Celebrate Pride at these amazing LGBTQIA+ bars in Capitol Hill! Capitol Hill is Seattle’s queer community epicenter, and June is all about celebrating this amazing community and its people. Whether you’re in the mood for some karaoke, looking for some happy hour deals, or just want to dance the night away, there’s a bar on this list for you.
Here are some of the best LGBTQIA+ bars in Capitol Hill you should visit:
1. The Cuff Complex
This bar features a large main floor area with billiards and dart areas, a shared “living room”, and a large outside patio where you can hang out with friends or make new ones. Since 1993, The Cuff Complex mission has been to provide some of the best queer nightlife experiences in Seattle.
Where: 1533 13th Ave
2. The Queer/Bar
Queer/Bar is an inclusive bar located in Capitol Hill. Home base for the queer community, this place offers weekly karaoke nights, Ru Paul’s Drag Race viewings, and Sunday Brunch. Queer/Bar celebrates Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ community, and provides a fun space for every visitor!
Where: 1518 11th Ave.
3. Wildrose
Women-owned and operated since 1984, Wildrose it’s proudly one of the oldest bars for queer women in Seattle. They offer daily specials, nachos, taco Tuesday, and karaoke night.
Where: 1021 E Pike St
4. Unicorn
Unicorn is sensory overload in the best way. This carnival-themed bar is a great spot to catch a drag show. Narwhal (the brother bar downstairs) and Unicorn are both well-known for their unique decor and cocktails as well.
Where: 1118 E, Pike Street
5. Madison Pub
This bar is popular due to its laidback vibe. Here you can find beers, darts, and lots of baseball caps. Madison Pub is a gay bar for people looking for a casual night of watching the game or getting a beer with friends.
Where: 1315 East Madison Street
6. The Seattle Eagle
Classic leather bar Seattle Eagle has theme nights, a pool table, and a back patio. The vibe is appropriately moody but the people are friendly!
Where: 314 E Pike St
7. Pony
Located in a 1930s-era gas station, gay bar Pony has just enough space for its packed dance floor and outdoor patio. Happy hour is until 8:00 p.m. or all night on Wednesdays. Themed dance parties are aplenty here.
Where: 1221 E Madison St
8. Union
Whether you want to chill outside on the leafy patio or get cozy inside by the fireplace lounge, the indoor/outdoor gay bar Union gives you options. It’s a great spot if you want to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.
Where: 1009 E Union St Suite C
9. Diesel
According to Disel’s website, this gay bar is “fueling Seattle’s bear scene.” You’ll find a warm and friendly blue-collar vibe with plenty of beer and “no-bullshit drinks” flowing.
Where: 1413 14th Ave
10. Crescent Lounge
Crescent Lounge is Capitol Hill’s oldest “gay/dive/come as you are karaoke bar” (since 1948!) and the place to go for karaoke all seven days of the week. You won’t be able to find a more supportive, welcoming place to sing your heart out.
Where: 1413 E Olive Way
Edited by Sarah Nash.