Be sure to check out the popular Sunday brunch and mimosa specials. This LGBTQ-friendly neighborhood eatery is located in a converted old home in Dilworth and features eclectic American cuisine with Southern flair and seasonal style. With chapters across the country, the nonprofit organization welcomes all players regardless of ability and is inclusive of the LGBTQ and straight ally communities. The league offers sports such as bowling, dodgeball, kickball, softball and volleyball, as well as a run club and community fundraising and outreach events. Amateur Sportsįounded in fall 2014, Stonewall Sports Charlotte is an LGBTQ and ally sports league that caters to both natural athletes and newbies. Runners and walkers of all speed levels are invited to join walks or runs of varying distance each week, and they’re often followed by social gatherings, like lunch or dinner.
The Charlotte Front Runners are dedicated to promoting physical fitness and community ties between LGBTQ participants and straight allies. In addition to various social events for participants, the club offers organized play on park courts around the city, like Park Road and Veterans parks.
The Queen City Tennis Club is Charlotte’s only LGBTQ-focused tennis club. Think you’ve got what it takes to compete? Look into joining the team. Check the team’s schedule to attend matches. The club welcomes members of all orientations. Founded in 2004, the Charlotte Royals support an inclusive environment, where people can learn about and play rugby while also working with local charities. The spot features affordable drinks, pool tables, an outdoor patio and more.Ĭatch Charlotte’s gay rugby team in action both on the field and out in the community. Owner Greg Brafford, a longtime philanthropist for HIV and LGBTQ causes, treats all guests like family. Walking into The Woodshed is like walking into a home away from home. The bar is an ideal spot to relax with a pint of beer while cheering on your favorite team. Or play your own game of pool, foosball, darts or giant Jenga®. Grab a seat at the bar and watch your favorite basketball, baseball, soccer or football team. Sidelines is the go-to spot for LGBTQ sports fans and aficionados. The beautiful second-floor patio is the perfect place to sip a drink, feel the breeze and chat with friends. Located in the historic Dilworth neighborhood in a two-story home that was converted into a restaurant and bar in the 1980s, The Bar at 316 is one of Charlotte’s oldest gay-friendly establishments. Grab a drink indoors on a rainy day and hit the patio on warm evenings for a night of fun! The Bar at 316 Note: Bar Argon is currently open with limited capacity split between 50% inside and 50% outside. On select nights, you can catch VJs and DJs spinning, and you can always catch your favorite throwback and record-topping music videos on the large screen TVs inside. Located next to Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards, Bar Argon invites thirsty patrons to mix and mingle in the Video Lounge, make moves on the dance floor, or scoot up to the bar for beer, wine and cocktails. Founded in 1968, The Scorpio is the perfect place to catch a drag show and spend the night busting moves and toasting cocktails on the dance floor. Whatever your zodiac sign, the stars are sure to align as you sit and sip on the patio at The Scorpio, Charlotte’s longest-running LGBTQ nightclub.