Lesbian and queer bars in Los Angeles

Updated October 9, 2026

Lesbian bars are rare (only a few dozen are left in the whole US), but Los Angeles still has some great ones, plus lots of queer-friendly bars and recurring sapphic parties. Here is where to go.

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Lesbian and sapphic bars

The Ruby Fruit (Silver Lake)

At 3510 Sunset Blvd, a wine and food bar that is openly lesbian-forward, with a cozy, welcoming feel.

Honey's at Star Love (East Hollywood)

At 1532 N Western Ave, a queer bar that opened in 2023 and hosts themed nights and dance parties.

SweetWater WeHo (West Hollywood)

West Hollywood's lesbian and sapphic-centered home for live music, dance parties and cocktails.

Queer-friendly bars women love

The Semi-Tropic (Echo Park) — neighborhood bar often named by local queer women as a go-to.
Akbar (Silver Lake) — long-running queer bar with a dance room and a mixed crowd.
The Black Cat (Silver Lake) — historic LGBTQ+ landmark, now a bar and restaurant.
Bar Franca and Bar Flores — cocktail bars with a strong queer following.
Hi Tops (WeHo) — sports bar with a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd, great for game days.

Queer events and community

Lots of the best sapphic nights in LA are pop-up or monthly parties rather than fixed bars. Good places to find them: Sapphic LA's event list, the Los Angeles LGBT Center's events calendar, and LGBTQ+ party listings from local event guides. Many happen in DTLA, Silver Lake, Echo Park and WeHo.

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Venue details were checked in October 2026 from each venue's own site and well-known city guides. Hours, cover and theme nights change often, so check the venue's own page or social account before you go. Bars and clubs are usually 21+ with ID. We are not affiliated with any venue listed.

Questions

How many lesbian bars are there in LA?

Only a handful of bars call themselves lesbian bars, such as The Ruby Fruit and SweetWater WeHo, but many more are queer-friendly and host women's nights.

Where do queer women go out in LA?

Silver Lake, Echo Park and West Hollywood have the most options, plus monthly sapphic parties around the city.

Is there an app to find lesbian events near me?

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