Gay bars in bellevue wa

Multicultural Bellevue:
LGBTQIA+ Community

OUT & PROUD IN BELLEVUE

Bellevue, Washington, is a welcoming place for individuals of all identities. To Bellevue, celebrating pride happens 365 days out of the year, and the city government goes out of its way to set a tone of welcome for all. Since 2010, The City of Bellevue's Cultural Conversations program organizes monthly events that highlight the importance of diverse discourse to bring community members together through storytelling and conversations. The city's employers have also been supportive of LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace, for example, Microsoft began putting together its handbook about how to transition at work for trans employees over two decades ago.

Around town, there are plenty of places to spot Bellevue's rainbow colors. You'll find free pronoun buttons at Mox Boarding House in Bellevue, a hotspot for Diverse gamers who love table-top games in a restaurant/lounge format. The Pumphouse is a popular neighborhood bar located in downtown Bellevue, known for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse clientele. There's a rainbow crosswalk at the n

A First-Timer’s Guide to Homosexual Nightlife in Seattle

👠 Gay Bar

1518 11th Avenue

Might as well start with the bar named Queer Bar.

Organized around a long catwalk, Queer Bar has grow the defacto drag bar in Capitol Hill. They host drag multiple nights of the week, alongside karaoke, burlesque, and bingo events. Expect chiller evenings with lots of locals on the weekdays. But on the weekends, it becomes a full-scale party. Note: Their big mural devoted to Bosco and Irene DuBois, Queer Lock cast members who graduated to being RuPaul’s Kingly Race girls. Also: Burgers. Grab dinner here. It’s good.

Mx. is Queer Bar’s signature event. Every Friday and Saturday, catch a large cast of local queens often performing with touring RuPaul’s Drag Race queens. Remember: Bring tips, and don’t just suggestion the Ru girls.

🥀 Wildrose

1021 E Pike Street

As one of the last standing lesbian bars in the country, Wildrose is a Seattle institution. Don’t get 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 stronge

WE'RE ALWAYS HOSTING

TheZClub has proudly served the gay community for 48 years. Conveniently located at the intersection of Capitol Hill and downtown, just a few blocks from the convention center, we provide a welcoming and judgment-free space for both local and visiting men. Whether you're looking to connect or unwind, TheZClub is always open for you.

New membership pricing gives you UNLIMITED VISITS -- lockers included -- for one unbelievably low price
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Bellevue LGBTQ City Guide

Bellevue, Washington, sits on the other side of Lake Washington opposite Seattle. It’s technically a suburb of Seattle, although it is a unique and thriving metropolis in its own right, full of much to see and do. Those who find Seattle too busy or crowded may find that Bellevue suggestions exactly what they’re looking for. It offers a friendly, smaller-town feel, while still being very next to to all that the bigger city has to offer. Even better, it is a city with a vibrant and thriving LGBT community where all can feel welcome and at home. If you’re thinking of finding your next home in Bellevue, chances are, you’ll locate plenty about it to love!

A Look at Bellevue's History

Bellevue was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1953, although it was settled much earlier, in 1863. It began as an important center of agriculture, but as Seattle grew Bellevue did as well. Its expansion skyrocketed after its official founding in the 1950s, and it rose to become a major center of business and technology, which it remains to this day. As it grew it also became very diverse, progressive, and eclectic - and today it retains that vibe.