The Lipstick Lounge

The Lipstick Lounge is a legendary lesbian-owned bar in East Nashville that describes itself simply as “a bar for humans.” Open since 2002, it has become one of Nashville’s best-known LGBTQ+ institutions and welcomes everyone across the community.

Karaoke is a huge part of life at The Lip, with singers taking to the stage every night. There’s also live music, trivia, dancing, drag events, a patio, cocktails and a full food menu, plus weekend brunch from 10am. It feels much more like a neighbourhood LGBTQ+ hangout than a conventional nightclub, and it’s particularly popular with lesbians.

The adjoining Chapstick space adds a sports-bar side to the venue, with dozens of screens, pool, trivia and regular watch parties. That makes Lipstick a particularly good choice if you’re looking for somewhere LGBTQ+ in Nashville that works just as well for brunch or a game as it does for drinks and late-night karaoke.

You’ll find The Lip in East Nashville, around a 10-minute drive from downtown and separate from the cluster of gay bars around Church Street.