Here’s our ultimate guide to the wildest lesbian nights out in Liverpool

When you’re coming to Liverpool as a lesbian, it’s so easy to step foot into Concert Square and wonder where you fit into the nightlife scene here.

Obviously, with the right attitude any night out can become a big gay night out, but the fact remains that it’s nice to go somewhere and be surrounded by people that look like you, act like you, and share the same ideas as you. When you look in the right places, the city’s queer spaces reveal themselves – and in case you were in any doubt, they know how to party.

Whilst Liverpool has no official lesbian bars or clubs, it has inclusive venues such as 24 Kitchen Street, The Quarry and District, all of which host a variety of queer events as well as exclusively Women Who Love Women (WLW) nights. When you follow one of these events, several more end up in your Instagram recommended. Or you could go down the old-fashioned route and follow the beaconing paper trail of posters lining the bathrooms of trendy pubs and clubs.

Whichever way you stumble across Liverpool’s lesbian scene, make sure you get the squadka ready and your carabiners fastened, because these ladies will keep you out all night! Make the most of our ultimate guide to the LGBTQIA+ hotspots in town though – in the spirit of investigative journalism, I spent my first year answering that question and now I’m giving you the lowdown, minus the legwork.

Switch

Ran by queer women for queer women and non-binary party people, nobody is doing a lesbian night out like Switch at the moment. Since 2023, they have been part of a Merseyside wave of putting WLW at the forefront of the club scene. With their lineup of gay anthems, house and disco, you can put aside your hopes of standing around looking mysterious – Switch will get you dancing.

If you’re feeling worried about going to their events alone, they’ve got you covered, often creating pre-event group chats for people attending solo. Also, if you wanted to bring a friend along, allies are welcome, and they operate a no gender policing policy on door.

Follow them on Instagram @switch.liverpool to keep posted on the incredible things they’re doing for the community right now.

Diva Dungeon

New kid on the block ‘Diva Dungeon’ has been around since February, but has already proven itself a boots-the-house-down powerhouse of the queer night out. Holding LGBTQ+ values of inclusivity in heart, this event has been outspoken in their desires of making their nights accessible to disabled people and wheelchair users and are clearly passionate about creating a space for divas of every variety.

Expect the danceability of switch with a burlesque twist – think performers and camp costume themed nights. For the single and searching, Diva Dungeon has queerified the club classic traffic light system so you can be sure your club eyecontactship is as available as you hope they are. If you’re just interested in being surrounded by your community, the atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxed; new friends and dance partners are guaranteed.

Instagram: @divadungeon_

Sonic Yootha

Though not exclusively Sapphic, when talking about a wild gay night out, Yootha is always the go to. Founded in 2016 by DJ John McLoughlin and Shaun Duggan (a Liverpool writer who wrote the first lesbian kiss scene for UK television!), this new wave, old rave, pop, rock and soul social has something for every ‘homo, fauxmo, gender-blender and part-time Brenda’.

This ‘dislocated disco’ can be discovered at 24 Kitchen Street, and if you love a theme (find a gay who doesn’t), Yootha always delivers – there is no such thing as underdressed here. Go once and you’ll find yourself doing a Christmas style countdown for next month’s hit.

Instagram: @sonicyootha

Queensway

Techno, house and electro are more your idea of a good time? Then Queensway are the people to watch. The thing that shines about this night is their evident dedication to spotlighting local queer and female talent: a refreshing change from the all male DJ lineups dominating many dance events at the moment.

For any aspiring DJs, they offer open deck nights and socials, most of which are exclusively for women, non-binary people and the LGBTQIA+ community. This is a collective working towards diversity on the dance floor and we love to see it.

Instagram: @queensway____

Lavender Nights

If the thought of all this dancing has made you feel like you need to sit down, here’s a diva with a bit of everything going on. Hosting socials ranging from queer film nights to big gay sports days, Lavender Nights are all about finding novel and approachable ways to connect with your community.

Anyone on the lookout for Halloween plans should jot down Lavender Nights ‘halloqueen social’ in their calendar for the 31st, with quickness. Don’t get FOMO!

Instagram: @lavendernight.s

Come check these queens and queers out and abandon the fruitless trawls around Baa Bar hoping to find a masc to match your freak. The gays are waiting for you on the Brightside.

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