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Gay Bars, Hotels & Venues in Ohio — 7 Cities, 153 LGBTQ+ Spots

Ohio has 153 LGBTQ+ friendly venues across 7 cities.

Bars make up an unusually large share of Ohio's LGBTQ+ venue scene compared to the sitewide average, giving the state a distinct nightlife character. Across seven cities, the mix of restaurants, bars, hotels, and shops means you can build a trip around bar-hopping or balance it with dining and shopping.

153
Venues
3.7★
Avg Rating
7
Cities

Top cities in Ohio

  1. 1.Columbus 55 venues
  2. 2.Cleveland 39 venues
  3. 3.Akron 29 venues
  4. 4.Dayton 15 venues
  5. 5.Cincinnati 11 venues
  6. 6.Toledo 3 venues
  7. 7.Youngstown 1 venues

Cities in Ohio

AKRON Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Toledo Youngstown

Categories available in Ohio

Arts & Culture Bars Bathhouses Gyms Hotels Restaurants Shops

Guides

Bars, Bathhouses, Gyms, and More: A Guide to Our Venue Categories

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How We Rate & Curate LGBTQ+ Venues

Frequently Asked Questions

How many LGBTQ+ venues are listed in Ohio?

There are 153 LGBTQ+ venues listed in Ohio, spread across seven cities.

Which Ohio city has the most LGBTQ+ venues?

Columbus has the most LGBTQ+ venues in Ohio, with Cleveland and Akron following.

Is Ohio's LGBTQ+ scene especially bar-focused?

Yes, bars make up a larger share of Ohio's LGBTQ+ venues than the sitewide average, so you'll find a strong bar scene here.