Most Pride parades in the United States take place in the month of June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots. But there's more to Pride than a single parade: many gay bars and other gathering places have special events all month long.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top gay bars in San Diego, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to hit the town for celebration and community.
1. Urban MO's Bar & Grill
Topping the list is Urban MO's Bar & Grill. Located at 308 University Ave. (between Albatross Street and Third Avenue) in Hillcrest, the gay bar, dance club and New American spot is the highest-rated gay bar in San Diego, boasting four stars out of 913 reviews on Yelp.
2. Gossip Grill
Next up is Hillcrest's Gossip Grill, at 1220 University Ave. (between Richmond and Vermont streets). With four stars out of 667 reviews on Yelp, the gay bar, cocktail bar and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Loft
Hillcrest's The Loft, at 3610 Fifth Ave. (between Anderson Place and Brookes Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the gay bar and dive bar 4.5 stars out of 130 reviews.
4. Redwing Bar & Grill
Redwing Bar & Grill, a sports bar, gay bar and traditional American spot in North Park, is another go-to, with four stars out of 415 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4012 30th St. (between Lincoln and Polk avenues) to see for yourself.
5. Pecs Bar
Over in North Park, check out Pecs Bar, which has earned four stars out of 133 reviews on Yelp. You can find the gay bar at 2046 University Ave. (between Florida and Alabama streets).
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