Indy Pride weekend is here - where's the afterparty?
Across the city, the queer community has historically utilized bars and event spaces as life-saving sanctuaries for self-expression. There’s a little something for everyone!
Photo: Metro Nightclub
Mass Ave | 707 Massachusetts Ave
Located right on Mass Ave, Metro offers great food, dancing, and outdoor seating. Pregame your night out with a bite to eat or dance all night until the lights come on, either way the musics great so you'll never have a bad time.
Photo: Tini
Mass Ave | 717 Massachusetts Ave
Metro's next-door neighbor is also an LGBTQ+ nightclub called Tini! With a slightly smaller downstairs bar and dance floor upstairs, the chances of running into your ex here triples.
Downtown | 822 N Illinois St.
Downtown Olly's used to be open 24/7, but now you can enjoy it from 7AM - 3AM daily. Their patio is the spot to be in June with events going on all the time!
Photo: Visit Indy
Herron Morton | 231 E 16th St.
Gregs is a Stalwart gay bar with outdoor seating, entertainment, country dancing, and so much more. Its cash only, open late, and always has events popping up on their Instagram.
Photo: Esquire Magazine
Old Northside | 944 Alabama St.
This neighborhood gay-thering place serves American fare, late-night bites, and offers brunch on the weekend. It was also named one of the Best Gay Bars in America by Esquire Magazine!
Photo: The Back Door (FB)
Bloomington | 207 S College Ave.
While Indiana doesn't have many lesbian-focused bars, you can travel down to Bloomington for a fun night of dancing, drag, and a safe, queer space.
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