The Lesbian Bar Scene
Girls! Girls! Girls! Houston is home to one of the few surviving lesbian bars in the country! Fortunately, the gayborhood and surrounding areas offer a plethora of bars that welcome the lesbian community with open arms.
PEARL BAR
Pearl Bar is a haven for the lesbian community right here in Houston! The bar on Washington Avenue is the perfect spot for dancing, drag, and…dildo races. You betcha! This bar, known for its amazing atmosphere, expansive cocktail menu, and neon-lit backyard space, is a one-stop shop for day drinkers and night owls. Pearl features a calendar of weekly events, so plan accordingly to catch a show, play some games, and during crawfish season, you better believe the mudbugs will be boiled to perfection! Come one, come all, and see for yourself what has made this local business a favorite for years!
PEARL’S SIDE PEACE
Keep the good times rolling at Pearl’s Side Peace! Located right next door to Pearl Bar, the legendary lesbian bar Side Peace has its own flair and weekly events. DJs, steak nights, drag Bingo, karaoke, and more are all on deck throughout the week. With a full bar, intimate vibes, and ladies as far as the eye can see, Side Peace is quickly becoming “that girl” in the Houston queer bar scene!
NEON BOOTS DANCE HALL AND SALOON
Save a horse, ride a cowgirl! With Tuesday and Thursday night dance lessons, happy hour from 5 pm to 8 pm Thursday through Saturday, Latin Night Fridays, and plethora of other weekly events and guest performers, it’s no wonder that Neon Boots Dance Hall and Saloon is a favorite of the gay girls – and boys. Get ready to cut a rug, enjoy some karaoke, or pull up a stool and enjoy great company while watching the dance floor come to life with line dances aplenty. Neon Boots is perfectly situated for a long night of fun and flair!
JR’s Bar and Grill
Definitely known as a gay bar, first and foremost, ladies and theydies are always welcome. JR’s Bar and Grill is known for its iconic karaoke stage, packed dance floor, killer drag, and nightly specials, JR's always delivers a night out that will be anything but boring. Enjoy some fresh air in the spacious backyard, grab a cocktail from one of several bars, or find a spot in front of the stage to cheer on the karaoke singers. There’s something for everyone at JR’s.
The Montrose area, Houston’s own gayborhood, is also a great area to find hangouts that are perfect for hanging with the girls.
Other local H-Town favorites include:
In other words, Houston has plenty of places for girls to play whether it’s drinking, dancing, or just catching up with friends. No matter who you love, Bayou City is definitely full of hopping locations to see and be seen! If you’re looking for chill, fun vibes outside of a bar setting? Check out our H-Town Beer Guide for Brewery Buffs.
Photos: Courtesy of bars mentioned on this page
