Gay Las Vegas: Bars, Lounges and Clubs

Las Vegas is an exceptionally friendly destination for gay and lesbian travelers. Here are a few of the hot spots:

8 1/2 Ultra Lounge & Piranha Nightclub
4633 Paradise Road
Dancing, lounge
10:00 p.m.-dawn
Special features: DJs and drink specials

Backdoor Lounge
1415 East Charleston
Dancing, pool, slots, shows
24 hours a day
Special features: 2-for1 happy hour on Wednesday and Thursday, dance party on Friday, dance party and drag show on Saturday

Badlands Saloon
953 East Sahara Avenue #22
Dancing, pool, slots
24 hours a day
Special features: Drink specials on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; the Nevada Gay Rodeo Association hosts a fundraiser the fourth Saturday of every month with other associated events

Buffalo
4640 Paradise Road
Dancing, pool, slots
24 hours a day

Charlie’s Las Vegas
5012 South Arville Road
Dancing, pool
24 hours a day
Special features: Beer specials on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; dance lessons on Thursday

Escape Lounge
4213 West Sahara Avenue
Dancing, dining, gaming
24 hours a day, kitchen open 4:00 p.m.-midnight

Flex
4347 West Charleston
Dancing, pool, slots, shows
24 hours a day
Special features: Underwear night on Tuesday; drag show on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Freezone
610 East Naples Drive
Dancing, pool, slots, shows
24 hours a day
Special features: Karaoke on Sunday; drink specials on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; Ladies Night on Tuesday; Boyz Night on Thursday; drag show and DJ on Friday and Saturday

Gipsy
4605 Paradise Road
Dancing, shows
Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 p.m.
Special features: Drink specials on Friday and Saturday, hip-hop after hours on Friday and Saturday, show on the last Sunday of the month

Goodtimes
1775 East Tropicana
Dancing, pool, slots
Open 24 hours
Special features: Drink specials on Monday, DJs and dance parties on Friday and Saturday

Krave
3663 South las Vegas Boulevard
Dancing, concerts, live music
Monday-Friday and Sunday 11:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m.; Saturday 11:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
Special features: Go-go dancers on Monday and Tuesday, giveaways and games on Tuesday and Wednesday, drag show on Thursday, pole dancers and aerial stunts on Saturday

The Las Vegas Eagle
3430 East Tropicana Avenue
Dancing, pool, slots
24 hours a day
Special features: Hat night on Monday, underwear night on Wednesday and Friday, “shirtless Saturdays” on Saturday

Ramrod
900 East Karen #H-102
Dancing, limited gaming
24 hours a day
Special features: Drink specials on Monday and Tuesday, leather night on Thursday

Secret Nightclub & Cabaret
3750 South Valley View Boulevard
Dancing, entertainment
Friday and Saturday 10:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m., Thursday 10:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.
Special features: Cabaret Thursdays, Hard Saturdays

Snick’s Place
1402 South Third Street
Pool, slots
24 hours a day
Special features: Las Vegas’ oldest gay bar

Spotlight Lounge
957 East Sahara Avenue
Dancing, pool, slots
24 hours a day
Special features: Drink specials every night