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Bars & Nightlife across the Phoenix metro

Inclusive and diverse-owned bars & nightlife businesses across the Phoenix metro, not just the city itself. Listed in Phoenix and Tempe.

8 listings5 Women-owned3 LGBTQ-owned

Bars, clubs and lounges in Phoenix and Tempe, including long-running venues along Seventh Street and Seventh Avenue. Patios matter here for much of the year, and so does what time a place opens. Theme nights change the room completely, so check the calendar.

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Boycott Bar
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Boycott Bar

Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to Boycott, Arizona's last lesbian-owned bar and one of the only Latina-led queer venues in the country. Since 2004, we have held down a corner of Phoenix's Melrose District gayborhood on 7th Avenue, and we are still here because our people keep showing up for one another. Founder Audrey Corley built this place on a simple idea: everyone deserves somewhere they can walk in, exhale, and be exactly who they are. That is what we are, a chosen family and a safe space wrapped inside a good old-fashioned neighborhood bar. We like to say Boycott blends dive-bar charm with feminine energy and great dancing. Cold beer, well-mixed cocktails, and a dance floor that fills up fast. Some nights it is drag, some nights it is a DJ spinning the music you love, and some nights it is pool or bingo in the back room with friends who feel like family. There is always something on the calendar, from themed dance nights to our Under the Rainbow prom and game-day watch parties. Whatever brings you through the door, you will find good drinks, good beats, and good people. Lesbian bars across the country have been fighting to survive for decades, and the pandemic hit our kind of place harder than most. We take real pride in still standing, not as the last of something ending, but as proof that queer community in Arizona is here to stay. Every pour, every dance, every late night is a small act of keeping this space alive for the folks who need it. We are woman-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, and unapologetically ours, but our doors are open to all. Whether you are a longtime regular, new to Phoenix, or just looking for a spot where you belong, you are welcome at Boycott. Come as you are. Bring your crew or come solo and make some new friends at the bar. We are closed Mondays and open the rest of the week into the early hours, so there is plenty of time to find your people on the dance floor. Pull up a stool, order a drink, and stay awhile. This is your bar too.

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Where they are across the Phoenix metro

Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.

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Bars & Nightlife in Phoenix: questions people ask

How many bars and clubs are listed across the Phoenix metro?

Eight right now, in Phoenix and Tempe. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.

What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?

Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.

Are there alcohol-free options in Phoenix?

Alcohol-free bars and zero-proof menus are listed in this category too, and many regular bars now mix drinks without alcohol. The listing usually says which kind of place it is.

How do I know if a bar is accessible?

Ask about the entrance, restrooms and seating before you go, and check whether events move to a different room or floor. Hours and theme nights change often, so confirm the night you plan to visit.

Is it free to be listed?

Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.

How do I suggest a bar or club that is missing?

Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.

Know a bar or club we're missing?

Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.