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"The Lesbian Bar Isn't Dead. It's Pouring Orange Wine in Los Angeles"
Two recent openings testify to the power, and joy, of queer spaces.
The New York Times | Tejal Rao | April 1, 2023 | Photo by Michelle Grospkof
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"Not your mom’s speed dating: From tantra to BDSM, there’s something for everyone in L.A."
From tantra to over-30s to queer events, speed dating is thriving in Los Angeles. But will interest in rapid dating events last?
Los Angeles Times | By Kailyn Brown | September 21, 2023 | Photos by Robert Gauthier, JJ Geiger
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"The 42 Best Gay Bars in America"
From Anchorage Alaska to Washington D.C., here are the most fun and inclusive LGBTQ+-friendly bars across the United States.
Esquire | By The Esquire Editors | June 21, 2023
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"L.A. is the best place to speed date. Here’s how to get in on the fun"
Los Angeles Times | By Kailyn Brown | September 21, 2023 | Photos by JJ Geiger
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"LA’s Queer Bar Renaissance Has Arrived"
Los Angeles has an emerging queer bar scene for the first time in years
Eater LA | Virali Dave | April 19, 2023
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"The 20 Most Fun Bars In LA Right Now"
Call them what you want. Happening. Cool. Busy. Vibing. Transparently, we could not agree on a title for this bar guide. “The Coolest Bars In LA?” No, what does “cool” mean, anyway? “LA’s Hottest Bars For Hot People Who Just Want To Have Fun?” Obviously, that didn’t get very far in the editorial process. Plainly speaking, use this list of LA bars the next time you’re looking for an exceptionally good time.
Infatuation | Rant Cox & Nikko Duren | July 17, 2023
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"LA finally has 2 new bars for the ‘sapphically inclined'"
KCRW | Danielle Chiriguayo | June 29, 2023
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"Say Hello to the Night: L.A.'s Top Spots to Drink, Dance and Rock This Summer"
From dancing and drinking to rocking out, we've got every aspect of your planned night out packed in one article.
Los Angeles Magazine | Lina Lecaro | July 5, 2023
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"After decades of declines, lesbian bars are having a renaissance"
From Brooklyn to Oklahoma City, a dozen new venues owned by queer women have opened their doors since 2020.
NBC News | Alex Berg | August 28, 2023
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"21 Iconic LGBTQ Bars in Los Angeles"
From West Hollywood to Long Beach, these are some of the best bars to celebrate Pride or frequent all year long
Eater LA | Jireh Deng, Kyle Fitzpatrick, and Eater Staff | June 13, 2023
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"2 new LA businesses end five-year drought of bars for queer women"
The Ruby Fruit in Silver Lake and Honey's at Star Love in Hollywood are thriving as they cater to lesbians and trans women.
ABC 7 | Christiane Cordero | June 20, 2023
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"The Next Generation of “Lesbian Bars” Is Here. What Should We Call Them?"
Amid a queer nightlife renaissance, a new crop of venues grapples with the best language to describe themselves—while some eschew definition entirely.
Punch | Rax Will | August 10, 2023
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"L.A. Went From Having Zero Lesbian Bars to Two New Ones This Year"
The Ruby Fruit wine bar and Honey’s at Star Love dance bar bring back nightlife destinations for the city’s lesbian community: “Providing safe spaces is extremely important right now, especially given the political climate.
The Hollywood Reporter | Evan Nicole Brown | June 18, 2023
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"The best new bars in Los Angeles to try right now"
In the mood for somewhere new to drink? Our quarterly list of the city’s hottest new lounges, dives and wine bars has you covered—non-alcoholic options included.
Time Out | Edited by Patricia Kelly Yeo Contributors Lisa Kwon & J. Fergus | July 3, 2023
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"Are lesbian bars making a comeback? As iconic haunts close doors, new spaces take root"
USA TODAY | Grace Hauck & Christine Fernando | June 3, 2023
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"The Revival of the Lesbian Bar in LA"
Weekly events for the ladies and gender nonconformists across the city.
Discover Los Angeles | Liz Jaime | June 5, 2023
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"LA’s New Lesbian Bars For All"
GO Mag | Rowan Ashley Smith | June 21, 2023
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"Taking over the former Girl at The White Horse, Honey's is a queer bar residency pop-up catering to a queer, lesbian and trans community. They host D.J.s, karaoke, burlesque, comedy nights, & more"
Kate Greenberg, who doubles as the director of operations at Mozza, partnered with Mo Faulk (owner of Bluedoor wellness center) and Charlotte Gordon, a product and experience designer with a background in events production, to bring Honey’s at Star Love to life.
Queer Maps
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"A New Lesbian Lounge Brings More Color to East Hollywood"
Honey’s at Star Love sheds its dive bar past to join a growing movement of modern queer bar and lounge spaces in LA
Eater LA | Mona Holmes | Feb 24, 2023
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"The Best LGBTQ+ Bars in Los Angeles"
From dive bars to roving dance parties to a strip mall wine bar for the sapphically inclined.
Thrillist | Ashley Ray-Harris, Stephan Horbelt, and Danielle Dorsey | June 5, 2023
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"Where to eat and drink in L.A. right now, according to our food writers"
Los Angeles Times | Danielle Dorsey | April 1, 2023