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.

Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 10: Home Base Tavern 2401 Vine St., Clifton Heights
Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 9: Bar 901 901 Race St., Downtown
Chameleon Some horny bars have an inexplicable reason, like Chameleon in Northside. Many who started their night at the Loon up the street end up at Chameleon, making out with their best friend in the corner during last call. You don’t care who sees you, and you’ll find a way to tell them you’re still just friends in the morning. Photo: facebook.com/chameleon.comedy.club
Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 7: Old Street Saloon 13 Old St., # B, Monroe Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Bloom NYE Ball 2023 at Bloom OTR 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Jessica Dimon will be hosting this dance-fueled New Year’s Eve celebration at Bloom OTR. Festivities include star-studded drag performances, a cast meet-and-greet and a balloon drop at midnight with a champagne toast. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Bloom OTR, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, eventbrite.com.
Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 5: Rosie’s Tavern 643 Bakewell St., Covington Photo: facebook.com/RosiesTavern
No. 2 Best Northern Kentucky Bar/Club: Crazy Fox Saloon 901 Washington Ave., Newport Photo: facebook.com/The-Crazy-Fox-Saloon
Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 3: Tillie’s Lounge 4042 Hamilton Ave., Northside
Best LGBTQ+ Bar No. 2: The Birdcage 927 Race St., Downtown Photo: Hailey Bollinger
No. 1 Best Overall Bar/Club: Good Judy’s 4169 Hamilton Ave., Northside Photo: Provided by Good Judy's

Katherine Barrier is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s journalism program and has nearly 10 years of experience reporting local and national news as a digital journalist. At CityBeat, she...