Lipstick Lounge
Dancing · Karaoke · Nashville, TN
About
Lipstick Lounge is open until 3am every night, making it a reliable late-night spot. It's known as one of the last lesbian bars in the country, but the door policy is simple: everyone is welcome. The vibe is playful and high energy, with live music, karaoke, trivia, and drag shows regularly on the calendar.
The kitchen serves Tex-Mex and sandwiches that are a cut above typical bar fare, so you can easily make a whole evening of it. The owners are often working the room and recognizing regulars by name. If you're new in town, expect to be greeted like a local. It's an 18+ space, so a younger crowd mixes in with established regulars.
Located in East Nashville, this neighborhood bar is a short drive from downtown and draws a loyal local crowd.
Features
- ✓Open until 3am seven nights a week
- ✓Tex-Mex and sandwiches from an elevated bar kitchen
- ✓Karaoke, trivia, and drag shows on rotation
- ✓18+ welcome, mixed LGBTQ+ crowd
- ✓Known for friendly owners who remember regulars
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 194 reviews. 61 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“JUST ANOTHER DYKE BAR”
Nothing stands out. Same old lesbian crowd you find at any other gay bar in town, just looking for casual hookups.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Great neighborhood bar”
This neighborhood lesbian bar is fantastic. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and full of energy. As a visitor from elsewhere, I felt genuinely accepted. The shows were excellent and featured local performers. The crowd was a nice blend, mostly local women. The owners were very present, knew regulars by name, and were warm and inviting. They noticed we were new and came over to say hi and chat. Definitely a must-visit if you're looking for a great women's bar when in town.
A guest · Over a year ago
“Great Neighborhood Bar - Friends, Drinks, and Food”
We adore Lipstick Lounge. Sure, we might be a little partial since they are our neighbors. But what we really appreciate is that everyone is welcome there. It is a very friendly spot even on weeknights. Enjoy a terrific sandwich (the kitchen food is far better than typical bar fare), have some drinks, and make new friends. They have live shows some evenings and karaoke on others. It is a wonderful place to be yourself.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“Awesome!”
Excellent crowd, excellent drinks, and excellent karaoke.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“Great neighborhood bar - friends, drinks, and food”
We adore Lipstick Lounge. Sure, we might be a little partial since they are our neighbors. But what we really appreciate is that everyone is welcome there. It is a very friendly spot even on weeknights. Enjoy a terrific sandwich (the kitchen food is far better than typical bar fare), have some drinks, and make new friends. They have live shows some evenings and karaoke on others. It is a wonderful place to be yourself.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is food served? +
Yes, the kitchen serves Tex-Mex and sandwiches, reviewed as better than typical bar food.
What's the age requirement? +
Lipstick Lounge is 18+ to enter.
Does this bar have drag shows? +
Yes, drag shows are part of the regular entertainment lineup.
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