It wouldn’t be Los Angeles without queens. Because of its global success, The Abbey recently opened The Chapel, a separate bar under the same roof, targeted toward a specifically gay clientele.
From its infamous brunch celebrations with mimosas by the pitcher to heated weekend nights with acrobatic go-gos, this establishment attracts LGBTs and their straight friends.
The Abbey, West Hollywood, takes the cake and also serves the cake (!), as one of the most famous gay bars in the world. Although the city is best known for its WeHo nightlife, there are plenty of other alternatives to find surfer boys, fishy queens, Instastuds and mustache-donning hipsters. It really is a must-see for any LGBT traveler. The streets and bars of this stretch are completely packed Thursday through to Sunday night. Los Angeles has a strong reputation for its gay bars and clubs, with an entire strip dedicated to gay establishments on West Hollywood’s Santa Monica Boulevard. Although the city is best known for its WeHo nightlife, there are plenty of other alternatives to find surfer boys.
