Celebrate inclusivity at these 7 LGBTQ+ welcoming establishments in the Phoenix area

Celebrate inclusivity at these 7 LGBTQ+ welcoming establishments in the Phoenix area

Here are seven LGBTQ+ friendly bars and restaurants in metro Phoenix, inside and outside of the Melrose neighborhood. Nearly 5% of Arizona’s adult population identified as LGBTQ+ in 2019, the latest data available from Gallup, and that number is likely to increase—according to a different Gallup poll, the percentage of adults who self-identify as LGBTQ+ in 2025 rose to 9.3%, over double what it was when Gallup first measured it in 2012.  Despite…

Proud stays: seven European hotels pioneering LGBTQ+ inclusivity

From former churches hosting queer speed dating to luxury properties supporting Pride initiatives, a new generation of European hotels is redefining inclusive travel experiences. Olivia Palamountain reports Europe’s hotel scene is shedding its traditional skin. No longer satisfied with mere lip service to diversity, a wave of forward-thinking hotels is reimagining what inclusive hospitality really means. Queerness isn’t a theme; it’s a presence,…