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18+ · Cincinnati, Ohio

LGBTQ+ nightlife in Cincinnati

LGBTQ+ bars and clubs, including leather and late-night venues. We found 7 in the Cincinnati area (Cincinnati, Monroe). Each listing shows where we checked it and when.

Bar 901 at the Brittany

901 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 · Map ↗

Hours: Mon 6-11 PM; Tue-Wed 6 PM-12 AM; Thu 6 PM-1 AM; Fri-Sat 6 PM-2:30 AM; Sun 4 PM-12 AM (per AltBars listing)

  • gay bar
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • leather-themed events

Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: altbars.com

Bloom OTR

1120 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 · Map ↗

  • LGBTQ+ nightclub
  • drag shows
  • Circuit Ultra Lounge (private events)

Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: bloomotr.com

Good Judy's

4169 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223 · Map ↗

  • LGBTQ+ bar
  • drag performances
  • cocktail lounge

Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: cincinnati.gaycities.com

Home Base Tavern

2401 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219 · Map ↗

  • gay bar
  • karaoke
  • pool
  • mixed gay/straight crowd

Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: cincinnati.gaycities.com

Old Street Saloon

13 Old St, Monroe, OH · Map ↗

  • LGBTQ+ bar
  • drag shows (Saturdays)
  • annual Miss Old Street pageant

Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: cincinnati.gaycities.com

The Birdcage

412 Central Ave, Cincinnati, OH · Map ↗

Hours: Thu 7 PM-1 AM; Fri-Sat 7 PM-2 AM; Sun 3 PM-12 AM; Mon-Wed closed (last Sunday of month opens 10 AM for drag brunch)

  • LGBTQ+ nightclub
  • drag brunch
  • dancing

Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: thebirdcagecincinnati.com

Tillie's Lounge

4042 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH · Map ↗

  • cocktail lounge
  • mixed gay/straight crowd
  • outdoor seating

Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: cincinnati.gaycities.com

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