Gay bars capitol hill seattle wa

There are so many places to stay in Seattle, Washington, and at GayMapper, we want to make sure you get great value and a good experience, so check our recommendations below for Gay Friendly hotels.

Expect chiller evenings with lots of locals on the weekdays. This is also THE bar to go to during Seahawks season, as everyone meets here to enjoy the game.

Cocktails, Karaoke

This favourite Capitol Hill dive bar is relatively small but full of personality.

Self-described as “Seattle’s oldest gay/dive/come as you are/karaoke bar,” this bit of East Olive Way has been serving queer customers since the late ‘40s when it started as Crescent Tavern.

All are really welcome.

It leans toward gay men and specifically bears, but you can really find everyone here. In addition to their rotating dance nights, check out their Hump Day Karaoke, which happens every Hump Day.

Unicorn is like if a gay unicorn spontaneously combusted inside a bar and arcade.

The two-level space in the heart of Capitol Hill is committed to its carnival theme—stripes, bright colors, and glitter abound.

As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. Grab dinner here. This is a bar run by women, for women, but allies are welcome too. Catch up with a welcoming crowd at the bar and sample the range of beers on tap served with a smile. You can enjoy your food and drinks in a laid back atmosphere that hosts regular entertainment such as open mic nights, or just chill outside on the patio.

Cocktails, Sports, Food

This slightly more classic pub has a modern attitude and welcomes queer people of all identities.

There’s also a fire-side lounge and year-round outdoor patio. This is the perfect place for friends to gather and enjoy a casual game of pool, darts, pinball. Seattle's gay community has been coming here to party for years, taking advantage of classic pub food and quality cocktails. The seedy little dive bar, located inside the bones of a 1930s gas station, is probably the smallest queer bar in Seattle, with one of the largest reputations.

This isn’t a subtle place: Images of nude gay people are plastered on the walls, papier-mâchéd male parts hang from the ceilings, vintage smut plays off VHS tapes, and there’s a suggestive hole in the bathroom.

Each club has a different vibe, from strict 21+ spaces to classic pubs that draw mixed crowds, but everything is central, so you don’t have to choose just one!