration of a woman with long curly red hair, covering her face with her hands, above the text "Rosie's Tavern."

    Rosie's Tavern

    COVINGTON

    Covington needed a bar that was accepting of everyone in the community -- Rosie's Tavern is that place for our neighbors. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe place where customers can come in for a variety of great drinks and a fun time. When you stop by, you’ll quickly see why we’re known as the friendliest bar in town. It’s because of our attentive, talented bartenders, our positive atmosphere, and our friendly, cheerful patrons.

  • Logo for The Crazy Fox Salon, established in 1999, located in Newport, Kentucky. Features a cartoon red fox holding a martini glass and the tagline 'A Friendly Mix of Humanity'.

    The Crazy Fox Saloon

    COVINGTON

    The Crazy Fox Saloon first opened its doors on Washington St. in 1999. This neighborhood bar, named in honor of the owners late father, is a safe, friendly, and fun environment. The patio is dog and smoker friendly, but the inside is smoke free.

  • Sign with the words 'O S SALOON' in large black and red font on a gray to black gradient background.

    Old Street Saloon

    MONROE

    A small, neighborhood gay bar, Old Street Saloon has entertainment on the weekends and special events throughout the year.

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