Bars
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A chic, lesbian-owned and operated cocktail bar known for artisanal drinks and a welcoming sensory experience.
One of Puerto Vallarta's oldest gay cantinas, open since 2001 with local owners and a very local crowd, a jukebox and Frida Kahlo portraits on the walls. On Madero since August 2025.
Puerto Vallarta LGBTQ+ beachfront resort and social venue in Zona Romantica with ocean views and nightlife access.
Gay bar on Lázaro Cárdenas in Zona Romántica, a lively neighborhood spot in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ strip.
Gay bar on Lázaro Cárdenas in Zona Romántica, part of Puerto Vallarta's vibrant LGBTQ+ strip with a relaxed, welcoming vibe.
Gay bar and entertainment venue in Zona Romántica with live performances, drag shows, and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ strip.
Bear and leather gay bar in the Zona Romántica, hosting themed nights from Jockstrap to Daddy and Puppy Gear parties for a body-positive, kink-friendly crowd.
Gay beach club on the malecón in Puerto Vallarta's Amapas area with beach access, cocktails, and a social scene popular with LGBTQ+ visitors.
High-energy gay nightclub in Zona Romántica with go-go dancers, themed events, and a packed dance floor that keeps the party going until the early hours.
Upscale gay beach club on the malecón in Zona Romántica with a rooftop pool, sun loungers, cocktails, and a social scene popular with LGBTQ+ visitors and locals.
Gay video bar in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica showing dance music videos, a stalwart of the city's LGBTQ+ strip.
Cruising bar opened in 2026 with a Berlin-inspired industrial design, below Sauna Spartacus.
LGBTQ+-owned house-music lounge on Rodolfo Gómez in the Zona Romántica, open since 2021 and known for its street-side New Year's ball drop.
Neighborhood LGBTQ+ bar in the Zona Romántica, opened in the old Los Amigos space by a pair of Portland bar owners, with bold neon interiors and a sex-positive, everyone-welcome policy.
Friendly neighborhood gay bar with a daily happy hour, run by Jorge, longtime bartender at the old Hotel Mercurio.
Gay-owned martini bar and restaurant on Olas Altas, good for people watching, with a 2-for-1 happy hour.
Drag show bar on Morelos in the Centro, named for the muxe tradition of southern Mexico.
Gay bar steps from the beach with a popular post-beach happy hour and karaoke on some nights.
Cabaret on Olas Altas with comics, drag and live acts, and a sidewalk bar open before the show; mixed and very gay-friendly.
Relaxed piano and jazz lounge on Púlpito with live music most nights and comfortable chairs.
Open-air bar a block from the beach at Púlpito and Amapas, with comic-book decor and frozen slushie cocktails.
Cantina on the Malecón near the beach with drag shows by Súper Wendy and others.
Cabaret theater on Madero from the owners of The Palm, with three shows a night and cocktails.
Queer cocktail bar in Versalles, north of the Zona Romántica, focused on premium drinks.
Men's bar for the leather, bear and fetish crowd on Lázaro Cárdenas, with a patio, a dark room and themed nights such as jockstrap and underwear parties.
Four spaces under one roof: a relaxed lounge for smoothies and cocktails, a livelier main bar with karaoke and drag, a hat shop, and an upstairs dark room.
Gay pool club in a lush, secluded courtyard on Venustiano Carranza, with craft cocktails and a clothing-optional pool.
Speakeasy-style lounge and cabaret bar on Basilio Badillo with vintage decor; look for the door marked SC.
Queer-owned neighborhood cocktail bar on Basilio Badillo, open to everyone, with a hot dog menu and a daily happy hour.
Bar on Madero decorated with classic movie posters, serving drinks and food, with drag shows.
LGBTQ+ gamer space with board games, arcade machines and consoles, plus a bar and coffee bar; day and week passes.
Gay bar and grill on Lázaro Cárdenas with a long daily happy hour and a menu of burgers, sandwiches and wings.
Martini and cocktail bar inside the Act II theatre building at Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes, with an early-evening happy hour.
Cabaret cantina showcasing local singers, dancers and drag queens, with mariachi, ranchera, cumbia and salsa.
Air-conditioned cocktail lounge on Lázaro Cárdenas with oversized sofas, high tables and a back patio, built for conversation and music.
Small, casual gay cantina on Manuel M. Diéguez, popular with cowboys and bears.
Stylish gay cocktail bar on Lázaro Cárdenas with a long afternoon happy hour.