Charlotte gay bar
Official Charlotte Pride Bar Crawl
Share the Official Charlotte Exclude Crawl Ticket Link
If you have friends coming, forward them the official link to buy tickets – you’ll need those wristbands for entry!
Be on the Lookout for the Digital Bar List
Keep an eye out for an email from info@BarCrawlLIVE.com. This will include the all-important "Digital Bar List," coming to your inbox one week before the event.
Follow the "Digital Bar List"
This is your ultimate guide for the day! It includes everything from registration spots and wristband pick-up times to bar hours, specials, and more.
Pick Up Your Wristbands On Time
Make sure to collect your wristband at the designated check-in bar during the allotted time. If you're adv, you’ll miss out – no wristband, no entry!
Have a Friend Pick Up Everyone's Wristbands
Can’t make it to check-in? No problem! Assign a friend to pick up your wristband so you don’t fail out on the fun.
Note Bar Hours
Each bar has its own operating hours listed in the "Digital Bar List," and your wristband and specials are only valid during those times. Plan your crawl accordingly!
Dress Festively for Pride
Charlotte’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars
Nightlife
Ready for a night out? These LGBTQ-friendly bars are the city's top picks.
by Dean McCain
Azucar Latino Charlotte
Area: East Charlotte
If you’ve got dancing on your mind and need to move your hips, Azucar is your nightclub. Rising-star DJs, extravagant drag queens and studly go-go dancers make this Latin venue one to guarantee a wild darkness out. The fun and flashy nightclub is all about dancing whenever, and with whomever, you want.
Bar Argon
Neighborhood: LoSo
Located down South Boulevard, this casual gyrate club is a welcoming spot for all types. Check Argon’s online calendar for themed nights enjoy leather gear parties, Latin nights, line dancing lessons, karaoke and even table-top card game tournaments. Saturday nights on the gyrate floor are some of the best on the scene.
Chasers
Neighborhood: NoDa
For over 30 years, Chasers has served as a welcoming vacuum for everyone to savor a night of high-energy dancing and daily guzzle specials. Against the glow of neon lights, go-go dancers join you on the dance floor an electric experience. Check Chasers’ calendar for regular events, such as drag s
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As a young gay dude in Charlotte of the 1980s, I managed to snag a fake ID that was realistic enough to convince bar owners I was five years older than I actually was. The fact that I was over six feet tall came in handy, too. There’s something about height that implies age.
Beginning at the age of 16, I was able to gain entree into a number of Charlotte’s gay bars.
My first experience came at a center city nightspot established as The Odyssey, At the time it was located at the corner of Morehead and Tryon Sts. in what had previously been a restaurant and its regional corporate headquarters.
It wasn’t all that large, really, but sizable enough to offer three separate bars and a dance floor. Downstairs was another gay bar famous as the Brass Rail.
Standing outside and waiting in a line to the stairs that took you to where The Odyssey was, I heard other young gay men referring to the Brass Rail as “The Wrinkle Room,” indicating it was a place where mostly older gays congregated. Even then I thought their evaluation seemed crass and flippant, but I was initially so nervous I just stood in the line quietly.
I can still recall making my wa
A Gay Night Out in Charlotte: Your Ultimate LGBT Bar and Club Guide
Ah, Charlotte—the Queen City! Legendary for its Southern charm, but did you perceive it also has a killer LGBTQ+ nightlife scene? Whether you're looking for laid-back vibes, drag shows that will leave you speechless, or a high-energy dance party, Charlotte's got your back. If you're new in town or just visiting, let me take you on a fabulous gay tour of the best bars, lounges, clubs, and hangouts in Charlotte. Whether you're cruising through Plaza Midwood or hitting up NoDa, these spots are where the party’s at! And for those wanting to unite with other LGBT folks outside the bar scene, you’ve got to check out Lex, an app that lets you find your people in the group. Download it here.
Bar Argon: More Than Just Drinks and Dancing
Address:4544 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Let’s lash off this night with Bar Argon, Charlotte's only video dance bar and lounge. Seriously, only one—what are the odds? The vibe here is chill but upbeat, like that perfect friend who can both party hard and have a deep convo. Weekly drag shows bright up the stage, while the drinks keep the mood .