Best Gay Bar

1) Polo Club

678 Maple Ave.
Hartford
(860) 278-3333

hartfordpoloclub.com

It’s not just that Polo Club proudly lays out its figurative rainbow welcome mat to the queer community. What sets them apart is what they have to offer once you’re in the door: a drag cabaret show every night, a regular amateur drag competition, DJed dance events, specialty cocktails and the capacity to host private events. And when we call Polo Club welcoming, we don’t just mean welcoming to the LGBT crowd: They’ll host your same-sex wedding reception, but you can totally have your bachelorette party here. It’s that kind of place -- you’re free to be whoever you are.

2) Tisane Euro-Asian Cafe

537 Farmington Ave.
Hartford
(860) 523-5417

mytisane.com

3) Chez Est

458 Wethersfield Ave.
Hartford
(860) 525-3243

chezest.com