Gay Bars in Dayton

Midwestern charm

The walls double as an art gallery at this spacious bar that hosts drag shows, karaoke and football games.

20 N. Jefferson St, Dayton

• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• happy hour
• karaoke

The Musical Bar

This friendly, diverse bar has been pouring cocktails for over half a century.

44 N Jefferson St, Dayton

• 40+
• drag
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+

A neighborhood haunt

This unassuming dive bar and grill is popular with an older crowd.

105 E.Third St, Dayton

Alternative bar, local flare

For the leather crowd, this dark dive has pitchers of beer and a welcoming crowd.

301 Mabel Ave, Dayton

• trans-friendly
• leather
• bears
• $
• dive
• LGBTQ+ owned
• locals
• daddies

Drag and drinks

Though it may be small, this little drag bar packs quite a punch! Come bask in the diverse and welcoming aura of the...

13 Old St # B, Monroe

• trans-friendly
• drag
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• dive

130 N. Patterson Blvd, Dayton

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• bar food