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Bars

  • 1181
     (Not rated)
    1181 Davie St
    One of Vancouver's top boutique lounge spaces, a low-key hot spot inclusive of everyone with an open mind. An extensive martini list, cork and mirror ...
  • Fountainhead Pub
     (4 Stars)
    1025 Davie St
    Relax on one of the best people-watching patios in the village. Relaxed pub atmosphere with great food, friendly staff, pool table, dart boards, and l...
  • G.i.N. - Gay Bar in New Westminster
     (3 Stars)
    447 Columbia Street (*BACKROOM)
    EVERY Saturday Night in the "Backroom" it is "G.i.N. - Gay In New Westminster) with DJ "The Round Mound of Sound" & Amand...
  • G.i.N. FRIDAYS at The Heritage Grill
     (1 Star)
    447 Columbia Street
    G.i.N. - Gay in New Westminster! EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT (6pm - 2am), opening night: Friday, April 24. A new GAY social event/bar in New Westminster, he...
  • Numbers
     (Not rated)
    1042 Davie St
    A long-standing mainstay of the gay community, this cruisy multi-level style bar with everything under one roof will do more than entertain you. Five ...
  • Oasis Ultra Lounge
     (Not rated)
    1240 Thurlow St
    Relax above street level where funky Moroccan colours meld with a '50s cocktail lounge feel to create one of the most unique venues in the village, co...
  • PumpJack Pub
     (Not rated)
    1167 Davie St
    The Village's leather & levi bar with window-side bar stools, theme nights, pool table and off-sales. The Sunday afternoon kegger is always a pack...
  • Score
     (Not rated)
    1262 Davie St
    Sports bar filled with huge plasma and LCD TVs, great food, extensive drink list and an awesome streetside patio where it is great to see and be seen.
  • The Blue Corvette Lounge
     (1 Star)
    10662 King George Highway
    The Blue Corvette Lounge hosts the Court of Surrey on the third Saturday of every month as well as regular Friday night GLBTQ Mixers, special events a...

Dance Clubs

  • Celebrities
     (Not rated)
    1022 Davie St
    This landmark Vancouver dance club features the largest dance floor in the village, state of the art sound and light show, and some of the most sought...
  • Junction Pub
     (Not rated)
    1138 Davie St
    Formerly Pulse Nightclub. Now more of a pub feel with top DJs events and drag in the evenings.

Cafés, restaurants & lounges

  • Blue Corvette Lounge
     (Not rated)
    10662 King George Blvd (Highway)
    As the name indicates, The Blue Corvette Lounge is a very Gay Friendly Lounge with a 50's feel. Checker dance/show floor, a Corvette DJ booth, intimat...
  • Cafe Deux Soleils
     (Not rated)
    2096 Commercial Dr
    Known as a hot spot for cruising the cute queer staff, Deux is seen as a seminal space for queer slam poetry among other things.
  • Cafe Du Soleil
     (Not rated)
    1393 Commercial Dr
    Word is, they serve a better hollandaise sauce than Deux. And if you're a queer woman checking out that other queer hottie, the additional word is, th...
  • Coming Home Cafe
     (3 Stars)
    753 - 6th Street
    Kitchy cool cafe in uptown New Westminster. Like visiting Grandma if Grandma made Kick Ass Coffee....They are a Coffee House with original art. Gay o...
  • Continental Coffee
     (3 Stars)
    1806 Commercial Dr
    If you are lefty, activist, queer or some combination of the three, this is your joint for java on the Drive. No corporate coffee types here. If there...
  • Darryl's Coffee & Native Art Shop
     (4 Stars)
    945 Davie St
    A First-Nations owned coffee shop a few metres east of Burrard St on Davie in Vancouver's gay village. Warm personality from the gay owner, Darryl. Sa...
  • Delany's
     (Not rated)
    1105 Denman St
    This popular coffee house features one of the best people-watching patios in the West End. Go there to see and be seen.
  • Delilah's
     (Not rated)
    1789 Comox St
    Well known for its martinis and over-the-top atmosphere (complete with cherubim cavorting at the entrance) this chi-chi restaurant in the heart of the...
  • Elbow Room Cafe
     (Not rated)
    560 Davie St
    Famous for their breakfasts and their good-natured abuse. Finish your food or make a donation to A Loving Spoonful. Whether you are famous or not, you...
  • Gudrun
     (Not rated)
    150 - 3500 Moncton St
    Steveson, Richmond has a gay-friendly hangout now at Gudrun, a wine and cheese resto and charcuterie. This stylish (yes, in Richmond) spot is owned an...
  • Hamburger Mary's Diner
     (Not rated)
    1202 Davie St
    This lively diner is a top West End hangout. Sixties memorabilia covers the walls and typical American diner-style chrome tables and chairs fill the r...
  • JJ Bean
     (Not rated)
    3010 Main St
    Your caffeine cravings will bring you into a cozy queer friendly '50s chalet space, with slate tile floors, a free-standing fireplace and designer lig...
  • Melriches
     (Not rated)
    1244 Davie St
    Popular gay-friendly coffee shop in the heart of the gay village where it is impossible not to run into friends or meet new ones. Breakfast, lunch and...
  • Rhizome Cafe
     (Not rated)
    317 E Broadway
    Queers and non-queers alike gather here to be themselves and forge new community through political and social entertainment, activist group meetings, ...
  • Sweet Revenge Patisserie
     (Not rated)
    4160 Main St
    Victorian music, nostalgic décor, and sweet pastries. Sunday tea runs 2-6 pm (reservations recommended).
  • The End Cafe
     (Not rated)
    2360 Commercial Dr
    Daylight-soaked café near the Commercial/Broadway SkyTrain station. Please call for special events from podcasts to Salsa dancing.
  • The Heritage Grill
     (5 Stars)
    447 Columbia Street
    A unique restaurant located in the heart of historic downtown New Westminster, the first capital city of British Columbia. As the name indicates, they...
  • Theresa's
     (Not rated)
    1260 Commercial Dr
    Worker owned and operated popular queer-frequented breakfast nook any day of the week, but especially on the weekends. They strive to use as much orga...

Bathhouses, sex & kink

  • F212 Steam
     (Not rated)
    1048 Davie St
    Western Canada's largest bathhouse, with over 6,500 square feet to fill your every need. Three different room sizes to choose from, lockers, a snack b...
  • Hastings Steam and Sauna
     (Not rated)
    766 E Hastings
    Bathhouse with a varied clientele, open since 1926. Open 11am to 11pm.
  • M2M
     (Not rated)
    1210 Granville St
    Do you have a taste for leather? A fondness for steam, jocks and hot men? Catering to the leather & Levis crowd, an edgier, hardcore, "altern...
  • Steam 1
     (Not rated)
    430 Columbia St
    A fully equipped weight room, large wet steam room, double and single rooms, raised cruisy showers, a snack bar and two video rooms. They claim the cl...
  • Steamworks Vancouver
     (Not rated)
    Workout, relax & play. The new standard for men’s 24/7 recreation. Workout in our state of the art gym. Relax in our sauna, steam room, and hot tub, o...

Parks & beaches

  • Central Park, Burnaby
     (Not rated)
    Located on Kingsway at the edge of Metrotown. Good spot in the afternoon, better after dark. Washrooms and trails near the northern duck pond and hors...
  • English Bay Bathhouse
     (Not rated)
    Burnaby St and Beach Ave
    At the foot of Burnaby St and Beach Ave. This large concrete structure is located on the seawall of English Bay and is a popular late night meeting sp...
  • English Bay Sundial
     (Not rated)
    Foot of Davie and Denman St. Cruisy late night spot around the large bronze and granite sundial.
  • Kitsilano Pool
     (Not rated)
    2305 Cornwall Ave. Late night meeting spot around the back of the pool, along the seawall.
  • Lees Trail, Stanley Park
     (Not rated)
    This popular trail lies just northwest of Second Beach (you can enter there or west of N Lagoon Dr), and offers numerous spots for anonymous outdoor s...
  • Wreck Beach
     (Not rated)
    Near the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus, this clothing optional beach is the hotspot for pickups in Vancouver. Enter from Pacific Spirit ...

Shops

  • Kokopelli's Hair Salon
     (Not rated)
    2052 Commercial Dr
    Sharpen your 'do while grabbing event tickets for that other do.
  • Little Sister's
     (Not rated)
    1238 Davie St
    Little Sister's is a global leader in alternative literature, adult sexuality and pride merchandise. Celebrating 25 years, Little Sister's offers disc...
  • Priape
     (Not rated)
    1148 Davie St
    Sexy clothing, toys, videos, lube, leather, gifts, and event tickets.
  • Top Drawers Apparel
     (Not rated)
    115-1030 Denman St
    Men's underwear, swimwear and clothing. Extensive online store, as well.
  • Womyn's Ware
     (Not rated)
    896 Commercial Dr
    Hugely queer-supported and community-supportive sex toy outfit. Strong emphasis on education, and addressing sex and sexuality in a frank, forthright ...

Community

  • Britannia Community Services Centre
     (Not rated)
    1661 Napier St
    An eclectic complex with something for everyone, including queer folks and especially queer seniors on the Drive.
  • Qmunity Generations: 1033 Davie, Room 103
     (Not rated)
    1033 Davie St, Room 103, Buzz 103
    QMUNITY Generations reflects an exciting and innovative approach to age specific service delivery, education, and community development. Room 103, ...
  • Qmunity Generations: 1033 Davie, Room 610
     (Not rated)
    1033 Davie St, Room 610, Buzz 610
    QMUNITY Generations reflects an exciting and innovative approach to age specific service delivery, education, and community development. Room 610, ...
  • Qmunity main location: 1170 Bute
     (Not rated)
    1170 Bute St
    A community resource providing support, health and social services, and public education for the well-being of lesbians, gay men, transgendered and bi...
  • Vancouver East Cultural Centre
     (Not rated)
    1895 Venables St
    Perched at the top of a hill that slopes down to the heart of the City, the Vancouver East Cultural Centre has always been a gathering place. This onc...
  • W2 Storyeum
     (Not rated)
    151 West Cordova
    W2 brings spaces to life with the arts and creative technology in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. We produce and host dozens of events every month...
  • WISE Hall
     (5 Stars)
    1882 Adanac St
    The WISE Hall is a character wood-frame building from the 1930s. Situated on the second floor of a building, it's a high ceiling multipurpose room wit...

Other

  • Denman Fitness
     (Not rated)
    1731 Comox St
    Gay-friendly, large, fully equipped, two-floor workout space with large gay clientele.
  • Fitness World on Davie
     (Not rated)
    1214 Howe St
    Gay-friendly workout space.
  • Spartacus Gym
     (Not rated)
    1522 Commercial Dr
    Gay-owned and frequented workout space on the Drive.