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Celebrate inclusivity at these 7 LGBTQ+ welcoming establishments in the Phoenix area
Here are seven LGBTQ+ amiable bars and restaurants in metro Phoenix, inside and outside of the Melrose neighborhood.
Nearly 5% of Arizona’s adult population identified as Gay in 2019, the latest data present from Gallup, and that number is likely to increase—according to a alternative Gallup poll, the percentage of adults who self-identify as LGBTQ+ in 2025 rose to 9.3%, over double what it was when Gallup first measured it in 2012.
Despite attempts from local Republican lawmakers and anti-LGBTQ+ activists to threaten and harass queer people, other politicians and businesses serve as allies. Phoenix and surrounding towns offer sound and welcoming spaces for everyone to gather, celebrate, consume, drink, and appreciate the Valley.
The Valley is very spread out, so there aren’t large concentrated LGBTQ+ neighborhoods enjoy the Castro District in San Francisco or Northalsted in Chicago. What Phoenix does have is the Melrose District, a one-mile stretch of gay-friendly bars and restaurants on Seventh Avenue from Indian School Street to Camelback Road.
Here are seven Queer friendly bars and restauran
Phoenix Metro Area Dining & Nightlife
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Aunt Chilada’sMichele Woods Outdoor and Indoor. Perfect settings for all types of weddings. 12/26 |
Hula’s Contemporary Tiki5114 N 7th Street A modern twist on an American classic! Great food, cold cocktails, hip, urban space. 12/25 |
Hula’s New Tiki5450 E. High St. #101 A modern twist on an American classic! Great sustenance, cool cocktails, hip, urban space. 12/25 |
La Piñata Mexican Food RestaurantRoseann Schulz Keeping up the tradition for over 50 years! 12/26 |
Mi Patio Mexican Food3347 N. 7th Ave. Mi Patio is known for our authentic Mexican Dishes. 12/25 |
Phoenix Coqui4041 N. 15th Ave. Stop by and What's the gayest nourishment in metro Phoenix? Here's what 6 queer chefs said"What is the gayest item on your menu? And what does gay sustenance even mean?" I asked six homosexual chefs and restaurant owners on my quest to detect the gayest meal in Phoenix. What began as a tongue-in-cheek reflection on "gay" food, inspired by an article by Jaya Saxena for Eater.com, quickly became a deeper meditation on what it means to be visibly queer and run a culinary business in metro Phoenix. One particular response exemplified the tension that many of the chefs I spoke to give — the feeling that being lgbtq+ and a chef means everything and also nothing. "We're just two guys that want to market some hot dogs," said Christopher Campbell, who opened steaming dog shop RoRo Dogs with his fiance in February. "It's not a gay thing, but we're gay, so our culture considerate of works its way into the business one way or another." Here's what six queer chefs had to speak about the gayest dishes on their menus. Audrey Corley, Dahlia's Tapas and Boycott BarCorley owns one of the limited lesbian bars in the country, Boycott Bar, as adv as Dahlia's Tapas, which serves Spanish tapas with a Mexican twist. Corley had a hard period Welcome to the gay kind Phoenix Metropolitan AreaGay Phoenix Metro DirectoryNo matter what time of year you visit Greater Phoenix, you’ll find plenty of things to see and execute. More than 330 days of annual sunshine imply you can count on exceptional weather as you experience the rich diversity of our Sonoran Desert playground. Our near-perfect weather goes hand-in-hand with exciting recreation and adventure activities, which are enjoyed year-round. Life a wide range of tours and sightseeing excursions, whether by Jeep or hot-air balloon, on horseback, or even by boat. Of course, golf is one of the most popular outdoor activities, as Greater Phoenix provides more than 200 pristine courses. More than three dozen luxurious resorts are scattered throughout the Valley, many of which provide spectacular spas that offer special treatments native to Arizona. Visitors also take pleasure in an exceptional dining scene, which features everything from savory steaks to exquisite Southwestern fare. Then, once you’re full, take edge of the area’s dynamic nightlife. Thanks to several major projects and developments in Downtown Phoenix — Copper Square, th |