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The 6 Most Popular Queer & LGBTQ Bars and Clubs in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio, has one of the most exciting LGBTQ+ nightlife scenes in the Midwest. From the buzzing Fleeting North to Olde Towne East, the city is packed with gay-friendly bars, nightclubs, and drag shows that keep the party going. Whether you're looking for live music, an epic karaoke night, or a wild dance floor, Columbus has it all.
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1. Union Cafe – The Ultimate Queer Hotspot
Address: 782 N Lofty St, Columbus, OH 43215
No list is complete without Union Cafe - a gay bar and restaurant in the heart of Short North. It’s the perfect place to begin your night with delicious food, strong drinks, and a welcoming crowd. If you love karaoke nights, drag shows, and vibrant energy, this is your spot.
Union Cafe is one of the most vibrant gay bars in Columbus, located on High St in the heart of the Short North district. Known for its amiable atmosphere and welcoming staff, this LGBTQ+ hotspot suggestions a fun mix of karaoke, live
Curious Cbus: Why Does Columbus Have So Many LGBTQ People?
Megan Bursey noticed something different about Columbus when she visited her girlfriend last December.
“There were just pride flags everywhere and 'Make America Gay Again’ flags," Bursey says. "I was looking for a bicycle and all the bike stores had flags everywhere and it was really gentle to see that. People were very openly same-sex attracted, which was very comforting, too.”
The experience spurred her to ask WOSU's Curious Cbus project, “Why is there such a grand LGBTQ population in Columbus?”
Data backs up Megan’s instinct. A 2015 Gallup poll place Columbus in the highest 15 of the nation’s 50 largest metro areas with 4.3 percent of its population identifying as woman loving woman, gay, bisexual or trans person. That's a larger percentage than New York Metropolis and Washington, D.C., permit alone fellow Midwest cities like Indianapolis (4.2 percent), Cleveland (3.7), Cincinnati (3.2) and Pittsburgh (3.0).
In 2010, the Gay/Lesbian Index listed Columbus as one of the highest 20 “gayest” cities in America.
Those designations may be relatively new, but Julia Applegate from the Institute For LGBTQ Health Equity at E
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Uncover the Pride and Pulse of LGBTQ+ Columbus
Columbus is a welcoming urban area for all, celebrating its inclusivity and diversity year-round. Since 2013, the capital has scored 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index annually, which measures how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are for LGBTQ+ people who survive and work there. National outlets like Thrillist have referred to Columbus as a "queer oasis" and a city that "shows its Pride 365 days of the year". Join us in support of our LGBTQ+ community all year long by shopping local at our LGBTQ+-owned businesses.
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Your ultimate travel guide to the city’s LGBTQ+ warm spots. Whether you're visiting for Pride or planning a trip any second of year, OUT in Columbus is your go-to resource for exploring the vibrant LGBTQ+ scene that makes our city shine.
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