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The Best LGBTQ+ Bars in Greater Cincinnati, According to Our Readers

By on Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 1:18 pm

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are the coolest and which shops are your best bet for dropping a pretty penny. When it comes to bars that are inclusive of LGBTQ+ folks, Cincinnati's establishments are top-tier. Whether you're looking for a chill hangout, stunning drag performances or a place to dance the night away, these are the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ bars our readers love the most.
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 9: Bar 901 901 Race St., Downtown
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 9: Bar 901

901 Race St., Downtown
Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 10: Home Base Tavern 2401 Vine St., Clifton Heights
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 10: Home Base Tavern

2401 Vine St., Clifton Heights
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 8: Chameleon 4114 Hamilton Ave., Northside
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 8: Chameleon

4114 Hamilton Ave., Northside
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 7: Old Street Saloon 13 Old St., # B, Monroe
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 7: Old Street Saloon

13 Old St., # B, Monroe
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 6: Bloom OTR 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 6: Bloom OTR

1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 5: Rosie’s Tavern 643 Bakewell St., Covington
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 5: Rosie’s Tavern

643 Bakewell St., Covington
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 4: Crazy Fox Saloon 901 Washington Ave., Newport
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 4: Crazy Fox Saloon

901 Washington Ave., Newport
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 3: Tillie’s Lounge 4042 Hamilton Ave., Northside
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 3: Tillie’s Lounge

4042 Hamilton Ave., Northside
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 2: The Birdcage 927 Race St., Downtown
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 2: The Birdcage

927 Race St., Downtown
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 1: Good Judy’s 4169 Hamilton Ave., Northside
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Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 1: Good Judy’s

4169 Hamilton Ave., Northside
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