Bath is a compact city to and welcoming to all visitors. You’ll find a broad range of events, nightlife, bars and restaurants to keep you busy during your visit, in addition to the city’s world-famous attractions and architecture. 

The city’s accommodation providers, attractions and local businesses all strive to be as inclusive and considerate to guests as possible, so please let them know if you have any questions or concerns during your visit.

Local Groups and Resources

• Equality Act 2010
• Safe Space Bath
• Bath Student Union
• Bath Safe Bus
• Off  The Record

The city has also launched ‘Out in B&NES’, a publication featuring local LGBTQIA+ role models and allies, as well as sources of local and national support for LGBTQIA+ communities.

LGBTQIA+ Venues in Bath

Mandalyns is Bath’s oldest and most favoured gay bar. It has proudly welcomed the LGBTQ+ community (and its allies) for many years, offering a friendly atmosphere, great drinks prices and good vibes all week long. Once a month, the bar transforms for its hugely popular drag cabaret nights, featuring award-winning and famous queens from across the UK. Whoever you are and whoever you love, it's a place where everyone can feel at home.

Another Queer-friendly bar is The Common Rooms, an independent drinking den on Saville Row. Orignally one of Bath's late-night bars, a party scene starting in the 1960s, this bar has an eclectic vibe and is a growing favourite among the LGBTQIA+ community in the city.

A community owned venue on Westgate Street, Komedia Bath hosts several LGBTQIA+ events, including WIG! Cabaret nights, Polar Literary Salon and Comedy and Drag Bingo.

The Good Day Cafe is also a popular queer-friendly space, offering brunches, pastries and coffee in a cosy and inclusive setting.

Regular Events

Queer Bath

Between Late May - June, Queer Bath organises a five-week campaign, including local museums, historic buildings and cultural venues to showcase the rich stories of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Bath Pride

Bringing together the queer community of Bath for an annual march and day of celebrations, free to attend with lots to see and do!

WIG!

Bath’s Premier Drag Cabaret, established in 2018, perform in many venues across Bath, including Komedia and The Roman Baths, keep an eye on their instagram to find out more.

Sapphic Pilates

Providing welcoming and inclusive classes for all queer women, across Bath and expanding into Bristol. 

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Reel Life Monster's

Reel Life Monsters is a small, grassroots organisation based in Bath. They specialise in showcasing horror films that have a cultural or social significance to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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S.U.D.S Queer Variety Night

Regular nights of LGBTQIA+ entertainment and fun at Boston Tea Party Alfred Street! With a diverse lineup of talented performers showcasing their skills in music, comedy, poetry, drag and more. 

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Throughout LGBTQIA+ History Month in February you’ll also find various events across Bath, hosted by local businesses and the city’s two universities.

Both University of Bath and Bath Spa University have a range of LGBTQIA+  groups, events and resources for students, whether you’re studying in the city or visiting.

In nearby Bristol you’ll find a host of LGBTQIA+ pubs, clubs and events, plus the annual Bristol Pride, Trans Pride, Leather Pride and The Bear Fiesta celebrations. Find out more here.

If you’re planning a trip to Bath, take a look at our Plan Your Visit page to find out everything you need to know, and make sure you take a look at our latest Special Offers to see deals and packages on breaks across the city.

Safe Space Bath

Safe Space Bath is part of the Safe Space UK movement which calls on businesses/ events/ clubs and more to show that they are a safe space for trans people. Hundreds of places across the UK have signed a pledge and been added to the directory which provides comfort for gender diverse individuals navigating life.

This project reflects the city's spirit of community and inclusivity and ensures that whether people are visiting or living here, they know that Bath is a place where they are valued and welcome.

Some Bath businesses that have signed on to Safe Space and are included in this map, as well as the location of gender-neutral toilets. For a full list and more information, visit their Instagram.