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11 San Diego Homosexual Bars for a Fantastic Night Out

San Diego has prolonged been a haven for the Gay community, even if the reputation doesn’t scream out from the sidelines about it. There’s a long and storied history of San Diego gay bars and its people that stretches support to World War II, when San Diego stationed a lot of the military.

Some of those bars still exist, including some that were even here before that in the prior 1900s. Most of the San Diego gay bars center around Hillcrest, often known as the “gayborhood,” and provide a welcoming vacuum for people on any end of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. If you are looking for more places to honor , check out our guide on the best bars in Hillcrest as skillfully.

Here are 11 LGBTQ+ bars you can find in San Diego. Notice that none of these bars attend food, save for one that has a drag brunch on Sundays. Many of the bars are near meal trucks or stands if you demand a little snack while you slurp, but other than that, they’re alcohol only. 

Whether you’re looking for a smooth night in with the locals or a wild late hours out with your friends, here are the gay bars you won’t desire to miss. 

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San Diego

San Diego Southern California popular beach, sun, sea and fun destination

City Overview

San Diego is a town on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico – Combined States border.

The city is known for its mild year-round Mediterranean climate, instinctive deep-water harbour, extensive beaches and park.

San Diego is the second largest urban area in the state of California after Los Angeles.

San Diego's over 270 days of sunshine on the beautiful Southern California coastline and healthy lifestyle keeps the locals active during the day, so they  look fabulous at night! LGBTQ visitors and locals flock to clothing-optional Black's Beach, one's the world's most beautiful gay beaches, for swimming, surfing and strolling along the sand.

The local gaybourhood is buzzing with gay bars and gay-owned restaurants, cafes and shops.

The uptown neighbourhood of Hillcrest is the heart of the action and San Diego's LGBTQ group where there is always something fun to notice and do. Located within minutes of downtown, this colourful neighbourhood is the setting of many LGBTQ events and activities throughout the year.

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Wednesday

Congrats – you made it halfway through your week. Period to celebrate Hump Day!

  • Rich’s: Mischief
  • Happy Hump Day! You’ve been good all week – isn’t it time let off some steam? Mostly men, but plenty of women move too. No cover all night, go-go contest at midnight.
  • 1051 University Ave, San Diego 92103

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  • Pecs:
  • Voted one of the top 50 same-sex attracted bars in the United States, Bears and Cubs alike will enjoy extended happy hour all night long during Bear Night every Wednesday.
  • 2046 University Ave, San Diego 92103
  • The Alibi:
  • The Gayborhood’s favorite dive bar attracts an equal number of straights and gays so mix and mingle mid-week with some old-school jukebox tunes, a round of pool and amazing imbibe specials.
  • 1403 University Ave, San Diego 92103

  • Bamboo Lounge:
  • Everything tastes excel when you obtain a deal. From 5pm-10pm buy one specialty roll and get the second one free.
  • 1475 University Ave, San Diego 92103
  • Ranchos:
  • Our beloved petty Mexican restaurant got a facelift. Even meat-lovers will be tempted to arrange their impressive array of ve