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Bars & Nightlife across the Seattle metro

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

11 listings9 LGBTQ-owned4 Women-owned2 Minority-owned1 Black-owned

Bars, clubs and taprooms across Seattle and Everett, with the densest run on Capitol Hill and a working set of neighborhood bars in Ballard, Georgetown and downtown Everett. The range covers dance floors, cocktail rooms, breweries and quiet places to talk. Programming changes the room completely, so check the venue's own calendar.

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Queer/Bar

Seattle, WA

Welcome to Queer/Bar, the beating heart of nightlife in Seattle's Capitol Hill Queer Arts District. We sit at 1518 11th Ave, right between Pike and Pine, where our doors open Wednesday through Sunday and stay open late. This is a bar built by and for our community, a place where you can show up exactly as you are and find a crowd that has been waiting for you. We have grown into the defacto drag bar of Capitol Hill, and we wear that title with pride. Drag lives here multiple nights every week. Our signature show, Mx., takes the stage every Friday and Saturday with a rotating cast of Seattle's most beloved local queens, often sharing the spotlight with touring performers from RuPaul's Drag Race. When the lights hit and the music drops, the whole room becomes one loud, glittering celebration. But Queer/Bar is more than one show. Across the week you will find karaoke that turns strangers into a chorus, burlesque that keeps things sultry, bingo that gets competitive, and DJ sets that carry you straight through to last call. During Pride, the energy spills out onto the sidewalk and the whole neighborhood feels it. There is always a reason to come back. We pour a full bar with cocktails, beer, and everything in between, and we take reservations if you want to lock in your spot for a big night. We are a 21 and up venue, so bring your ID. Our main floor and restrooms are fully accessible, with gender-neutral facilities, because everyone deserves a comfortable seat at the party. Whether you are a Capitol Hill regular, a first-timer nervous about walking into your first queer space, or a visitor looking for where the community gathers, you belong at Queer/Bar. Come for the drag, stay for the people, and leave already planning your next visit. Pull up a stool, order something strong, and let us remind you why this corner of Seattle has been a home for the LGBTQ+ community for years. The stage is warm and the welcome is warmer.

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WeRise Wines

Seattle, WA

A Black woman-owned Seattle wine bar and brand amplifying BIPOC, women, and other underrepresented winemakers.

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ-owned

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Diesel Seattle

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned gay bar / neighborhood bar in Seattle.

LGBTQ-owned

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Spada Farmhouse and Brewery

Everett, WA

Women-owned brewery / restaurant in the Everett area.

Women-owned

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Tillie Wines

Everett, WA

LGBTQ-owned winery in the Everett area.

LGBTQ-owned

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Wildrose

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned and women-owned lesbian bar in Seattle.

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Where they are across the Seattle metro

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Bars & Nightlife in Seattle: questions people ask

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

11 right now, in Seattle and Everett. 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 Seattle?

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.

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